The day has finally arrived: the 2026 WNBA expansion draft is here, and the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo will select their inaugural rosters. Nearly two weeks have passed since the Players’ Union and the WNBA agreed to a historic collective bargaining agreement. With a condensed schedule set in stone, the WNBA will welcome its 14th...
INDIANAPOLIS — For Michigan senior guard Nimari Burnett, it was a moment inspired by “The Decision,” the 2010 announcement that LeBron James was joining the Miami Heat. Burnett sat at a table in front of a large group — family, friends, videographers and photographers — to announce where he would be attending school. “It’s been...
Lauren Betts and Madison Booker respectively headline this Final Four battle between the Texas Longhorns and the UCLA Bruins. Neighbors on last year’s Final Four bracket, the Texas Longhorns and UCLA Bruins will finally get to face off on women’s basketball’s grandest stage. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) The latter half of Phoenix’s Final...
While Hasheem Thabeet has often been viewed as an NBA bust for his lackluster and short career, in Africa — more specifically his native Tanzania — he is seen as a pioneer, legend and role model. Back on “the continent,” Thabeet, the No. 2 pick in the 2009 NBA draft — selected ahead of such...
Our monthly series highlights the top releases from leading athletic footwear brands. Whether you’re an avid sneakerhead or just looking for the perfect pair to complement your style, navigating the vast world of sneakers can be overwhelming. From understanding where to buy to decoding the latest trends, consider this your road map to finding the...
Just like that, the madness of March has mostly surpassed us. The college hoops world descends on Indianapolis this weekend for the sport’s annual grand finale at the Final Four, where two No. 1 seeds, a No. 2 seed and a No. 3 seed will compete for the chance to join college basketball’s list of...
Winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award was an initial goal for San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper this season. So was winning games — which was actually the top goal for Harper, who could be playing deep into the playoffs while other heralded rookies are watching at home. “That’s every kid’s dream, to...
Missouri-bound Jason Crowe Jr. and Arizona-bound Caleb Holt named co-MVPs at the 2026 McDonald’s All-American Game in Arizona. The best in high school basketball participated in the 49th annual McDonald’s All-American Game at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz., on Tuesday evening. It was the first time the rotating site event has taken place...
For the last quarter century and change, it’s hard to argue against Storrs, Connecticut being the center of the college basketball world. Since Geno Auriemma led the women’s program to its first national title in 1995 and Jim Calhoun did the same for the men’s program in 1999, UConn has become the gold standard in...
Before she ever steps courtside, ESPN basketball analyst Chiney Ogwumike makes sure her bag is packed with intention — equal parts preparation, wellness and sentimentality. At the center of her bag is her appointment book, a daily essential that keeps her broadcast schedule, travel and personal life in sync during the chaos of March Madness....