Scooby Axson is an enterprise writer at USA Today. He specializes in covering a range of topics within the sports realm, including competitive and professional sports, sports broadcasting, and the business of sports, as well as issues related to crime and justice. His work has been featured in numerous prominent publications, including The Telegraph, The State Newspaper, and The Clarion-Ledger.
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Scooby Axson's focus is primarily on sports, with a strong emphasis on football and basketball. He covers evolving stories, breaking news, and events related to these sports. To effectively reach out to him, consider providing insights or commentary on ongoing games, major player developments (such as injuries or trades), or significant off-field events impacting the world of sports.
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Scooby Axson, USA TODAY NEW YORK — The Washington Wizards selected BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA
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NEW YORK — The Chicago Bulls selected North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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NEW YORK — The Memphis Grizzlies selected Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer, the son of former 13-year NBA veteran Carlos Boozer, with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA
One-and-done collegiate players dominated the top 10 of the 2026 NBA Draft.
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USA TODAY Updated June 23, 2026, 11:03 p.m. ET NEW YORK — The Chicago Bulls selected North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
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USA TODAY June 24, 2026, 1:37 p.m. ET The first night of the 2026 NBA Draft saw the league continue its youth movement, with the
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Scooby Axson, USA TODAY The Charlotte Hornets traded guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves , according to ESPN.com.
The Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Timberwolves for Naz Reid and multiple draft picks, ESPN reported.
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Scooby Axson, USA TODAY Now that the 2026 NBA Draft is done, the league's attention turns to the start of free agency, with the official "tampering" period beginning on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET.
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An exhibition fight between former welterweight boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and Mike Zambidis that was scheduled for this Saturday in Athens, Greece has been called off.
