College team news:
Texas A&M gets ready to open Gary Blair's final season.
Meet this year's Arizona Wildcats.
Colorado is eager to welcome fans back.
College coach news:
Utah coach Lynne Roberts has turned the page to 2021.
After 14 years as an assistant at Drake, Allison Pohlman prepares for her first season as head coach.
College team news:
National title or bust: how Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks manage high expectations.
Excitement is building for Yale's season.
College player news:
What more can Paige Bueckers do for an encore? We are about to find out.
Kennedy Brown's long road back to the court is nearing an end for Oregon State.
Kentucky senior guard Blair Green sustained a lower leg injury and will miss the season.
College coach news:
The Jennie Barancyzk era has opened at Oklahoma: "She brings great energy."
Kim Mulkey was selling LSU during today's exhibition game.
WNBA news:
A mere 11 days until the season begins (!!!!).......
College team news:
Indiana looks to build off an Elite 8 run with an experienced group.
Michigan State is adjusting after losing two starters to injury.
The NCAA has penalized South Florida for violations.
What to expect from Vanderbilt in Shea Ralph's debut season.
College player news:
The 20 candidates for the Lisa Leslie Award watch list.
Top 10 candidates for national player of the year.
College conference news:
Marshall is now the third school from C-USA to join the Sun Belt Conference.
College team news:
No. 4 Maryland is expected to be tops in the Big Ten.
NC State and Louisville still headline the ACC race.
Iowa's success this season will hinge on their adjustment to life in the spotlight.
Michigan State has landed an NIL deal.
A new season presents new opportunities for Cal.
South Dakota aims high this year.
Siena is making progress in the preseason.
Illinois State is looking to outplay their preseason predicted finish.
Florida is moving on after their former coach left due to abuse allegations.
The Gators are standing behind interim coach Kelly Rae Finley.
Even with a new coach, Baylor is still the favorite in the Big 12.
College player news:
How Paige Bueckers is helping Azzi Fudd manage expectations at UConn.
A super-senior trio will lead South Dakota.
Iowa sophomore Shateah Wetering is out for the season with a torn ACL.
Top rebounder Jessika Carter is taking some time away from Mississippi State.
The 20 power forwards on the Katrina McClain Award watch list.
College coach news:
Texas A&M coach Gary Blair announced he will retire after this season.
Former colleague and Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors says Blair meant a lot to the basketball world.
Kellie Harper transcript from Tennessee media day.
Catching up with Towson coach Diane Richardson.
Nicki Collen is center stage in a new era for Baylor.
How Doug Novak is handling the interim role at Mississippi State.
NCAA news:
Phase II gender equity report summary.
WNBA news:
Alana Beard has joined the effort to being an expansion team to Oakland.
Beard leads a group of powerful women.
The biggest need for every WNBA non-playoff team.
College team news:
Expectations are sky-high for South Carolina.
Loaded UConn will push for a 12th title.
Oregon's first exhibition game is tomorrow.
Oregon State has the size and versatility to be a defensive power.
With respect for the past, LSU aims for a bright future.
Five questions Missouri will answer this season.
Penn State has big goals......transfers and returners are building a championship culture.
Jackson State looks to defend its regular-season SWAC title.
Ohio State looks to put 2020-2021 behind them.
Experienced Quinnipiac is ready for a deep run this year.
College player news:
The 20 small forwards to watch on the Cheryl Miller Award watch list.
Transfer Allie Best gives UNCW some help in the backcourt.
Michigan State has lost Tory Ozment and Julia Ayrault to season-ending injuries.
Cal grad transfer Karisma Ortiz is out for the season with a knee injury.
College coach news:
Sources say Texas A&M coach Gary Blair will retire at season's end.
College conference news:
Old Dominion will join the Sun Belt Conference in 2023.
WNBA news:
Alana Beard will lead the ownership group for a proposed WNBA team in Oakland.
Kahleah Copper wants a team in her hometown of Philadelphia.
College team news:
South Carolina tops the SEC preseason rankings.
Maryland is picked first in the Big Ten preseason rankings.
UConn's depth and talent is creating a competition for minutes.
NC State is looking for an ACC three-peat.
Louisville is setting high goals.......the season is getting closer.
College player news:
The AP preseason All-American team has familiar names.
The 20 shooting guards on the Anne Meyers Drysdale Award watch list.
Senior guards Hannah Barber and Megan Abrams are now the faces of Alabama.
A familiar duo will lead Charlotte.
Emily Engstler found a new home, and Louisville got another X-factor.
Diamond Johnson is the crown jewel of the Wolfpack's transfers.
College coach news:
Kyra Elzy promises a more united Kentucky team this year.
Kent State has extended Todd Starkey's contract through 2025-2026.
College conference news:
The ACC is looking to move its headquarters from Greensboro, N.C.
The A-10 Tournament has found a new home.
Southern Miss is leaving Conference USA for the Sun Belt Conference.
NCAA news:
The NCAA's gender equity review revealed spending disparities.
The Board of Governors statement on phase two of the gender equity review.
WNBA news:
Bird on what it was like to become the league's oldest player.
Why is Sky Championship gear so hard to find?
College team news:
Missouri is looking to turn things around this season.
Rhyne Howard and Kyra Elzy preview this year's Kentucky squad.
The Wildcats are looking for team effort this season......takeaways from last week's public scrimmage.
A new era has begun for Austin Peay State.
College player news:
A day in the life with Stanford star Cameron Brink.
UConn's Christyn Williams has a WNBA dream.
Twenty point guards are on the Nancy Lieberman Award watch list.
Former Texas post Precious Johnson has signed with Auburn.
College coach news:
Kansas has named its locker room in honor of legendary former coach Marian Washington.
Monmouth coach Ginny Boggess made a powerful statement on inclusion.
More accounts of abuse by former Florida coach Cam Newbauer.
WNBA news:
The Dream have hired two-time WNBA executive of the year Dan Padover as their general manager.
Darius Taylor will serve as assistant GM.
How Atlanta convinced top talent to embark on a total rebuild.
End-of-the-season power rankings.
USA Basketball news:
Sue Bird has joined USA Basketball's board of directors.
The 3X3 AmeriCup roster: Cierra Burdick, Brionna Jones, Kelsey Mitchell and Alexis Peterson.
College player news:
UConn's senior class is aiming for a title run.
College coach news:
Louisville has extended Jeff Walz's contract through 2028.
College commissioner news:
Big East commissioner Val Ackerman discusses ways to elevate women's hoops.
WNBA player news:
Why Candace Parker pretty much rules basketball right now.
Chicago: the champs are here, by Kahleah Copper.
A'ja Wilson said the Aces' semifinal loss was the worst she's ever felt.
College conference news:
College team news:
Drake looks to continue their success under new coach Allison Pohlman, and new players.
Fullerton is preparing for the season with several new faces.
Dixie State is "busting at the seams" for try No. 2 at a full season in DI.
College player news:
Scouting report: Azzi Fudd is "really, really freaking good."
College coach news:
Everything seems normal now for Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey.
WNBA news:
What's on the Sky's to-do list this offseason.
A'ja Wilson says Kahleah Copper took over the Finals.
The Storm's new home court - Climate Pledge Arena - is debuting.
The team is eager to get into their new arena.
Seven things the league can address as it rises in popularity.
College team news:
Indiana's preseason ranking is the highest in program history.
UCLA is facing a lot of unknowns in 2021-2022.
Abilene Christian is ready for its inaugural season in the WAC.
Montana State's returners are bringing composure to early practices.
College player news:
Aaliyah Edwards is looking to bring confidence and versatility into her sophomore season at UConn.
Paige Bueckers: the biggest star in town is also the best teammate.
College coach news:
Entering her 20th year at Maryland, Brenda Frese is still driven.
Tina Langley looks to bring an efficient style of basketball to Washington.
JR Payne's Buffs are ready for the season.
First-year coach Kari Hoffman is seeing improvement at Wright State.
WNBA GM and coach news:
James Wade has completed the road paved by Black GM's before him.
The Mercury's GM says the organization won't be taking any steps back.
WNBA team news:
Phoenix is taking resiliency and poise from their Finals run.
WNBA Finals:
College team news:
New coach, similar expectations for Baylor.
Roster diversity and improved team chemistry have Kansas excited for the season.
Despite roster turnover, Penn has high expectations this year.
Kansas State's young team is preparing for the season.
College player news:
UConn sophomore Paige Bueckers is facing more pressure and expectation than ever before.
College coach news:
Texas coach Vic Schaefer is hungry to win.
Podcast with Purdue coach Katie Gearlds.
College conference news:
Six schools have reportedly applied to join the AAC.
AP top 25 preseason poll:
WNBA team news:
The Sky brought the door that Diana Taurasi allegedly smashed to their Championship rally today.
The parade and rally was well-attended, and marked a turning point for the franchise.
Finals viewership was up from last year.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker is the ultimate hometown hero, and Chicago is lucky to have her.
Allie Quigley's day was the best ever.
For Quigley and Vandersloot, winning the title was extra special.
Diana Taurasi said the magic slipped away from the Mercury in their Finals loss.
WNBA coach news:
How James Wade rose from intern to WNBA champ with three teams.
More on the Finals:
Chicago will celebrate the Sky's title with a parade tomorrow.
Candace Parker's legacy has come full circle with her second Championship.
Behind the scenes of her "surreal" title run.
Parker's chip highlights the WNBA's progress.
Kahleah Copper's process lead to a Finals MVP and a title.
Copper was a trade sweetener in 2017.
Many kept the faith for the Sky to win a championship.
Chicago's title feels too good to be true.
The Mercury might not get this close to a title again.
Diana Taurasi said "there were a lot of doors" at Wintrust Arena.
WNBA news:
The league looks to 2022, with potential changes.
The players of the league have Texas in their crosshairs.
Will Sue Bird or Diana Taurasi retire?
College team news:
NC State wants more this season.
Depth will be the key to success for Indiana.
Five things to watch as UConn's season begins.
DePaul's seniors are ready for their last dance.
Kansas State is ready to rebound from a tough season.
College coach news:
Q&A with MTSU coach Rick Insell.
Chicago are WNBA champs:
The Sky rallied past the Mercury, 80-74, to take their first title. Kahleah Copper is Finals MVP.
Candace Parker brought a title to the Windy City........great photos here.
Parker delivered in her first season with the franchise.
History behind the construction of the team.
Coach James Wade says he has fought stereotypes as a Black man.
Chicago fans are reveling in the win......they say it's great for women's sports.
WNBA news:
The 10 biggest questions in the offseason.
The WNBPA has denounced the Texas abortion ban in an ad.
WNBA player news:
Amanda Zahui B. wins the season long community assist award.
Elena Delle Donne reflects on living her truth five years after coming out.
College team news:
After an offseason of changes, North Carolina has formed a new identity.
WNBA Finals news:
Candace Parker is firing up hometown fans as the Sky are one win away from a title.
Chicago is looking to close out Phoenix.
The Sky have brought the championship buzz back to Chi-town.......and the team is drawing the city's attention, at last.
Kahleah Copper's methodical rise has Chicago on the verge of a championship.
The Mercury's Finals life hinges on containing Copper.
Game 4 is tomorrow at noon PT/3 p.m. ET on ESPN
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi hopes to keep playing through the 2022 season.
College team news:
Experienced Louisville is set to begin chasing their fifth straight ACC title.
With eyes on the Sky, DePaul opens practice.
Oregon State's freshman class is loaded.
College coach news:
Kentucky coach Kyra Elzy and her family stole the show at Big Blue Madness last night.
Finals, Game 3 results:
The Sky crushed the Mercury, 86-50. They lead the series 2-1 and could win a Championship Sunday.
WNBA news:
Why the WNBA may be entering thrive mode.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi said she didn't realize the person she pushed in Wednesday's game was a referee.
Why Candace Parker took a chance on Chicago.
Parker and fellow native Allie Quigley are powering the Sky.
Skylar Diggins-Smith has cranked up her focus in the Finals.
Elena Delle Donne is hoping to grow girl's participation in sports.
The all-WNBA first and second teams were named.
NCAA news:
The NCAA has proposed dropping minimum test scores to advance racial equity.
College conference news:
The Big Ten wants to erase decades of gender inequity.
College team news:
Notre Dame is hungry to make it back to the NCAA Tournament.
College coach news:
WNBA playoff news:
The Mercury's title hopes rise and fall with Brittney Griner.
WNBA player news:
WNBA coach news:
New Atlanta Dream coach Tanisha Wright faces a difficult test in turning around the franchise.
Wright went from the West Mifflin projects to head coach in the pros.
WNBA news:
Nashville is readying its pitch for a WNBA franchise.
Players and coaches reveal what they'd like the next chapter to be for the league.
NCAA news:
The proposal to increase the NCAA Tournament field to 68 teams has advanced.
College team news:
The ACC's top contenders are counting on veteran talent this season.
Facing a tough schedule, Maryland shows no fear in hunting for a championship.
Michigan is ready for its encore.
LSU is finding the humorous side of practice.
Minnesota is at full strength heading into the season.
Inspired by their coach, Cal is determined to pack more punch this year.
Virginia's roster is a blessing to their coach.
UNLV opens the season with league title expectations.
WNBA Finals results:
The Mercury outlasted the Sky in OT, 91-86, to even the series. Game 3 is Friday in Chicago.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi is frustrated with the league's travel constraints.
Allie Quigley's journey is one of resilience.
The trade that brought Kahleah Copper to Chicago.
Breanna Stewart says the league needs to change its playoff format.
Michaela Onyenwere says don't count the Liberty out.
Sue Bird talks about how the WNBA became a force for social change.
Edna Campbell is a breast cancer survivor pioneer.
College team news:
The national championship conversation starts with the season for NC State.
Virginia Tech has Sweet 16 dreams.
Why every game will be personal for Notre Dame this year.
Buffalo is hungry for redemption.
Ohio State is eager for a chance to rebound after a tough 2020-2021 season.
Syracuse talks transfers, bonding and faith in the program.
Remade Virginia eyes a winning season.
Cal enters the season healthy.
Utah is rebranding itself after a bad year.
College player news:
A healthy Kayla Jones is ready to lead the Wolfpack in her grad season.
Her arrival delayed a year, Matilda Ekh is ready to help Michigan State.
Te-Hina Paopao is on the same trajectory as former Oregon great Sabrina Ionescu, their coach says.
College coach news:
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb can impact the Pac-12.
A year later, ODU coach Delisha Milton-Jones gets a proper introduction.
Former Louisiana Tech coach Leon Barmore is getting a statue in Ruston.
Game 2 of the Finals - Sky at Mercury - is at 6 p.m. PT tomorrow on ESPN
WNBA playoff news:
Candace Parker is the calm and the storm for Chicago.
Give Parker her flowers while her game is still in bloom.
Kahleah Copper is the breakout player of the playoffs.
Diamond DeShields is doing whatever the Sky need to win.
WNBA team news:
The Storm will get a new, dedicated practice facility, thanks to new legislation.
WNBA coach news:
The Dream have hired Tanisha Wright as their new head coach.
Other pro news:
A new women's pro league will debut early next year.
College team news:
Stanford tops the preseason Pac-12 coaches poll.
Offseason roster turnover has resulted in a more experienced and versatile Oregon lineup.
UCLA and USC Pac-12 media takeaways.
A new guard pairing is taking center stage for the Bruins......they are picked to finish third in the conference.
Arizona looks to build on the momentum of last year's Final Four run.
Expectations are high for Washington State.......they are tabbed to finish sixth.
Washington's players are committed and ready to grow under new coach Tina Langley.....the Huskies are picked to finish tenth.
Expectations remain low for Utah.
Iowa looks to be a Big Ten contender.
VCU is positively influenced by last year's championship.
Siena will use live video on the bench this season.
College player news:
UConn senior Christyn Williams is eager for redemption and consistency after elbow surgery.
College coach news:
Nikki McCray-Penson has resigned at Mississippi State due to health reasons.
WNBA playoff news:
Five things we learned in Game 1 that will determine the league champion.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker gloated to friend Lisa Leslie during yesterday's game.
Can Skylar Diggins-Smith cap off a career year with a Championship?
Brittney Griner tells her coming out story.
WNBA coach news:
Sandy Brondello and Olaf Lange are on opposite sites in the Finals, but are united in marriage.
WNBA news:
The story behind the custom jackets players received yesterday at the top 25 celebration.
Is the WNBA a missed fashion opportunity?
The league eyes expansion and a changed playoff format.
College team news:
There's no standing still for Indiana.
Michigan's surprise Sweet 16 run has them aiming higher.
Dayton is taking advantage of experience by moving fast in practices.
What to expect from Colorado State this year.
College coach news:
Seton Hall coach Tony Bozzella is "the most excited he's ever been" for the season.
Vonn Read's first impression as Syracuse acting coach was an airball......Read said the program is trying to move forward.
Finals Game 1:
The Sky carved up the Mercury's defense to take Game 1, 91-77.
Chicago's deep bench powered them through.
Candace Parker helped the Sky settle down from first game jitters.
Diana Taurasi said fatigue wasn't a factor in Phoenix's loss.
WNBA news:
The league will pay for charter flights for the next two games.
WNBA team news:
The Aces face a crucial offseason after losing in the semifinals.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker is shining this season.
Diana Taurasi might be closer to retiring than we think.
Taurasi was voted by fans as the league "GOAT."
College player news:
Azzi Fudd is settled into UConn and ready for her anticipated debut.
College coach news:
WNBA playoff news:
Tomorrow at noon PT, 3 p.m. ET, on ABC
Chronicling the journeys of the Sky and Mercury to the Finals.
Candace Parker and Diana Taurasi have their teams ready for play.
What to expect from the matchup.
After a seven-year wait, Phoenix has another chance at a title.
WNBA player news:
Diana Taurasi made it home in time for the birth of her daughter earlier this morning, with Penny Taylor.......Taurasi will play tomorrow.
Liz Cambage will have a private hearing over her pre-Olympic altercation.
WNBA coach news:
James Wade is the head of the Sky's family.
College team news:
Semifinal results:
The Mercury outlasted the Aces, 87-84, to take the series and advance to the Finals.
Game 1 of the best-of-five series between Phoenix and Chicago is Sunday at noon PT on ABC.
WNBA player news:
Kia Nurse is out for the season with a torn ACL.
College team news:
Returning chemistry and production bolster Indiana.
Minnesota will lean on its veteran backcourt leadership.
Baylor is picked to win the Big 12.
College player news:
UCLA sophomore Emily Bessoir will miss the season with a torn ACL.
Erin Toller has been dismissed at Kentucky for not upholding the standards of the program.
Big Ten media days gives players a bigger platform.
College coach news:
Northwestern has extended Joe McKeown's contract through 2024-2025.
Kim Barnes Arico overhauled her staff at Michigan.
Geno Auriemma said sorting out minutes on a loaded UConn roster will be a challenge.
WNBA playoff news:
The Aces face a win-or-go-home Game 5 against the Mercury.
Phoenix returns to Las Vegas for the matchup.
How No. 6 Chicago crashed the party.
Seven years and the biggest free agent signing in Sky history lead them to the Finals.
WNBA team news:
The Sun saw a disappointing end to the best season in franchise history.
What went wrong for Connecticut?
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker is the "missing piece" Chicago needed.
College conference news:
The Big 12 joins the SEC in letting schools set athlete compensation.
College team news:
Maryland has all its starters back and one goal: a national title.
Amidst great expectations, Michigan is ready for the challenge.
Five unanswered questions for UConn heading into the first practice of the year.
Husky questions and storylines.
Illinois has maintained its culture and identity despite roster and assistant coaching changes.
College player news:
Georgia's Mikayla Coombs has been named vice chair of the SEC women's basketball leadership council.
High expectations rest on Iowa State's players.
Five from USC to watch this year.
Iowa sophomore Sharon Goodman will miss the season with a torn ACL.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley is going out of her way to get the Gamecocks prepared for the season.
Kelly Graves previews the new Ducks.
USF's Yolisha Jackson is making a 40-year commitment to Black women in basketball.
Today's semifinal results:
The Sky took down the top-seeded Sun, 79-69, to claim the series, 3-1, and advance to the Finals.
The Aces roared back from behind to topple the Mercury, 93-76, and force a Game 5.
WNBA team news:
The Dream won't bring back Courtney Williams or Crystal Bradford, their agent says.
Montgomery said the league and the player's union are investigating the incident.
WNBA player news:
Q&A with ROY Michaela Onyenwere.
WNBA coach news:
Tanisha Wright has expanded her journey in coaching for the Aces.
College conference news:
College team news:
How losing Rennia Davis has forced Tennessee to grow.
Houston has unfinished business this year.
Key newcomers, returners and coaching changes for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Renewed depth has Toledo excited.
College player news:
Oregon's Sedona Prince just dropped a merchandise line.
Emily Ryan is embracing leadership at Iowa State.
Mississippi State's Alasia Hayes will miss part of the season with a lower-leg injury.
College coach news:
C. Vivian Stringer has been away from Rutgers since April with COVID concerns.
West Virginia coach Mike Carey has a big roster to work with.
Game 4 in both semifinals, which could be Finals-deciders in either case.....Sky-Sun at 5 p.m. PT and Aces-Mercury, 7 p.m. PT tomorrow, both on ESPN. We're moving on up.......
WNBA playoff news:
One win from the Finals, the Sky are keeping their focus in game 4.
The Mercury return to their home court for a potential series clincher.
The Aces seek a faster start and more energy in game 4.
WNBA player news:
Michaela Onyenwere is the 2021 Rookie of the Year.
Azura' Stevens has been Chicago's X-factor in the postseason.
Eight months after signing Candace Parker, the Sky are a win away from the Finals.
Brionna Jones is the Sun's other MVP.
Breanna Stewart is making history with Puma.
College team news:
Backcourt growth will be a key for Marshall.
USA Basketball news:
WNBA team news:
ESPN ranks the four semifinal teams.
WNBA player news:
Both the team and the league are investigating.
Other WNBA-related news:
The Mohegan Sun Casino has suspended betting on the WNBA amid questions of conflict of interest.
College team news:
Georgia's season expectations are bolstered by the return of two stars.
West Virginia coach Mike Carey previews the deep roster.
Oregon State is welcoming new faces.
Colorado has big expectations for the season.
Nebraska has a changed lineup.
WNBA semifinals results:
The Sky rode Kahleah Copper's energy and career-high 26 points to an 86-83 win......Chicago is one win away from the finals.
The Mercury routed the Aces, 87-60.
WNBA player news:
Nneka Ogwumike has won the Kim Perrot sportsmanship award for the third straight year.
NCAA news:
New NIL rules could benefit women more than men.
College team news:
FSU has begun practice and is optimistic for the season.
Tipoff for tomorrow's games is 12 p.m. CT for Sun at Sky and 12 p.m. MT for Aces at Mercury.....
WNBA playoff news:
Chelsea Gray provides moxie and savvy to the Aces' title chase.
The Mercury seek a 2-1 series lead while Diana Taurasi awaits the birth of her second child.
The selfless Sun play the Sky tomorrow.
Inside Alyssa Thomas' remarkable recovery from an Achilles tear.
WNBA owner news:
Liberty owner Joe Tsai said he's working with the WNBA to solve travel issues.......one of the options is a charter plane sponsor.
College coach news:
Johnnie Harris and her staff are in rebuilding mode at Auburn.
WNBA playoff news:
Suns guard Chris Paul purchased a block of tickets for fans to this Sunday's Mercury playoff game.
What will it take for the Sky to reach the finals?
WNBA player news:
Sun and Sky players are both irked by the difficulty in traveling to Chicago for game 3.
The WNBA puts the NBA to shame in the COVID-19 vaccination conversation.
WNBA coach news:
Aces coach Bill Laimbeer ripped the referees after last night's loss.
How Alyssa Thomas saved Connecticut's season.
College team news:
UCLA has returned to practice with depth and a player-led mindset.
South Carolina's theme for this season is "net worth."
A changed Illinois looks to be better offensively.
College coach news:
Katrina Merriweather is building new energy at Memphis.
New Purdue coach Katie Gearlds wants to build a "hard to beat" team.
Former Florida players detail abuse at the hands of then-coach Cam Newbauer.
Belmont responds to abuse reports regarding former coach Cam Newbauer.
