In this excerpt from his new book, “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk,” Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving’s career, particularly ...

NBA fans have finally reached the second half of the 2024-25 season, but we do not have a consensus on the top two or three candidates for the Rookie of the Year award.

Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album ...

Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win ...

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans and the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas, both ...

Charley Crockett has come a long way from his days busking on the streets of New Orleans. Now, he performs at theaters in ...

A group of 17 Republican Louisiana legislators are pushing for more 'family-friendly' Super Bowl halftime shows, slamming ...

Dylan Harper is one of the top prospects who could be available in the 2025 NBA Draft and he already has a big fan in LeBron ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the jazz artist Christie Dashiell about her first-ever Grammy nomination, for Best Jazz Vocal Album.

The sports world will focus on New Orleans for the Super Bowl on February 9. But this town, supremely experienced in throwing ...

The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.

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