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WNBA builds on soaring popularity with new media rights agreements

The rocketing growth of the WNBA is reflected in the league's new media rights agreements announced Wednesday for the 2026 through 2036 seasons.

WNBA builds on soaring popularity with new media rights agreements
News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Basketball-U.S. put unbeaten streaks on the line with records in sight

With a star-studded lineup of NBA and WNBA greats, the United States will hope to maintain their golden grip on basketball at the Paris Olympics, but several teams

Olympics-Basketball-U.S. put unbeaten streaks on the line with records in sight
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Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia

Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years

Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia
Africa|Sports|World

‘I realized that this was bigger than basketball’: Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng on the rise of South Sudan’s basketball team

‘I realized that this was bigger than basketball’: Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng on the rise of South Sudan’s basketball team

‘I realized that this was bigger than basketball’: Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng on the rise of South Sudan’s basketball team
Sports

Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City

Gordon Hayward, who nearly gave Butler a national title over Duke with a half-court shot that just missed on the final play of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship game, retired from the NBA after 14 seasons on Thursday

Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City
Sports

Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage

Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage

Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage
Sports

Caitlin Clark wows with 29-point double-double in return to WNBA action

Caitlin Clark wows with 29-point double-double in return to WNBA action

Caitlin Clark wows with 29-point double-double in return to WNBA action
Sports

WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes

WNBA players would like more of a break after the All-Star Game and Olympics before league play resumes

WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes
News|Sports

Al Attles, basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 87

Al Attles, basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 87

Al Attles, basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 87
Crime|Sports|US

A second suspect is arrested in the theft of a sword and bullhorn from Rick Pitino's office

Police say a second suspect has been arrested for stealing a ceremonial sword and bullhorn from Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino’s office at St. John’s University

News|Sports

Caitlin Clark posts second career triple-double in Indiana Fever victory over Los Angeles Sparks

Caitlin Clark posts second career triple-double in Indiana Fever victory over Los Angeles Sparks

Caitlin Clark posts second career triple-double in Indiana Fever victory over Los Angeles Sparks
Education|News|Sports

A Christian school appeals its ban on competing after it objected to a transgender player

A Vermont Christian school that is barred from participating in the state sports league after it withdrew its girls basketball team from a playoff game because a transgender student was playing on the opposing team has taken its case to a federal appeals court

Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese change the WNBA's landscape, and its future

The impact of this year’s transformational WNBA season can be found anywhere one looks

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese change the WNBA's landscape, and its future
Sports

WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular season comes to a close

WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular season comes to a close

WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular season comes to a close
Sports

Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers agree to contract extension worth nearly $193 million

Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers agree to contract extension worth nearly $193 million

Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers agree to contract extension worth nearly $193 million
Sports

WNBA playoffs set to begin Sunday with all four first-round series getting underway

The WNBA playoffs get underway Sunday with all four first-round series tipping off

WNBA playoffs set to begin Sunday with all four first-round series getting underway
Opinion|Sports

Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to end

Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White said racist and homophobic comments directed at WNBA players need to stop

Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to end
News|Sports

Former league MVP Derrick Rose retires from the NBA

Former league MVP Derrick Rose retires from the NBA

Former league MVP Derrick Rose retires from the NBA
Africa|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo

Reactions to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo

Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
Business|Lifestyle|Sports

Making HERstory: How WNBA owner Clara Wu Tsai turned a team ‘no one wanted’ into New York’s next big franchise

Making HERstory: How WNBA owner Clara Wu Tsai turned a team ‘no one wanted’ into New York’s next big franchise

Entertainment|Sports

Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans

Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the irony

Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Billie Jean King and 100 athletes celebrate the 50th anniversary of her Women's Sports Foundation

Billie Jean King started the Women’s Sports Foundation with a $5,000 check

Billie Jean King and 100 athletes celebrate the 50th anniversary of her Women's Sports Foundation
Sports

NBA and WNBA Finals Fast Facts

NBA and WNBA Finals Fast Facts

Opinion|Sports

Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more

Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more

Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more
Sports

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record

The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record
Sports

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win
Sports

The 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court

The 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court

The 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court
Sports

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead

The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead
Sports

Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA

Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA

Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA
Sports

Kevin Durant out at least 2 weeks with left calf strain, putting damper on Suns' hot start

Kevin Durant is out for at least two weeks with a left calf strain, putting a damper on a hot start to the season for the Phoenix Suns

Kevin Durant out at least 2 weeks with left calf strain, putting damper on Suns' hot start
Crime|Sports

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Basketball coach doesn't let birth defect stop him from chasing dreams

Basketball coach doesn't let birth defect stop him from chasing dreams

Basketball coach doesn't let birth defect stop him from chasing dreams
Sports

NBA fines Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown $35K for "aggressively pursuing" ref

NBA fines Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown $35K for "aggressively pursuing" ref

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