Category: Sports

Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected From Fever-Sky Game After Heated Confrontation With Natasha Cloud

Brandon King

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game after a heated courtside confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. The incident occurred late in the third quarter at Wintrust Arena as the Fever held an 81-75 lead. According to the Associated Press, Freedom was seated along the baseline wearing a black T-shirt that read, “WOMAN noun. adult human female.” Following a Chicago timeout, Cloud walked toward Freedom and began yelling and pointing in his direction. Freedom stood up with his arms extended and stepped…

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Clark, Mitchell Power Fever Past Sky 113-90

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CHICAGO — With Aaliyah Boston sidelined with a leg injury, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell put on an offensive clinic Sunday night, combining for 67 points as the Indiana Fever cruised past the Chicago Sky, 113-90. Clark erupted for 37 points and 10 assists, knocking down a career-high eight 3-pointers as Indiana established a franchise record with 18 made shots from beyond the arc. Mitchell added 30 points, continuing her remarkable scoring streak while providing the Fever with another lethal perimeter option. Her performance helped Indiana overcome a demanding stretch…

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Angel Reese Drops Career-High 31 Points as Atlanta Dream Clinch WNBA Playoff Berth

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PHOENIX — Angel Reese delivered the biggest scoring performance of her WNBA career Saturday night, and it came at the perfect time. Reese poured in a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Phoenix Mercury 99-89, officially punching their ticket to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. The performance surpassed Reese’s previous career high of 27 points, which she recorded as a rookie with the Chicago Sky in 2024. She finished Saturday’s game 14-of-21 from the field, adding four steals. (Inquirer Sports⁠) Reese was especially dominant…

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New York Liberty Survive Fever Rally 109-102 Behind Clutch Finish and Leonie Fiebich’s Return

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The New York Liberty survived a furious Indiana Fever rally Saturday night, defeating the Fever 109-102 at Barclays Center in a game that came down to the final two minutes. Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, while Leonie Fiebich made an immediate impact in her return from a lengthy absence, finishing with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists as New York improved to 23-15 on the season. Jonquel Jones added 19 points and 10 rebounds. (CBS Sports⁠) For the Liberty, it was an important response after Indiana had won the…

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Indiana Fever Clinch 2026 WNBA Playoff Berth

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image via the Indiana Fever The Indiana Fever are officially playoff bound. Indiana secured its spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel on Friday night without even taking the court. The Fever clinched after the Portland Fire suffered an 82-79 loss to the Toronto Tempo.  The postseason berth marks Indiana’s third consecutive playoff appearance and makes the Fever the fourth team to qualify for the 2026 WNBA postseason.  A third straight postseason appearance The Fever’s return to the playoffs continues a remarkable turnaround for the franchise. Indiana…

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Vin Baker Joins Erik Spoelstra’s Miami Heat Coaching Staff, Reuniting With Giannis Antetokounmpo

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The Miami Heat are adding a familiar face for Giannis Antetokounmpo. After spending the past eight seasons as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, former NBA All-Star Vin Baker is joining Erik Spoelstra’s coaching staff in Miami, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Baker’s arrival gives the Heat another member of Giannis’ inner circle as the two-time MVP begins a new chapter in Miami. Baker and Antetokounmpo developed a close bond during their time together in Milwaukee, both professionally and personally. From Milwaukee to Miami Baker joined the Bucks’…

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USA Basketball Announces 12-Man Team for August 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

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USA Basketball is gearing up for another important step toward the 2027 FIBA Men’s World Cup, officially announcing its 12-man roster for the August 2026 World Cup Qualifying Window 4. The Americans will play two games during the window, traveling to Chile on August 27 before returning home to face Colombia on August 31. The roster features a mix of NBA, NBA G League and international experience, with eight of the 12 players having previous USA Basketball experience. 🇺🇸 The 12-Man USA Basketball Roster The August qualifying team includes: Four…

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Los Angeles Sparks Ownership Wants Bench Players to See More Minutes Over Final Stretch, Lynne Roberts Says

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Los Angeles Sparks Looking Toward the Future The Los Angeles Sparks appear to be shifting their focus toward player evaluation over the final stretch of the 2026 WNBA season. According to reporter John W. Davis, Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts said following Thursday morning’s shootaround that while the team is expected to be relatively healthy, ownership has requested that bench players receive increased playing time for the remainder of the season. The decision comes as Los Angeles enters Thursday night’s matchup against the Atlanta Dream with a 12-24 record, coming…

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DeMar DeRozan Intends to Sign With Denver Nuggets

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Free-agent star DeMar DeRozan intends to sign with the Denver Nuggets, league sources told NBA insider Chris Haynes on Friday. The move was later reported as a one-year, $3.9 million deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and others. DeRozan, 37, joins Denver after spending the previous two seasons with the Sacramento Kings. He was waived by Sacramento in July after averaging 18.4 points, 4.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game across 77 appearances during the 2025-26 season. The veteran scorer gives Denver another proven offensive weapon alongside Nikola Jokić, Jamal…

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Natalie Nakase Calls for Love Amid “Save Women’s Sports” Protest

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Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase is speaking out after a “Save Women’s Sports” demonstration took place outside Chase Center ahead of Wednesday’s WNBA matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Nakase was asked about the protest and the ongoing debate surrounding transgender participation in women’s sports. Rather than engaging directly with the protesters’ position, Nakase focused her comments on what she described as an increasingly hateful environment surrounding the issue. “In the world and just in sports right now, there’s too much hate that’s going on. Too much hate speech.…

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