Former point guard DORIS BURKE uses her hoops knowledge— and a tireless work ethic—to be one of the best NBA analysts.
BEFORE SHE BECAME one of the top basketball broadcasters in the business, ESPN’s Doris Burke played the game—and played it very well. She starred as a point guard at Providence College in the 1980s. The point guard for the men’s squad at that time was Billy Donovan, who is now the Oklahoma City Thunder coach. He remembers Burke as a “gym rat” who was always trying to watch his team practice.
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Sister Act
Meet Brooke, Tai, and Rainn Sheppard, three athletes from Brooklyn who are excelling in their sport, spreading optimism, and thriving off the track.
How to Win at the Slots
When offenses started moving receivers inside to exploit matchups, defenses countered by inventing a part-time linebacker-safety-corner hybrid. In today’s NFL, that’s one of the most important (and challenging) spots on the field.
Do Teams Fire Coaches Too Quickly?
ON JANUARY 6 the Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs for their first playoff win in 14 years.
Court Vision
Former point guard DORIS BURKE uses her hoops knowledge— and a tireless work ethic—to be one of the best NBA analysts.
embiid, indiid
after two years in which he contemplated quitting as he battled injuries and nursed shirley temples, joel embiid is finally in the 76ers’ lineup — and out to validate “the process.”
Should Franchises Ever Relocate?
ON JANUARY 12, the San Diego Chargers announced that they were relocating to Los Angeles.
Get Your Head In The Game
In sports you train your body to be in tip-top shape. But what about your mind? Meet Graham Betchart, who is on a quest to expand mental conditioning throughout athletics.
Island Livin
A cornerback must have confidence and control to shut down opposing receiver's in today's pass-happy NFL
late breakout
in his 12th year in pro football, bills linebacker lorenzo alexander has proved what his teammates have always known: this guy can play.
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Team :Alabama Crimson Tide ,Position: Defensive Back, Spotlight :After winning a second national title at Alabama, this serious (and seriously talented) go-getter will pursue success at the game’s top level.
