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Jerry West's impact on his home state of West Virginia runs deep

Jerry West's impact on his home state of West Virginia runs deep

Jerry West left West Virginia decades ago. He never left his home state behind. For years, he quietly gave significant sums of money to his alma mater, West Virginia University.
Reaction to the death of Jerry West, 'a basketball genius'

Reaction to the death of Jerry West, 'a basketball genius'

The NBA and sports world reacted Wednesday to the death of basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West. He died Wednesday morning at age 86 with his wife, Karen, by his side, according to a statement from the Los Angeles Clippers.
Jerry West was the inspiration for the NBA logo, but he was conflicted about the honor

Jerry West was the inspiration for the NBA logo, but he was conflicted about the honor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since 1969, Jerry West has been the faceless face of the NBA. For those 5 1/2 decades, the NBA's logo has been a blank white silhouette of a player flanked by panels of blue and red.
Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the inspiration for the NBA logo, dies at 86

Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the inspiration for the NBA logo, dies at 86

Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced.
Lynx takes down Aces 100-86

Lynx takes down Aces 100-86

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alanna Smith scored 18 points, Kayla McBride had 16 points and eight assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 100-86 on Tuesday night. All five starters for Minnesota (9-3) scored in double figures.
CEBL roundup: Alliance trump BlackJacks with offensive outburst

CEBL roundup: Alliance trump BlackJacks with offensive outburst

OTTAWA — The Montreal Alliance will host CEBL's Championship Weekend this year. And on Tuesday night they looked more like a team that could do some damage during the Canadian Elite Basketball League's August showcase.
Celtics' Porzingis has rare tendon issue in lower left leg, is questionable for Game 3 of NBA Finals

Celtics' Porzingis has rare tendon issue in lower left leg, is questionable for Game 3 of NBA Finals

DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis hasn't played a game in Dallas since the Mavericks traded him nearly 2 1/2 years ago, and now it is uncertain if he will play there in Game 3 of the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics.
Kyrie Irving on what has to change for Dallas: 'It starts with me'

Kyrie Irving on what has to change for Dallas: 'It starts with me'

DALLAS (AP) — The last 12 games where Kyrie Irving has played against the Boston Celtics have all ended with the same outcome. His team lost.
Mavericks need more long shots to fall in long-shot bid to rally against Celtics in NBA Finals

Mavericks need more long shots to fall in long-shot bid to rally against Celtics in NBA Finals

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic's message is simple for the struggling 3-point shooters around him, and with Dallas trailing Boston 2-0 while coming home for the NBA Finals. “Just one thing: Keep shooting,” the Mavericks superstar said.
Jayson Tatum knows his shooting numbers aren't great. The Celtics control the NBA Finals anyway

Jayson Tatum knows his shooting numbers aren't great. The Celtics control the NBA Finals anyway

DALLAS (AP) — There have been two versions of Jayson Tatum so far in these NBA Finals. Version One is shooting a dismal 12 for 38 from the field, just 31.
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