Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1946, Bob Kauffman, American basketball player and coach (died 2015) was born. In 1959, Richard Leman, English field hockey player was born. In 1963, Neal Foulds, English snooker player and sportscaster was born. In 1978, Prodromos Nikolaidis, Greek basketball player was born. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 1982, Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1989, Charis Giannopoulos, Greek basketball player was born. In 2012, Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940) passed away. In 2012, Warren Jabali, American basketball player (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Shaquille O’Neal, TNT Sports announce ‘Dunkman’ premiere date
In April, Shaquille O’Neal and TNT Sports announced that they’re launching “Dunkman,” a professional dunking league. And on Thursday night, TNT Sports revealed the premiere date and additional details about Dunkman. Dunkman will premiere on Tuesday, July 21, at 8 p.m. ET. There will be four hour-long league events on Tuesdays this summer before the
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USA TODAY Sports
· Jun 25, 2026
NBA Summer League to showcase top draft picks. When does action begin?
With NBA Draft is over and the NBA Summer League action is ready to begin. Here's when the games will be played.
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· Jul 11, 2026
Lakers 2026 Las Vegas Summer League Head Coach: Ty Abbott Bio
After appearing in the California League Classic, the Los Angeles Lakers moved to the desert and played their first game of the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League on Friday night. The Lakers have additional games in Las Vegas on July 11, 14 and 16, then a fifth game that will be scheduled at a later []
Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
The Latest: Prospects arrive on the red carpet for the 2026 NBA draft
The 2026 NBA draft is here, and the Washington Wizards are on the clock first. Fans attending the NBA draft are getting to see a little more than usual from their seats at Barclays Center. The “Good Morning America” set is on the floor, along with ones belonging to NBA TV and Chinese entertainment company Tencent.
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· Jun 22, 2026
How to watch 2026 NBA Draft: Schedule, time, projected top picks, players to watch
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· Jun 23, 2026
ESPN announces multi-year extension with NBA draft analyst Jeremy Woo
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Variety
· Jul 9, 2026
Shaquille O’Neal, TNT Sports and Authentic Studios Announce Premiere Date for ‘Dunkman,’ Professional Dunk League (EXCLUSIVE)
Shaquille O’Neal and TNT Sports have announced the premiere date for “Dunkman,” the first professional league tied to dunking, as well as the roster of contenders. The first night of live competition will take place on Tuesday, July 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The world championships will air Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. ET []
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· Jul 9, 2026
After Dusty May's leap to the NBA, which college basketball coach could be next?
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· Jul 3, 2026
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