Geno, Dawn meet again: UConn's schedule is packed with must-watch matchupshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/geno-dawn-meet-again-uconns-154642127.htmlUConn women's basketball's 2026-27 non-conference schedule includes marquee matchups with South Carolina, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Iowa and Duke.
Aug 17, 2026 3:46 PM
Why Mark Walter—Facing Federal Scrutiny And Trump Conspiracy Theories—May Have Sold The Lakershttps://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2026/08/17/why-mark-walter-facing-federal-scrutiny-and-trump-conspiracy-theories-may-have-sold-the-lakers/Walter sold the legacy basketball franchise just over a year after acquiring it.
Aug 17, 2026 3:24 PM
Green Street A 'different' Aaliyah Guytonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/green-street-different-aaliyah-guyton-144700664.htmlAug. 17—The word out of Ubben Basketball Complex this summer about has been positive. That the junior guard on the Illinois women's basketball team has had a very good summer. It's no surprise the 5-foot-7 Peoria native would make progress in her second full offseason program with the Illini. But it's also an important step for her after a sophomore year that had its share of highs and lows. ...
Aug 17, 2026 2:47 PM
Ric Bucher asks why WNBA national broadcasts don’t feature more men: ‘All of it feels like a girls’ club’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ric-bucher-asks-why-wnba-123001842.htmlLongtime NBA analyst Ric Bucher used his latest On The Ball with Ric Bucher podcast to go in on women’s basketball and the WNBA. Bucher called out the disingenuous hysteria around transgender athletes in women’s sports, claimed NBA owners’ lack of interest as the WNBA’s actual problem, weighed in on Caitlin Clark vs. Kelsey Mitchell, and took…
Aug 17, 2026 12:30 PM
WNBA power rankings: Will Clark-Bueckers become the next Wilson-Stewart rivalry?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wnba-power-rankings-clark-bueckers-101604773.htmlFor the last five years, I have cleared my schedule for every A’ja Wilson versus Breanna Stewart matchup — and there have been many. They are the two defining players of this WNBA generation, with a combined six MVPs and six titles between them, and the faces of USA Basketball. They relish the competition of playing against the best at their position and raise their levels when they meet. The Wils...
Aug 17, 2026 10:16 AM
Jaylen Wells embracing Memphis community, explains secret engagement to fiancéehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaylen-wells-embracing-memphis-community-100444627.htmlGrizzlies wing Jaylen Wells hosted a two-day basketball camp in Memphis and discussed his eventful offseason.
Aug 17, 2026 10:04 AM
SEC Powerhouse Joins Hunt for Former UCF Standout F Hallhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sec-powerhouse-joins-hunt-former-033820823.htmlAs college basketball's elite programs court the former Big 12 scoring leader, social media teasers suggest a high-stakes recruiting battle between Florida, Kentucky, and St. John's.
Aug 17, 2026 3:38 AM
Big names help Mercury celebrate Diana Taurasi with jersey retirementhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/big-names-help-mercury-celebrate-033302185.htmlThe big names in basketball showed up for Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey retirement on Sunday, Aug. 16, at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Aug 17, 2026 3:33 AM
'What are the chances?' Gonzaga legend John Stockton proud to have company from alma mater in Naismith HOF | Notebookhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chances-gonzaga-legend-john-stockton-020600880.htmlAug. 16—SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Fifteen years before Gonzaga transformed into an undisputed college basketball power, the small Jesuit university in Spokane made a brief flicker on the national stage with a standout point guard from a high school just down the street. Gonzaga Prep's John Stockton captured WCAC Player of the Year in 1984, earned all-conference honors in consecutive seasons and was ...
Aug 17, 2026 2:06 AM
Former UNC center returning to ACC rival for fifth yearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-unc-center-returning-acc-005228512.htmlVen-Allen Lubin transferred to NC State after the 2024-25 college basketball season. The former UNC center returns to Raleigh for one final dance.
Aug 17, 2026 12:52 AM
Two Active Former New Orleans Pelicans At Least 'Probable' For Hall of Famehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/two-active-former-orleans-pelicans-003350144.htmlThere were two former New Orleans Pelicans who could realistically enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame once they retire.
Aug 17, 2026 12:33 AM
Boston Celtics Executive Praises Paul Georgehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/boston-celtics-executive-praises-paul-002700721.htmlCeltics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens had a lot of kind words for Paul George upon his arrival to the team's facilities.
Aug 17, 2026 12:27 AM
Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey is retired by Phoenix Mercury in halftime ceremonyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article/diana-taurasis-no-3-jersey-is-retired-by-phoenix-mercury-in-halftime-ceremony-002535429.htmlTaurasi retired from basketball last year after a highly-decorated 20-year career in Phoenix.
Aug 17, 2026 12:25 AM
Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts defends Fever coach Stephanie White: ‘It’s not fair’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mercury-coach-nate-tibbetts-defends-000005729.htmlThere’s been a lot of talk about the WNBA over the past few weeks, but not nearly enough of it has been about basketball. Between the fallout of Sophie Cunningham’s comments regarding transgender athletes in sports, the protests for and against her stance, and the hard foul she took from DiJonai Carrington in a game,…
Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM
2026 IWBF 3x3 Open World Cuphttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE50cU5DSjA0bzl5bFNOREg1Rnl6ZnZpTDc3Uk1BZVJnRVQ0cW9Gb29NOFFCc3g2eVJGajFUNUQwVGxLYXMzQWhJczNnNWdaeWFwQ2R0cTU5RHE2Z1lncWoyOUNSdjZQdk0?oc=52026 IWBF 3x3 Open World Cup International Wheelchair Basketball Federation
Aug 16, 2026 10:06 PM
Jon Scheyer welcomes Duke Class of 2023, helps move inhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jon-scheyer-welcomes-duke-class-220326979.htmlDuke head basketball coach Jon Scheyer took time to helped welcome the class of 2030 this past weekend.
Aug 16, 2026 10:03 PM
‘The only thing missing’ – Shaquille O’Neal says ‘I have a solution for the WNBA’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/only-thing-missing-shaquille-o-215330020.htmlShaquille O’Neal believes he has found a simple way to make the WNBA even more exciting, with the NBA legend suggesting the league should slightly lower its rims. O’Neal has been a vocal supporter of women’s basketball in recent years and has backed that up through his role as Reebok Basketball president.
Aug 16, 2026 9:53 PM
5-star guard GG Banks puts together viral highlight reel at OT Selecthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/5-star-guard-gg-banks-211931530.htmlJezelle ‘GG’ Banks is already one of the nation’s top high school basketball prospects regardless of classification. The five-star combo guard will enter her senior season at The St. James Academy (Va.) later this year. This summer, she’s competed in OT Select, Overtime’s women’s basketball league. The team captain of YGE, Banks went viral this […]
Aug 16, 2026 9:19 PM
Colts, Pacers join forces and donate $125,000 each to help with flood relief efforts in Indianahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colts-pacers-join-forces-donate-211151824.htmlThe NFL's Indianapolis Colts and NBA's Indiana Pacers are donating $125,000 each to flood relief efforts throughout the state. The WNBA's Indiana Fever and the G League basketball team Noblesville Boom also joined the effort. The joint announcement came before Sunday's afternoon Colts training camp practice at Grand Park Sports Complex in suburban Indianapolis, with the money going directly to t...
Aug 16, 2026 9:11 PM
Dick Vitale’s three-word Caitlin Clark description says it allhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dick-vitale-three-word-caitlin-193224808.htmlCaitlin Clark has earned plenty of memorable descriptions throughout her rise from college basketball phenomenon to Indiana Fever superstar. Dick Vitale may have delivered one of the best yet. The legendary ESPN college basketball analyst celebrated Clark’s remarkable season with another enthusiastic message on social media.
Aug 16, 2026 7:32 PM