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An Accident Ended His Basketball Career. He Still Became a Star.
After a motorcycle crash left Jay Williams with severe injuries, he found a new path that kept him involved with the sport.The New York Times - 3d -
He Dreamed of Making It in the N.F.L. Then He Became a T.V. Star.
Alex Gray didn’t make it in the N.F.L. Instead he became a star on a hit television show.The New York Times - 13h -
Notre Dame men’s basketball star Austin Carr’s legend still lives on
Former Notre Dame men’s basketball star Austin Carr still has his name all along the top individual scoring charts in the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Rick Barnes almost became the UCLA coach. He's still with Tennessee: 'I thank God'
Rick Barnes was a leading candidate to be the UCLA coach during the Bruins' 2019 coaching search. He remained with Tennessee basketball.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Inter Milan Star Goalkeeper In Form Of His Life Despite Entering Career Finale: “My Best Version Ever”
Inter Milan star goalkeeper Yann Sommer is seemingly enjoying life at the San Siro despite approaching his career’s finale.Speaking to Blick via FCInterNews, Sommer admitted he is currently the ‘b...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
East Carolina baseball player whose leg was amputated below knee records his first career hit
East Carolina's Parker Byrd, whose right leg was amputated below the knee after a boating accident three years ago, got his first hit as a college player when he singled in the Pirates' 12-0 win ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Final timeout: Gary Sims ends basketball coaching career at Edgewood
Final 17 years spent with Mustang girls where he won 248 gamesYahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Ex-France star Ribery: Leg was nearly amputated
Former Bayern Munich and France winger Franck Ribery has revealed that he almost had his leg amputated towards the end of his career after surgery on his knee.ESPN - 5d -
German ski jumper Leyhe to end career on the weekend
Former ski jumping team event world champion Stephan Leyhe will end his career at the weekend's World Cup event in Finland. His home club Willingen said in a statement on Thursday that his 240th ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
He Dreamed of Making It in the N.F.L. Then He Became a TV Star.
Alex Gray, a former rugby player, is one of many graduates of the N.F.L.’s International Player Pathway.The New York Times - 10h -
Memphis basketball star PJ Haggerty earns consensus All-American honors
Memphis basketball star PJ Haggerty became a consensus All-American Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Jasper Carrott at 80 - still loving comedy
The Brummie comedian talks of his career, how he got his stage name and more to the BBC.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Horse racing community remembers man killed in accident at The Meadows
A rising racetrack star was killed in a tragic accident at The Meadows in Washington County.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Daniel Cormier hopes for better ending to Conor McGregor's UFC career
If Conor McGregor never fights again, Daniel Cormier thinks his lasting UFC memory is an unfortunate one. It's been almost four years since McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) last fought when he broke ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Pittsford girls basketball revival doesn't take long thanks to star player, coach's return
Pittsford's undefeated regular season ended in the district round of the playoffs, but it was still a great year for the Wildcats, which their senior star and returning coach agreed on.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Rams star WR Puka Nacua explains why he wants to retire from the NFL by the age of 30
Nacua would only have seven or eight seasons left in his career if he retired at 30CBS Sports - 4d -
Warriors star Stephen Curry reaches 25,000 career points
Stephen Curry became the 26th player in NBA history to score 25,000 career points, reaching the milestone during the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 115-110 win against the Detroit ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
After redshirting as a freshman, former Arrowhead star Bennett Basich will help UWGB basketball
Former Hartland Arrowhead star Bennett Basich redshirted in his first year at UWGB, taking a long-term view on his college career.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Steph Curry Becomes First Basketball Player Ever to Hit 4,000 Career 3-Pointers: ‘Beyond My Wildest Dreams’
The Golden State Warriors star hit the milestone hours before his 37th birthdayYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trump wants to end this GOP maverick’s political career. He’s not too worried.
Rep. Thomas Massie has been through it all before: “It’ll blow over.”Politico - Mar. 11 -
Michigan State basketball's coaching staff younger but still has plenty of Tom Izzo ties
When Tom Izzo looks down his bench, he doesn’t simply see new assistants. He gets a glimpse of his coaching past at Michigan State basketball.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
De'Aaron Fox injury: Spurs star to undergo season-ending surgery on finger he hurt during training camp
Fox hurt his left pinkie during training camp with the Kings, but played with the injury all seasonCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
Barcelona star admits goal vs Atlético was ‘most important of my club career’
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has revealed his take that his timely strike against Atlético Madrid on Sunday night marked the most significant of his club career to date.Wide-man Lamine was of course ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Meet Mark Sears, cadet: Alabama basketball star's adventures in military school
Mark Sears went to Hargrave Military Academy before he played for Alabama basketball. How military school shaped his path to UA, his game and his life.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Warriors' hoops season ends in Sioux City
Mar. 16—Ellie Sander did not want her college basketball career to end on Saturday. Despite her best efforts, the No. 25 Lewis-Clark State Warriors' 2025 campaign, and her college career, ended ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Stars set to shine in Cape and Islands girls and boys basketball High School All-Star game
Get ready for the end of the high school basketball season on a high note with Sunday's All-Star game in Hyannis.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Dodgers star Mookie Betts says his body is ‘kind of eating itself’ after mystery illness
Shortstop unable to keep down food for two weeks Betts is unsure when he will be able to play again Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts says he is still dealing with an illness and is ...The Guardian - 4d -
New Dolphins backup QB: 'I still believe I can be a starter in this league'
After a rough start to his NFL career, Zach Wilson isn't giving up hope that he can get things on track.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Kobe Bryant rarely shared his interests beyond the game of basketball. His post-NBA career was ‘remarkable’ and unexpected
Retirement is a daunting prospect for every professional athlete, but Kobe Bryant went on to be a successful filmmaker and author beyond basketball.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen receives cheers, some boos, in 1st game against Avs since he was traded
Mikko Rantanen tapped his heart as the video screen showed highlights in the first period of his Colorado Avalanche career, culminating with him hoisting the Stanley Cup. Once a fan favorite, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Michigan basketball’s stars well-versed in the Cinderella end of March Madness
Danny Wolf, Vlad Goldin and Rubin Jones have all been on the Cinderella end of March. They're trying to make sure the same doesn't happen to them.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
USC star JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending injury in game against Mississippi State
University of Southern California basketball star JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending leg injury during the Trojans' NCAA Tournament victory Monday, the team announced.NBC News - 4d -
Mike Bianchi: Olympian Omari Jones will make Orlando proud once again as he embarks on his pro boxing career
ORLANDO, Fla. — “Just a kid from Orlando.” That’s what it said on the front of homegrown Olympian Omari Jones’ T-shirt the other day when he held a training session at a local gym in preparation ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
March Madness brings Johni Broome back to Rupp Area, where NCAA basketball career began
Auburn's Johni Broom was a Morehead State Eagle long before he was a National Player of the Year finalist. His journey back to Kentucky and Rupp ArenaYahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Bills QB Josh Allen says he wants to spend his entire career in Buffalo: 'This is home to me'
Fresh off an MVP season and a record-setting extension, Allen said that he'll 'hopefully' stay with the Bills until he retires.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Detroit HSSA: Mark Keeler ends historic 721-win career with second straight state title
In the final game of his career, Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian head coach Mark Keeler won his second straight state title with a win over Fowler.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Eddie Jordan’s extraordinary career from Dublin banker to F1 team owner
Timeline: Eddie Jordan stumbled across karting while holidaying on the Channel Islands and motor racing became his lifeYahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Q&A: How LSU's Flau'jae Johnson defies expectations with 2 (!) successful careers simultaneously
Flau'jae Johnson has careers in basketball and music. For The Win recently sat down with the LSU star to talk about how she defies expectations.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Why Justice Haynes chose to leave Alabama for Michigan football
The former five-star who started his career at Alabama shared why he left Tuscaloosa for Ann Arbor.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Nuggets' Nikola Jokić says he's 'playing the best basketball' of his life as Michael Malone makes his MVP case
Jokić said that if he doesn't win his fourth MVP award, OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'deserves it'CBS Sports - Mar. 11