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Richard Burroughs

Richard Burroughs

Richard Burroughs is a Brooklyn-based sportswriter and sports enthusiast covering the Brooklyn Nets and the NY Liberty for BK Reader, where he also writes editorial content. His love of sports goes back to his childhood and reading the New York Times and Daily News sports sections with his dad at the kitchen table. He was formerly a marketing and PR executive representing clients such as Coca-Cola, Benneton, Adidas, Virgin, and Sam Adams. Rich is an art curator who produces an exhibition called Cover Lover Remix, and also an open-format DJ (DJ Dick At Nite), and a Brooklyn TV personality.

Recent Work by Richard

Laurie Cumbo Pops in Moshood Gown for Met Gala

Laurie Cumbo Pops in Moshood Gown for Met Gala

Brooklyn's Restoration Plaza was the site of a gown reveal and Met Gala send-off for Laurie A. Cumbo, the Commissioner of NYC Cultural Affairs.
Offshore Wind, Green Jobs Training Program to Launch in Brownsville

Offshore Wind, Green Jobs Training Program to Launch in Brownsville

Teens and young adults aged 15-24 can apply for the training program now.
Zion Williamson Slam Dunks on Free-Falling Nets

Zion Williamson Slam Dunks on Free-Falling Nets

Nets Unwrapped: Brooklyn's Basketball Future Is Complicated

Nets Unwrapped: Brooklyn's Basketball Future Is Complicated

BK Reader sports writer Richard Burroughs analyzes the struggling Brooklyn Nets.
Nets Show Grit In Clutch Win Against The 76ers

Nets Show Grit In Clutch Win Against The 76ers

The Nets take the close game 112-107, highlighted by a 360 slam dunk from Dennis Smith Jr.
Nets Fall To Injury-Riddled Grizzlies In Tight Game

Nets Fall To Injury-Riddled Grizzlies In Tight Game

Brooklyn lost much momentum when they lost to Memphis at Barclays Center on Monday.
Wire To Wire Win For Nets On Leap Day

Wire To Wire Win For Nets On Leap Day

The Nets lock in a decisive win against the Hawks, 124 - 97.
Celtics Triumph Behind Jayson Tatum’s 41 points to Beat Nets

Celtics Triumph Behind Jayson Tatum’s 41 points to Beat Nets

The Brooklyn Nets lost 118-110 to the Boston Celtics, bringing their record to 0-3 against the team in green.
Short-Handed Nets Dominated by Cavaliers

Short-Handed Nets Dominated by Cavaliers

The Cavs didn't allow the reshuffled Nets to thrive after the trade deadline.
Kyrie Reminds Fans What They're Missing to Lift Mavs Over Nets

Kyrie Reminds Fans What They're Missing to Lift Mavs Over Nets

Fans hoped the Brooklyn Nets playoff run would start on Tuesday night, but the star power of Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving and forward Luka Doncic were too much to overcome.
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