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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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2026 Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” Gets Official Look Ahead of December Release

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Jordan Brand is bringing back one of the most iconic Air Jordan XI colorways ever with the return of the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI in 2026. The upcoming retro has received an official look, revealing several details that should make this year’s release particularly appealing to longtime Air Jordan XI fans. The 2026 “Space Jam” features a black ballistic mesh upper paired with a higher-cut black patent leather rand, bringing the construction closer to the original aesthetic associated with the beloved colorway. Adding another notable touch, Varsity Royal accents…

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Angel Reese Becomes Third Player in WNBA History to Record Perfect-Shooting 20-10 Game

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Angel Reese etched her name into the WNBA record books Friday with one of the most efficient performances in league history. The Atlanta Dream star finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and two made three-pointers, while shooting a perfect 100% from the field. With the performance, Reese became just the third player in WNBA history to record a 20-point, 10-rebound game without missing a field-goal attempt. She joins an exclusive list that includes: Reese’s historic outing showcased far more than efficient scoring. She nearly recorded a…

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Kelsey Mitchell breaks her own Indiana Fever single-season scoring record with 891 points in just 37 games

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Kelsey Mitchell’s remarkable 2026 campaign continues to rewrite the Indiana Fever record book. The four-time WNBA All-Star has officially broken her own franchise single-season scoring record, reaching 891 points in just 37 games after another dominant offensive performance. The Fever announced the milestone during Thursday night’s game against the Dallas Wings as Mitchell continued one of the greatest scoring seasons in franchise history. Mitchell entered the night needing just one point to surpass the previous franchise mark of 890 points, which she established last season. She wasted no time, finishing…

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Kelsey Mitchell Makes WNBA History With 21 Straight 20-Point Games

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Image via The Indiana Fever Kelsey Mitchell’s historic scoring streak reached another milestone Thursday night. The Indiana Fever guard scored 37 points and added five assists, becoming the first player in WNBA history to score at least 20 points in 21 consecutive games. Mitchell broke a record previously shared with Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. The four-time WNBA All-Star entered Thursday averaging 24.3 points per game, second in the league behind Wilson, while shooting an impressive 44.3% from three-point range. During the first 20½ games of her scoring streak,…

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Nneka Ogwumike Plans to Continue Playing in Project B After WNBA Retirement

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Nneka Ogwumike’s WNBA career may be coming to an end, but the veteran forward isn’t ready to step away from professional basketball. According to Front Office Sports, Ogwumike intends to play in Project B, a new global women’s basketball league scheduled to debut in January 2027. The development comes shortly after Ogwumike announced that she will retire from the WNBA following the 2026 season, bringing an end to a decorated 15-year career that includes a WNBA championship, MVP award and 11 All-Star selections. Project B will give Ogwumike an opportunity…

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Alyse Wells-Kilbert Selected as Interim Jackson State Athletics Director

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JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State University has selected Associate Vice President and Senior Woman Administrator Alyse Wells-Kilbert to serve as the university’s interim director of athletics. Wells-Kilbert was selected by JSU President Denise Jones Gregory. Her appointment remains pending approval by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Board. Wells-Kilbert brings extensive experience within Jackson State Athletics and has served in leadership roles overseeing key areas of the department. Her selection places her at the center of the Tigers’ athletic operations as the university moves forward with its next chapter…

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Cavaliers Acquire Peyton Watson in Three-Team Trade With Nuggets and Clippers

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Image via ESPN The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a major investment in their future. Cleveland, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-team trade that will send Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers, Max Strus to the Clippers, and future draft capital to the Nuggets, according to ESPN and other media outlets. As part of the deal, Watson is expected to sign a new four-year, $88 million contract with Cleveland that includes a player option and trade kicker. (Hoops Wire⁠) The Nuggets will receive Cleveland’s unprotected 2031…

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Azzi Fudd to Miss Remainder of Rookie Season Following Knee Procedure

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The Dallas Wings announced Wednesday that rookie guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on her right knee. According to the team, the procedure was performed to address ongoing soreness in Fudd’s right knee. The Wings did not provide a timetable for her recovery beyond confirming she will not return this season. The setback brings an early end to Fudd’s highly anticipated rookie campaign. Selected near the top of the 2026 WNBA Draft after a standout collegiate career at UConn,…

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NBA Vets Amar’e Stoudemire, Patrick Beverley & Spencer Dinwiddie Teaming Up for BIG3 All-Star Game

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The BIG3 All-Star Game is bringing together a trio of NBA veterans that basketball fans won’t want to miss. Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire, Patrick Beverley, and Spencer Dinwiddie are expected to team up for the 2026 BIG3 All-Star Game on August 22 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS Sports. The BIG3 has confirmed all three veterans for the event, with additional teammates still expected to be revealed. Stoudemire returns to the BIG3 after previously playing for Tri-State, where he averaged 12.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game…

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