Olympic team news:
Team USA is adjusting to different styles of play in the Olympics.
Olympic player news:
Hooping for another country can be a side door to the Olympics.
Stefanie Dolson's gold medal dream was fulfilled in historic fashion.
WNBA GM news:
Tamika Catchings talks Olympics, and the state of women's hoops.
Olympic results:
China shocked Australia, 76-74.
The U.S. downed Japan, 86-69.
Belgium handled Puerto Rico, 87-52.
France took care of Nigeria, 87-62.
Olympic team news:
The U.S. is headed in the right direction with its win over Japan, according to Sue Bird.
With competition more fierce than ever, Team USA will have to rely on post play.
Olympic athlete news:
Natalie Achonwa's resilience is helping Canada get their groove back.
Emma Meesseman was a top performer in Belgium's win.
WNBA news:
Oakland's Coliseum Authority Board voted unanimously to bring a WNBA team to Oakland.
College news:
Texas and Oklahoma have accepted the SEC's offer to join the conference.
The NCAA has set a timetable for a huge overhaul in how it governs college sports.
Olympic basketball began again earlier today, and the U.S. faces Japan in an hour and a half. In the meantime.........
Olympic athlete news:
Team USA's quintet of post players may be the best ever assembled for the Games.
The 3X3 team was on the Today show earlier.
Dolson persisted through roadblocks, stayed true to herself and became an Olympic champion.
There are 12 WNBA standouts who never suited up for the Olympics.
Once upon a time, the 1996 Olympic team guest starred on "Martin."
WNBA coach news:
Storm coach Noelle Quinn is inspired by USA coach Dawn Staley.
Skylar Diggins-Smith is learning from her basketball idol Staley.
College news:
The SEC has voted unanimously to invite Texas and Oklahoma into the conference.
Olympics news:
The U.S. won Olympic gold earlier today by beating ROC, 18-15.
It was a fresh and fun inaugural event........it felt like a carnival at times.
The first win of this event in the Games could be the beginning of a juggernaut for the U.S.
Jackie Young's life changed "like that."
WNBA team news:
The Mystics are back on the practice floor and eyeing an Elena Delle Donne return.
WNBA player news:
Ariel Atkins writes about her ascent to the Olympic team.
College team news:
Olympic team news:
The 3X3 team is leaning on coach Kara Lawson in their quest for gold.
The team will play for gold at 1 a.m. PT, in a little over three hours.......
College team news:
Delaware has added two transfers.
College coach news:
Olympic team news:
Belgium beat Australia, 85-70.
American power and global dreams.
Olympic athlete news:
Sue Bird confirms Tokyo is her last Olympics......she is seeking a fifth straight gold this time around.
Olympic coach news:
WNBA player news:
Gay athletes are more comfortable living their lives openly, and that's a good thing.
As we await the first appearance of the 5X5 team in just over an hour........
Olympic team news:
The U.S. team will face challenges to its dominance.
Olympic player news:
Tina Charles is going for another gold with the U.S. team.
Olympic coach news:
The Gillom sisters paved the way for Dawn Staley.
WNBA news:
The Dream have signed Candice Dupree.
College news:
Texas and Oklahoma have officially notified the Big 12 that they're leaving the conference.
Olympic results:
The U.S. 3X3 team beat China and Italy today to remain unbeaten. They get a bye until Wednesday's semifinals.
Spain edged South Korea, 73-69.
Serbia slipped past Canada, 72-68.
Both Spain and Serbia dealt with opening day pressure.
Olympic athlete news:
Meet the Diana Taurasi you didn't know existed.
Taurasi will "grind through the pain" and play in the U.S. opener.
Nneka Ogwumike talks about the heartbreak she has suffered since her Olympic snub.
The Ogwumikes and Elizabeth Williams still hope to play for Nigeria in the future.
A'ja Wilson looks to pad her already-impressive resume.
It's good vibes for France's Iliana Rupert ahead of her Olympic debut.
Olympic coach news:
Dawn Staley feels no added pressure as the first Black coach for the U.S. team.
College coach news:
Iowa has extended coach Lisa Bluder's contract through 2025-2026.
Olympic results:
The 3X3 team netted two more wins today.
They take on Italy and China tomorrow.
Olympic team news:
The U.S. is the favorite to win gold, and if they do, it will be their seventh straight.
Olympic athlete news:
Belgian star Ann Wauters' Olympic dream was a long time coming.
College team news:
How Tennessee is dealing with changing the transfer portal landscape.
Olympic results:
The U.S. 3X3 team won both of their games earlier today, in the sport's Olympic debut.
First Lady Jill Biden was there in person.
Olympic team news:
Team USA is as deep and strong as it's ever been. Look out.
Three storylines to watch ahead of U.S. competition.
Mongolia lost in 3X3 competition, but blazed a trail.
Team USA opens play Tuesday against Nigeria
Olympic athlete news:
WNBA stars are fueling the golden moments of 3X3 play.
The top 10 young players to watch at the Games.
Olympic coach news:
From North Philly to Tokyo, Dawn Staley is making her debut as head coach at the Games.
Dan Hughes' coaching tree includes the Olympic coaching staff, and others.
WNBA news:
Four things we learned about the Sky in the first half of the season.
Olympics news:
Sue Bird brought in the flag and Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic flame in today's opening ceremonies.
USA's 3X3 team is ready for their Olympic debut.
How to watch WNBA players in the Olympics, no matter what nation they're suiting up for.
Olympic athlete news:
Sue Bird talks about how Megan Rapinoe helped her boost her self-care regime.
Olympic coach news:
Kara Lawson is ready to lead the 3X3 team.
Jen Rizzotti hopes coaching in Tokyo won't be her last role with USA Basketball.
WNBA player news:
Catching up with Arike Ogunbowale.
College team news:
Sources say both Texas and Oklahoma are leaving the Big 12 for the SEC.
Texas lawmakers are going to fight the Longhorn bid to leave the Big 12.
The Pac-12 isn't looking to expand, but is open to discussions with potential candidates.
College coach news:
Olympics news:
Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and the entire Olympic team aims to make history.
Taurasi: soccer's loss became a historic gain for basketball.
A recap of the collegiate careers of members of Team USA.
Preview and predictions for all the pools.
Dawn Staley on discipline and mental fortitude.
WNBA news:
Liberty forward Reshanda Gray has finally found a WNBA home.
College player news:
Olympics news:
Sue Bird will be one of two flag bearers for the U.S. in Friday's opening ceremonies.
Diana Taurasi is back practicing as Team USA begins their Tokyo stay.
Six players who could break out at the Olympics.
It's medal or bust for Canada.
Canada is a mixture of veteran guile and youthful energy.
Nneka Ogwumike should have been playing for Team USA all along.
WNBA news:
The special connection between New York's Sabrina Ionescu and Reshanda Gray.
College player news:
Five things to know about South Carolina transfer Kamilla Cardoso.
Olympic news:
Diana Taurasi said her career longevity is no coincidence.
Dawn Staley and A'ja Wilson are reunited on Team USA.
The CEO of the Games isn't ruling out the possibility of canceling the Olympics.
WNBA team news:
Takeaways from the first half of the season.
Brionna Jones' improvement has been key to Connecticut's success.
WNBA GM news:
Olympics news:
3X3 team member Katie Lou Samuelson tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of the Olympics. She'll be replaced by Jackie Young.
A'ja Wilson is chasing Olympic dreams and enjoying a reunion with Dawn Staley.
Basketball Australia is investigating Liz Cambage, after her Olympic withdrawl.
Natalie Achonwa has her eyes on a medal for Canada.
China's coach is braced for an uphill struggle.
USA Basketball news:
The U19 World Cup team has been named.
College coach news:
Jennifer Sullivan is enjoying her start as the coach at Florida Atlantic.
South Dakota State has rebuilt its coaching staff, adding three new assistants.
Exhibition results:
The U.S. grabbed a win over Nigeria, 93-62. Team USA looked better, shot better and played more purposefully.
Both Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike were on the Nigeria bench today, cheering on sister Erica. Nigeria declined to comment on whether or not the two sisters are on the country's Olympic team. The roster is to be finalized tonight. And we're waiting.........
Olympics news:
One key question for every team competing in the Games.
Coach news:
Olympics news:
Team USA has a bunch of new faces trying to meet a ridiculously high standard.
Coach Dawn Staley says the U.S. is feeling some pressure after two losses this week.
The U.S. will play Nigeria tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on the Olympic Channel.
WNBA player news:
Kahleah Copper is just getting started.
Australia loathes Liz Cambage's confidence, while the U.S. embraces it.
How Amanda Zahui B. used a squishy air pillow to recover from injury and elevate her game.
Red Bull 3X news:
Familiar faces dotted the tournament qualification rounds in Charlotte and Chicago.
College coach news:
WNBA team news:
CBS Sports power rankings this week.
Despite their strong start, the Liberty is limping into the break.
Support is solidifying for a Bay Area WNBA team.
WNBA player news:
Nneka Ogwumike hopes an appeal can get her a spot on Team Nigeria.
Liz Cambage responds to speculation around her Olympics exit.
Cambage allegedly partied and fought.
Allow Erica Wheeler to reintroduce herself.
College coach news:
Niele Ivey explains how Notre Dame gained an effective recruiting tool.
Cam Newbauer has stepped down as Florida's coach for personal reasons.......this had been rumored for a at least one week.
Sugar Rodgers returns to Georgetown as an assistant coach.
Chloe Pavlech has joined Baylor as an assistant coach.
Joe Haigh is a new assistant coach at Morehead State.
That was quick: Rory Kuhn is Gulf Coast College's new head coach.
Australia handed the USA a 70-67 loss in exhibition play today.
Fascinating box score........the AUS roster has three players on it who haven't been in the WNBA for a long time.
Late last night via social media, Australian star Liz Cambage announced she was withdrawing from the Olympic team due to mental health concerns.
Among her issues are panic attacks.
Olympics news:
This year's jerseys are a tribute to the 1996 Games.
What it means for A'ja Wilson to reunite with "second mom" Dawn Staley.
The Ogwumikes and Elizabeth Williams have appealed to FIBA for their ruling yesterday.
Diana Taurasi is still competitive at 39 and vying for a gold medal.
Lessons from legends guide Kara Lawson's 3X3 role.
The iconic 1996 Olympic team was honored at last night's All-Star game.
Stony Brook's India Pagan will compete for Puerto Rico.
WNBA team news:
NBC Sports power rankings heading into the Olympic break.
WNBA player news:
Sabrina Ionescu attended the All-Star game with Vanessa Bryant and family.
WNBA stars talk about making female athletes more visible in media.
Nneka Ogwumike sees her role in "Space Jam" as a new legacy in representation.
Elena Delle Donne wants to keep young girls in sports.
College news:
NCAA president Mart Emmert says it's time to decentralize college sports.
College player news:
UConn freshman Caroline Ducharme is already turning heads in Storrs.
All-Star Game news:
Team WNBA beat Team USA, 93-85.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 26 points and was named game MVP.
Ogunbowale balled out while live tweeting.
Allie Quigley won the three-point contest for the third time.
Athletes rocked the orange carpet prior to the game.
Team USA news:
Team USA is the biggest global dynasty we take for granted.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker is the first female cover athlete in NBA2K history.
Parker said she is humbled, and the honor helps women in the boardroom, too.
Chiney Ogwumike has no use for hesitation.
A'ja Wilson reunites with Dawn Staley for her first Olympic Games.
Betnijah Laney's remarkable journey from being cut to being an All-Star.
Cheyenne Parker gets a few things off her chest.
Olympics news:
3X3 team schedule, pairings and more.
College player news:
Iowa State transfer Kylie Feuerbach has found a good fit with the Hawkeyes.
College coach news:
Arkansas has given coach Mike Neighbors an extension and a raise.
UCSB has extended coach Bonnie Henrickson's contract through 2025.
Evansville is embracing Robyn Scherr-Wells.
Here's how the Syracuse investigation works.
Jessica Grayson and Taelor Karr are new assistant coaches at Oklahoma State.
All-Star news:
Expect some real competition between Team USA and Team WNBA.
The U.S. expects a competitive game against the All-Stars.
Why both teams are playing to win.
The All-Star game won't all fun and games this year.
All-Star player news:
Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd continue to build on their decade-long bond.
Loyd is humbled and hungry to compete in Tokyo.
Diana Taurasi says her hip injury will probably keep her out of the All-Star game.......she says her health is trending in the right direction for the Olympics.
Team WNBA player news:
Candace Parker on the glory of going home.
All-Star coach news:
Legends Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson are back as coaches of Team WNBA.
Olympics news:
USA basketball Olympics schedule.
College coach news:
Tennessee has extended Kellie Harper's contract through 2025-2026.
Former EWU coach Wendy Schuller talks about her lawsuit against the school.
All-Star news:
WNBA team news:
How the Lynx have stacked up during their winning streak.
Minnesota is the hottest team in the league, and they're ready for a break.
The Sky have joined the Storm in investing in the 3X3 game.
ESPN power rankings: how every team can finish strong.
WNBA player news:
Here's to Sylvia Fowles: one of the greats of a great era.
Brionna Jones is having a rockstar season.
Elena Delle Donne talks about the visibility of women's sports.
Cherokee Nation citizen Chelsea Dungee has ascended to the WNBA.
Jonquel Jones and Brittney Griner are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
WNBA coach and owner news:
Noelle Quinn hopes the long break doesn't quell the Storm's momentum.
Seattle president and CEO Alisha Valavanis has joined the team's ownership group.
Olympics news:
Five things to know about 3X3 coach Kara Lawson ahead of the Olympics.
Canadian players are set to reunite in Tokyo.
College coach news:
Today's results:
The Aces dominated the Wings, 95-79.
The Sun ran past the Liberty, 71-54.
The Fever downed the Dream, 79-68, for their third straight win.
The Storm handled the Mercury, 82-75. The dub gives Seattle the No. 1 seed in the Commissioner's Cup; they will play Las Vegas.
The Lynx defeated the Sparks, 86-61. It's the seventh straight dub for Minnesota.
The regular-season now takes an Olympic break. The All-Star game is Wednesday, and post-Games, the Commissioner's Cup will take place Aug. 12. The WNBA season will resume Aug. 15.
WNBA player news:
How Shatori Walker-Kimbrough helped get the Mystics to the break on a roll.
Amanda Zahui B. has received the May WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.
Today's result:
The Mystics downed the Sky in OT, 89-85.
WNBA team news:
The plane truth is that the Liberty need a break.
WNBA player news:
Nneka Ogwumike is in the newly-released film "Space Jam: A New Legacy."
Kayla McBride has proven herself to be a two-way standout for Minnesota.
The Aces' JiSu Park is primed to shine for South Korea in the Olympics.
After playing her rookie season in the bubble, Chicago's Ruthy Hebard is glad to be on home court.
College player news:
BYU's returners took the freshmen to school.
College coach news:
Delaware has extended Natasha Adair's contract through 2027-2028.
New assistant coach Brittany Morris feels at home at NC State.
Olympics news:
Today's results:
The Sun topped the Dream, 84-72, to wrap up a spot in the Commissioner's Cup championship game.
The Fever defeated the Liberty, 82-69.
The Mercury outlasted the Storm, 85-77.
Still in progress: Lynx at Aces
WNBA team news:
WNBA player news:
Tina Charles is on pace to have the best individual scoring season in league history.
Skylar Diggins-Smith wants to make room for mindfulness.
Chiney Ogwumike wants to empower young girls ahead of the Olympics.
Sue Bird says the league never got the chance to "shut up and dribble."
The case for MVP at the season's mid-point.
All-Star news:
Three-point contestants will be Jonquel Jones, Jewell Loyd, Allie Quigley and Sami Whitcomb.
Stats to know about the National Team.
College team news:
Rutgers is adding six transfers.
UNC Wilmington has added three transfers.
College coach news:
Nneka Enemkpali is a new assistant coach at USC.
WNBA team news:
Midseason picks and predictions.
WNBA player news:
Sue Bird stares down Olympic glory in Tokyo and equity off the court.
Bird explains how fiancee Megan Rapinoe encouraged her to come out.
In Kayla McBride, the Lynx landed a third star.
Brittney Sykes is a DPOY candidate.
How Natasha Cloud became the league's unofficial minister for social justice.
Maya Moore is non-committal on returning.
Moore's "30 for 30" documentary airs Tuesday.
College team news:
Eight former Lenoir-Rhyne players are suing the school for $27 million.
College player news:
Ohio State transfer Dorka Juhasz hopes to make a difference for UConn.
Olympics news:
The USA's 3X3 team is ready for its Olympic moment.
The Olympics will now allow fans, after a state of emergency was declared in Tokyo.
Today's results:
The Lynx downed the Wings, 85-79, for their fifth straight win.
Breanna Stewart's late-game takeover lifted the Storm over the Sparks, 71-62.
A 33-point performance from Brittney Griner paced the Mercury over the Aces in OT, 99-90.
WNBA team news:
The Sky are getting refocused with one game to go before the Olympic break.
The Dream have options with dealing with Chennedy Carter's suspension.
The Maryland pipeline is leading to success for the Sun.
WNBA player news:
Nneka Ogwumike is eyeing Nigeria for the Olympics......interesting quotes from her here.
Victoria Vivians shook off a slow start to boost Indiana's bench.
Tamera Young has officially announced her retirement.
Maya Moore isn't finished working.
College team news:
UCF is the first collegiate team to be sponsored in the NIL era.
Siena is building toughness during the summer.
Illinois State already has good vibes.
College player news:
Danielle Rauch is ready for increased responsibilities at Michigan this season.
Tionna Herron can answer questions for Kentucky in the post.
College coach news:
WNBA team news:
WNBA teams are jockeying for position before the Olympic break.
Updated Commissioner's Cup standings.
ESPN's power rankings have the Aces and Storm on top.
Bleacher Report's power rankings.
WNBA player news:
How Philly native Kahleah Copper became an All-Star.
How Ezi Magbegor is using increased minutes after Candice Dupree's departure to find her sweet spot.
Rachel Banham is glad to be back with Minnesota.
Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike have been selected to the Nigerian National Team provisional squad.
Brionna Jones and A'ja Wilson are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.
College player news:
How South Carolina's Laeticia Amihere is preparing to play for Canada in the Olympics.
Dayton's Jenna Giacone is excited to enter the NIL era.
College coach news:
After a season away, Florida State coach Sue Semrau brings a renewed approach in her return.
New Auburn coach Johnnie Harris says "we're doing to do it again."
Second-year Atlanta Dream guard Chennedy Carter has been suspended indefinitely for "conduct detrimental to the team," after an incident during Sunday's game where she got into a verbal dispute with a teammate on the bench.
Today's result:
The Liberty outlasted the Wings, 99-96. Five from NY and six from Dallas in double figures.
WNBA team news:
The Liberty's role in making the WNBA top dogs of activism.
WNBA player news:
After a dominant series against Phoenix, Kayla McBride feels at home with the Lynx.
Minnesota re-signed Rachel Banham.
USA Basketball news:
USAB national team director Carol Callan will step down after 26 years, after the Tokyo Olympics.
Today's results:
The Aces set a franchise scoring record in their 118-95 win over the Dream.
Six Las Vegas players in double figures, and Kelsey Plum went past 1,000 career points
The Storm stopped the Sparks, 84-74.
Seattle did it without Jewell Loyd, and Sue Bird became the sixth-best all-time scorer in the league
College player news:
Skills speak volumes for UConn newbie Azzi Fudd.
The new NIL agreement could make a difference for Iowa athletes.
Today's results:
The Fever snapped a 12-game losing streak by taking down the Sun, 73-67.
The Liberty rallied from 18 down to top the Mystics, 82-79.
The Lynx played eight and thrashed the Mercury, 99-68.
WNBA team news:
The Mystics are adding familiar faces as they grind toward the Olympic break.
WNBA player news:
Kahleah Copper became an All-Star for the first time this week, and it's not hard to see why.
Olympics news:
USA Basketball Olympic schedule.
College player news:
It's a brand new world for Caitlin Clark.
College coach news:
Today's results:
The Wings ran past the Sky, 100-91. Marina Mabrey lead the way with 28 points.
The Storm held off the Dream, 91-88, thanks to a last-minute scoring burst by Jewell Loyd.
The Aces downed the Sparks, 66-58, paced by A'ja Wilson.
WNBA team news:
The Mercury face a tough road before the Olympic break.
WNBA player news:
As the youth shine, these veterans have mastered aging gracefully.
The Storm have waived Candice Dupree.
The Lynx have signed Layshia Clarendon for the rest of the season.
The Aces have signed Kiah Stokes.
WNBA coach news:
Noelle Quinn returns home Sunday on her new journey as the Storm's coach.
College team news:
Investigators found no evidence of a racist culture at Lenoir-Rhyne.
College player news:
Dayton players have inked their first compensation deal.
Miami transfer Sydnee Roby will play for Texas A&M.
College coach news:
Southern Illinois coach Cindy Stein will retire at the end of the coming season.
Tony Bozzella wants Seton Hall and Rutgers to re-start a series.
Syracuse alums are concerned with the allegations against coach Quentin Hillsman.
Former Indiana standout Tyra Buss is a new assistant coach at Milwaukee.
Today's result:
The Sun took care of the Fever, 86-80, behind a career-high 34 points from Brionna Jones.
WNBA team news:
The Sky flex their depth in All-Star voting.
The New York Liberty have signed Reshanda Gray.
What will determine whether or not the Liberty will be contenders in the second half of the season.
The Mystics have signed Megan Gustafson and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.
WNBA player news:
Dearica Hamby embraces her All-Star selection as a reserve player.
Brittney Sykes is the WNBA's defensive spark plug.
Here's why Mercedes Russell has been key to the Storm's success.
Candace Parker's still got it.
Layshia Clarendon's contract termination is a formality, as Minnesota hopes to have a new deal with her soon.
Tina Charles and A'ja Wilson are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the month for June.
Michaela Onyenwere is the rookie of the month for June.
WNBA coach news:
James Wade is the coach of the month for June.
Olympics news:
Geno Auriemma declines to address Nneka Ogwumike's Olympic snub.
The U.S. is looking for its seventh straight gold medal.
USA Basketball's pre-Olympic games will air on NBC Sports.
Japan has named their Olympic team.
NCAA news:
Guide to understanding the new NIL rules.
What NIL deals are athletes making?
Three Gamecocks have set up Cameo accounts.
College team news:
Iowa is emphasizing defense in the offseason.
ODU has a new Twitter account.
College player news:
Patient and meticulous, Caitlin Clark is ready to be the NIL guinea pig for Iowa.
Clark is preparing for a brand new world.
Kansas transfer Brooklyn Mitchell will play for Lamar.
College coach news:
Janell Crayton is the new head coach at Bethune-Cookman.
Kathy McConnell-Miller is the new head coach at Gulf Coast College.
Aleah Goodman is Duke's new director of recruiting and player personnel.
James Posey is a new assistant coach at Virginia.
Raven Merriweather is a new assistant coach at Bellarmine.
Allie Banks and Tiffany Phillips are new assistant coaches at Central Arkansas.