Versatile forwards including Stewart, Wilson in WNBA playoffs reflect growth of women's gameThe WNBA has evolved to an era where more and more post players are diversifying their game to be able to step out and shoot 3s, handle the basketball and not just play with their back-to-the-basket.
Breanna Stewart edges Alyssa Thomas and A'ja Wilson for WNBA MVP award in tight raceBreanna Stewart won the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player award for the second time in her career Tuesday in a very close race.
Jackson caps WCup career with bronze, Australia beats CanadaLauren Jackson capped her storied international basketball career with another bronze medal and scored 30 points to lead Australia to a 95-65 win over Canada in the third-place game at the women’s World Cup.
Canada into women's World Cup semis for 1st time since 1986Canada has advanced to its first World Cup semifinals since 1986 as Kia Nurse scored 17 points in a 79-60 win over Puerto Rico.
Lauren Jackson, Aussie fans enjoying her World Cup finaleAustralian Lauren Jackson says nothing can top playing in what is likely her final international women's basketball competition in front of adoring fans at the World Cup Sydney.
New York Liberty, WNBA players populate World Cup rostersNew York has long been known as a melting pot.
Bec Allen gets hurt as Australia beat Serbia 69-54Bec Allen was instrumental in Australia’s 69-54 win over Serbia scoring 16 points in the World Cup.
France spoils LJ's return, beats Australia in World CupLauren Jackson had one basket in her first game for Australia in 12 years as the Opals lost to France 70-57 on the opening day of the women's World Cup.
Stewart, debuting Thomas help US beat Belgium in WCup openerBreanna Stewart scored 22 points and Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in her debut for the United States, which beat Belgium 87-72 in its World Cup opener.
A'ja Wilson earns WNBA MVP honors for 2nd timeA’ja Wilson has earned WNBA MVP honors for the second time in her young career.
Lauren Jackson back in international basketball at age 41Lauren Jackson has been named on her fifth FIBA World Cup roster for Australia in a comeback to international basketball.
Sue Bird at peace for what could be final game in SeattleSue Bird knows she made the right decision announcing publicly what she knew inside — that this would be her last WNBA season.
Ex-WNBA star Lauren Jackson savors each day of her comebackAustralian basketball star Lauren Jackson is making a comeback after retiring six years ago.
Pierce, Bosh, and Russell (again) inducted into hoops HallFour months after the pandemic-delayed induction of the Class of 2020, the Basketball Hall of Fame gathered to enshrine 16 more new members.
Pierce leads class of 16 into basketball Hall of FameBoston Celtics star Paul Pierce was in a class of 16 scheduled to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.
WNBA playoff seeds up for grabs as teams enter home stretchThe WNBA playoff chase may come down to the final day of the regular season on Sept. 19.
The Hall calls: Wright, Wallace, Griffith among 2021 classJay Wright used to sell tickets to games in the long-defunct United States Football League.
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