PBS
Poet writes slam-dunking kids' novel
How do you get reluctant readers to fall in love with a book? Writer and literacy activist Kwame Alexander says you have to offer them something relatable. In "The Crossover," basketball is the hook to persuade kids to pick up a novel...
Associated Press
Pitino: "NCAA Cannot Rewrite History
Former Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino says the NCAA "cannot rewrite history." The NCAA ruled yesterday to uphold sanctions against the Cardinal men's basketball program because of a sex scandal stemming from a former...
PBS
Poet Sherman Alexie Talks 'Faces' & 'War Dances' (Oct. 22, 2009)
Author Sherman Alexie talks about his new book of poetry called "Faces" and his new short story collection, "War Dances."
SciShow
Why Don't You Notice Obvious Mistakes in Movies?
Whether it's a car in the background of Braveheart or the inconsistent cliff in Jurassic Park, movies tend to have mistakes. Why don't we notice them more often?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death | Ilan Stavans
One day, twin brothers Junajpu and Ixb'alanke discovered their father's hidden ballgame equipment and began to play. Hearing their vigorous game, the lords of the underworld sent a messenger to challenge the boys to a match. Despite the...
Bozeman Science
Linear Momentum
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the linear momentum is equal to the product of the mass of an object and the velocity of the center of mass. He uses video analysis software to calculate the velocity of an object and therefore...
TED Talks
TED: The math behind basketball's wildest moves | Rajiv Maheswaran
Basketball is a fast-moving game of improvisation, contact and, ahem, spatio-temporal pattern recognition. Rajiv Maheswaran and his colleagues are analyzing the movements behind the key plays of the game, to help coaches and players...
TED Talks
TED: Special Olympics let me be myself -- a champion | Matthew Williams
How much do you know about intellectual disabilities? Special Olympics champion and ambassador Matthew Williams is proof that athletic competition and the camaraderie it fosters can transform lives, both on and off the field. Together...
Curated Video
Karl-Anthony Towns on John Calipari’s System and How It Prepares Players for the NBA
New ReviewKarl-Anthony Towns explains what it was like playing for Coach John Calipari at Kentucky, how their coaching staff build NBA ready talent, and more Boardroom's new episode of Network with Rich Kleiman
Curated Video
Karl-Anthony Towns calls Jalen Brunson a Marvel superhero
New ReviewNew York big man Karl-Anthony Towns talks about Jalen Brunson's rise to a two-time All-Star and the Knicks' cornerstone on one of the league’s best-value contracts in the latest episode of "Network with Rich Kleiman."
Curated Video
Karl-Anthony Towns talks building foundation with new Knicks coach Mike Brown
New ReviewBefore talking X’s and O’s, Karl-Anthony Towns and new New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown focused on building a foundation off the court — one rooted in connection and understanding. Hear more in this episode of Network with Rich...
Curated Video
Volume Of Spheres
A video entitled "Volume of Spheres" that covers how to calculate the volume of a 3D sphere.
Curated Video
How Big Is the Universe? Exploring the Scale of Everything
How big is the universe? How big is space? No, it’s much bigger than that. The sun is a million times bigger than earth. Imagine for a minute that the Sun was the size of this basketball. Earth would be about the size of this nail head....
Wonderscape
The Wonders of Earth's Four Seasons: A Journey Through Space and Time
science kids seasons V1-0001 In this educational video transcript, students learn about the Earth's orbit around the Sun, its axis, and how these factors contribute to the changing of seasons. The video explains how the tilt of the...
Curated Video
A'ja Wilson Wants To Strike While The Iron Is Hot
With the help of Chase, A'ja Wilson sits with Boardroom Co-Founder Rich Kleiman to discuss the evolution of WNBA All-Star Weekend, from her first year in the league to now, and where brands, like Chase, can rightfully capitalize on...
Curated Video
Our Kids Video Resource Library #3: Mayhew & Circle Summer Camps
The Circle and Mayhew Programs of New Hampshire are more than just summer camps for at-risk youth. They provide year-round mentoring and make a commitment to each child for eight years.
Curated Video
Autistic Basketball Champ Teaches Kids Hope With Hoops
How would you feel if a team of medical specialists reviewed your background and declared, at the age of 5, that because you had Autism, you would never be successful academically, that you would likely not graduate from high school much...
Curated Video
Dr Amy Jo's Wild Life (Part 1)
This is the story of a modern day Dr. Doolittle with her own personal wildlife sanctuary, a local veterinarian who’s life is dedicated to caring for unusual and extraordinary animals. These animals have become more than her patients or...
Curated Video
How will the world remember Kobe Bryant? I Inside Story
One of basketball's biggest ever stars is killed in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles.
Curated Video
Former NBA Player Goes From Addict to Inspiration
To NBA fans, Chris Herren looked like he had it all. Money, fame and a gorgeous family, however, his life away from the bright lights of the NBA court was ridden with addiction to drugs and alcohol. In his efforts to prevent others from...
Curated Video
8 Inspiring Sports Stories: THESE ATHLETES WILL AMAZE YOU!
These 8 amazing athletes will inspire you with their stories of adversity and how they didn't let anything stand in their way of success! 1) Nate Loomis was paralyzed below the waist in a 1998 body surfing accident. After his injury...
Curated Video
The Kicker Picks a Winner in the Rockets-Thunder Series
The Kicker's The Extra Point came on Cheddar to tell us who is going to win the NBA Playoff game against the Rockets and Thunder. See who they picked on Cheddar
Curated Video
Girl Scouts Sell Cookies and now Build Basketball Courts!
Girl Scouts are on a mission to make the world a better place. 16-year-old, Claire Dundee's, latest project has done just that. In search of a project to complete for her final and highest honor as a Girl Scout, the Girl Scout Gold...
Curated Video
How to Dribble a Basketball through Your Legs as You Run
Howcast - Learn how to dribble a basketball through your legs as you run from the Harlem Wizards in this Howcast basketball video.