@GamePlanNU

A team of @NUjournalism students, faculty, and alumni exploring the cutting edge of sports journalism from @Northeastern University in Boston.

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Kyrie Irving is his own molotov cocktail, infused with unmerited hubris and crippling ignorance. And he hurled himself directly at the league. Too bad his fellow NBA players simply ducked for cover and did nothing to stop the damage he was doing. Column: washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Perspective | Kyrie Irving lit a flame. The NBA, top to bottom, watched the fire spread.

The latest saga surrounding the Nets' tempestuous guard simmered for more than a week before the NBA and its players took meaningful action.

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Some new work from Game Plan editor @caskade88. A deep dive into Seattle's basketball roots featuring @Pp_doesit and @JCrossover, among many, many others.
Dan Hajducky@DanHajducky24 Oct 2022
For months, ⁦@caskade88⁩ reported out the origin story of ⁦@rotaryhoops⁩, how #Seattle’s Central District has morphed over time, and talked to legends like ⁦@JCrossover⁩ and star-in-bloom ⁦@Pp_doesit⁩. It’s a hell of a read. espn.com/nba/story/_/id/3484…

Paolo Banchero's basketball dreams and the Seattle gym where it all started

Paolo Banchero's NBA journey was launched from a cinderblock gym in Seattle's Central District, the home of one of the nation's vibrant hoops scenes. This is the story of the making of a basketball...

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Biometrics were key for a successful (and safe) Tokyo Olympics, but how does THIS one end?
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@FOS21 Oct 2022
Qatar's government will require all World Cup visitors to download data-tracking apps on their phones. The apps, Ehteraz and Hayya — meant to track COVID and games — can share data, manipulate content, and even override a user's phone software.
With the @astros going up 2-0 on the @Yankees in the @MLB ALCS, @annacaruso14_ takes a look at how popular #media covered the team's infamous cheating scandal. @theathletic @HoustonChron @latimessports web.northeastern.edu/gamepla…
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Not the video the sports world wanted, but the video the sports NEEDED.
Playmaker
@playmaker19 Oct 2022
What a comparison 💀

Giannis and Mike

Mike and Giannis have the same form

That's one way to start an NBA career...
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@TheAthletic20 Oct 2022
PAOLO BANCHERO 😱 He's adding to his poster collection in his first NBA game. 🎥 @BallySportsFL | @OrlandoMagic
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@RedSox16 Aug 2022
Sometimes it's okay to meet your heroes. (🎥: @CatherinVaritek)
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BREAKING: Serena Williams has announced she will retire after the U.S. Open.
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The USWNT has announced that it will play England — and the match sold out faster than any women's soccer match in history. The World Champions will meet the European Champions in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley in October 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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There will never be another Vin Scully. You will be forever missed. 🎙💙
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RIP Mr. Bill Russell. A TRUE hero…
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@espn28 Jul 2022
TIME magazine’s latest issue features Brittney Griner on the cover.
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The Seattle Storm's final regular-season home game on Aug. 7 against the Las Vegas Aces, and the final regular-season home game for Sue Bird, is sold out. The first basketball sellout at Climate Pledge Arena (capacity: 18,100 for basketball). #WNBA
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Wnba reporter: “who’s the toughest competitor you’ve faced this season?” Me: the airlines, just brutal
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Important message. Thanks, Paola.
Paola Boivin
@PaolaBoivin27 Jun 2022
I like to share this when I am sensing angst from my students/recent students who are job-hunting. These are from my big box of rejection letters when I graduated from Illinois. It took me two years to find a job. Things worked out OK. DON’T COMPARE YOURSELF TO CLASSMATES!
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued the following statement regarding today’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued the following statement regarding today’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “The NBA and WNBA believe that women should be able to make their own decisions concerning their health and future, and we believe that freedom should be protected. We will continue to advocate for gender and health equity, including ensuring our employees have access to reproductive health care, regardless of their location.”

ALT NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued the following statement regarding today’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “The NBA and WNBA believe that women should be able to make their own decisions concerning their health and future, and we believe that freedom should be protected. We will continue to advocate for gender and health equity, including ensuring our employees have access to reproductive health care, regardless of their location.”

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Today, on this 50th anniversary of Title IX, we celebrate the progress made for women in sports and education and recognize the work still to be done. #GoBlue | #50YearsOfTitleIX

Title IX Teaser

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"Title IX continues to grow sports today and I will continue to fight, inspire and help young girls reach their full potential in every aspect of life and sports." 🗣️ Kayla Cappuzzo #TitleIX50 | #HowlinHuskies
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Tonight, Malika Andrews will make history as the first woman to ever host the NBA Draft.
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A monumental day, 50 years on.
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@espnW23 Jun 2022
A special day in history 👏 Today we honor the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX #Fifty50
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