Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Mutombo urges us to live full lives and impact our communities Dikembe Mutombo is not just a basketball legend; he was also a passionate humanitarian and advocate for community development. Known for his incredible shot-blocking ability on the court, he has used his fame to shine a light on important social issues. In his own words, … [Read more...] about WATCH: Dikembe, In His Own Words
Archives for September 2024
Training Camp Cuts: 9/29/24
With just five days to go until the NHL’s first regular-season games for 2024-25, the rate of training camp cuts is speeding up. More players are beginning to land on waivers, while waiver-exempt fringe players are heading to teams’ AHL affiliates en masse. As always, we’ll keep track of Sunday’s cuts in this article. Last updated 11:14 a.m. Monday Anaheim Ducks (per team … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/29/24
Smart cookie: Trump gets Pennsylvania bump with bakery’s unofficial poll
Cookie orders are rolling in for one enterprising bakery in Pennsylvania, but they aren't just any ordinary cookie -- they're custom-made as part of an unofficial presidential "poll." … [Read more...] about Smart cookie: Trump gets Pennsylvania bump with bakery’s unofficial poll
NHL coaching carousel takes Berube to Toronto, Keefe to New Jersey and Ruff back to Buffalo
So many changes have happened behind the bench around the NHL in recent years that only four of the league’s 32 teams have the same coach they did coming out of the pandemic. … [Read more...] about NHL coaching carousel takes Berube to Toronto, Keefe to New Jersey and Ruff back to Buffalo
Hall of Famer, former Georgetown star, advocate Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58. … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer, former Georgetown star, advocate Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer