basketball

The Woman Changing On-Court Sneaker Culture

Melody Ehsani is the rare woman designing Nike performance shoes for elite athletes.

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Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson named WNBA MVP for second time

Las Vegas' A'ja Wilson won WNBA MVP honors for a second time while leading the Aces to the Finals. Also…

4 years ago

Connecticut Sun force defending WNBA champion Chicago Sky to winner-take-all Game 5 in semifinal series

The Sun imposed their will on the Sky with a wire-to-wire 104-80 victory on Tuesday, staving off elimination and forcing…

4 years ago

Sue Bird’s career ends as Las Vegas Aces quell Seattle to reach WNBA finals

Seattle’s Breanna Stewart matched the playoff scoring record, but it wasn’t enough as Las Vegas booked their WNBA finals spot…

4 years ago

Candace Parker thriving, making history as Chicago Sky push to return to WNBA Finals

At 36, Candace Parker is playing some of her most impactful basketball year in years, with the chance to further…

4 years ago

Las Vegas Aces prevail in OT over Seattle Storm after wild, record-setting end to regulation

There were two go-ahead and one game-tying shot in the final three seconds of the Aces' eventual OT victory over…

4 years ago

Chicago Sky grind out Game 3 win over Connecticut Sun, on cusp of return trip to WNBA Finals

The Chicago Sky are one win away from returning to the WNBA Finals after they ground out a 76-72 win…

4 years ago

South Carolina, Dawn Staley cancel BYU women’s basketball games over racial incident at volleyball game

South Carolina and women's basketball coach Dawn Staley have canceled a home-and-home series with BYU over a recent incident where…

4 years ago

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones captures WNBA’s Sixth Player of Year honor

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones won the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year Award, the league announced Thursday, and she…

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