Mirin Fader

Bueckers returned to UConn this year to chase an elusive national title. To win it, she’ll have to become someone new on the court.

As the college sports landscape rapidly evolves, is there a path back in for a disgraced former assistant basketball coach?

In an exclusive excerpt from ‘Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon,’ Mirin Fader explores how soccer, handball, and Olajuwon’s upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria, coalesced to create one of the most singular and devastating post moves in NBA history. "He’s no dream," says former Lakers center Mychal Thompson. "He was a nightmare."

In an exclusive excerpt from ‘Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon,’ Mirin Fader explores how soccer, handball, and Olajuwon’s upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria, coalesced to create one of the most singular and devastating post moves in NBA history. “He’s no dream,” says former Lakers center Mychal Thompson. “He was a nightmare.”

From Italy to Idaho, Jeanty’s career has been forged by patience and persistence. His powerful, explosive running made him a Heisman Trophy contender.

The Oklahoma City Thunder star can shoot, pass, and run offense. He can defend point guards and centers. He’s the skeleton key that unlocks the Thunder, and he’s still getting better. “It would be silly to put a ceiling on how good he can be,” says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Baun’s NFL career stalled out after being drafted by the Saints. But after a fortuitous signing with the Eagles and a move to inside linebacker, Baun has been the breakout star of the Philadelphia defense.

The former no. 1 pick has silenced his doubters—and his own inner critic—and has the upstart Pistons on a path to the playoffs

The UCLA center has been one of college basketball’s most dominant players. But finding her confidence wasn’t easy.

Led by Garland and Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs’ deep offensive roster is clicking, and the rest of the NBA should be on notice