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Dwight Howard is devastated. And he wants answers. The former NBA great and current player for the Big 3’s L.A. Riot on Wednesday wrote on Instagram that his dog, Sunday, died in an apparent hit-and-run accident on June 18 in Suwanee, Ga. Howard said that he was visiting New York when he received the tragic news that his beloved Belgian Malinois “got loose and was hit by a car that kept going.”
“I’m devastated because you were the dog that never left my side, the dog that stuck to my hip at all times, and the one time you wander off without me being there someone takes you away from me,” Howard wrote. “Who could be so heartless to do this to such an innocent girl with no remorse.”
Klay Thompson: I’m gonna miss Rocco a lot, 13 glorious years with my boy . I know he’s in doggy heaven poppin somebody’s ball. A great dynasty dog he was. Thank you for all the sweet messages ! All dogs go to Heaven !
Rocco, Klay Thompson's dog, passes away at age 13
Rocco, the beloved dog of former Golden State Warriors star and Bay Area legend Klay Thompson, has passed away after 13 years of life. Mychal Thompson announced the passing of one of Thompson's closest companions on the ESPN-LA's Mason & Ireland show. “As Mase and Ireland always say, when someone dear has departed, ‘Hail fellow, well met.’ We had to put Rocco, Klay’s dog, down over the weekend,” Thompson shared with the rest of the radio hosts. Thompson went on to say that “it was time.” “We were all sad, but Rocco had a great long life,” the elder Thompson said.
Naji Marshall: It's a lot of fake dogs. Q. All right, let's get a list of real dogs right now. Who you just like, you got to tip your cap that play in the league right now? Naji Marshall: I go Jimmy Butler… Giannis (Antetokounmpo). I get Dre, Draymond Green. He a dog. James Johnson. James Johnson's different. Like, it's a different animal. You're not even going to say a dog. He's the hunted man versus the gorilla. That's James. He's the gorilla. There's two more. Me. Dillon Brooks is a dog. I give it to him. Q. What about like somebody little? Jose Alvarado? Marshall: Oh, yeah. My fault. I can't forget about Jose. Jose a dog. Jose's one for sure.
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Meet Reggie, an 11-week-old yellow Labrador Retriever who’s joining the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Monsters as he begins training to become a service dog. Reggie is the NBA’s first service dog in training, and once fully trained, the good boy will be matched with a U.S. veteran or first responder with disabilities through America’s VetDogs Puppy with a Purpose initiative.
For the next 14 to 18 months, Reggie will train and socialize with the Cavs and Monsters, spending time at team offices, community events, practices and select home games. The purpose is to build his confidence and calmness — essential traits for a successful service dog.
Swish! In the Windy City and beyond, it’s getting “brick” out there—and we’re not talking about foul free throws. That’s why Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith is laying down three-pointers for dog guardians in a new PETA campaign: Play nice, keep your dogs courtside, and never leave them out in the cold.
In PETA’s new video, Smith passes the ball to the MVP of his family’s team: his adopted canine companion, Phoenix. Whether he’s at home or at the arena, Phoenix—a “magnet for affection”—is always kept safe and warm inside.
That sequence was a scene from one of the more unusual promotions within an NBA arena this season: the Wizards’ first Hoops & Hounds night. If you need further proof that Americans go gaga for their dogs, then the evening should serve as Exhibit One. At prices of $50 for each human ticket and $10 for each dog, fans were invited to bring their pups and watch the game from seats in a corner of the upper deck. Team officials said they hosted nearly 140 dogs, selling out the dog ticket allotment. A portion of the proceeds will go to a local nonprofit called the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation. The canines ranged in size from a 5-pound Chihuahua to a 100-pound, well-behaved Rottweiler from Oxon Hill, Md., named Nalah. “She’s super smart, just a sweetheart of a dog, and when we heard about this, we had to come, because we want to take our dog everywhere,” said Nalah’s owner, Hilton George. “She’s part of the family.”
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Jalen Brunson didn't just win over New York Knicks fans in 2024. He also inspired dog owners, too. Brunson was the top trending sports-related dog name in 2024 (up 161%), according to a recent report by pet sitting website Rover.
DiVincenzo told The Post that their plans after basketball include opening their own haven for rescue dogs, a project the couple has discussed for “the past six or seven years.” They’ve taken steps of trying to identify land to house the dogs and “are slowly learning about foundations and rescues that do things the right way.”
Clemente Almanza: Jaylin Williams on returning home to his dog Zeus after a long road trip: “He was super affectionate. He slept right next to me. He knows when I’m leaving in the morning so as soon as I grab my keys he went straight to his cage.”
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