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College · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

NFL, MLB, NBPA tell Congress they back college bill

The NFL, MLB, NFLPA and NBPA sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act while encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...

We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Sophie Cunningham to make debut as WNBA studio analyst

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham will make her broadcast debut on Wednesday when USA Network airs a WNBA doubleheader.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Alicia Keys to perform 'Empire State of Mind' at N...

James Dolan announced Keys would be performing during Thursday's festivities -- with no indication yet on whether or not Jay-Z will join her.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

LeBron watch, the No. 11 pick and everything we kn...

From a lottery pick to the trade market, here's what we know about the Warriors' offseason plans.

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College · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

'I could never pick one': Why LSU's Ahmad Hudson p...

The LSU commit is ranked among the nation's top prospects in football and basketball and has no plans to give either one up.

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Knicks champs Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart bring NBA title celebration to Yankee Stadium

Fresh off winning the NBA Finals, Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart will take the mound at Yankee Stadium for a celebratory first pitch.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Storm vs Fire Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Portland's defense hasn't found steady footing as Natisha Hiedeman feasts offensively in our Storm vs. Fire picks, odds & expert predictions for Wednesday, June 17.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

WNBA announces major schedule change for 2027 season

The WNBA is moving to an expanded 50-game schedule beginning in the 2027 season, the league announced on Wednesday.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

WNBA Player Props Today: Best Bets & Predictions for June 17

Looking for the best WNBA player props today? Get expert predictions, odds, and top betting picks for June 17 WNBA games. Read our daily analysis!

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Where will Giannis Antetokounmpo land? Heat, Celtics and an East arms race

The Giannis sweepstakes are heating up as teams look to knock off the Knicks.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

WNBA, Indiana Fever to increase number of games in 2027 schedule

The WNBA will increase the number of games by 14% next season

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Cavs final report card: Sam Merrill

Merrill showed he’s more than just a shooter this season.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

CNBC adds 11 WNBA games to special simulcast plans for 2026 season

CNBC is doubling down on the WNBA. It will now carry 11 WNBA games this season for fans to watch.

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

How Victor Wembanyama became the NBA’s newest villain

The French phenom was universally beloved until he wasn’t. What happened?

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Let's combine the 2025, 2026 NBA draft classes: Wh...

What if Cooper Flagg never reclassified? Here's where Flagg, Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel would rank if they were in the 2026 NBA draft.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Updated NBA mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks on...

We have an updated 2026 mock draft, predicting all 60 picks as trade talks heat up a week out from draft night.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Criticism mounts for ‘parasocial’ Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese fans

The WNBA has experienced an extraordinary boon in popularity since the arrival of superstars such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in the 2024 WNBA Draft. The explosion in popul...

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

WNBA announces expanded season, and here is what you need to know

The WNBA is preparing for another major step forward. League officials have announced that each team will play a 50-game regular season beginning next year, marking the longest ...

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Wings vs Valkyries Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Veronica Burton & Co. bring Dallas back down to earth in our Wings vs. Valkyries picks, odds & predictions for Wednesday, June 17.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Game 5 most-watched since 1998; peaked at 33M

The Knicks' 94-90 victory over the Spurs on Saturday night to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most-watched...

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Sources: Jazz-Kessler stalled despite $140M offer

A gulf remains between restricted free agent center Walker Kessler and the Jazz after Utah put an offer worth roughly $140 million over five years on the table, sources told ESPN.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter retiring

Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring from his position after more than 40 years manning the microphone at Lakers home games, the team announced T...

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Dolan asked for 10-week sacrifice in April speech

Knicks owner James Dolan delivered an impassioned speech in front of his team before the playoffs, urging the players to "leave nothing on the table" in the pursuit of a title.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Sources: Bulls finalizing hiring of Splitter as HC...

Chicago has hired Tiago Splitter, who guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record as interim coach, to succeed Billy Donovan as the Bulls' new head coach.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Sources: Wizard's Sarr fractures foot, has surgery...

Wizards center Alex Sarr has undergone surgery to repair a fractured right foot and is expected to be healthy for the start of the season, the team announced Monday.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Peterson visits Wizards, won't meet other teams

Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has visited the Wizards but does not plan to grant another team a meeting, sources told ESPN.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

🎵 The song that set the tone for MJ's Bulls

Thirty years after Chicago's historic run, the story of "Sirius" is also the story of how music helped build one of the most iconic brands in sports.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

The Liberty were built for more than one championship

Winners of seven-straight games, the New York Liberty are looking like the contenders they were expected to be.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

’The Caitlin Clark Effect’ — WNBA World Reacts As League Expands Season to 50 Games Amid Massive Spike in Popularity

As the WNBA continues its historic rise in popularity, the league has announced it is expanding its regular season to 50 games per team beginning in the 2027 season. This change...

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Smith: Nets likely to decline team options on free agents … then likely re-sign them?

Keith Smith of Spotrac and Yossi Gozlan of Third Apron give us an early read on the Nets off-season.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Caitlin Clark hid Nike signature shoes in 'very normal' Instagram post

Caitlin Clark hid a "very normal" first look at her Nike signature shoes, the Caitlin 1, in a sneaky Instagram post.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

WNBA will increase regular season to 50 games, starting in 2027

NEW YORK -- The WNBA continues to grow.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Angel Reese is enjoying first season in Atlanta as her double-doubles are helping Dream earn wins

Angel Reese looked like a perfect fit for Atlanta when she was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Dream. Dream guard Rhyne Howard predicted before the season Reese “could be exa...

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

JJ Redick’s successful second season leaves no doubt about his Lakers’ future

After a strong second season as head coach, JJ Redick feels as entrenched and part of the Lakers future as Luka Dončić.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

WNBA headed for 50-game schedule next season

The WNBA’s footprint is expanding. Beginning next season, the league will play 50 regular-season games, up from the maximum 44-game slate under the previous collective bargainin...

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

WNBA expanding to 50-game schedule starting in 2027

The WNBA is adding six more games for next season.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

WNBA to expand to 50-game schedule for teams next season

The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league's 30-year history. The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified earlier...

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

WNBA expansion soars with historic 50-game season in 2027

The WNBA is officially hitting 50 games in 2027 amid a growing rise in demand and interest.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Six big storylines that will kick-start a hectic N...

Why is this Giannis trade taking so long? What are the Lakers' plans? Here are some of the biggest topics of discussion two weeks before free agency.

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NBA · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

First look at next season's NBA Power Rankings: Kn...

Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season, based on votes from our insiders.

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Giannis sweepstakes, LeBron's future, 2026 NBA Draft rumors among early offseason headlines to monitor for fantasy basketball

Now that the NBA Finals are over, we're shifting gears to the offseason. Here's the latest news and analysis from Dan Titus.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Caitlin Clark's new slice of WNBA history despite Fever's Commissioner's Cup elimination

It was a bittersweet night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Know the draft prospect: Sergio de Larrea

A closer look at the Spaniard guard and whether he makes sense for New York at No. 24 or No. 31.

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Everything to know about the Knicks Championship Parade: live stream info, route, start time

The Knicks' championship parade is on Thursday, June 18 at 10 AM ET.

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Celtics reportedly looking to move up in first round of NBA Draft

Boston may be eyeing a frontcourt target higher up the board, a better trade asset or both ahead of next week’s draft.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Fever’s Sophie Cunningham goes ‘Sicko Mode’ after 3-point explosion vs. Tempo

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham celebrated her hot night from behind the 3-point line by going SICKO MODE on social media.

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College · www.espn.com · Jun 17, 2026

Let's combine the 2025 and 2026 NBA draft classes: Who would rank No. 1?

What if Cooper Flagg never reclassified? Here's where Flagg, Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel would rank if they were in the 2026 NBA draft.

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Sparks return home to play Olivia Miles, Lynx

LOS ANGELES -- It's been a mixed week for the Los Angeles Sparks.

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Can Paul George build on his strong finish to 2025-26?

Paul George was far better once he returned from his suspension, and excelled in the first round against Boston. So what can we expect next season?

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WNBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

The Fever's Commissioner's Cup run is over, but one number stood out: $16,000

The Indiana Fever won't be defending their Commissioner's Cup championship. Despite finishing with an impressive 5-1 record in this year's tournament and closing things out with...

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NBA · sports.yahoo.com · Jun 17, 2026

Ali Brunson shares behind-the-scenes photos from Knicks’ championship run: ‘Soaking up every minute’

It's been a long playoff run for the Knicks' WAGs, but they surely wouldn't have it any other way.

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