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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Teams and dreams

World Cup news:


Mali upset Spain, as France, Germany and Hungary also won today.


How the U.S. competed on the first day, compared to their rivals.


Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are already making their presence felt for Team USA.


The debuts of the younger players hints at a changing of the guard.


Chelsea Gray is looking forward to filling a veteran role in World Cup competition.


Team USA takes on Italy tomorrow at 11:45 a.m. PT

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:55 PM No comments:

Friday, September 4, 2026

Team USA wins first game, and Cathy Engelbert retires

World Cup news:


Team USA knocked out China, 94-61.


Italy snagged their first win in 30 years.


How the U.S. basketball system has shaped Nigeria's team.


WNBA executive news:


Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire in December......what comes next for the WNBA.


Under Engelbert, growth and controversy were intertwined.


WNBPA leaders commented on Engelbert's retirement.


Ariana Adonian is the new general manager for the Sparks.


WNBA team news:


The Lynx saw the league's international boom coming. Here's how they positioned themselves to capitalize on the trend.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:55 PM No comments:

Thursday, September 3, 2026

World Cup play tips tomorrow

Full schedule


World Cup news:


With a new-look roster and no A'ja Wilson, the U.S. title defense gets tougher.


A 30-game winning streak is on the line.


A duo standing 7-3 and 6-10 will have teams looking up to China.


After waiting her turn, Caitlin Clark's World Cup moment has arrived.


Sue Bird faces a new kind of pressure as managing director of the women's national team.


WNBA player news:


Satou Sabally will miss the rest of the season with a concussion.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:28 PM No comments:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Competition time is near

World Cup news:


Every team's complete lineup.


Team USA looks to jell with little practice time before competition.


Which teams are the biggest threat to the U.S.?


Gabby Williams has been named France's captain for competition......can the French end a 73-year medal drought?


Angel Reese is ready to inspire.


Dominique Malonga is ready to dunk in competition.


The Wings' Li Yueru will miss World Cup play for China due to a lost passport.


The Storm's front court will square off at the World Cup.


Megan DiLeo has a special mission at the World Cup.


The future is now for new-look Australia.


WNBA team news:


Dallas is looking to maintain playoff momentum during the break.


College player news:


Kymora Johnson was told by Dawn Staley to stay at Virginia.


Kate Koval said she left LSU due to the addition of a Russian player.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:18 PM No comments:

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Around the hoops world

World Cup news:


Kara Lawson says this World Cup will be the most challenging yet for the U.S.


Paige Bueckers' World Cup debut brings her USA Basketball journey full circle.


The time is now for Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.


Team USA's golden era isn't over. It's cake walk is.


Everything to know about the World Cup.


WNBA team news:


After six straight losing seasons, the Sparks are betting on youth and a $150 million practice facility.


WNBA player news:


Clark says she's feeling the best she's felt in her career.


Skylar Diggins will miss the rest of the season as she continues to rehab a knee injury.


Diggins' future with the organization is open to interpretation.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:04 PM No comments:

Monday, August 31, 2026

Another pause for the cause

World Cup news:


Kelsey Plum is out for the season with injury, and A'ja Wilson will also miss the World Cup.......Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will be their replacements.


The Liberty have seven players going to Berlin.


WNBA team news:


After the break, the Dream will face a sprint for playoff seeding.


The Valkyries are primed for a big finish after the World Cup break.


The Fire are leaning into experimentation after playoff elimination.


WNBA player news:


DeWanna Bonner is embracing the whirlwind.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:19 PM No comments:

Sunday, August 30, 2026

And with that, we are on FIBA World Cup break

Today's results:


The Dream took down the Lynx, 89-81.


The Sparks trounced the Storm, 90-74.


The Valkyries rolled past the Fire, 86-69.


The Wings crushed the Sun, 97-71.


Regular-season play resumes Sept. 16.......


WNBA team news:


Minnesota heads into the break on a two-game losing streak. Here's what they can learn from it.


WNBA player news:


Angel Reese notched a WNBA record 29th season double-double today.


Sarah Ashlee Barker has rejoined Portland after knee surgery.


FIBA World Cup news:


Team USA specs.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:26 PM No comments:

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Winding down

Today's results:


The Liberty ran past the Sky, 85-66.


The Mercury dismantled the Tempo, 101-69.


WNBA team news:


Why is one WNBA team calling in national security experts?


WNBA player news:


Kiah Stokes anchors Golden State's dominating defense.


Sydney Taylor's first slump is part of becoming a star.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:12 PM No comments:

Friday, August 28, 2026

Unexpected losses

Today's results:


The Fever dimmed the Sun, 111-91.


The Fire surprised the Dream, 101-83.


The Aces routed the Tempo, 93-73.


The Sparks edged the Mystics, 88-82.


WNBA team news:


Lynx ticket prices are soaring.


What should the Sky's owner do about the team missing the playoffs again?


Both familiar and new faces will help the Mercury down their final stretch.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark continue their assault on the WNBA record books.


Mitchell is putting together one of the greatest scoring seasons in league history.


The league's future is global. Awa Fam is what it looks like.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:06 PM No comments:

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The Force is strong with some teams

Today's results:


The Valkyries humbled the Liberty, 79-60.


The Mystics outlasted the Mercury, 80-73.


WNBA team news:


The Dream have always had good chemistry. Now it's paying off.


WNBA player news:


NaLyssa Smith will miss the rest of the season with a lower leg injury.


DeWanna Bonner has signed with Atlanta.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:21 PM No comments:
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