That's more like it

Today's World Cup results:

The U.S. crushed the Czech Republic, 105-64.

France demolished Nigeria, 111-56, and broke records in the process.

Germany swept aside Mali, 83-58.

Spain ran past Japan, 79-59.

All game reports

More World Cup news:

The final phase is set.

After their close call yesterday, Team USA coach Kara Lawson called out the team's passion.

France is aiming for the medal round for the first time in 73 years.

Puerto Rico demands more respect after eliminating Turkey.

Julie Allemand is now the World Cup's all-time assists leader.

Ziyu Zhang is a unique player with a unique trajectory.

WNBA news:

The WNBA changed. Cathy Engelbert didn't.

USA survives a close one

Today's World Cup results:

The U.S. escaped Italy, 55-52.

China edged the Czech Republic in OT, 74-70.

More World Cup news:

Jackie Young is living her dream leading Team USA.

WNBA team news:

How the Lynx are dealing with their break.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.