Previews and premieres

College team news:

Who can catch Iowa in the Big Ten race?

A look at LSU's new locker room.

South Carolina is ready for their showdown in Paris against Notre Dame next week.

Five Louisville storylines to watch.

Penn welcomes five freshman and a new assistant coach.

Unity and youth is driving Quinnipiac in a transition year.

College player news:

Rori Harmon remains the face of Texas basketball.

Freshman Jaleesa Molina is adjusting to her pivotal role for Temple.

College coach news:

The transfer portal changes the equation for college coaches, who used to build dynasties on prep recruits.

Pitt begins a new era under Tory Verdi.

Diane Richardson has created a family culture to rebuild Temple.

FSU coach Brooke Wyckoff underwent successful surgery for breast cancer.

WNBA news:

The draft lottery will be Dec. 10.

The Sky promoted Jeff Pagliocca to general manager.

A bonus made Erica Wheeler the league's highest-paid player.

Sabrina Ionescu is pushing for a WNBA team in Portland.

Storylines building

College team news:

How far can every top 25 team go this season?

Indiana is preparing to defend their Big Ten title.

Preseason is giving Utah a chance to learn about its younger players.

Colorado is leaning on a dynamic duo at the point position.

Finally healthy, UConn is setting its sights on greatness again.

Bold predictions for Mississippi State.

Georgia is ready to kick off the season.

Who's running the point for Kentucky?

Binghamton is looking to rebound from their first-round exit last year.

College player news:

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are hoping for a healthy season together, and a championship run.

Daijah Smith is recovering strong for Illinois State.

College coach news:

Temple will look very different this season, and that's fine with coach Diane Richardson.

New St. Mary's coach Jeff Cammon is determined to create a high-level mid-major program.

NCAA news:

The future of media rights for NCAA WBB is up in the air as the NCAA explores options.

The countdown continues

College news:

After a record season, WBB returns with its stars set for an encore.

College team news:

Florida State season preview.

Nebraska's path back to the NCAA Tournament begins with more pressure defense.

Stony Brook is looking to return to the NCAA Tournament......many transfers will help lead the way.

College player news:

Hannah Stuelke profile.

Previewing West Virginia's guards.

The ACC's best players are loving NIL deals.

College coach news:

Felisha Legette-Jack and Dyaisha Fair are finding success at Syracuse.

WNBA player news:

Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and her wife announced the birth of their second child - a son.

NCAA, teams gearing up

NCAA news:

The DI women's basketball committee is reviewing planning efforts for the upcoming season, and championship.

A rule change will give the top seed the most rest.

College conference news:

After years of competing for titles, the Big 12 is trying to rise above recent mediocrity.

Twenty things to know about Big Ten women's basketball coaching contracts.

College team news:

Indiana, Ohio State and others are eager to mix it up with Iowa in the Big Ten race.

Iowa got a boost when Kate Martin and Gabbie Marshall decided to return.

South Carolina is building a super-team to take on LSU.

College player news:

A look at some of the top freshman from around the country.

What Nika Muhl means to UConn.

Lauren Hansen is transitioning to the point guard role for Michigan.

How Clemson's Danielle Rauch went from assistant coach to point guard.

College coach news:

Q&A with Kelly Graves.

WNBA player news:

Q&A with Alysha Clark.

The collegiate stories are beginning to bloom

College team news:

Increased prices and dwindling availability: how to watch Iowa on the road.

Virginia Tech is the preseason ACC favorite.

Toledo returns all five starters.

Missouri has added size and a top recruit in their quest for the NCAA Tournament.

Weber State has "a whole new vibe" heading into the season.

College player news:

Inside Angel Reese's rapid rise to stardom.

How Azzi Fudd stopped chasing perfection.

College coach news:

Joye Lee-McNelis throughout the years.

USA Basketball news:

The roster for the upcoming training camp and exhibition games features a variety of players.

WNBA news:

The Aces' 2023 title demanded more on and off the court.

How volleyball turned A'ja Wilson into the WNBA's best shot-blocker.

12 days until NCAA WBB returns

College team news:

The Buckeyes are continuing to develop chemistry.

The Ducks enter the season as a work in progress.

Oregon and Washington State will play each other in 2024-2025.

NC State is ready to return to the court, in dominant form.

Kansas is ready to put in work to be at a higher level.

College player news:

Caitlin Clark's production and panache makes her a basketball ambassador, which she embraces.

College coach news:

Jeff Walz says sports betting could be good for WBB.

Brionna Jones joins Maryland as the director of player personnel.

Maddy Siegrist returns to Villanova as the special assistant to the senior women's administrator.

WNBA player news:

Why A'ja Wilson was wearing a cast at the Aces' victory parade.

Usher responded to Wilson's call, and invited the team to his concert.

Sydney Colson on the championship, trash-talking, and more.

Aliyah Boston is adjusting for the future.

WNBA coach news:

The Weatherspoon era will be defined by defense.

More, more, more

College team news:

After its first Final Four, Virginia Tech is ready for another run.

Veteran-laden North Carolina seeks to make a big jump this season......the Tar Heels bonded in many ways in the offseason.

LSU will win the SEC, coaches predict.

College player news:

The ACC's top scorers are back, which could make the race to the finish even tougher.

Paige Bueckers is healthy and ready to return.

Jacy Sheldon is ready to lead the Buckeyes this year.

College coach news:

The Big East honored Tasha Butts on their media day.

Assistant coach Jennifer Roberts is the mastermind behind LSU's marketing plan.

College commissioner news:

Val Ackerman's plan to remake college hoops.

Preseason rankings:

The AP's All-America team.

ESPN's top 25.

WNBA news:

New Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon was introduced at a press conference today.

Weatherspoon is ready to lead the Sky into a new era.

There is work ahead.

Weatherspoon is here to "stir things up."

Candace Parker talks about raising her daughter on the road.

A foot in both worlds

College team news:

Georgia is the only SEC team not to lose a player in the transfer portal in the offseason.

Schedule for the top 25 teams through mid-November.

College player news:

The 10 best shooters in college hoops, as we enter the season.

College coach news:

Q&A with Alabama coach Kristy Curry.

Seven questions with Lamar coach Aqua Franklin.

WNBA team news:

The Aces celebrated their championship with a parade tonight, and they are featured on a new mural in the city's arts district.

Talk of a three-peat has begun.

The team says more titles are on the way.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart said her first year with the Liberty was "special."

Lindsey Harding is anxious to begin her job coaching the Sacramento Kings' G league team.

Longtime college coach Tasha Butts passes away after two-year breast cancer battle

Devastating news:

Tasha Butts died early this morning after a two-year battle with breast cancer.

She was hired as head coach at Georgetown in April.

Butts played for Pat Summitt at Tennessee, and had a brief career in the WNBA before going into college coaching.

She has been mourned throughout college basketball, and on social media, all day.

It's beginning to feel a lot like college season

College team news:

For WBB in Kentucky, it's Louisville, and everyone else.

College player news:

Angel Reese is ready for an on-court encore as her wealth and fame surges.

Kentucky's Ajae Petty is poised to make a leap in her senior season.

The 10 best rim protectors in college basketball, going into the season.

The 10 best passers.

Former Cal standout Mikayla Cowling was brutally beaten while playing for her overseas team in Poland.......she was left with an injured eye socket.

Just a bit

WNBA news:

The WNBA's misguided aversion to media ignores an important history lesson.

The Liberty plan to make Breanna Stewart a franchise player, and bring back Jonquel Jones.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier says she feels like the Lynx is her team now.

WNBA coach news:

James Wade is supportive of Teresa Weatherspoon in his return to Chicago.

The processing continues

WNBA team news:

The Aces had plenty to celebrate in winning the title.

The new Phoenix owner can learn much from Las Vegas owner Mark Davis on how to respect the WNBA.

WNBA player news:

The Liberty plan to core Breanna Stewart.

Sabrina Ionescu says she sustained a serious hip injury before the finals.

WNBA coach news:

Becky Hammon is getting her props as a legendary coach.

"Heck of an opportunity": Nate Tibbetts was introduced as head coach of the Mercury today.

General manager Nick U'Ren said the candidate pool was diverse.

Tibbetts said he will learn how the team works.

College team news:

South Carolina aren't "the hunted" going into the season. They like that challenge.

How Quinnipiac will manage their large freshmen class.

College player news:

Twenty centers have been named to the Lisa Leslie Award watch list.

The day after

WNBA team news:

The Aces are built for a three-peat, as their core returns next season.

They leaned on reserves to win the title.

The team was greeted by the airport grounds crew upon their return this morning.

How the Aces can become the next WNBA dynasty.

New York hasn't finished its rebuild.

The Liberty were fined $25,000 for skipping media duties last night, and Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and Betnijah Laney were each docked $2,000 for declining to make themselves available.

WNBA news:

A new, cohesive trophy collection debuts with the championship and finals MVP trophies.

As women's sports rise, the WNBA missed its moment.

WNBA player news:

Candace Parker is the first player in league history to win three titles with three different franchises.

WNBA coach news:

The Mercury's coaching hire makes no sense.

College team news:

Stars have departed, but the standard remains the same for Maryland.

Auburn talks expectations for the season.

The 12 best nonconference games.

College player news:

Twenty power forwards are on the Katrina McClain Award watch list.

The Aces hold off the Liberty, 70-69, to go back-to-back

The Aces held off the Liberty, 70-69, to win game 4 and claim the WNBA Championship.

They are the first repeat champions in 21 years.

A'ja Wilson was finals MVP.

Photos.

WNBA coach news:

It's official: the Mercury have named Nate Tibbetts head coach.

College team news:

Illinois is taking their high expectations in stride.

College player news:

Twenty small forwards are on the Cheryl Miller Award watch list.

The women's college basketball all-star game will relaunch at next year's Final Four.

Gray out for game 4: Can the Aces pull it off without her?

WNBA finals news:

Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes have been ruled out for game 4 tomorrow, each with foot injuries.

The injuries were not specified.

Can the Aces win without them?

Kelsey Plum is ready to take over PG duties.

Las Vegas has options for the 4 spot.

How the Liberty extended their season.

The finals momentum has swung to New York.

Sabrina Ionescu has resurrected an old mantra in the finals.

Joan Jett loves the Liberty, and the feeling is mutual.

WNBA news:

WNBA overseas playing options shrink as wars in Israel and the Ukraine continue.

The Oakland group that lost the bid for a team to the Warriors says the WNBA didn't let them apply.

College team news:

The madness will continue in NCAA WBB, and that's a good thing.

The AP preseason top 25 poll is interesting. Let's see how well it holds up by next April.

Which teams got snubbed?

Kansas is cultivating new depth.

Oregon State is optimistic that it will have a competitive team.

Two transfers will be the key to TCU's rebuild.

College player news:

Twenty shooting guards are on the Ann Meyers Drysdale watch list.

NCAA news:

The NCAA is focused on the employment status of athletes at a Senate hearing.

Waiting impatiently

WNBA player news:

What if Chelsea Gray can't play for the Aces in game 4?

Her status is still unclear.

Sydney Colson's off-the-court humor makes her the face of the league.

WNBA coach news:

The Mercury are reportedly working on a deal to make Orlando Magic assistant coach Nate Tibbetts their new head coach. He will become the highest-paid coach in league history.

College player news:

The NCAA players we can't wait to see.

Twenty point guards have been named to the Nancy Lieberman Award watch list.

College coach news:

USF has extended Jose Fernandez's contract through 2028-2029.

Liberty roar back; Iowa sets college attendance record

WNBA playoff news:

The Liberty "got back to their identity" and beat the Aces, 87-73, to force a game 4.

Game breakdown.

New York avoided being swept.

How the Liberty's defense fixed their offense, and staved off elimination.

It was New York's first finals win since 1999.

WNBA player news:

Jonquel Jones was fueled by embarrassment from her team's first two finals losses.

Chelsea Gray was injured in today's game, and her status is unclear for Wednesday.

The league announced all-first and second teams today.

Dearica Hamby speaks out.

WNBA general manager news:

Las Vegas general manager Natalie Williams stands on the brink of history in the finals.

College team news:

In their showdown at a football stadium today, Iowa and DePaul set the NCAA women's basketball attendance record, as 55,646 fans showed up.

The house was packed.

Caitlin Clark put on a show, with 34 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

College coach news:

Lisa Bluder and Jan Jensen discuss their "winning combination" at Iowa.

Game 3 on deck

Aces at Liberty tomorrow, 3 p.m. ET on ABC........

WNBA playoff team news:

The Aces are ignoring sweep talks ahead of game 3.......they can become the first back-to-back champs in 21 years.

Can the Liberty return to form in a must-win game 3?

New York newcomers are seeing Las Vegas' experience edge.

Friday night, before the lights

WNBA playoff team news:

Not only are the Aces firing on all cylinders, so is their cohesive coaching staff.

Liberty coach Sandy Brondello says it's about action now, not feelings.

The WNBA is holding its own amidst a busy sports calendar on TV.

WNBA playoff player news:

A'ja Wilson is putting together one of the best postseason runs ever.

Breanna Stewart says New York must "look in the mirror" after their two finals losses.

Jonquel Jones is playing for her native Bahamas.

College team news:

UConn is kicking off the season with another Paige Bueckers injury: a jammed thumb.

College player news:

Kelsey Joens is helping lead a youth movement at Iowa State.

Digesting the series so far

WNBA playoff team news:

The Aces' historic first quarter offense is even more impressive a day later.

Down 2-0 in the series, can New York save its season?

WNBA playoff player news:

Chelsea Gray has somehow reached a new level for the Aces.

Jackie Young is shining in the finals.

WNBA coach news:

The Sky have hired Teresa Weatherspoon as head coach.

What it means for the franchise.

Expansion news:

Bay Area expansion comes at a great time.

College team news:

Iowa has sold 52,000 tickets to Sunday's exhibition game.

Mississippi State has national title hopes again.

Iowa State's freshmen are ready to make a big impact.

The best and worst schedules in college hoops this season.

College coach news:

Felisha Legette-Jack is not currently coaching Syracuse, following a medical procedure. No timetable is set for her return.

Aces romp, close in on championship No. 2

WNBA finals news:

The Aces blew out the Liberty, 104-76, to come one win away from another championship.

Another recap.

WNBA player news:

Can Chelsea Gray guide Las Vegas to back-to-back titles?

Jonquel Jones has found her place on New York's starry roster.

Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney have a special relationship on and off the court.

Breanna Stewart's daughter thinks her mom is every logo.

Expansion news:

What should the Bay Area's new team be called?

College team news:

Iowa and DePaul want to set an NCAA attendance record at Kinnick Stadium this weekend.

Notre Dame will be fast this year, their coach says.....will Olivia Miles play this season?

Gritty and scrappy Oregon will be focused this season.

Georgia is learning from tough preseason practices.

A bit of finals preview; more peeks at college season

WNBA playoff team news:

Three key areas New York can improve in game 2......how they can have a better showing.

WNBA playoff player news:

There's nothing shy about Jackie Young's all-around game for the Aces.

The growing legend of Chelsea Gray.

Betnijah Laney aims to help the Liberty bounce back in game 2.

Laney is proving she's more than a lockdown defender.

Sabrina Ionescu learned a defensive lesson in game 1.

WNBA playoff coach news:

Becky Hammon says her team's perimeter defensive must improve in the second game.

WNBA team news:

Which players the Fever should protect in the WNBA expansion draft.

WNBA player news:

Aliyah Boston will make her broadcasting debut on Peacock.

WNBA coach news:

The Sky are finalizing a deal to make Teresa Weatherspoon their new head coach, her agent says.

College team news:

Stanford is picked to finish third in the Pac-12, behind Utah and UCLA.

Will Oregon and Oregon State continue their series?

The Beavers will remain a national program, despite conference realignment.

A bitter end to last season is fueling Creighton.

It's a new day for Kentucky.

Northwestern Big Ten media day recap.

College player news:

Caitlin Clark has partnered with State Farm.

Clark has had an immeasurable impact on women's sports.

Olivia Miles is still pondering her comeback timeline.

Arizona State standout Tyi Skinner will miss the season with a knee injury.

Minnesota players are building a rapport with first-year coach Dawn Plitzuweit.

College coach news:

Teri Moren wants to boost Mackenzie Holmes' star power.

Coaches lament the loss of the Pac-12 Conference.......more reactions.

Some coaches are focusing on the present.

28 days until college season

WNBA team news:

The Aces applaud the opportunities provided by league expansion.

NCAA news:

The NCAA will discuss the possibility of changing NIL rules to allow more school involvement.

College team news:

Iowa aims to break the NCAA women's basketball attendance record this Sunday.

The Hawkeyes are carrying lessons from last year's historic season into the new one.

Michigan leaned on the transfer portal to fill holes on the roster.

Nebraska is confident in their return.

Minnesota players, and their new coach, talk about building camaraderie.

College player news:

Caitlin Clark is back again and ready to dazzle this season.

Gabbie Marshall is a defensive specialist for Iowa.

How Hailey Van Lith could unlock an even more scary LSU offense.

Competitive fire fuels Mackenzie Holmes.....she can carry the Hoosiers in her fifth season.

College coach news:

Teri Moren is not alone in hyping up the Big Ten.

New Gopher coach Dawn Plitzuweit wants a hard-hat mentality from her team.

The Big Ten presents a rugged road for its two new coaches.

Rhyne Howard will be an assistant coach for Florida in the WNBA's offseason.

WNBA team news:

The Aces applaud the opportunities provided by league expansion.

Aces pull away from Liberty to win, and take a 1-0 finals series lead

The Aces dominated the Liberty in the second half to run away with a 99-82 game 1 win.

How they did it.

Kelsey Plum punished New York in the paint......Plum and team co-owner Tom Brady had some fun banter.

Jackie Young was the X-factor for Las Vegas today......and the silent assassin.

Expansion news:

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sees the league growing for the next generation.

She expects to add another team soon.

The Warriors want the Bay Area's new WNBA team to "be the best."

Where will fans of the new team go?

Bonus:

Candace Parker shows her true self in a new documentary. It will air Nov. 12 on ESPN.

Let the series begin

WNBA finals news:

The well-rested Aces and Liberty expect more competitive games.

Matchup preview.......the finals are highly-anticipated.

These women could make New York champions again.

The Liberty had success down the stretch, but will that matter?

Las Vegas is calm before the finals.

Both teams are pushing the league forward on and off the court.

The finals are a must-watch.

WNBA player news:

A'ja vs. Stewie is a game within a game.

Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay are expecting a second child this month.

Less than two days until the finals

WNBA team news:

The two paths to the finals matchup.......how the two teams were built.

Las Vegas shares a special team chemistry in their run to the finals.

Are the Aces really a super-team?

The Liberty are prepared going into the showdown.

WNBA player news:

Why Betnijah Laney might be the most important starter for New York.

How Laney is using college lessons to power her through the playoffs.

Can Breanna Stewart lead the Liberty to its first title?

WNBA coach news:

The finals are a family affair for Sandy Brondello and the Liberty.

How Stephanie White and Alyssa Thomas lead the Sun to unexpected success this season.

WNBA news:

The WNBA has a lot to celebrate this year, but there's still plenty of work to do.

College player news:

Q&A with Caitlin Clark.

WNBA announces expansion to the Bay Area

Expansion news:

The WNBA announced it will expand to the Bay Area in 2025.

The Golden State Warriors' co-owners made the announcement.

What can the league learn from past expansion?

Portland is still under consideration.

Hopes of a WNBA team in Toronto are now in doubt.

Denver is out.

WNBA team news:

The Aces-Liberty matchup has fiery potential.

The Wings are happy, but not satisfied with their season.

The Mercury's new owner is building a $100 million practice facility for them and the Suns.

WNBA coach news:

Becky Hammon and Sandy Brondello are the first two former WNBA players to coach against each other in the finals.......they are making history.

College team news:

LSU is in the beginning stages of building another championship contender.....the Tigers say they're ready to dig deeper this year.

Colorado is hitting the ground running.

College player news:

Angel Reese said there's no bad blood between her and Caitlin Clark, and she hopes to help LSU defend its title.

Hailey Van Lith wanted to play for Kim Mulkey before transferring.

College coach news:

Wisconsin coach Marisa Mosley has high expectations for the season.

Khadijah Sessions is bringing energy to her new role as assistant coach at South Carolina.

The news is shakin'

WNBA team news:

The Aces have a chance to make history with a win over the Liberty in the Finals.

WNBA player news:

Liberty founding players are rooting for the franchise's first title.

Aliyah Boston's strong rookie campaign is the Fever's first step in their rebuild.

Dearica Hamby has filed a federal complaint against the Aces for alleged gender discrimination when she was pregnant.

WNBA expansion news:

The WNBA will add an expansion team in the Bay Area in 2025, a source says.

The NBA's Warriors are behind the move.

NCAA news:

The NCAA has reduced the transfer window for basketball from 60 days to 45 days.

The NCAA will begin advocating for updated sports betting laws in state legislatures.

NCAA team news:

How will the pieces to Iowa's post puzzle fit together?

The Hawkeyes are seeing a surge in popularity.....two will step up in the post, to replace Monika Czinano.

UCLA is aiming even higher this year, after exceeding expectations in last season's NCAA Tournament.

NCAA player news:

Caitlin Clark says she will "trust her gut" to make a decision on entering the WNBA draft next year.

Ta'Niya Latson and Florida State are ready for the next step.

NCAA coach news:

UTEP coach Keitha Adams has a new team.

Mike Carey is a new assistant coach at UCF.

It's beginning to smell a lot like college season

WNBA team news:

What the Liberty are learning from the veterans' championship and postseason experience.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson are the WNBA's Bird and Magic.

College team news:

Complete offseason recap.

Five Big Ten storylines to watch.

College player news:

Elizabeth Kitley and Georgia Amoore are motivated for Virginia Tech's season.

Is Paige Bueckers starting her final season at UConn?

College coach news:

Jackson State coach Tomekia Reed has no comment on her expiring contract.

As we wait for the finals, some business

WNBA team news:

The Aces sold out their home games for the WNBA finals.

WNBA player news:

Aliyah Boston was named rookie of the year.

Sixth woman of the year Alysha Clark isn't done yet.

Ruthy Hebard is a new assistant coach at TCU.

WNBA commissioner news:

Podcast with Cathy Engelbert.

WNBA owner news:

Tom Brady's Aces ownership stake acquisition has been approved by the WNBA.

International news:

Lauren Jackson will return to the court this fall after making a remarkable recovery from an Achilles tear last winter.

College team news:

Who will LSU's fifth starter be?

College coach news:

Youngstown State coach John Barnes is taking a leave of absence to focus on "personal family matters."

Liberty beat Sun to advance to finals

Today's result:

The Liberty held off the Sun, 87-84, to advance to the finals, for the first time since 2002.

WNBA finals news:

Get ready for an epic matchup between the Aces and Liberty.

The matchup is set.

WNBA team news:

Connecticut has a lot to be proud of this season.