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Recapping an iconic weekend for women in hoopsRecapping an iconic weekend for women in hoops
Recapping an iconic weekend for women in hoops
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It was a great weekend for women in hoops, with an iconic No. 3 jersey raised to the rafters in Phoenix, and three legendary W hoopers adding an orange blazer to their closets. Let’s give the gals their flowers.
August 16, 2026
Olympic spots on the line at flag football World ChampionshipsOlympic spots on the line at flag football World Championships
Olympic spots on the line at flag football World Championships
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August 14, 2026
WAFCON semis kick off today, featuring Algeria, Malawi, Morocco, and CameroonWAFCON semis kick off today, featuring Algeria, Malawi, Morocco, and Cameroon
WAFCON semis kick off today, featuring Algeria, Malawi, Morocco, and Cameroon
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Though it’s been infamously difficult to watch here in North America, the WAFCON semis kick off in Morocco today. All four African nations automatically booked their spots in next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup by making it this far — now, it’s all about continental glory. Here’s what to expect on the pitch.
August 12, 2026
A WNBA update: on-court headlines onlyA WNBA update: on-court headlines only
A WNBA update: on-court headlines only
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Believe it or not, there’s plenty of actual basketball happening in the WNBA these days, so let’s catch up on the latest from the hardwood.
August 12, 2026
Nigeria’s quarter-final exit opens up WAFCON competition; Cameroon, Algeria, Morocco, and Malawi advance to the semifinals on Wednesday.Nigeria’s quarter-final exit opens up WAFCON competition; Cameroon, Algeria, Morocco, and Malawi advance to the semifinals on Wednesday.
Nigeria’s quarter-final exit opens up WAFCON competition; Cameroon, Algeria, Morocco, and Malawi advance to the semifinals on Wednesday.
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The WAFCON semis are officially set, but not without a major plot twist. Defending champs Nigeria are heading home with a double dose of heartbreak — their title defense is over, and they might not be heading to next summer’s Women’s World Cup either. Here’s how it went down and what’s still at stake.
August 10, 2026
Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant foul on Indiana Fever’s Sophie CunninghamChicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant foul on Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham
Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant foul on Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham
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Stop us if you heard this one before, but the WNBA is once again making national news — sadly not because Minnesota Lynx star Kayla McBride broke the league’s single-game 3-point record yesterday (10), but due to on- and off-court drama. Here’s what went down in one tension-filled game.
August 10, 2026
USA Basketball drops 12-player roster for upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World CupUSA Basketball drops 12-player roster for upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
USA Basketball drops 12-player roster for upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
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USA Basketball managing director Sue Bird dropped the red, white, and blue’s 12-player FIBA Women’s World Cup (WWC) roster yesterday — and it’s 100% stacked. Here’s more on the tourney before it tips off in Berlin next month, plus the WNBA superstars who’ll be repping the stars and stripes.
August 07, 2026
World No. 20 Alex Eala wins big ahead of National Bank OpenWorld No. 20 Alex Eala wins big ahead of National Bank Open
World No. 20 Alex Eala wins big ahead of National Bank Open
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Fresh off her historic DC Open victory, 21-year-old world No. 20 Alex Eala — the first Filipino to win a WTA title — is the player to know ahead of this week’s National Bank Open. From her meteoric rise to her powerful ball-striking, here’s why Eala’s been called the most exciting player on the WTA tour.
August 05, 2026
Kelsey Plum hits game-winner in Phoenix Mercury debutKelsey Plum hits game-winner in Phoenix Mercury debut
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Kelsey Plum hits game-winner in Phoenix Mercury debut
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So much WNBA news, so little time — here’s everything you need to know from the last couple of days on the hardwood.
August 04, 2026
Breaking down both of the WNBA’s trade deadline deals and handing out flowersBreaking down both of the WNBA’s trade deadline deals and handing out flowers
Breaking down both of the WNBA’s trade deadline deals and handing out flowers
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Twelve of the WNBA’s 16 teams stood pat at yesterday’s trade deadline, so let’s dissect the two deals that did go through before giving flowers to an undrafted rookie who’s making it rain.
August 03, 2026
Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA DodgersAce pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers
Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers
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Tonight’s 6 p.m. ET MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, but the biggest blockbuster is already in the books: Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal is heading to the LA Dodgers, a move that will have an immediate impact on the playoff race…and perhaps lasting consequences on the future of the league.
August 03, 2026
The good, the bad, and the ugly of the WNBA this weekThe good, the bad, and the ugly of the WNBA this week
The good, the bad, and the ugly of the WNBA this week
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It’s been zero days since the WNBA’s last incident, so let’s talk the good, the bad, and the ugly. Onward.
July 31, 2026
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