NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — One of the NBA’s brightest young stars is giving back to his hometown right here in Middle Tennessee.

Charlotte Hornets star Brandon Miller is back at his alma mater, Cane Ridge High School, working with kids at his annual youth basketball camp.

Over 100 basketball hopefuls between the ages of 9 and 14 showed up at this year’s camp, and Miller says getting an opportunity to give back to his high school and the community of Antioch is a dream come true.

“You don’t really see an NBA player come back to Antioch, Tennessee — come to their high school and start camps for kids. You know, it’s for them to get better, to learn. So, why not teach them?” said Miller.

Miller, who was the number two overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has a simple message for his campers: Be yourself and, above all, have fun — a motto he says has helped him navigate through the NBA.

“Everybody thinks this game of basketball should be something serious — game every day. But, I think, you know, when you put fun into the game, build a routine every day to just keep having fun with it, with the game that you love…I feel like if you don’t have fun with it, why do it?” said Miller.

Among the special guests at this year’s camp was Tyrone “Muggsy” Bouges, who starred in the NBA despite being just 5 feet 4 inches tall. Muggsy says he’s impressed with how the 22-year-old Miller has taken the initiative to make a difference in his home town.

“Coming back to his hometown, giving these kids this type of experience on this platform — I mean, it’s everything. I’m just thankful and grateful that he asked me to come and take part in it,” said Bouges.

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This is a beautiful story of chosen family, proving a father figure doesn’t have to have biology in common to make a difference in a child’s life. The story of De’Andre and Alex will remind you that our relationships help determine the course of our lives. And that being supportive of someone – through a meal, a shared experience or even swim lessons can make all the difference.

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On this date, in 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the 73-win Golden State Warriors in a classic Game 7 to secure their NBA championship and became the first team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the finals.

By doing so, the Cavaliers also became Cleveland’s first major professional sports team to win a title since the 1964 Browns. The Cavaliers-Warriors 2016 finals series marked the first time in NBA history both teams entered Game 7 with the same exact number of points (610). The deciding matchup itself included 20 lead changes and 11 ties as Cleveland won 93-89.

LeBron James, who crafted a 27-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist triple-double, secured his third career NBA Finals MVP after becoming the first player ever to lead all players in a playoff series in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Kyrie Irving chipped in 26 points and six rebounds, including a crucial go-ahead bucket over Stephen Curry with 53 seconds remaining. Although Kevin Love finished with only nine points on nine shots, his lockdown defense on the 2016 unanimous MVP also helped make the Cavaliers champions and wrapped one of the best playoff series of all time.

But like any series worth remembering, highlights are required. Enter James’ season-saving and legacy-altering block on Andre Iguodala with the game tied at 89. One needs to only read Mike Breen’s call of the moment to instantly relive it:

“Iguodala to Curry, back to Iguodala, up for the layup! Oh! Blocked by James! LeBron James with the rejection!”

By game’s end, James, who was born in Akron, Ohio, developed into a high school phenom at St. Vincent-St. Mary’s and spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Cavaliers before winning two titles in four seasons with the Miami Heat, couldn’t contain his excitement for delivering an NBA title to his home state.

“I set out a goal two years ago, but I came back to bring a championship to this city.” James explained after Game 7. “I gave everything that I had. I put my heart and my blood and my sweat and my tears to this game. Against all odds, kept that same positive attitude. Instead of saying, ‘Why me?’ I just said, ‘This is what they want me to do.’

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JACKSON, Wyo. — For the little rippers around town: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and JH Sports are hosting bike camps this summer that will teach children to better handle the demands of more technical mountain bike riding.

The JH Sports Youth Bike Camp offers a convenient way to give young cyclists the confidence needed to explore the terrain that Jackson Hole has to offer. The five-day camp is perfect for bikers age 7 to 13 who are physically and mentally ready to spend five full days of supervised mountain biking. Participants must be able to ride a 20″ bike, confidently operate hand brakes and balance safely on their bike — both seated and while standing on the pedals. For riders ages 3 to 5, JHMR is hosting a one-time Learn to Pedal Bike Camp from June 30 to July 3.

The camps will run Monday through Friday every week until the end of August. Please note: Parents must be available to pick their child up from camp in the event of injury, illness or rain cancellation.

JHMR is proud to offer small group instruction from their professionally trained mountain bike coaches: each camp is limited to five riders. Each day the campers will work toward mastering the skills required to be a well-rounded mountain biker. Mornings begin with trail riding and skills practice, followed by an afternoon in the Jackson Hole Bike Park, or on one of the world-class trails, to focus on that day’s specific skills. Coaches will track participants’ daily progress in order to keep parents informed of ability level and advancement.

The bike camp focuses on these 10 skills over the five days:

• Braking
• Body position/bike-body separation
• Berm cornering
• Flat cornering
• Jumping/popping
• Pumping/weighting and unweighting the bike
• Climbing
• Track stand
• Drops
• Technical trails/line choice

Bike rentals and lift tickets are not included.

Member of the EU Commission

The European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation is a member of the European Commission. The portfolio was previously titled European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport until 2019 when it was merged with the European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation to form its current title.

The portfolio is responsible for policies in education and training, youth, sport, civil society, and culture. The commissioner leads the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture.

Commissioner Ján Figeľ was approved by the European Parliament in 2004 as the European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Multilingualism. This was enlarged since the Prodi Commission with the addition of training and multilingualism (The Directorate-General is still just Directorate-General for Education and Culture).

However, when Romania joined the European Union on 1 January 2007, responsibility for multilingualism was handed over to the new Romanian commissioner, Leonard Orban. In its place the portfolio now also includes youth, sport and civil society. Figeľ describes his position is very orientated to “the citizens and their quality of life”.^[1]

The commission has become increasingly active in education. The ERASMUS programme, which was established in 1987, is a student exchange programme promoting mobility of students between European universities. The Bologna process aims to create a European Higher Education Area where academic qualifications can be recognised across Europe. The European Institute of Technology is a proposed research university.

With the 2014 inauguration of the Juncker Commission, the portfolio was once again renamed – multilingualism was removed in favour of citizenship: “Education, Culture, Youth and Citizenship”. Citizenship in turn was soon replaced by sport.^[2][3] The title from 2014 to 2019 was thus European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport. The portfolio from 2019 is named European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation.

The previous portfolio to the current was Culture, merged with Audiovisual policy and EP relations.

No.	Picture	Commissioner	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Party	Country	Commission
1		Reding, VivianeViviane Reding (born 1951)	13 September 1999	21 November 2004	5 years, 69 days	CSV	Luxembourg	Prodi
2		Grybauskaitė, DaliaDalia Grybauskaitė (born 1956)	1 May 2004	11 November 2004	194 days	Independent	Lithuania	Prodi
3		Figeľ, JánJán Figeľ (born 1960)	22 November 2004	1 October 2009	4 years, 313 days	KDH	Slovakia	Barroso
4		Šefčovič, MarošMaroš Šefčovič (born 1966)	1 October 2009	9 February 2010	131 days	PES	Slovakia	Barroso
5		Vassiliou, AndroullaAndroulla Vassiliou (born 1943)	9 February 2010	1 November 2014	4 years, 265 days	EDI	Cyprus	Barroso
6		Navracsics, TiborTibor Navracsics (born 1966)	1 November 2014	30 November 2019	5 years, 29 days	Fidesz	Hungary	Juncker
7		Gabriel, MariyaMariya Gabriel (born 1979)	1 December 2019	15 May 2023	3 years, 166 days	GERB	Bulgaria	Von der Leyen
8		Ivanova, IlianaIliana Ivanova (born 1975)	19 September 2023	30 November 2024	1 year, 72 days	GERB	Bulgaria	Von der Leyen
9		Zaharieva, EkaterinaEkaterina Zaharieva (born 1975)	1 December 2024	Incumbent	201 days	GERB	Bulgaria	Von der Leyen II

Murfreesboro, TN – Grab your ball caps and folding chairs—it’s almost time! In just a few short weeks, the crack of the bat and the cheer of proud families will fill the air as the Tennessee Youth Baseball Association (TYBA) hosts its much-anticipated State Tournament, July 11–13, 2025, at Barfield Park, 697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro.

Open to players ages 3 to 15, this three-day celebration of baseball brings together teams from across the state for a weekend filled with teamwork, sportsmanship, and unforgettable summer memories. Families interested in having their young ballplayers join the excitement can get more info by calling 615-319-8508, emailing tyba4u@comcast.net, or visiting http://tybaball.com.

Now celebrating its 28th year, Tennessee Youth Baseball Association began right here in Murfreesboro and has grown into a cornerstone of the local youth sports community. With a heart for helping young athletes grow both on and off the diamond, the association proudly instills values of leadership, respect, and sportsmanship—principles coaches say every child can recite by heart.

“The attitude is unbelievable,” said one coach. “There are three words my boys use on and off the field: leadership, respect, sportsmanship. That’s what it’s all about.”

From pint-sized t-ballers to budding middle-school stars, Tennessee Youth Baseball Association offers more than just baseball. It’s a place where kids develop confidence, lifelong friendships, and a love for the game that lasts long after the final inning. Over the years, families have seen how baseball has helped kids grow in resilience, cooperation, and self-discipline—all while having a ton of fun.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of youth baseball or just looking for a wholesome way to spend a summer weekend, the TYBA State Tournament is a can’t-miss Murfreesboro tradition.

Mark your calendars for July 11–13 and come cheer on the future of Tennessee baseball!