2 hours ago
LOS ANGELES -- The fight was there. But once again, it wasn't enough.
It's felt like a recurring theme for the Sparks this season. Get down big and then come back, only to fall short. It would've been great to keep the momentum going after that huge win against the Lynx but the Sparks couldn't overcome the Valkyries at home, 84-78.
The Sparks got down, 29-15, after one. The team wished they could take back that first quarter.
"I think (Erica Wheeler) put it best when we finished the game," Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said after the game. "She was saying it's the small things, especially when you're... everybody right now is in the thick of it in the season so when you're trying to put these games together, you really have to pay attention to those details. I think a lot of those details showed up in that first quarter. I think we probably can all say that we would do that first quarter over but with a team like that, you absolutely can't have multiple quarters, even one quarter, playing that way."
The Sparks have had many slow starts this season and Sunday was no exception.
#quarter #season #down
It's felt like a recurring theme for the Sparks this season. Get down big and then come back, only to fall short. It would've been great to keep the momentum going after that huge win against the Lynx but the Sparks couldn't overcome the Valkyries at home, 84-78.
The Sparks got down, 29-15, after one. The team wished they could take back that first quarter.
"I think (Erica Wheeler) put it best when we finished the game," Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said after the game. "She was saying it's the small things, especially when you're... everybody right now is in the thick of it in the season so when you're trying to put these games together, you really have to pay attention to those details. I think a lot of those details showed up in that first quarter. I think we probably can all say that we would do that first quarter over but with a team like that, you absolutely can't have multiple quarters, even one quarter, playing that way."
The Sparks have had many slow starts this season and Sunday was no exception.
#quarter #season #down
3 hours ago
LOS ANGELES– The Golden State Valkyries defeated the LA Sparks, 84-78, at Crypto.com Arena on August 9th, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune's Jessica Cryderman was there to capture the following TST Images.
Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) leaping for tipoff during a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 9th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune
Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) leaping for tipoff during a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 9th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Sparks Erica Wheeler (17) passing the basketball during a WNBA basketball game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 9th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
#angeles #Basketball #game
Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) leaping for tipoff during a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 9th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune
Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) leaping for tipoff during a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 9th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Sparks Erica Wheeler (17) passing the basketball during a WNBA basketball game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 9th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
#angeles #Basketball #game
9 hours ago
Today's sports slate features a pair of California matchups with major postseason implications.
The Astros and Padres close out their three-game series in San Diego, with each team fighting to improve its position in a crowded playoff race. Saturday's 3-2 victory moved the Padres within one game of the final National League wild-card spot, while Houston's lead in the AL West shrank to just half a game. With the series tied at one game apiece, neither team can afford to let tonight's rubber match slip away.
Later, the Valkyries will attempt to extend their three-game winning streak against the Sparks in Los Angeles. Golden State has climbed to second in the WNBA standings after winning eight of its last 10, while LA enters with some momentum of its own following an impressive victory over the Lynx.
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First Pick: San Diego Padres ML (-117) over Houston Astros
#game #victory
The Astros and Padres close out their three-game series in San Diego, with each team fighting to improve its position in a crowded playoff race. Saturday's 3-2 victory moved the Padres within one game of the final National League wild-card spot, while Houston's lead in the AL West shrank to just half a game. With the series tied at one game apiece, neither team can afford to let tonight's rubber match slip away.
Later, the Valkyries will attempt to extend their three-game winning streak against the Sparks in Los Angeles. Golden State has climbed to second in the WNBA standings after winning eight of its last 10, while LA enters with some momentum of its own following an impressive victory over the Lynx.
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First Pick: San Diego Padres ML (-117) over Houston Astros
#game #victory
1 day ago
The Minnesota Lynx won a battle of the WNBA's top teams on Saturday, defeating the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 at the Target Center.
Olivia Miles continued her outstanding rookie season, tallying a game-high 26 points with 7 ***** ists and 4 rebounds. She has scored 20 or more points in three consecutive games and four of her past five contests.
Naphessa Collier followed with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks matched up against reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson. Natasha Howard added 17 points, 9 rebounds, 6 ***** ists and 2 steals. Kayla McBride scored 15 points, while Courtney Williams contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 ***** ists and 2 steals.
The Lynx's win boosted their record to 26-7, giving them a three-game margin over the Aces for the WNBA's top spot. The Golden State Valkyries could overtake Las Vegas for second place with a win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.
Jackie Young led the Aces with 23 points, with Wilson adding 16 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. NaLyssa Smith notched 14 points, 11 boards and 4 ***** ists. Las Vegas is now 22-10 for the season.
#vegas
Olivia Miles continued her outstanding rookie season, tallying a game-high 26 points with 7 ***** ists and 4 rebounds. She has scored 20 or more points in three consecutive games and four of her past five contests.
Naphessa Collier followed with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks matched up against reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson. Natasha Howard added 17 points, 9 rebounds, 6 ***** ists and 2 steals. Kayla McBride scored 15 points, while Courtney Williams contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 ***** ists and 2 steals.
The Lynx's win boosted their record to 26-7, giving them a three-game margin over the Aces for the WNBA's top spot. The Golden State Valkyries could overtake Las Vegas for second place with a win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.
Jackie Young led the Aces with 23 points, with Wilson adding 16 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. NaLyssa Smith notched 14 points, 11 boards and 4 ***** ists. Las Vegas is now 22-10 for the season.
#vegas
1 day ago
Kyrie Irving's 'don't ever forget' message signals fire still burns after injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL in March 2025 that sidelined him for a massive stretch. He turned 34 during his rehabilitation period. This timeline created natural doubt about his athletic future across the league.
The veteran guard is now preparing to return to the Dallas Mavericks next season. He clearly remembers those who dismissed his chances. Kyrie Irving appears more motivated than ever to silence his critics and reclaim his spot among the elite.
The Mavericks star recently posted a powerful statement on X regarding his upcoming comeback. He addressed heavy criticism he faced during his long absence from the basketball court.
Irving shared his mindset directly with his followers on the platform. He posted a clear message about remembering how people treated him.
#kyrie #posted #march
Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL in March 2025 that sidelined him for a massive stretch. He turned 34 during his rehabilitation period. This timeline created natural doubt about his athletic future across the league.
The veteran guard is now preparing to return to the Dallas Mavericks next season. He clearly remembers those who dismissed his chances. Kyrie Irving appears more motivated than ever to silence his critics and reclaim his spot among the elite.
The Mavericks star recently posted a powerful statement on X regarding his upcoming comeback. He addressed heavy criticism he faced during his long absence from the basketball court.
Irving shared his mindset directly with his followers on the platform. He posted a clear message about remembering how people treated him.
#kyrie #posted #march
2 days ago
Leeds Rhinos followed Wigan Warriors to landing a first blow in the Super Four stage against York Valkyrie, winning 38-16 at AMT Headingley Stadium.
Four tries from Ruby Enright with one in the first half adding to Evie Cousins' opener and three in the second period ensured the Rhinos were always in a commanding position as the hosts punished sloppy play from Valkyrie.
Two tries from York's Megan Pakulis, the first levelling after Cousins had given Leeds the lead but the second was a consolation with the game firmly in the Rhinos' control.
Emma Kershaw had scored early in the second half to level matters at 10-10 but a stunning 80 metre solo effort from Ebony Stead on 48 minutes put Leeds back in control before Enright's late treble blew York away.
It was a good start to the Super Fours for Lois Forsell's side who followed Wigan in making a winning start after the latter's win over St Helens on Thursday.
#leeds #first #super #four
Four tries from Ruby Enright with one in the first half adding to Evie Cousins' opener and three in the second period ensured the Rhinos were always in a commanding position as the hosts punished sloppy play from Valkyrie.
Two tries from York's Megan Pakulis, the first levelling after Cousins had given Leeds the lead but the second was a consolation with the game firmly in the Rhinos' control.
Emma Kershaw had scored early in the second half to level matters at 10-10 but a stunning 80 metre solo effort from Ebony Stead on 48 minutes put Leeds back in control before Enright's late treble blew York away.
It was a good start to the Super Fours for Lois Forsell's side who followed Wigan in making a winning start after the latter's win over St Helens on Thursday.
#leeds #first #super #four
2 days ago
Azzi Fudd was a surprise absentee in Friday's game between the Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries. Fudd wasn't on the injury report and seemed poised to start. However, she developed a sore knee during warm-ups and the Wings ruled her out at the last minute.
Here's what the Wings said:
"Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Golden State Valkyries. Fudd went through warmups this evening and experienced right knee soreness. Out of an abundance of caution, she will not play tonight."
The Wings round off a grueling stretch of six games in 12 days on Sunday against the Lynx. Fudd's status for that contest is up in the air and will be disclosed before the matchup.
Shortly before her injury absence was announced, Fudd had performed a cartwheel while entering the arena. Given that she seemed in great spirits and was ready to play, Wings fans were concerned about her absence.
#fudd #dallas #valkyries #injury
Here's what the Wings said:
"Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Golden State Valkyries. Fudd went through warmups this evening and experienced right knee soreness. Out of an abundance of caution, she will not play tonight."
The Wings round off a grueling stretch of six games in 12 days on Sunday against the Lynx. Fudd's status for that contest is up in the air and will be disclosed before the matchup.
Shortly before her injury absence was announced, Fudd had performed a cartwheel while entering the arena. Given that she seemed in great spirits and was ready to play, Wings fans were concerned about her absence.
#fudd #dallas #valkyries #injury
2 days ago
The conversation surrounding transgender athletes in sports is heating up again. It has taken the WNBA world by storm, and now Enes Kanter-Freedom has involved himself.
Sophie Cunningham spoke about wanting to protect women's sports, and it has unleashed an intense debate. The biggest current topic in the WNBA world is whether trans athletes should be allowed to play.
Opposing views have been shared. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase spoke out in support of inclusivity. They've been called out by various prominent figures, including Stephen A. Smith.
And now former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom has decided to get involved, too. Except he's doing it in a much more direct manner than anyone else.
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images
#WNBA #sports #spoke #coach
Sophie Cunningham spoke about wanting to protect women's sports, and it has unleashed an intense debate. The biggest current topic in the WNBA world is whether trans athletes should be allowed to play.
Opposing views have been shared. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase spoke out in support of inclusivity. They've been called out by various prominent figures, including Stephen A. Smith.
And now former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom has decided to get involved, too. Except he's doing it in a much more direct manner than anyone else.
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images
#WNBA #sports #spoke #coach
3 days ago
Indiana Fever guard sparked one of the defining controversies of 2026 when her comments on transgender athletes participating in women's sports were published in an ESPN profile on her on July 21.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" Cunningham told ESPN. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
The comments led to rallies in support of Cunningham outside of Fever games, a statement from the White House, and even multiple coaches around the league to weigh in.
Now, Golden State Valkyries All-Star and French National team star Gabby Williams is addressing the topic, and she's approaching it with inclusivity.
"I think it's trans rights now is our new battle," Williams said. "That's what I think I was saying, that like the battles have changed. Oh yes. You know, like our intention has been the same, but now that the environment has changed, we see trans people's rights being stripped away from them.
#comments
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" Cunningham told ESPN. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
The comments led to rallies in support of Cunningham outside of Fever games, a statement from the White House, and even multiple coaches around the league to weigh in.
Now, Golden State Valkyries All-Star and French National team star Gabby Williams is addressing the topic, and she's approaching it with inclusivity.
"I think it's trans rights now is our new battle," Williams said. "That's what I think I was saying, that like the battles have changed. Oh yes. You know, like our intention has been the same, but now that the environment has changed, we see trans people's rights being stripped away from them.
#comments
5 days ago
Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams reached a career milestone in a 92-81 win against the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Williams scored her 2,000th career point late in the fourth quarter, when she found a sliver through the defense and drove to the basket for a layup, ***** isted by Tiffany Hayes.
Williams made the field goal with 1:34 left in the game as she put the Valkyries ahead 89-78. She finished the game with 10 points, seven rebounds and a steal. She shot 44% from the field, shooting 4-for-9.
The Valkyries nabbed back-to-back wins, completing a season sweep against the Toronto Tempo, and improves to 21-9 on the season. They've been led in scoring by Williams all season long, who is averaging a team-high 14.9 points per game. She also leads the team in steals per game with a 1.6 average per contest.
Golden State had to lodge a comeback in their matchup with the Tempo after going down by double digits in the first half. The Valkyries faced a 13-point deficit having went down 38-25 with 6:22 in the second quarter after Tempo forward Laura Juskaite made a 25-foot three-point jumper, ***** isted by Maria Conde.
#valkyries #tempo #game #state
Williams scored her 2,000th career point late in the fourth quarter, when she found a sliver through the defense and drove to the basket for a layup, ***** isted by Tiffany Hayes.
Williams made the field goal with 1:34 left in the game as she put the Valkyries ahead 89-78. She finished the game with 10 points, seven rebounds and a steal. She shot 44% from the field, shooting 4-for-9.
The Valkyries nabbed back-to-back wins, completing a season sweep against the Toronto Tempo, and improves to 21-9 on the season. They've been led in scoring by Williams all season long, who is averaging a team-high 14.9 points per game. She also leads the team in steals per game with a 1.6 average per contest.
Golden State had to lodge a comeback in their matchup with the Tempo after going down by double digits in the first half. The Valkyries faced a 13-point deficit having went down 38-25 with 6:22 in the second quarter after Tempo forward Laura Juskaite made a 25-foot three-point jumper, ***** isted by Maria Conde.
#valkyries #tempo #game #state
5 days ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Janelle Salaun scored 21 points, Kayla Thornton hit two quick 3-pointers and two more early in the second half on the way to 20 points, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Toronto Tempo for a second straight game, 92-82 on Tuesday night.
Veronica Burton contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and seven ****** ists for Golden State in the second straight matchup of the teams at sold-out Chase Center after the Valkyries beat the Tempo 96-79 on Sunday night.
Thornton took an elbow from Aneesah Morrow to her throat area with 4:27 remaining in the third quarter that was ruled a Flagrant 1 upon replay review.
Morrow made her debut with Toronto after being acquired in a trade with the Connecticut Sun on Friday. She entered with 4:57 left in the first quarter and hit a 3 about a minute later for the first of her eight points to go with five rebounds.
Nyara Sabally scored 22 points and Maria Conde had 17 points and six rebounds for the Tempo, who welcomed back leading scorer Marina Mabrey after she sat out Sunday with a neck injury. Mabrey scored 12 points on 4-for-11 shooting over 35 minutes in Toronto's seventh straight loss and 11th in 12.
#second #rebounds
Veronica Burton contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and seven ****** ists for Golden State in the second straight matchup of the teams at sold-out Chase Center after the Valkyries beat the Tempo 96-79 on Sunday night.
Thornton took an elbow from Aneesah Morrow to her throat area with 4:27 remaining in the third quarter that was ruled a Flagrant 1 upon replay review.
Morrow made her debut with Toronto after being acquired in a trade with the Connecticut Sun on Friday. She entered with 4:57 left in the first quarter and hit a 3 about a minute later for the first of her eight points to go with five rebounds.
Nyara Sabally scored 22 points and Maria Conde had 17 points and six rebounds for the Tempo, who welcomed back leading scorer Marina Mabrey after she sat out Sunday with a neck injury. Mabrey scored 12 points on 4-for-11 shooting over 35 minutes in Toronto's seventh straight loss and 11th in 12.
#second #rebounds
6 days ago
The WNBA returns to action Tuesday night, but who will take the court?
Here's a look at tonight's WNBA schedule, where to watch, results, standings and more:
Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries, 10 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass
The Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark (back) do not play on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. The Fever return to action against the Las Vegas Aces at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
The Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries game is at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
#tuesday #valkyries
Here's a look at tonight's WNBA schedule, where to watch, results, standings and more:
Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries, 10 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass
The Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark (back) do not play on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. The Fever return to action against the Las Vegas Aces at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
The Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries game is at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
#tuesday #valkyries
6 days ago
The WNBA returns to action Tuesday night, but who will take the court?
Here's a look at tonight's WNBA schedule, where to watch, results, standings and more:
Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries, 10 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass
The Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark (back) do not play on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. The Fever return to action against the Las Vegas Aces at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
The Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries game is at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
#tuesday #tempo #golden
Here's a look at tonight's WNBA schedule, where to watch, results, standings and more:
Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries, 10 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass
The Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark (back) do not play on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. The Fever return to action against the Las Vegas Aces at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
The Toronto Tempo at Golden State Valkyries game is at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
#tuesday #tempo #golden
7 days ago
One of the headlines from the start of the summer revolved around Draymond Green's decision to decline his player option with the Golden State Warriors and become a free agent. Green's move to become a free agent was based around giving the Warriors more flexibility when it came to pursuing LeBron James. With the James free agency saga coming to an end in Philadelphia, Green returned to the Warriors on one-year deal for his 15th season in the Bay Area.
With the noise around free agency quieting, Green made an appearance at Chase Center on Sunday evening in support of the Golden State Valkyries. Green was in attendance on Sunday for the Valkyries contest against the Toronto Tempo.
Green was spotted talking with Golden State Warriors principal owner Joe Lacob courtside at Chase Center during the Valkyries game on Sunday night.
With Green in attendance, the Valkyries showed off, running away from the Tempo, 96-79, improving their record to 20-9 on the season. Janelle Salaun came off the bench to lead the way for the Valkyries, scoring 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field in 30 minutes. Veronica Burton tallied 17 points with three made 3-pointers while Gabby Williams added 15 points against the Tempo.
At 20-9, the Valkyries are tied with the Las Vegas Aces for the second-best record in the WNBA, trailing only the Minnesota Lynx.
#valkyries #golden #free #around
With the noise around free agency quieting, Green made an appearance at Chase Center on Sunday evening in support of the Golden State Valkyries. Green was in attendance on Sunday for the Valkyries contest against the Toronto Tempo.
Green was spotted talking with Golden State Warriors principal owner Joe Lacob courtside at Chase Center during the Valkyries game on Sunday night.
With Green in attendance, the Valkyries showed off, running away from the Tempo, 96-79, improving their record to 20-9 on the season. Janelle Salaun came off the bench to lead the way for the Valkyries, scoring 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field in 30 minutes. Veronica Burton tallied 17 points with three made 3-pointers while Gabby Williams added 15 points against the Tempo.
At 20-9, the Valkyries are tied with the Las Vegas Aces for the second-best record in the WNBA, trailing only the Minnesota Lynx.
#valkyries #golden #free #around
7 days ago
Former Xavier men's basketball star Naji Marshall has signed an eight-figure contract extension to remain with his current NBA team until 2030.
Marshall, who played for the Musketeers from 2017 to 2020, inked a three-year, $52 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Sunday. Though terms of the deal were not disclosed, it is worth an average annual value of $17.33 million.
Currently, Marshall is on a three-year, $27 million deal with Dallas signed in 2024, so he is getting his paycheck nearly doubled for the 2027-28 NBA season.
In 2025-26, Marshall averaged a career-high 15.2 points per game, as well as 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 ****** ists on 51% shooting. The small forward started 47 of the Mavericks' 74 contests while averaging 29.5 minutes per game. His scoring ranked third on the team, behind Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis.
Only two players on Dallas's 2025-26 roster, Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington, have contracts with an average annual value worth than Marshall's extension, according to data from Spotrac.
#marshall #deal #extension
Marshall, who played for the Musketeers from 2017 to 2020, inked a three-year, $52 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Sunday. Though terms of the deal were not disclosed, it is worth an average annual value of $17.33 million.
Currently, Marshall is on a three-year, $27 million deal with Dallas signed in 2024, so he is getting his paycheck nearly doubled for the 2027-28 NBA season.
In 2025-26, Marshall averaged a career-high 15.2 points per game, as well as 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 ****** ists on 51% shooting. The small forward started 47 of the Mavericks' 74 contests while averaging 29.5 minutes per game. His scoring ranked third on the team, behind Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis.
Only two players on Dallas's 2025-26 roster, Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington, have contracts with an average annual value worth than Marshall's extension, according to data from Spotrac.
#marshall #deal #extension
7 days ago
Former Xavier men's basketball star Naji Marshall has signed an eight-figure contract extension to remain with his current NBA team until 2030.
Marshall, who played for the Musketeers from 2017 to 2020, inked a three-year, $52 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Sunday. Though terms of the deal were not disclosed, it is worth an average annual value of $17.33 million.
Currently, Marshall is on a three-year, $27 million deal with Dallas signed in 2024, so he is getting his paycheck nearly doubled for the 2027-28 NBA season.
In 2025-26, Marshall averaged a career-high 15.2 points per game, as well as 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 ***** ists on 51% shooting. The small forward started 47 of the Mavericks' 74 contests while averaging 29.5 minutes per game. His scoring ranked third on the team, behind Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis.
Only two players on Dallas's 2025-26 roster, Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington, have contracts with an average annual value worth than Marshall's extension, according to data from Spotrac.
#marshall #dallas
Marshall, who played for the Musketeers from 2017 to 2020, inked a three-year, $52 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Sunday. Though terms of the deal were not disclosed, it is worth an average annual value of $17.33 million.
Currently, Marshall is on a three-year, $27 million deal with Dallas signed in 2024, so he is getting his paycheck nearly doubled for the 2027-28 NBA season.
In 2025-26, Marshall averaged a career-high 15.2 points per game, as well as 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 ***** ists on 51% shooting. The small forward started 47 of the Mavericks' 74 contests while averaging 29.5 minutes per game. His scoring ranked third on the team, behind Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis.
Only two players on Dallas's 2025-26 roster, Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington, have contracts with an average annual value worth than Marshall's extension, according to data from Spotrac.
#marshall #dallas
7 days ago
Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase says sports are about "inclusivity" after being asked about Sophie Cunningham's latest remarks about transgender athletes competing in women's sports.
Sophie Cunningham, a second-string guard for the Indiana Fever, has made quite the splash over the last few weeks, prompting backlash from fans and triggering support from some others.
There's been much debate on whether transgender athletes belong in women's sports, and over the last few weeks, Cunningham has made it clear that she disagrees with that.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" Cunningham said in a previous interview. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Nakase was asked about Cunningham's stance recently, and in her response, she said that sports are about being welcoming to all, not about excluding any one person.
#nakase #sophie
Sophie Cunningham, a second-string guard for the Indiana Fever, has made quite the splash over the last few weeks, prompting backlash from fans and triggering support from some others.
There's been much debate on whether transgender athletes belong in women's sports, and over the last few weeks, Cunningham has made it clear that she disagrees with that.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" Cunningham said in a previous interview. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Nakase was asked about Cunningham's stance recently, and in her response, she said that sports are about being welcoming to all, not about excluding any one person.
#nakase #sophie
7 days ago
The Golden State Valkyries have a tendency to struggle at the end of quarters. Coach Natalie Nakase and players speak at length about their desire for the team to play a complete 40 minutes of basketball.
Sunday's late-first half execution offered a perfect test case.
Valkyries 96, Tempo 79
FG
FT
#coach #natalie #tempo #tendency
Sunday's late-first half execution offered a perfect test case.
Valkyries 96, Tempo 79
FG
FT
#coach #natalie #tempo #tendency
7 days ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Janelle Salaun came off the bench to score 24 points, Veronica Burton contributed 17 points and six ***** ists, and the Golden State Valkyries used their stingy defense down the stretch to hold off the Toronto Tempo for a 96-79 win Sunday night.
Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points apiece in the first of back-to-back matchups between the teams at Chase Center, where a raucous sellout crowd cheered Golden State ending a two-game skid that followed a nine-game winning streak.
Salaun shot 9 for 15 with four 3-pointers, putting Golden State ahead 66-59 on a 3 with 1:30 left in the third. She just missed her career-high of 26 set July 8 at Toronto.
Burton converted a three-point play with 6:55 remaining in the game then a steal with 6:14 remaining that led to Salaun's three-point play moments later that put the Valkyries ahead 80-68.
Nyara Sabally had 19 points and eight rebounds for the expansion Tempo, who began a five-game road trip by losing their sixth straight game and 10th in their last 11.
#points #state
Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points apiece in the first of back-to-back matchups between the teams at Chase Center, where a raucous sellout crowd cheered Golden State ending a two-game skid that followed a nine-game winning streak.
Salaun shot 9 for 15 with four 3-pointers, putting Golden State ahead 66-59 on a 3 with 1:30 left in the third. She just missed her career-high of 26 set July 8 at Toronto.
Burton converted a three-point play with 6:55 remaining in the game then a steal with 6:14 remaining that led to Salaun's three-point play moments later that put the Valkyries ahead 80-68.
Nyara Sabally had 19 points and eight rebounds for the expansion Tempo, who began a five-game road trip by losing their sixth straight game and 10th in their last 11.
#points #state
9 days ago
Over the last several months, as Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves neared his opportunity to opt out of his contract and cash in on a lucrative new one, many expected him to stay put. He eventually did by agreeing to a four-year, $185 million deal, but the process didn't come without anxiety.
He admitted that there was a point in the negotiations when he doubted he would end up staying with the Lakers. Indeed, the Detroit Pistons were one team that was "coming aggressively" for Reaves in free agency, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Detroit finished first in the Eastern Conference last season but needed a little more star power and another legitimate scoring threat in its halfcourt game.
Vincent Goodwill of ESPN reported on "NBA Today" that Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham tried to recruit Reaves to the Motor City.
"Banking on internal improvement has been the thought going back from last summer when they didn't make a big move going into the season," Goodwill said. "They want to see how Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland would play together and it led to 60 wins. Now you're thinking Detroit was going to go make a big move this past offseason. Cade Cunningham was very involved in the potential recruitment of Austin Reaves. Austin Reaves re-signed with the Lakers. Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving -- those were all names the Pistons were interested in. No moves materialized and now they're going to bank on the restricted free agent of Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson's extension."
The Pistons have made some incremental moves this summer, including bringing in veteran forwards John Collins, Tobias Harris and Taurean Prince and guard Isaiah Joe. But they have largely been left behind in the arms race that has taken place throughout the Eastern Conference over the past several weeks.
#going #last #eastern
He admitted that there was a point in the negotiations when he doubted he would end up staying with the Lakers. Indeed, the Detroit Pistons were one team that was "coming aggressively" for Reaves in free agency, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Detroit finished first in the Eastern Conference last season but needed a little more star power and another legitimate scoring threat in its halfcourt game.
Vincent Goodwill of ESPN reported on "NBA Today" that Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham tried to recruit Reaves to the Motor City.
"Banking on internal improvement has been the thought going back from last summer when they didn't make a big move going into the season," Goodwill said. "They want to see how Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland would play together and it led to 60 wins. Now you're thinking Detroit was going to go make a big move this past offseason. Cade Cunningham was very involved in the potential recruitment of Austin Reaves. Austin Reaves re-signed with the Lakers. Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving -- those were all names the Pistons were interested in. No moves materialized and now they're going to bank on the restricted free agent of Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson's extension."
The Pistons have made some incremental moves this summer, including bringing in veteran forwards John Collins, Tobias Harris and Taurean Prince and guard Isaiah Joe. But they have largely been left behind in the arms race that has taken place throughout the Eastern Conference over the past several weeks.
#going #last #eastern
11 days ago
The Golden State Valkyries' first game after the All-Star break ended in a, 91-89, loss to the Phoenix Mercury at the Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, July 29.
The Valkyries have dropped consecutive games after their franchise-record nine-game winning streak. Golden State was outplayed by Phoenix in most of the second half.
Valkyries led at halftime, 46-34, after outscoring the Mercury, 28-13 in the second quarter. Golden State had allowed the lead to slip in the second half.
Golden State was without forward Gabby Williams who did not play as she prepares for her return to competition with reconditioning. Williams, who is the team-leading scorer with 14.8 points per game, suffered a lower back injury in early July.
The Valkyries were paced by Cecilia Zandalasini who led the team with a 16-point performance, including three steals and 3-for-6 shooting on 3-point field goals. Veronica Burton had 15 points and five ******* ists for Golden State.
#golden #july
The Valkyries have dropped consecutive games after their franchise-record nine-game winning streak. Golden State was outplayed by Phoenix in most of the second half.
Valkyries led at halftime, 46-34, after outscoring the Mercury, 28-13 in the second quarter. Golden State had allowed the lead to slip in the second half.
Golden State was without forward Gabby Williams who did not play as she prepares for her return to competition with reconditioning. Williams, who is the team-leading scorer with 14.8 points per game, suffered a lower back injury in early July.
The Valkyries were paced by Cecilia Zandalasini who led the team with a 16-point performance, including three steals and 3-for-6 shooting on 3-point field goals. Veronica Burton had 15 points and five ******* ists for Golden State.
#golden #july
12 days ago
Dave McMenamin: Luka Doncic is hosting the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August, a source close to the Lakers told ESPN. The itinerary will include workouts, golf and some Ljubljana tourism and bonding ahead of training camp.
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No matter where LeBron decides to go, it would be seen as him chasing rings, since almost every team in the league already has stars. "Where does Charles and the legends want LeBron to go? Do they want him to go to the G League? Because if he went to Cleveland, is that team stacked? Is Miami with Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo is that team stacked? Jokic and Jamal Murray is that team stacked? Ant Edwards, Rudy Gobert I don't know; he left Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves is that not? I don't understand the premise of the complaint," Windhorst said in response. — 7/28/2026 basketballnews.com
Shams Charania: "The Heat are among several championship contending teams that are monitoring Klay Thompson's situation and have interest in Klay Thompson potentially via trade or a buyout. Klay Thompson is in the final year of his deal. You know he wants to compete for a championship as a four-time ****** le winner. He signed on with the Mavs a couple years ago to play with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. A lot has changed in Dallas." — 7/27/2026 YouTube
#doncic #league
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No matter where LeBron decides to go, it would be seen as him chasing rings, since almost every team in the league already has stars. "Where does Charles and the legends want LeBron to go? Do they want him to go to the G League? Because if he went to Cleveland, is that team stacked? Is Miami with Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo is that team stacked? Jokic and Jamal Murray is that team stacked? Ant Edwards, Rudy Gobert I don't know; he left Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves is that not? I don't understand the premise of the complaint," Windhorst said in response. — 7/28/2026 basketballnews.com
Shams Charania: "The Heat are among several championship contending teams that are monitoring Klay Thompson's situation and have interest in Klay Thompson potentially via trade or a buyout. Klay Thompson is in the final year of his deal. You know he wants to compete for a championship as a four-time ****** le winner. He signed on with the Mavs a couple years ago to play with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. A lot has changed in Dallas." — 7/27/2026 YouTube
#doncic #league
12 days ago
The WNBA schedule has two games on tap tonight, but who's playing Wednesday?
Here's a look at WNBA TV schedule, results, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's appeal on her 7th technical foul of the season, and more:
Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. ET, USA
Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, USA | CNBC
Washington Mystics 92, Connecticut Sun 82; box score: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
#schedule #fever #atlanta
Here's a look at WNBA TV schedule, results, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's appeal on her 7th technical foul of the season, and more:
Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. ET, USA
Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, USA | CNBC
Washington Mystics 92, Connecticut Sun 82; box score: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
#schedule #fever #atlanta
13 days ago
Kyrie Irving last played in the NBA on March 3, 2025. He has only appeared in 128 games for the Dallas Mavericks since 2023, but that will change soon. A recent update about the superstar guard's status heading into next season provides good news for the team's fans.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Monday that Irving is back to full strength. The senior insider added that he has spoken to his new head coach, Dusty May, as well as Dallas' president and general manager.
MORE: Kyrie Irving impresses Mavericks coach Dusty May: "Watching Picasso"
"From my understanding, he's fully recovered 100% with that ACL tear from a couple of seasons ago," Charania said.
"He's been fully entrenched in the Mavericks plans this offseason. "Him and Dusty May, they've spoken. Him and Masai Ujiri, the new president, they've spoken. Mike Schmitz, their new general manager, has spoken."
#spoken #dallas #general
ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Monday that Irving is back to full strength. The senior insider added that he has spoken to his new head coach, Dusty May, as well as Dallas' president and general manager.
MORE: Kyrie Irving impresses Mavericks coach Dusty May: "Watching Picasso"
"From my understanding, he's fully recovered 100% with that ACL tear from a couple of seasons ago," Charania said.
"He's been fully entrenched in the Mavericks plans this offseason. "Him and Dusty May, they've spoken. Him and Masai Ujiri, the new president, they've spoken. Mike Schmitz, their new general manager, has spoken."
#spoken #dallas #general
16 days ago
The WNBA All-Star Game is a testament to player talents and fan cultures. It's also a good measure of this league's ongoing evolution.
In its first season, the brand-new WNBA didn't even have an All-Star celebration. A decade after that, both All-Star coaches hailed from franchises soon to be relocated or disbanded. Two decades after inauguration, Maya Moore led the field with around 33,000 fan votes. Now cut to 2026, when both Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark exceeded the 1 million mark.
This year's All-Star Game shows how much the W has going for it right now. Bueckers, Clark, Olivia Miles, Dominique Malonga and Angel Reese lead the next generation into the spotlight. They're joined by enduring superstars like A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. Gabby Williams highlights the instant success of the Golden State Valkyries, and Marina Mabrey gets love on behalf of one of this year's expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo. There are twerking mascots and blue-haired goofballs for those with eyes to see them.
Here's what to know ahead of the main event. All times listed are ET.
Venue: United Center — Chicago
#star #moore #olivia
In its first season, the brand-new WNBA didn't even have an All-Star celebration. A decade after that, both All-Star coaches hailed from franchises soon to be relocated or disbanded. Two decades after inauguration, Maya Moore led the field with around 33,000 fan votes. Now cut to 2026, when both Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark exceeded the 1 million mark.
This year's All-Star Game shows how much the W has going for it right now. Bueckers, Clark, Olivia Miles, Dominique Malonga and Angel Reese lead the next generation into the spotlight. They're joined by enduring superstars like A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. Gabby Williams highlights the instant success of the Golden State Valkyries, and Marina Mabrey gets love on behalf of one of this year's expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo. There are twerking mascots and blue-haired goofballs for those with eyes to see them.
Here's what to know ahead of the main event. All times listed are ET.
Venue: United Center — Chicago
#star #moore #olivia
16 days ago
All-Star weekend is always a busy couple of days for the WNBA, and this year's iteration was no exception.
On Friday, the Shooting Stars competition and 3-Point Contest occurred—and both lived up to the hype.
There were plenty of worthy shooters involved in the 3-Point Contest, but in the end, Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd took home the trophy. She became the first rookie ever to win the competition. She had 24 points in the first round and then upped the ante, scoring 30 in the final.
Fudd's 30-point performance defeated the Portland Fire's Bridget Carleton, who had just 19 points in the final round after scoring 27 points in the first round.
The four other participants who were eliminated in the opening round included the Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard (20), Toronto Tempo's Marina Mabrey (18), Seattle Storm's Natisha Heideman (17) and Golden State Valkyries' Janelle Salaün (19).
#Competition #rookie #final
On Friday, the Shooting Stars competition and 3-Point Contest occurred—and both lived up to the hype.
There were plenty of worthy shooters involved in the 3-Point Contest, but in the end, Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd took home the trophy. She became the first rookie ever to win the competition. She had 24 points in the first round and then upped the ante, scoring 30 in the final.
Fudd's 30-point performance defeated the Portland Fire's Bridget Carleton, who had just 19 points in the final round after scoring 27 points in the first round.
The four other participants who were eliminated in the opening round included the Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard (20), Toronto Tempo's Marina Mabrey (18), Seattle Storm's Natisha Heideman (17) and Golden State Valkyries' Janelle Salaün (19).
#Competition #rookie #final
17 days ago
Heat predicted to flip $249M NBA champion for Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson in mega 3-team deal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Miami Heat are the team to watch this summer for a variety of reasons. Their first major move was completing a blockbuster trade for former Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, immediately putting themselves into the championship conversation.
Miami has also been considered a potential landing spot for LeBron James since the beginning of free agency. Heat president Pat Riley recently revealed what the process of pursuing James has been like.
“To be transparent about it, we've had discussions over a week ago, maybe a week before that about it. But right now, I think we're like everybody else. Just waiting to see what he does,” Riley told the media.
However, James is not the only star the Heat are pursuing. Over the last week, Miami has gained significant momentum as a potential landing spot for four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson.
#Miami
The Miami Heat are the team to watch this summer for a variety of reasons. Their first major move was completing a blockbuster trade for former Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, immediately putting themselves into the championship conversation.
Miami has also been considered a potential landing spot for LeBron James since the beginning of free agency. Heat president Pat Riley recently revealed what the process of pursuing James has been like.
“To be transparent about it, we've had discussions over a week ago, maybe a week before that about it. But right now, I think we're like everybody else. Just waiting to see what he does,” Riley told the media.
However, James is not the only star the Heat are pursuing. Over the last week, Miami has gained significant momentum as a potential landing spot for four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson.
#Miami
17 days ago
What time does the WNBA 3-Point Contest start? TV channel, schedule, live streams to watch Azzi Fudd and more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Six of the WNBA's best shooters are heading to Chicago for Friday's 3-point contest during All-Star Weekend, and the field is stacked.
Wings rookie Azzi Fudd headlines the group, becoming just the fourth first-year player ever to get a shot at the ***** le. She'll be shooting for history, too, as no rookie has actually won it yet.
Rhyne Howard (Dream), Marina Mabrey (Tempo), Bridget Carleton (Fire), Natisha Hiedeman (Storm) and Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) will also compete. All of six rank among the league's top 11 in threes made per game this season.
Notably absent are reigning champ Sabrina Ionescu, along with Caitlin Clark and Kayla McBride, who all reportedly turned down invites, per ESPN's Alexa Philippou.
#azzi #preferred
Six of the WNBA's best shooters are heading to Chicago for Friday's 3-point contest during All-Star Weekend, and the field is stacked.
Wings rookie Azzi Fudd headlines the group, becoming just the fourth first-year player ever to get a shot at the ***** le. She'll be shooting for history, too, as no rookie has actually won it yet.
Rhyne Howard (Dream), Marina Mabrey (Tempo), Bridget Carleton (Fire), Natisha Hiedeman (Storm) and Janelle Salaun (Valkyries) will also compete. All of six rank among the league's top 11 in threes made per game this season.
Notably absent are reigning champ Sabrina Ionescu, along with Caitlin Clark and Kayla McBride, who all reportedly turned down invites, per ESPN's Alexa Philippou.
#azzi #preferred
17 days ago
LeBron James could be "slow-playing his decision" to announce his new team, according to NBA ****** yst Kevin O'Connor on Wednesday. O'Connor wrote that the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar could be waiting to see if the teams interested in signing him could get Kyrie Irving or Anthony Davis.
On Thursday, NBA insider Shams Charania gave his latest intel on the four-time MVP after rumors ramped up that he is looking to team up with either one of his former teammates.
James was reportedly ready to make a decision early last week about where he would play next. Just as anticipation went to a fever pitch, the 41-year-old told fans at the Fanatics Fest in New York that he wasn't ready yet to commit to a new team.
By prolonging the inevitable, some are speculating that James could still be waiting for interested teams to make a major trade to entice him to sign.
Charania, on the "Pat McAfee Show," told the host what he has gathered about those rumors.
#james #team
On Thursday, NBA insider Shams Charania gave his latest intel on the four-time MVP after rumors ramped up that he is looking to team up with either one of his former teammates.
James was reportedly ready to make a decision early last week about where he would play next. Just as anticipation went to a fever pitch, the 41-year-old told fans at the Fanatics Fest in New York that he wasn't ready yet to commit to a new team.
By prolonging the inevitable, some are speculating that James could still be waiting for interested teams to make a major trade to entice him to sign.
Charania, on the "Pat McAfee Show," told the host what he has gathered about those rumors.
#james #team
17 days ago
The WNBA season is in full swing, and Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have delivered strong viewership for the league.
In primetime on Saturday, the New York Liberty-Indiana Fever matchup averaged 2.58 million viewers on CBS. The game is the most-watched WNBA telecast ever on CBS, and the second-most-watched WNBA game this season, behind Fever-Las Vegas Aces (2.64 million) last Sunday on NBC and Peacock.
Overall, the game is the third-most-watched WNBA regular season game since 2000. Chicago Sky-Fever to open last season on ABC is the most-watched with 2.70 million viewers.
On other networks this week, games featuring Clark and the Fever also posted record viewership. On Wednesday, the Golden State Valkyries-Fever matchup on USA Network averaged 1.14 million viewers. According to Sports Media Watch, that is the most-watched game on USA Network this season.
On Friday, regional action on Ion featuring the Seattle Storm-Fever, Atlanta Dream-Toronto Tempo and Los Angeles Sparks-Sky averaged 1.02 million viewers. That is also the most-watched WNBA game on the network this season, according to SMW.
#fever
In primetime on Saturday, the New York Liberty-Indiana Fever matchup averaged 2.58 million viewers on CBS. The game is the most-watched WNBA telecast ever on CBS, and the second-most-watched WNBA game this season, behind Fever-Las Vegas Aces (2.64 million) last Sunday on NBC and Peacock.
Overall, the game is the third-most-watched WNBA regular season game since 2000. Chicago Sky-Fever to open last season on ABC is the most-watched with 2.70 million viewers.
On other networks this week, games featuring Clark and the Fever also posted record viewership. On Wednesday, the Golden State Valkyries-Fever matchup on USA Network averaged 1.14 million viewers. According to Sports Media Watch, that is the most-watched game on USA Network this season.
On Friday, regional action on Ion featuring the Seattle Storm-Fever, Atlanta Dream-Toronto Tempo and Los Angeles Sparks-Sky averaged 1.02 million viewers. That is also the most-watched WNBA game on the network this season, according to SMW.
#fever
