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Breeze BC’s Dominique Malonga throws down first Unrivaled dunk of the seasonBreeze BC’s Dominique Malonga throws down first Unrivaled dunk of the season
Breeze BC’s Dominique Malonga throws down first Unrivaled dunk of the season
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Unrivaled unveiled the coolest jerseys in the game this weekend, then backed them up with highlight-reel hoops. Look good, feel good, play good, indeed.
January 26, 2026
Vanderbilt women’s basketball is off to their best start in program historyVanderbilt women’s basketball is off to their best start in program history
Vanderbilt women’s basketball is off to their best start in program history
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Only two undefeated teams remain in women’s college basketball. As expected, one of them is the defending champs, No. 1 UConn, but the other — No. 5 Vanderbilt — is an unexpected powerhouse. Ahead of the Commodores’ 3 p.m. ET Sunday showdown vs. No. 2 South Carolina, let’s break down the Black and Gold’s serendipitous success.
January 23, 2026
Breeze BC’s Paige Bueckers drops Unrivaled career-high 37 points in winBreeze BC’s Paige Bueckers drops Unrivaled career-high 37 points in win
Breeze BC’s Paige Bueckers drops Unrivaled career-high 37 points in win
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Fire ’fits, helpful hands, and one certified walking bucket? Yep, Unrivaled had it all over the weekend. Here are the headlines emerging from the innovative 3v3 league’s second weekend of action.
January 21, 2026
History and records on the line in Unrivaled Week 2History and records on the line in Unrivaled Week 2
History and records on the line in Unrivaled Week 2
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ICYMI, innovative 3v3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled is off and running in Miami, with records falling left and right. We launched Unrivaled Weekly, a Friday newsletter featuring stunning stats and deep analysis, to keep up with all the action — here’s a sneak peek at what you get by subscribing (for free, of course). Buckets on buckets.
January 15, 2026
Phantom BC’s Kelsey Plum scores 38 points, ties single-game Unrivaled scoring recordPhantom BC’s Kelsey Plum scores 38 points, ties single-game Unrivaled scoring record
Phantom BC’s Kelsey Plum scores 38 points, ties single-game Unrivaled scoring record
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The first week of Unrivaled’s sophomore season is nearly in the books and the high-energy 3v3 league is already grabbing headlines. From record-tying performances to undefeated showdowns, scroll on for the 411 on the basketball league bringing the heat in Miami. Dale.
January 12, 2026
The only Unrivaled preview you needThe only Unrivaled preview you need
The only Unrivaled preview you need
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Before we dig into all the hoopla to come, let’s take a look back at Unrivaled’s stellar 2025 debut. Unrivaled was launched in part to provide hoopers with a domestic playing option during the WNBA offseason, a welcome addition to the (increasingly crowded) women’s basketball landscape.
January 05, 2026
Celebrating the holidays with a heaping helping of basketball and footballCelebrating the holidays with a heaping helping of basketball and football
Celebrating the holidays with a heaping helping of basketball and football
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Save one lockout-canceled holiday in 1998, the NBA’s top teams have met on December 25th each year since 1947, just one year after the Basketball Association of America (which later became the NBA) was formed.
December 24, 2025
The four hottest players in NCAA women’s hoops this weekThe four hottest players in NCAA women’s hoops this week
The four hottest players in NCAA women’s hoops this week
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Four hoopers are heating up the hardwood.
December 12, 2025
Breaking down the WNBA’s latest Collective Bargaining Agreement proposalBreaking down the WNBA’s latest Collective Bargaining Agreement proposal
Breaking down the WNBA’s latest Collective Bargaining Agreement proposal
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ICYMI, the WNBA and its players association agreed to a six-week collective bargaining agreement (CBA) extension on Sunday. One day later, the league dropped its latest proposal…and raised a whole lot of eyebrows. As the WNBPA questions the league’s math amidst plans to reject the offer, we’re breaking down what was included and where things stand now.
December 03, 2025
Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike becomes first player to sign with Saudi-backed Project BSeattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike becomes first player to sign with Saudi-backed Project B
Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike becomes first player to sign with Saudi-backed Project B
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Project B, a new women’s basketball league set to launch in November 2026, announced its first player signing on Wednesday: WNBPA president and 10-time WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike. There’s a lot to unpack, so lace ’em up and let’s hoop to it.
November 07, 2025
NBA betting scandal sees three prominent figures arrestedNBA betting scandal sees three prominent figures arrested
NBA betting scandal sees three prominent figures arrested
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Three people with ties to the NBA were among the 34 arrested yesterday in connection to a multiyear FBI investigation into illegal betting. Here’s “the gist” on the two indictments (one tied to rigged poker games and the other to illegal sports wagers) and what the FBI director deemed the NBA’s “insider trading saga.” Buckle up.
October 24, 2025
Toronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello as the franchise’s first head coachToronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello as the franchise’s first head coach
Toronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello as the franchise’s first head coach
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Former NY Liberty head coach (HC) Sandy Brondello is heading north, tapped as HC for the expansion squad Toronto Tempo on Wednesday. Grab a whiteboard and a marker: We’re breaking down the Xs and Os of the league’s coaching moves.
October 24, 2025
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