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Watch highlights of Candace Parker's induction into Basketball Hall of Fame
Few women impacted the game more than Parker.
Read/watch at source →San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians
Your game thread for August 16, 2026.
Read/watch at source →LeBron tests new talent with YouTube golf page
New 76ers star LeBron James has launched his latest off-the-court venture, starting a YouTube channel focused on golf.
Read/watch at source →Watch highlights from Doc Rivers' induction into Basketball Hall of Fame
Rivers is the fifth all-time winningest NBA coach and won a ring with the Celtics in 2008.
Read/watch at source →Former NBA Player Makes Bold Caitlin Clark Claim Amid Controversy
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom recently stirred controversy after declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft.Freedom is challenging the league’s eligibility rules regarding athlet...
Read/watch at source →How Mystics' dynamic 'Kitron' duo demolished the Sparks
Good luck stopping this for the next several years.
Read/watch at source →Lynx news: Olivia Miles joins exclusive club with scoring bonanza vs. Aces
Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has been lethal when playing against the Aces. She got hot again in Saturday's 92-87 victory over Las Vegas.
Read/watch at source →WNBA games on today, full TV schedule for Sunday, August 16
Three WNBA games are on the schedule Sunday, with the biggest spotlight on Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark and Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese.
Read/watch at source →Why Fever's Stephanie White might have the 'toughest job in professional sports'
There's a compelling argument for it.
Read/watch at source →Russell Westbrook retires: Answering the biggest questions on legacy, impact
Westbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.
Read/watch at source →WNBA legend Elena Delle Donne gives hilarious Larry David shoutout in Hall of Fame speech
Fans of Larry David will be quite familiar with the reference Elena Delle Donne included in her Hall of Fame speech.
Read/watch at source →Lynx defeat Aces 92-87, despite 32 points from A'ja Wilson; Olivia Miles scores 23
A'ja Wilson scored 32 points for the Aces, but only got 12 from Chelsea Gray and 8 from Jackie Young.
Read/watch at source →New rosters in the West? KAT contract? The under-the-radar concerns for NBA contenders
What hurdles could the top 10 contenders in the NBA face during the 2026-27 season? Our NBA insiders break it down.
Read/watch at source →WNBA Coach Nate Tibbetts Defends Stephanie White Amid Controversy and Criticism
Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White amid current controversies. Ahead of their game against the Portland Fire on Sunday, coach ...
Read/watch at source →2026 HOF class honors women's hoops, NBA icons
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headlined a 2026 Hall of Fame class that honored women's hoops as well as NBA luminaries such as Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni and Amar'e Stoude...
Read/watch at source →Haliburton 'shocked' opener not on national TV
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said he was "shocked" to learn his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon would not be nationally televised when the NBA regular-season schedu...
Read/watch at source →Ex-Knick Oakley's assault case vs. MSG dismissed
A judge ruled that former Knicks All-Star Charles Oakley "produced no evidence to support his claim that he was assaulted by MSG security guards."
Read/watch at source →Sources: Cavs deal Schroder for Hornets' Mann
The Cavaliers are trading guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Hornets for guard Tre Mann, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Read/watch at source →Wolves to retire Garnett's 21 after Celtics game
Kevin Garnett will have a second jersey number retired when the Timberwolves raise his No. 21 to the rafters.
Read/watch at source →🎨 Philly artist paints LeBron mural in Chinatown
The mural is titled "The Legendary Partner for the City of Brotherly Love" and was painted by Chenlin Cai in Philadelphia's Chinatown.
Read/watch at source →WNBA Star Cameron Brink Hated Team's Male Practice Players
It's common in the WNBA, and in women's basketball in general, for teams to use male practice players in scrimmages, drills, etc. The male practice players typically played grow...
Read/watch at source →Dick Vitale Can't Stop Praising Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark
Dick Vitale continues to show his support for Caitlin Clark amid another big season for the Fever star.
Read/watch at source →Indiana Fever celebrate Sophie Cunningham with special message on 30th birthday
Sophie Cunningham reached a personal milestone Sunday, and the Indiana Fever made sure their veteran guard received a special celebration.
Read/watch at source →Indiana Fever Send Special Message to Sophie Cunningham Before Dream Game
The Indiana Fever made sure Sophie Cunningham received some special recognition before Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Dream.
Read/watch at source →Best WNBA Parlay Picks Today: SGP Predictions for Sunday, Aug. 16
Free WNBA parlay picks and SGP predictions for today's games (August 16), featuring Angel Reese, Alyssa Thomas, and top betting lines.
Read/watch at source →Final Fever-Dream Matchup of the Regular Season Comes With Major Playoff Implications
The Fever and Dream have one last important game to play in the regular season.
Read/watch at source →SB Nation Reacts: The Answer Isn’t More Vets
The community believes that veteran leadership isn’t a need at this point, but what is? More SBNation Commenters?
Read/watch at source →NBA HOF week: Mike D'Antoni dishes on Nash, Kobe and Linsanity
The legendary coach, architect of some of the most explosive offenses in NBA history, talks "seven seconds or less,' Madison Square Garden and a "doomed" Lakers tenure.
Read/watch at source →Riley Gaines Drops 2-Word Response To Sophie Cunningham’s Viral Bar Performance With Clayton Anderson
After the Indiana Fever defeated the Dallas Wings on Friday, Sophie Cunningham was seen at Clayton’s Country Bar in Indianapolis. Clayton Anderson, the country music singer who ...
Read/watch at source →Honoring new Hall of Fame inductee, former Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni
Mike D’Antoni was just inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He’s one of the Rockets’ best coaches ever.
Read/watch at source →Rae Burrell leads Sparks in scoring for third consecutive WNBA game
Former Lady Vol Rae Burrell leads Los Angeles in scoring for a third consecutive WNBA game.
Read/watch at source →WNBA Thinks Stephanie White Has Toughest Job In Sports
WNBA fans, players, coaches and media members are speaking out. Does Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White have the toughest job in sports? Many in the WNBA community believe so. ...
Read/watch at source →Outkick founder Clay Travis thinks G-League players should identify as women to make more money in the WNBA
Outkick founder Clay Travis detailed why the massive pay disparity between the WNBA and G-League creates financial motivation for players to test the league's transgender inclus...
Read/watch at source →‘I Got to Pass the Torch to a GOAT’ — Candace Parker Weighs In on WNBA’s Greatest of All-Time Debate in HOF Speech
Candace Parker officially took her place among basketball’s immortals Saturday night, joining former WNBA stars Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw, former NBA star Amar’e ...
Read/watch at source →Fever vs Dream Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game
Our Fever vs. Dream predictions are calling for fireworks in Atlanta. Free WNBA picks for Sunday, Aug. 16.
Read/watch at source →2026 HOF class honors women's hoops, NBA icons
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headlined a 2026 Hall of Fame class that honored women's hoops as well as NBA luminaries such as Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni and Amar'e Stoude...
Read/watch at source →Mercury begin homestand with Diana Taurasi's jersey retirement
The Phoenix Mercury will begin its five-game homestand with Diana Taurasi's Ring of Honor induction.
Read/watch at source →Everyone is underrating Cooper Flagg, including us
It feels like Cooper Flagg has somehow become an afterthought.
Read/watch at source →Jordan Goodwin: The most underrated member of the Suns
Jordan Goodwin is returning to the Valley, and his story is not over yet.
Read/watch at source →Final Injury Report for Sky-Storm: Will Sydney Taylor, Flau'jae Johnson Play?
Both the Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm may be without multiple key players in Sunday night's matchup.
Read/watch at source →NBA news: Candace Parker drops mic with Allen Iverson-AI line
Candace Parker recently had a mic drop moment on the Naismith Hall of Fame stage when she denoted former NBA great Allen Iverson with AI.
Read/watch at source →Caitlin Clark Gifts Teammates Nike Sneakers After Big Win Against Dallas Wings
The vibes are high in Indiana right now as the Indiana Fever are on a hot streak. The Fever defeated the Dallas Wings at home on Friday, 98-87, led by the sharpshooting Caitlin ...
Read/watch at source →WNBA to Fine Las Vegas Aces Starter Stephanie Talbot After Loss to Lynx
One of the Las Vegas Aces' starters committed a Flagrant 1 foul against the Minnesota Lynx.
Read/watch at source →WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Aug. 16
Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 16, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Read/watch at source →Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream: TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA game
The Atlanta Dream host the Indiana Fever in a Sunday showdown. Follow along for live updates, highlights and more.
Read/watch at source →EDD and Holdsclaw inducted to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Washington Mystics franchise players Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame yesterday. It was also a big day con...
Read/watch at source →WNBA gameday discussion: Before her No. 3 Phoenix Mercury jersey is raised to the rafters, share your favorite Diana Taurasi memory
As the Mercury prepare to retire Diana Taurasi’s jersey, share your favorite memories of one of the WNBA’s GOATs.
Read/watch at source →‘Wrong Messenger’ – WNBA World Calls Out ‘Irony’ of Caitlyn Jenner Picking Sides In Sophie Cunningham-Fueled Trans Athlete Debate
Caitlyn Jenner has taken the Sophie Cunningham-fueled transgender athlete debate in the WNBA in a direction nobody likely saw coming. On Thursday, Jenner, who publicly came out ...
Read/watch at source →‘I Have Never Met Anyone Stronger’ — Elena Delle Donne Gets Emotional While Paying Tribute to Deaf, Blind Sister in HOF Speech
For much of Elena Delle Donne’s remarkable basketball career, the spotlight followed her dominance on the court. But during her Hall of Fame speech, the WNBA legend turned that ...
Read/watch at source →WNBA Analyst Blames Caitlin Clark's Teammates For "Sabotaging Her MVP" Chances Over Paige Bueckers, A'ja Wilson & More
Caitlin Clark is having one of the best seasons so far in her career in the WNBA, averaging 21. 9 points, 3.
Read/watch at source →Becky Hammon “Not Too Terribly Upset” After Las Vegas Aces Suffer 12th Loss Of The Season Against The Lynx
Dropping a game to the league-leading Minnesota Lynx is not enough to spark frustrations for Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon just yet. Her team has now recorded its 12th loss ...
Read/watch at source →Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream: How to watch Caitlin Clark's next game today, time, TV channel, and more
How to watch Caitlin Clark when the Indiana Fever play the Atlanta Dream on Sunday.
Read/watch at source →"Most-watched game ever featuring a WNBA team" - Clay Travis explains his $10 million challenge to the WNBA champions
Clay Travis doubles down on $10 million offer for WNBA champions to face high school boys.
Read/watch at source →Candace Parker hails A’ja Wilson in Hall of Fame speech as WNBA ‘GOAT’ breaks her scoring record
WNBA legend Candace Parker’s speech was one of the highlights of the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony. Parker retired from the WNBA three years ago as a three-time champion...
Read/watch at source →WNBA to Fine Sparks' Rae Burrell $500 for Technical Foul in Loss to Mystics
Los Angeles Sparks star Rae Burrell is due to receive a fine from the WNBA. This comes after her actions during their game against the Washington Mystics on Saturday at CareFirs...
Read/watch at source →Where to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are back in action as they visit the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. Here's where to watch, including TV channel and time.
Read/watch at source →WNBA Predictions and Moneyline Picks for Sunday, Aug. 16
The Mercury have too much veteran leadership to lose to the Fire, and they highlight our Sunday WNBA moneyline predictions!
Read/watch at source →“Amazing Flop by Paige [Bueckers]”, “Caitlin [Clark] Fan Talking about Flopping”: WNBA World Divided on Viral Moment During Fever vs Wings
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers went head-to-head for the third time in the WNBA. The Indiana Fever won 98-87 against the Dallas Wings.
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