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:...

WNBA: Liberty seek eighth straight win when they visit well-rested Sky

The surging New York Liberty started their seven-game winning streak with less than a full complement of contributors. With the team recently returned to health,...

WNBA: Mystics look to turn around road woes vs. struggling Sun

The Washington Mystics aim to halt their recent woes away from home on Wednesday when they continue their three-game road trip against the slumping...

NBA: Report: C Walker Kessler rebuffs $140M offer from Jazz

Restricted free agent Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz remain far apart, despite a five-year, $140 million offer on the table, ESPN reported Wednesday. It...

NBA: Knicks-Spurs scores NBA Finals’ highest ratings in 28 years

With an average of 20.6 million views, per Nielsen, this month's NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs was...

WNBA: Valkyries hold cold-shooting Kelsey Plum in check, blow out Sparks

Gabby Williams led a balanced attack with a game-high 16 points, Kelsey Plum was held to a season-low nine and the Golden State Valkyries...

WNBA: Natasha Howard, Lynx start hot to dominate Fire

Seven players scored in double figures Monday night as the Minnesota Lynx rolled to a 107-74 win over the visiting Portland Fire. Natasha Howard led...