courtside
noun
court·side
ˈkȯrt-ˌsīd 
: the area at the edge of a court (as for tennis or basketball)
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See how the game unfolded courtside, from The Star’s Dominick Williams.
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Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
The poster of the Big East regular-season championship trophy that sits on an easel courtside at UConn’s practice facility was battered, held together by a roll’s worth of clear packing tape at the start of the week.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Film director Spike Lee ignited controversy at the recent NBA All-Star Game by wearing a pro-Palestinian outfit courtside.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Jones suggested the event prioritized sponsors and famous courtside guests, as well as showcasing the games on social media.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
The poster of the Big East regular-season championship trophy that sits on an easel courtside at UConn’s practice facility was battered, held together by a roll’s worth of clear packing tape at the start of the week.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Film director Spike Lee ignited controversy at the recent NBA All-Star Game by wearing a pro-Palestinian outfit courtside.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Jones suggested the event prioritized sponsors and famous courtside guests, as well as showcasing the games on social media.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Courtside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtside. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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