Basketball

WNBA: Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has unfairly become a ‘political football’

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that issues facing the WNBA and Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark are about more that officiating, calling her a "political football" in...

WNBA: Brittney Griner, Sun finding their footing while Mercury has gone cold

Brittney Griner will return to Phoenix for only the second time following her 11-year career with the Mercury...

WNBA: Fire avenge 4OT loss by shutting down Mystics

Carla Leite scored 14 points and the visiting Portland Fire shut down the Washington Mystics in a 75-56...

WNBA: Nneka Ogwumike eyes Sparks’ scoring record against Sky

Nneka Ogwumike told reporters after Wednesday's 96-87 loss to Minnesota that she hopes she is talking about a...

WNBA: Angel Reese, Dream look to build momentum against skidding Tempo

The Atlanta Dream have won just twice in their last eight games. Both games shared a few key highlights:...

NCAAB: Ex-Iona G Adam Njie Jr. ruled ineligible by NCAA over point shaving

The NCAA ruled former Iona guard Adam Njie Jr. permanently ineligible on Thursday for sports betting violations by providing game information to known bettors. Njie...

WNBA: Fire reel off last 10 points, send Storm to ninth consecutive loss

Emily Engstler's basket with 1:17 left snapped a tie and the Portland Fire scored the final 10 points Wednesday night to rally past the...

WNBA: A’ja Wilson, Aces top Mercury, make Commissioner’s Cup final

The Las Vegas Aces clinched a spot in the Commissioner's Cup title game with an 86-76 road victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday...

WNBA: Olivia Miles’ record-setting night boosts Lynx over Sparks

Rookie Olivia Miles scored 24 of her career-high 31 points in the first half, Natasha Howard added 15 points with nine assists and the...

WNBA: Valkyries storm past Wings on 19-0 run, put game away

Gabby Williams poured in a game-high 25 points, three reserves scored in double figures and the Golden State Valkyries used an early 19-0 spurt...

WNBA: Liberty escape Sky’s upset bid on Sabrina Ionescu layup

Sabrina Ionescu drove for a go-ahead layup with 10.3 seconds left and Jonquel Jones scored 19 points as the New York Liberty edged the...