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Mystics Owner: Clark Shouldn't Be 'Athlete of the Year'

The owner of a competing WNBA team believes all the league's players deserve recognition

(Newser) - Both Time and Caitlin Clark are playing defense after the magazine named the WNBA superstar its " Athlete of the Year " earlier this week. Sheila Johnson, owner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics, criticized the magazine for bestowing the honor on the Indiana Fever's 22-year-old phenom, CNN reports.

NBA Star Shoved a Journalist. It'll Cost Him $1M

76er Joel Embiid will sit out 3 very expensive unpaid games, rules the NBA

(Newser) - Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid shoved a newspaper reporter on Saturday over a critical column and got himself an unpaid three-game suspension for his efforts. As ESPN reports, Embiid shoved Marcus Hayes of the Philadelphia Inquirer after a recent column called Embiid out for not being in shape or professional,...

All Eyes on a Rare Duo as NBA Season Starts
LeBron, Bronny James
Make NBA History
UPDATED
Oct 23, 2024 12:00 AM CDT

LeBron, Bronny James Make NBA History

As expected, LeBron and Bronny James played together in regular-season opener

(Newser) - As many expected, NBA history was in fact made Tuesday night when LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, became the first father-son pair to play together in a regular-season basketball game. LeBron was in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers' season-opening game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and...

For WNBA, a Fitting End to a Breakout Season

New York Liberty wins championship in overtime

(Newser) - As confetti fell and Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" blared through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated the end of a long odyssey. The team that always fell short, starting from their days in Madison Square Garden, finally found their way to the top, per the...

LeBron, Bronny James Make NBA History

Father, son played together in a Los Angeles Lakers game for the first time

(Newser) - LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history Sunday night when they played together for the first time during the Los Angeles Lakers ' preseason game against Phoenix, the AP reports. LeBron and Bronny are the first father and son to play in any NBA game at the same...

NBA Great Dikembe Mutombo Is Dead at 58
Dikembe Mutombo Had
a Reason for That Finger Wag
obituary
Sep 30, 2024 11:26 AM CDT

Dikembe Mutombo Had a Reason for That Finger Wag

Hall of Famer dies at age 58, was famous for signature wag after blocking shots

(Newser) - NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at age 58 of brain cancer, reports ESPN . The 7-foot-2 native of the Democratic Republic of Congo was known for three things in particular—his ability to block shots, his signature finger wag after blocking said shots, and his humanitarian work in...

Team USA Now Has Two Chances for Basketball Gold

Men will play for it on Saturday and the women on Sunday

(Newser) - Team USA will have two chances to bring home gold in basketball, with both the men's and women's teams advancing to the final game:
  • Women: On Friday, the women cruised past Australia 85-64 and will play for their record eighth gold medal, reports USA Today . Team USA will
...

Trinity Rodman's 'Magic' Sends US to Semifinals

Men's basketball team reaches quarters

(Newser) - Mallory Swanson said teammate Trinity Rodman gave the US a magical boost when the team needed it most. Rodman scored in extra time on Saturday, and the US advanced to the women's soccer semifinals at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Japan. "Ultimately in games like...

At Olympics, Griner 'Head Over Heels' About Prisoner Swap

'It's a great day,' WNBA star says of Gershkovich, Whelan

(Newser) - It's been more than a year since Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison, but Russia was definitely on her mind Thursday as news trickled in about the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine Paul Whelan, and US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva. "It's a...

Parks and Rec Star Got a Bit Too Much Rec This Weekend
Parks and Rec Star Got a Bit
Too Much Rec Last Weekend
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Jul 27, 2024 6:30 AM CDT

Parks and Rec Star Got a Bit Too Much Rec Last Weekend

Aubrey Plaza tears ACL in basketball skills challenge during WNBA All-Star Game event

(Newser) - The faceoff between Team WNBA and Team USA at Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix handed a 117-109 win to the former, but as the Arizona Republic notes, "one of the best storylines from this year's game didn't happen during the game," or even involve...

NBA, TNT in Disagreement Over Record TV Deal

League signs deal, but Warner Bros. Discovery plans to fight

(Newser) - The NBA signed its record 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league, the AP reports. The media rights deals were...

An Iconic Sports Franchise Is for Sale

Boston Celtics, the reigning NBA champs, are on the market

(Newser) - The majority owners of the Boston Celtics are celebrating the team's latest championship by putting the Celtics on the market. Shares owned by a group led by entrepreneur Wyc Grousbeck are now for sale, reports WCVB . Grousbeck's group paid $360 million for a majority stake in the team...

Bronny James Ends Up on the Same Team as Dad (for Now)

It's possible, though not clear how possible, they could play together

(Newser) - It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. And it's a step closer to reality now. Bronny James—the eldest son of the NBA's all-time scoring leader and four-time champion—was...

Detroit Fires Coach, Still Owes Him $65M

Monty Williams is out after signing what was then a record contract

(Newser) - It's a safe bet the front office of the Detroit Pistons regrets giving Monty Williams an extremely generous contract last year: On Wednesday, the team fired its head coach after only one season and will eat $65 million in remaining salary, reports ESPN . The Pistons had a league-worst record...

5 Stats About Boston's Historic Championship
Celtics' Romp
Is a Historic One
Jun 18, 2024 5:39 AM CDT

Celtics' Romp Is a Historic One

Celtics now have 18 championships, more than any other team in NBA history

(Newser) - Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night to win the NBA championship in five games, per the AP . Related stats about the 106-88 romp:
  • It's the franchise's 18th championship, breaking a tie with the
...

NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West Dies at 86
NBA Hall of Famer
Jerry West Dies at 86
OBITUARY
Jun 12, 2024 9:30 AM CDT

NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West Dies at 86

Former Laker had been selected 3 times to HOF, was considered the basis for NBA logo

(Newser) - Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. He was 86. West, nicknamed "Mr....

Angel Reese on Caitlin Clark: Sure, I'll Play the Villain

WNBA rivals back in the spotlight after a hard foul

(Newser) - Caitlin Clark was a big topic of conversation even before she entered the WNBA, of course, but the recent hard foul she took from an opposing player seems to have put things into overdrive. And much of the conversation centers on race:
  • Analyst apologizes: ESPN's Pat McAfee tweeted
...

Angel Reese's Mom Defends WNBA Star's Tweet

Post that some think was a jab at Caitlin Clark has since been deleted

(Newser) - Angel Reese celebrated the Chicago Sky's win this week over the New York Liberty with a tweet—but it's one that some suspect was a jab at fellow WNBA star Caitlin Clark. USA Today reports that after Thursday's game, Reese posted the following: "[A]nd that's...

WNBA Announces First Franchise Outside US

It's going to Toronto

(Newser) - Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. The team will be owned by Larry Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures. Tanenbaum also is the chairman and a minority owner of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which...

Mom Says Son Tried to Get NBA Autograph, Got Run Over Instead

Tamaria McRae sues Hornets guard LaMelo Ball after she says Ball ran over son's foot in Charlotte

(Newser) - A young basketball fan was injured while seeking an autograph from one of his favorite NBA players, and now his mom is suing. ESPN reports that Tamaria McRae filed her complaint Tuesday in North Carolina against the Charlotte Hornets and guard LaMelo Ball, alleging that Ball hit her now-12-year-old son,...

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