by Colby Ambeault, special to NY Sports Report Tracy McGrady has been leaving his mark on basketball since the day he was born — May 24, 1979 — and with the relaunch of his Ones Basketball League (OBL) and a new role at Wagner College, T-Mac is proving he's not done yet. It didn’t start with instant fame for McGrady. He grew up in Bartow, Fla., and was an unknown prospect for … [Read more...] about Tracy McGrady’s Big Apple Moment
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McGrady’s OBL Creates Opportunity for N.Y. Hoopsters
by Colby Ambeault, special to NY Sports Report On March 18th, the Ones Basketball League (OBL) and its founder, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, announced the second phase of the league, with “OBL: Battle of the Cities.” In this second phase, players will be competing for their respective city’s glory, rather than their own, and will be led by a pillar … [Read more...] about McGrady’s OBL Creates Opportunity for N.Y. Hoopsters
New York Road Runners Names NEXT for AUTISM as Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
New York Road Runners (NYRR), the nonprofit that "runs" New York City, has named NEXT for AUTISM an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place Sunday, Nov. 1. One of 60 adult and youth races the nonprofit produces each year, the TCS New York City Marathon is one of the most inclusive and accessible sporting events in the world, with more than … [Read more...] about New York Road Runners Names NEXT for AUTISM as Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
Bill Raftery to Receive MBWA Distinguished Service Award
Bill Raftery, a hugely popular and accomplished television basketball analyst, and a former college coach, will be honored in April with the Peter Carlesimo/Jack Powers Distinguished Service Award presented by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. The DSA presentation will be made at the 93rd MBWA All-Met Haggerty Awards Dinner scheduled Thursday, April 23, at the … [Read more...] about Bill Raftery to Receive MBWA Distinguished Service Award
CACC Network to Air ‘Full-Court Press’ During Tuesday’s Basketball Quarterfinals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The CACC Network will once again air, live, its popular "Full-Court Press" broadcast on Tuesday night during the quarterfinals of the 2025-26 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Men's and Women's Basketball Championships. The special broadcast will air live beginning at 5:15 p.m. (ET) with the pre-game show, followed by live look-ins of all eight … [Read more...] about CACC Network to Air ‘Full-Court Press’ During Tuesday’s Basketball Quarterfinals