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The National Basketball Players Association issued a statement Sunday addressing two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis this month, declaring that “NBA players can no longer remain silent.” The union represents professional players in the National Basketball Association and said in the statement that the shootings have intensified calls for justice and civil liberties…
The Las Vegas Aces secured their spot in the WNBA Finals after defeating the Indiana Fever 107-98 in overtime Friday night, capping a semifinal series that made league history. It marked the first time in WNBA semifinal history that a decisive Game 5 went to overtime. The Aces’ victory sends the defending champions back to…
WNBA standout Paige Bueckers appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show’s Spirit Tunnel segment, fresh off receiving the league’s Rookie of the Year Award, and discussed her transition from college basketball to the professional level. Bueckers, who has quickly become a focal point in the league, spoke about the challenges of her first season, the women…
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. announced Monday the expansion of its signature basketball line with WNBA star Caitlin Clark. The new line, developed in close collaboration with Clark, will be released on June 23. Since signing the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year last year, Wilson has released several collections honoring Clark’s impact on and off…
A dispute between former NFL players Ryan Clark and Robert Griffin III has escalated following Griffin’s public suggestion that WNBA rookie Angel Reese “hates” fellow player Caitlin Clark. Clark, now an ESPN analyst and co-host of The Pivot podcast, responded sharply to Griffin’s comments, accusing him of reinforcing harmful stereotypes about Black female athletes. On…
The Washington Mystics improved to 2-0 on the season after defeating the Connecticut Sun 90-85 on Sunday. Brittney Sykes led all scorers with 27 points to pace Washington. Rookie forward Kiki Iriafen contributed 17 points, and fellow first-year guard Sonia Citron added 15 in the victory. Washington held off a late push from Connecticut, maintaining…
The Minnesota Lynx edged the New York Liberty 95-93 in a thrilling overtime Game 1 victory. Courtney Williams led the Lynx with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, delivering key plays in clutch moments to secure the win. The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away until the extra…
The Indiana Fever defended their home court with an impressive 93-86 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston were the driving forces behind the victory, each posting 24 points. Clark’s performance was particularly remarkable, as she recorded the second triple-double of her career, showcasing her all-around impact on the…