Basketball Page 55 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Offensively inconsistent Storm to meet defensively challenged Fever
The Seattle Storm are having troubles on the offensive end, with a chance to find the bottom of the net more often when they face the Indiana Fever on Sunday night in Indianapolis.,The Fever continue to be concerned about their defense.,"We've got to be able to defend all the time," Fever guard Cait...
Sparks seek complete effort in rematch vs. Tempo
After picking up their first victory of the season, the Los Angeles Sparks have a chance to even their record when they play host to the Toronto Tempo for the second time in three days.,The Sparks (1-2) earned a 99-95 victory over the Tempo on Friday when Kelsey Plum scored 20 of her 27 points in th...
Road-tested Aces aim to spoil Dream's home opener
Entering the final contest of a four-game road trip, the Las Vegas Aces look more than comfortable away from home.,The reigning league champions will aim to complete the road sweep Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Dream.,After flushing a 33-point season-opening home loss to the Phoenix Mercury, ...
Tarik Skubal’s Fast Recovery Gives Tigers Hope in AL Central Race
Tarik Skubal is progressing quickly from elbow surgery as the Tigers try to stay alive in the AL Central race amid injuries and offensive struggles....
Three NBA Teams Closer to a Rebuild Than Fans Realize
Boston, Miami and Los Angeles could be closer to rebuilding than many fans expect heading into 2026....
Rookie Jovana Nogic puts up 27 as Mercury sink Sky
Jovana Nogic scored a career-high 27 points and Alyssa Thomas posted 17 points and 11 rebounds to lift the host Phoenix Mercury to a 91-83 victory against the Chicago Sky on Friday.,Phoenix (2-2) led more much of the night while pushing its advantage to as many as 17 points against the Sky (2-1).,Ri...
Sparks take down Tempo for first win of season
Kelsey Plum scored 20 of her 27 points in the second half, Nneka Ogwumike added 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks picked up their first victory of the season by getting past the visiting Toronto Tempo 99-95 on Friday.,Dearica Hamby scored 19 points with seven rebounds and Rae Burrell added 13 poi...
Stephon Castle, Spurs finish Wolves in Game 6, set date with Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs stamped themselves ready for a showdown with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, using an early offensive explosion and a brilliant all-around effort to finish off the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals with a 139-109 victory in Game 6 on Frid...
Mystics survive Fever in OT despite Caitlin Clark's late heroics
Sonia Citron scored 30 points on 10-for-14 shooting and the visiting Washington Mystics pulled out a 104-102 overtime victory against the Indiana Fever on Friday night in Indianapolis after plenty of final-seconds drama in regulation.,Kiki Iriafen racked up 25 points and Shakira Austin notched 12 of...
A’ja Wilson's 45 points spark Aces to another win vs. Sun
A'ja Wilson scored 13 of her season-high 45 points in the fourth quarter, helping the visiting Las Vegas Suns hold off Connecticut Sun 101-94 on Friday night.,Wilson, a four-time WNBA MVP, was 15 of 18 from the field, 2 of 2 from 3-point range and 13 of 13 from the free-throw line. It was her most p...
Pistons separate from Cavaliers in second half to force Game 7
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and dished out eight assists as the Detroit Pistons soundly beat the host Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 in Game 6 on Friday night, extending the Eastern Conference semifinal series to a decisive seventh game.,Jalen Duren had 15 points and 11 rebounds, Paul Reed scored 1...
Wolves' Terrence Shannon Jr. questionable for Game 6 vs. Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. was added to the injury report for Friday's Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinal series versus the San Antonio Spurs in Minneapolis.,Shannon is listed as questionable due to a head contusion.,He missed all five shots from the floor and was limi...
Report: Lynx rookie Emma Cechova (knee) to have MRI
Minnesota Lynx rookie Emma Cechova will have an MRI on her right knee on Friday, The Athletic reported.,The 21-year-old center was injured in a third-quarter collision with Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers in Minnesota's 90-86 win Thursday night in Arlington, Texas.,Medical staff rushed to check on ...
Report: Warriors' top 2 assistant coaches won't return
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr's top two assistants will not return next season, ESPN reported.,The contracts for Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse expired after the 2025-26 campaign.,Stotts, 68, just completed his second season on the Warriors' bench. His NBA coaching career began in 1...
Myles Turner flames Giannis, Bucks for lack of accountabilty
Myles Turner was unaccustomed to the lack of discipline and accountability he experienced in his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks.,Turner said on the "Game Recognize Game" podcast that now-former Bucks coach Doc Rivers refused to fine players for violations or tardiness, inspiring Giannis Antet...
Timberwolves Facing Major Questions Ahead of Elimination Game vs Spurs
The Timberwolves face elimination against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs as major offseason questions loom....
Defensive-focused Sky bring unbeaten record to Phoenix
Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh addressed a lively locker room after his team forced the Golden State Valkyries into 29.3% shooting during a win at San Francisco on Wednesday.,"When we play defense like that," he said, "we can compete with anyone, anywhere.",Chicago (2-0) will aim to channel that inte...
Tempo's first-ever road trip opens with doubleheader at Los Angeles
Fresh off the first victory in Toronto Tempo history, the expansion franchise heads out on its initial road trip, beginning the first of back-to-back games at Los Angeles against the Sparks on Friday.,Marina Mabrey scored 26 points and Brittney Sykes added 18 as the Tempo finished off a victory to r...
Breanna Stewart, Liberty take charge in second half to douse Fire
Breanna Stewart scored a game-high 22 points Thursday night and the visiting New York Liberty blew open a tight game in the second half to earn a 100-82 victory over the Portland Fire for a split of their two-game series.,Pauline Astier added 20 as New York improved to 3-1. Rebekah Gardner and Alex ...
Natasha Howard powers for 26 as Lynx rally to down Wings
Natasha Howard poured in 26 points, 19 of them in the second half, and Kayla McBride hit three key late free throws as the Minnesota Lynx rallied in the final minutes to beat the Dallas Wings 90-86 on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.,The Wings led by 10 points after one period, by eight at halftime but...