How Sophie Cunningham became one of the most polarizing figures in the WNBAhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sophie-cunningham-became-one-most-161648682.htmlCopilot said: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham discusses controversy, growing popularity and why she won't let debate distract from basketball
Aug 19, 2026 4:16 PM
Washington WBB Star Helps Canada to Win in FIBA Pre-Qualifiershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/washington-wbb-star-helps-canada-160015249.htmlWashington Huskies women's basketball's Avery Howell is back with team Canada to begin the 2026 FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifiers in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Aug 19, 2026 4:00 PM
Kentucky to have zoom meeting with huge transfer portal optionhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kentucky-zoom-meeting-huge-transfer-151415084.htmlKentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is looking to fill the final roster spot, and has a Zoom meeting scheduled with a major option.
Aug 19, 2026 3:14 PM
Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd detail relationship in new UConn documentaryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/paige-bueckers-azzi-fudd-detail-150353112.htmlIn a new documentary about UConn women's basketball on Apple TV, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd detail the start of their relationship.
Aug 19, 2026 3:03 PM
Sophie Cunningham sent a loud and clear message after getting viciously booed in Canadahttps://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/sophie-cunningham-sent-loud-clear-message-viciously-booed-canadaSophie Cunningham was mercilessly booed every time she touched the basketball in Toronto, then drilled all three 3-pointers in a 101-95 win.
Aug 19, 2026 1:20 PM
‘So fast’ – Kai Cenat reveals what LeBron James does better than almost every celebrity he knowshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fast-kai-cenat-reveals-lebron-090535428.htmlKai Cenat has revealed one thing LeBron James does besides basketball that always impresses him. Cenat is the most-subscribed and most-followed live streamer on Twitch, and often has an audience of more than 100,000 viewers.
Aug 19, 2026 9:05 AM
‘My heart’ – WNBA fans love viral clip of Caitlin Clark getting flowers from young fan in Torontohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/heart-wnba-fans-love-viral-085613189.htmlCaitlin Clark is an inspiration to young basketball fans across the globe. Social media says a young girl’s gesture in Toronto is the perfect example of that.
Aug 19, 2026 8:56 AM
UVA’s Ryan Odom Signs Contract Extension Through 2032https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uva-ryan-odom-signs-contract-072502064.htmlCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ryan Odom has agreed to a contract extension that runs through March 2032, University of Virginia Director of Athletics Carla Williams announced Tuesday. In his first season at UVA in 2025-26, Odom guided the Cavaliers to a 30-6 record and a 15-3 second-place […]
Aug 19, 2026 7:25 AM
Indiana Pacers Fan Turns 2025 Finals Run Into First Bookhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/indiana-pacers-fan-turns-2025-041146027.htmlFishers resident Eric Bond turned the Pacers’ 2025 NBA Finals run and lifelong Indiana basketball fandom into his first book, “But This Is Indiana…”
Aug 19, 2026 4:11 AM
Toronto Tempo reveal new non-binary mascot with Sophie Cunningham, Indiana Fever in attendancehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/toronto-tempo-reveal-non-binary-040619361.htmlThe Toronto Tempo unveiled its new mascots to the WNBA world with the box-office Indiana Fever in attendance at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Tempo are playing their first-ever season of WNBA basketball in 2026.
Aug 19, 2026 4:06 AM
Gate City native Mac McClung touches down in Spain to meet new teammateshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gate-city-native-mac-mcclung-030323867.htmlGIRONA, Spain (WJHL) — A journey for Gate City native Mac McClung got underway Tuesday when he flew to his new teammates in Girona, Spain. McClung held his annual basketball camp at Gate City Middle School this weekend, and by Tuesday morning he was touching down in Spain to check out his locker with Bàsquet […]
Aug 19, 2026 3:03 AM
‘Insane,’ ‘Not Fair’ — WNBA World Rallies to Sophie Cunningham’s Defense As Fever Star Gets Relentlessly Booed by ‘Woke’ Canadian Fanshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/insane-not-fair-wnba-world-030133380.htmlEarly this month, Sophie Cunningham told reporters that she wanted the conversation around her to shift back to basketball. That proved easier said than done.
Aug 19, 2026 3:01 AM
‘It’s All About Representation’ — Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Bringing More Eyes to WNBA Amid Controversyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/representation-sophie-cunningham-opens-bringing-023135772.htmlAfter Tuesday afternoon’s shootaround, Sophie Cunningham was happy to talk about something other than the transgender athlete controversy that has followed the WNBA in recent months. Instead of that divisive issue, the Indiana Fever guard was asked about a different aspect of her growing profile and whether those qualities are helping bring new eyes to women’s basketball.
Aug 19, 2026 2:31 AM
Former UNC coaching legend led Michael Malone to Chapel Hillhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-unc-coaching-legend-led-233028613.htmlRoy Williams is arguably the greatest coach in UNC basketball history. Michael Malone has big shoes to fill in his first year leading North Carolina.
Aug 18, 2026 11:30 PM
Mark Walter sought loan from Apollo backed by Lakers stakehttps://www.ft.com/content/59c06284-d1fd-4223-8e70-e68956b219da?syn-25a6b1a6=1Talks over the financing continued until Guggenheim chief reached a deal to sell the holding in the basketball team
Aug 18, 2026 9:47 PM
Jaxon Kohler reportedly entering transfer portal to pursue 5th yearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaxon-kohler-reportedly-entering-transfer-194523966.htmlJaxon Kohler reportedly will enter the transfer portal to pursue a fifth year after four years at Michigan State basketball and an NCAA injunction.
Aug 18, 2026 7:45 PM
TNT Sports announces broadcast team for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cuphttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tnt-sports-announces-broadcast-team-194051927.htmlTNT Sports has finalized the on-air group that will carry its coverage of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The tournament tips off Sept. 4 in Berlin and runs through Sept. 13, with TNT presenting all 36 games across TNT, truTV, and HBO Max as part of its multiyear rights deal with FIBA, an…
Aug 18, 2026 7:40 PM
Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington gets legal win in fight for fifth yearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wisconsins-braeden-carrington-gets-legal-191321412.htmlFormer Wisconsin men's basketball guard Braeden Carrington has another year of eligibility for now after a legal win in his California lawsuit.
Aug 18, 2026 7:13 PM
UCLA unveil promotions for seven non-conference home matchupshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ucla-unveil-promotions-seven-non-191020047.htmlUCLA women's basketball unveiled their 2026-27 season non-conference opponent promotional schedule
Aug 18, 2026 7:10 PM
The Fever can’t hear the noise. Plus: Your Cathy Engelbert feedbackhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fever-t-hear-noise-plus-184605684.htmlNo Offseason Newsletter ? | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! Let’s talk basketball. Coming up today: ?️ Fever vibe check 3️⃣ Taurasi’s legacy ?️ Your thoughts on Engelbert Let’s start with our Brian Hamilton on the state of the Fever. Vibe Check: How are the Fever handling the noise? There are a lot of ...
Aug 18, 2026 6:46 PM