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Regents approve name change for UM auxiliary gyms after donors

Montana’s Board of Regents unanimously voted to approve renaming the Adams Center east and west auxiliary gyms after University of Montana donors Steve and Shirley Nelson during their meeting last week. The gyms, currently called the East Auxiliary Gym and the West Auxiliary Gym, will be be renamed the

As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it

As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it

(COLUMBIA, SC) It’s a cool Tuesday night in Columbia, South Carolina, and fans of the minor league baseball team the Columbia Fireflies are letting an opposing batter named Marcos Torres hear it. “Marco!” one fan calls. “Polo!” a half dozen fans respond, mimicking the swimming pool game. The batter

Jason Collins Dies: NBA’s First Openly Gay Player Was 47

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, has died following a battle with brain cancer. He was 47. Collins made history in 2013 when he publicly came out during his professional basketball career, becoming the first openly gay active player in the NBA. A statement issued on May

Spurs thrash Timberwolves as Knicks edge Sixers in NBA playoffs

Spurs thrash Timberwolves as Knicks edge Sixers in NBA playoffs

Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs thrashed the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 to level their NBA playoff series as the New York Knicks edged Philadelphia for a 2-0 lead Wednesday. Bouncing back from a home-court upset loss on Monday, the Western Conference second-seeded Spurs' resounding

No timeline for injury return for 'frustrated' Doncic

No timeline for injury return for 'frustrated' Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic says it's still unclear when he'll return from a hamstring strain that has sidelined him for the team's NBA playoff campaign. "I don't think people understand how frustrating it is," the 27-year-old

Thunder overpower Lakers, Pistons down Cavs

Thunder overpower Lakers, Pistons down Cavs

The Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday to grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference semi-final series. A balanced offensive performance and steely defensive display from the reigning NBA champions was enough to seal victory over the

Wembanyama accused of 'obvious' illegal blocking

Wembanyama accused of 'obvious' illegal blocking

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was accused Tuesday by the Minnesota Timberwolves of repeated illegal goaltending violations during their first NBA playoff clash. French 7-foot-4 (2.24m) phenom Wembanyama had put in a historic defensive performance in the Spurs' Western semi-final game-one loss to