San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama blocks more shots than anyone. But it’s when he doesn’t lay a finger on the ball that he’s truly destroying the NBA’s offenses. Photo: AP Video from ...

Twelve University of St. Thomas engineering students spent their spring break working with the Minnesota Wild to prototype more protective hockey gear. Why it matters: These Minnesota students are ...

Throughout the Houston Rockets' history, they have featured some of the best shot blockers in the NBA. From Hakeem Olajuwon to Yao Ming and Dwight Howard, each has made a mark in protecting the rim.

CHARLOTTE — Size became a fairly large topic of discussion heading into Will Wade's first season as the head coach for NC State. He assembled a team without a player taller than 6-foot-10, leaning on ...

WINNIPEG - Forward Matt Hendricks skated with the Winnipeg Jets at practice again this morning in a non-contact yellow jersey as he continues to recover from an injury that he sustained blocking a ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Vegas Golden Knights would love nothing more than to throw a block party at Lenovo Center beginning Tuesday night. It’s a path, albeit a painful one, to winning a second Stanley ...

While height no doubt plays a factor, there’s a lot more that goes into becoming a great shot blocker at the NBA level than simply being tall. It’s a delicate, complex blend of positioning, ...

There are guys around the state who influence a game with their scoring. For others, it might be rebounding and defense. They might block a shot here and there, too. Rico Johnson does a combination of ...