Articles filed under Basketball
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Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as mounting discord around the league looms over All-Star festivitiesJul 25, 2026 1:06 pm - The WNBA has never been bigger. More people are watching. More are investing. Salaries for many players are higher than ever. But mounting turmoil and discord have been a...
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Column: Chicago throws stellar party for WNBA All-Star weekend — but Sky left watching from sidelinesJul 25, 2026 11:12 am - There wasn’t really any doubt. But after the city spent the weekend hosting the WNBA All-Star Game for the second time in five years, it’s more clear than ever: The love ...
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Dallas’ Azzi Fudd first rookie to win 3-point shootout at WNBA All-Star weekendJul 24, 2026 9:33 pm - Azzi Fudd had no idea she was the first rookie to win the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest. She put forth a stellar effort in the championship round to do it. Fudd, the No. ...
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Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential CenterJul 24, 2026 1:29 pm - Caitlin Clark was in awe after meeting former President Barack Obama after he surprised the WNBA All-Stars on Friday at his Presidential Center. Clark called her conversa...
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LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’Jul 24, 2026 1:12 pm - PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “l...
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Ionescu scores 29 points, 9 in the last minute, to rally the Liberty to a 95-94 win over the SkyJul 22, 2026 8:50 pm - NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu scored nine of her 29 points in the final minute, Jonquel Jones made the tiebreaking free throw with 3.4 seconds left and the New York Liberty ...
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WNBA commissioner and union leaders discuss steps to protect players from online harassmentJul 22, 2026 8:23 pm - WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert discussed what more can be done to protect players from online harassment during a virtual meeting with the players' union executive com...
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Taylor, Sky beat Sparks as Ogwumike becomes LA’s all-time scoring leader; Diggins sits againJul 17, 2026 9:10 pm - Sydney Taylor hit four 3-pointers and scored 19 points and the Chicago Sky beat Los Angeles 96-82 on Friday night as Nneka Ogwumike became the Sparks’ all-time scoring le...
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More whistles, more points: How the WNBA’s new officiating focus is reshaping gamesJul 16, 2026 9:26 pm - NEW YORK — Cheryl Reeve has seen a lot of improvements in officiating this season and it's helped the WNBA have record offensive numbers so far through the first half of ...
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Illinois extends athletic director Josh Whitman’s contract through 2036Jul 16, 2026 4:26 pm - Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 after the university’s board of trustees approved a new deal Thursday. Under the ne...