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Why aren't people watching women's basketball?

by Tony Wagner
Apr 5, 2016
For a lot of fans, March Madness ended with Villanova's buzzer-beater. Why?
Moriah Jefferson of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against Gabriella Hanson of the Oregon State Beavers in the second quarter during the semifinals of the 2016 NCAA Women's Final Four Basketball Championship at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 3, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Who wins March Madness? The NCAA

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 15, 2016
Revenues from men's college basketball are up, but athletes' scholarships often don't even cover college costs.
Revenue for men's college basketball is at an all-time high, but athletes' scholarships often don't cover the entire cost of attending college.
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The Dispatch Episode 6: Steph Curry and the economics of 3-pointers

by Molly Wood
Mar 10, 2016
The b-ball phenom talks long shots and the power of water. AlphaGo outsmarts humans
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a three-point basket against Jeff Teague #0 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on February 22, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The secret to a perfect basketball team is data

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 8, 2016
You don't come across a Steph Curry every day, but teams are trying to make their own.
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder at ORACLE Arena on March 3, 2016 in Oakland, California.
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NBA goes to Toronto seeking international fans

by Sam Harnett
Feb 12, 2016
For the first time, the NBA's all-star game will be outside of the United States.
(L-R) Stephen Curry #30, Draymond Green #23 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors hold up their respective All-Star jerseys before their game against the Houston Rockets at ORACLE Arena on February 9, 2016 in Oakland, California.
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NBA's new tool creates near-real time highlight reels

by Molly Wood
Dec 14, 2015
Sports association hopes to become global powerhouse for online content.
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Lebron James signs landmark lifetime deal with Nike

by Wes Williams
Dec 7, 2015
This is the first time Nike has gone "lifetime" with any of its stars
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Nike and LeBron make a lifelong commitment

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 7, 2015
LeBron keeps making buckets — of cash.
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Can the Warriors' winning streak bring in big bucks?

by Molly Wood and Mukta Mohan
Dec 1, 2015
Winning games is great for fans but does a streak affect sales or advertising?
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In the NBA, 'Hack-a-Shaq' is fouling ratings, too

by Gigi Douban
May 12, 2015
The strategy of fouling bad free-throw shooters can be effective, but slows the game
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