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Unrivaled brings 3×3 stars to Barclays Center for historic semifinals

By Emily Wilson

Jackie Wilson, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s SVP of Social Impact (middle right) presents the Jason Collins award to the Ali Forney Center, led by president and executive director Alex Roque (middle left) during halftime of the Nets-Mavericks Pride Night game on Feb. 24.

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Marking Pride Night, Nets showcase ballroom dancers and honor Ali Forney Center

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Hinge and hoops: Behind Blazers, Williamsburg’s first women-owned sports bar

By Isabella Bernabeo

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Sports

A century of showmanship: Harlem Globetrotters wow Barclays Center at 100th anniversary tour stop

By Isabella Athanasiou & Emily Wilson

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Sports

‘Standing on the shoulders of legends’: Harlem Globetrotters bring 100 year tour to Barclays Center

By Adelaide Guan

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SUNY Downstate’s Dr. Riccardo Bianchi carries Olympic torch through his hometown

By Olivia Seaman

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The Benito Bowl is here: Brooklyn’s best Super Bowl watch parties for football and Bad Bunny fans

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Fontbonne Hall Academy welcomes acclaimed soccer coach Peter Touros

By Olivia Seaman

CM Punk as seen on Monday Night RAW at Barclays Center.

AMNY

Brooklyn goes upside down as WWE RAW premieres 2026 on Netflix

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Brooklyn bars go global ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from Little Norway to Panama pride

By Olivia Seaman

Christmas trees for sale by NYC street vendors

AMNY

Christmas tree street vendors in NYC keep New Yorkers ‘pine’-ing for some holiday spirit

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Sports

New York Liberty hire Chris DeMarco as new head coach

By Olivia Seaman

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By Shelley Loo

NYC Marathon runners head across the Verrazzano Bridge

AMNY

NYC MARATHON: Perfect weather and energized New Yorkers greet 55,000 runners for the great five-borough race

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AMNY

The Brooklyn Way: How the Nets connect culture and community

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NYC MARATHON | Brooklyn man who survived addiction and heart surgery to run NYC Marathon at 72

By Jonathan Mak

Cam Thomas Nets Cavaliers home opener

AMNY

Nets’ fourth-quarter surge falls short, drop home opener to Cavaliers

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Brooklyn Nets embrace local pride this season with free community events, Biggie-themed jerseys

By Ryan Nieskens

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‘Queer Ghosts of Brooklyn’ running tour uncovers an oft-erased history

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Sports

‘This isn’t just a building’: Brooklyn Basketball unveils new 18,600-square-foot training center

By Tess Phillips

More from Around New York

The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025.

Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait

the Congressional Black Caucus, led by Chair Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (pictured), demanded that the Trump administration cease all operations created to disenfranchise and displace Black immigrant communities

CBC demands reversal of Trump policies impacting Black immigrant communities nationwide

Pi Day NYC 2026: Family-Friendly Events, STEM Activities, and $3.14 Pie Deals

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Pi Day in NYC: Cool Family-Friendly Events, STEM Activities, and $3.14 Pie Deals

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Bo Horvat’s big goals highlighting scoring rate Islanders have not seen in 3 decades