Basketball
Brianna Turner: Fever fired a male employee for sexual harassment, players encouraged to keep quiet
Brianna Turner said on social media that her former team, the Indiana Fever, fired a male employee last season for sexual harassment. Turner, who was with Indiana last season but now plays for the Las Vegas Aces, also said Fever players were encouraged not to discuss the firing.
USA Today writer apologizes for Emmett Till comparison to Caitlin Clark
A USA Today sports columnist apologized Thursday for invoking the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till in a column arguing that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's on-court behavior and the reaction it draws from some fans contribute to unsafe conditions for Black and queer WNBA players, touching off a wave of criticism from media figures across the political spectrum.
White House backs WNBA star Sophie Cunningham on women’s sports remarks
KAROLINE LEAVITT defends WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who said biological men should not play in women's sports: "Men should not be playing in women's sports. It's completely ludicrous that anyone could support that ... The backlash she is receiving from Democrats and left-wing figures across the country is astonishing. They are clearly very out of touch with the American public on this issue..."
Suns introduce Miles Bridges, defend decision to add him after domestic violence issues
Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges appears to be a good fit for his new team on the basketball court, giving it a beefy frontcourt presence who has scored at a high level over seven NBA seasons.
WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham sparks debate after speaking out on women’s sports
WNBA star SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM: "I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Curry to be first active player with Hall of Fame exhibit
Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player.
James ‘not going to be rushed’ as NBA awaits free agency decision
LeBron James is in no hurry to make his free agency decision. Rich Paul, James' agent, said in a podcast on Monday that the NBA's all-time leading scorer is "not going to be rushed" into a signing with a new team for his 24th season.
NCAA Division II panel pushes shift to age-based eligibility starting in 2026-27
NCAA Division II athletes would move immediately to the age-based eligibility model adopted in Division I under proposed emergency legislation announced Tuesday.
Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction
A 19-year-old bought a warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store. Now it could fetch over $150,000 at auction.
Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store could fetch over $150K at auction
A 19-year-old bought a warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store. Now it could fetch over $150,000 at auction.
Wings star Bueckers out against Liberty but not in concussion protocol after hitting her head
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has been ruled out against the New York Liberty on the second night of a back-to-back after hitting her head on the floor late in a 90-82 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.
WNBA All-Star weekend clouded by injuries to Bueckers, Reese
It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend.
Sky working through some issues as WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago
The WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago this weekend, and the Sky, well, they are working through some issues at the moment.
Michigan athletic director Manuel agrees to buyout after probe, will step down at end of 2026
The University of Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining three years on his contract and he will step down at the end of 2026, culminating a decade-long run with four national championships and a string of scandals.
Atlanta’s Reese leaves win over Chicago with left leg injury
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese left Sunday's victory over Chicago with a left leg injury.
WNBA coach suspended over comments on Reese, officiating
The WNBA's ongoing reckoning over refereeing and racial tensions escalated over the weekend as Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended one game for calling Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese a "protected species" due to officials' foul calls.
Los Angeles Lakers announce jersey patch partnership with financial assistant app Albert
The Los Angeles Lakers will have a new jersey patch under their new owner.
Fire hold Mystics to 29% shooting in rout
Carla Leite scored 14 points, Serah Williams had 12 points and the Portland Fire beat the Washington Mystics 75-56 on Thursday night.
Silver: Clark has become a ‘political football’ amid WNBA officiating debates
Conversations about WNBA officiating and Caitlin Clark have now expanded to include NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
NBA ‘continuing to look into’ circumstances regarding Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr.
The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks' signing of Gary Trent Jr. that was officially announced Thursday.
