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: Aces carry six-game win streak into road test against Wings

The Las Vegas Aces have found their stride and will look to build on a six-game winning streak when they travel to play the...

WNBA: Out to rebound from rare loss, Lynx take on expansion Fire

Their eight-game winning streak is over, but the Minnesota Lynx will seek the form that sent them through a three-week run of victories as...

WNBA: Kelsey Plum’s career-high 43 help Sparks outlast Mercury in OT

Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points and made five 3-pointers as the Los Angeles Sparks lost a nine-point fourth-quarter lead but recovered to...

WNBA: Balanced scoring, late free throw help Fire beat Wings, snap skid

Bridget Carleton scored 20 points to lead five starters in double figures, Emily Engstler made a tie-breaking free throw with 1.7 seconds left and...

WNBA: Aces make crucial free throws, hold off Lynx

A'ja Wilson made the go-ahead free throw with 20.5 seconds remaining, and the host Las Vegas Aces held on for a 100-97 win over...

WNBA: Caitlin Clark stars as Fever defeat Sun

Caitlin Clark scored 25 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 8:06 remaining as the visiting Indiana Fever earned an 85-75 victory over the league-worst...