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Glens Falls Native Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Basketball Career Glens Falls Native Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Basketball Career
Glens Falls Native Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Basketball Career A legendary college basketball star known for his outstanding shooting is ending his 14-year professional career that took him around the world, including the Olympics. Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 23. The Glens Falls, New York, native became a national sensation during his time at Brigham Young University. The 36-year-old last played for Sagesse SC in the Lebanese Basketball League. "I owe a lot of who I am today to this game and it's not easy to say goodbye as a player but the time has come and I'm excited for what’s next in life,…
NBA Star's Former Bethesda Mansion Listed At $11M (PHOTOS) NBA Star's Former Bethesda Mansion Listed At $11M (PHOTOS)
NBA Star's Former Bethesda Mansion Listed At $11M (Photos) A Maryland mega-mansion once owned by former Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has hit the market for a cool $11 million—and it’s got everything a baller could want, including a full-size indoor basketball court he built himself. Located in the exclusive Avenel community, the 14,900-square-foot estate at 8913 Holly Leaf Lane in Bethesda sits on two acres and is packed with luxury amenities, from a resort-style pool and spa to a private tennis court and fire pit area. The home is listed with Washington Fine Properties. Beal, now with the Phoenix Suns, transformed the home during his DC da…
First Responders Called To Ventilate Smoke Following Fire At Capital One Arena In Downtown DC First Responders Called To Ventilate Smoke Following Fire At Capital One Arena In Downtown DC
First Responders Called To Ventilate Smoke Following Fire At Capital One Arena In Downtown DC Things were heating up at Capital One Arena on Sunday morning, but it wasn't the soon-to-be departing Capitals or Wizards doing it on the floor.  DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the arena on Sunday morning when a small fire broke out inside the building.  It was reported on the second floor, according to officials.  Sprinklers inside the building were able to make quick work of the small fire, though there was smoke permeating throughout parts of the arena that crews had to ventilate upon their arrival. Box Alarm: 600 Block of F Street NW - Small fire on 2nd flo…
NBA Star's Mega Mansion In Maryland Sells For $1 Million Under Asking Price (LOOK INSIDE) NBA Star's Mega Mansion In Maryland Sells For $1 Million Under Asking Price (LOOK INSIDE)
NBA Star's Mega Mansion In Maryland Sells For $1 Million Under Asking Price (Look Inside) A Maryland mansion formerly home to a 30-year-old NBA star has sold for about $1 million under asking price. Bradley Beal's home at 8913 Holly Leaf Lane hit the market last fall, after the three-time All-Star was traded from the Wizards to the Phoenix Suns. The 13,482-square-foot Bethesda estate was listed for approximately $10 million but sold for $9.1, Zillow shows. It features nine bathrooms, six bedrooms, a four car garage, as well as two basketball courts for good measure sitting on nearly 14,000 square feet. The home was built by Winmar Construction and includes a "true indoor-…
Bradley Beal's Maryland Home Hits The Market For $10M After Trade From Washington Wizards Bradley Beal's Maryland Home Hits The Market For $10M After Trade From Washington Wizards
Bradley Beal's Maryland Home Hits The Market For $10M After Trade From Washington Wizards Former Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is reportedly selling his Maryland home for a cool $10 million. The Bethesda home on Holly Leaf Lane has hit the market after the three-time All-Star was traded from the Wizards to the Phoenix Suns in a three-team deal over the summer.  According to the realtors looking to sell the mansion, it includes nine bathrooms, six bedrooms, a four car garage, as well as two basketball courts for good measure sitting on nearly 14,000 square feet. The home was built by Winmar Construction and includes a "true indoor-outdoor lifestyle home," they said, clai…
Meet Chris Paul At Bookends In Ridgewood Meet Chris Paul At Bookends In Ridgewood
Meet Chris Paul At Bookends In Ridgewood CP3 is coming to Bergen County. Chris Paul, a 12-time NBA All-Star, will be signing copies of his new book "Sixty-One: Life Lessons From Papa, On And Off The Court" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, June 20 at 6 p.m.  In "Sixty-One," Paul talks about the role his grandfather played in turning him into the man he is today, according to a synopsis. Paul's grandfather was murdered in 2002.  Paul also discusses how to have a positive impact in your community and how being raised in Winston-Salem turned him into a leader, according to a book synopsis.   The book signing comes as speculatio…
JACKPOT: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay JACKPOT: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay
Jackpot: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay A New Jersey man won the largest HardRockCasino.com jackpot since sports gambling became legal in the state, the casino said. Gregory L. of Monmouth County put down $326 before hitting the 12-leg parlay, winning $231,000 in a multi-sport parlay, the casino said. Gregory connected on six NBA and NHL games last Thursday, NJ.com says citing his betting slip. Here were his bets, according to the outlet. Brooklyn Nets over Boston Celtics (money line) Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks (over 56.5 points in the first quarter) Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic (over 210.5 points) New York Knicks vs. M…
From One Shining Moment To The NBA: Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Stars Reach Dream From One Shining Moment To The NBA: Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Stars Reach Dream
From One Shining Moment To The NBA: Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Stars Reach Dream A pair of former high school basketball stars from Westchester who helped lead their teams to NCAA championships were among the top 45 picks in the NBA Draft. Ty Jerome, a four-time varsity letterer at Iona Prep who cut down the nets with the Virginia Cavaliers was chosen 24th overall and acquired by the Phoenix Suns through a trade with the Boston Celtics. According to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, “in Jerome, the Suns get a mature, big lead guard who can play both on or off the ball. He has a tremendous amount of confidence as well, and fits terrifically next to Devin Booker on offense due…