While focused on helping his New York Knicks win an NBA title, Jalen Brunson does have his eyes set on the 2028 LA Olympics, hoping he can represent the U.S. this time around.

The U.S. men's basketball team, led by Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James, won its fifth straight gold medal at the Paris Olympics, defeating France 98 to 87.

The Special Olympics of Texas held their annual basketball competition at the Odessa College Sports Center, where athletes from around the Permian Basin got to showcase their skills on the court. The main events that took place included the five-on-five and skills competition.

USA Basketball could already be considering whether Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will be ready to make his Olympic debut in 2028.

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Teams competed at the south central regional tournament in preparation for the state event in Manhattan and Hays.

A Special Olympics basketball game on Sunday at the Boys and Girls Club in Weirton brought together two competitive county teams as they prepare for the state t

Team USA women's hockey player Taylor Heise and her brother, Iowa State's Nate Heise, came up big for their squads.