Adam Silver hopes WNBA players will move to a ‘next-level sense of urgency’ in the labor fight

From his experience with labor negotiations, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver knows that these matters often come down to the proverbial eleventh hour — something, he admitted Saturday, that the WNBA comes very close to doing. And while he’s not yet ready to set a date for the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association […]

Blake Griffin, Candace Parker and Doc Rivers are among the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalists

Getty Images The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced this summer’s finalists. The finalists consist of North American, Women’s, Men’s Veterans, Women’s Veterans, International and Contributor categories. This year’s introductory class will be announced on Saturday, April 4 at noon and will air on ESPN 2. The announcement will coincide with Final Four weekend. […]

Candace Parker, Blake Griffin and Kelvin Sampson are the frontrunners on the Hall of Fame candidate list

Candace Parker, a three-time WNBA champion, is eligible for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the first time. Ethan Miller/Getty Images By the athletic staffDecember 19, 2025 7:11 PM EST Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker, five-time All-NBA forward Blake Griffin and three-time Final Four head coach Kelvin Sampson are among the newcomers eligible to […]

YouTube TV and Disney reach agreement to restore access to ESPN networks after two-week standoff

YouTube TV and Disney have reached a deal that will bring ESPN, ABC and other channels back to the platform’s 10 million subscribers after a nearly two-week hiatus, the companies announced Friday evening. The deal gives YouTube TV subscribers access to ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer ‘Unlimited’ service at no additional cost, as part of YouTube TV’s […]

UConn women’s basketball unveils national title rings designed by Paige Bueckers

Image images The UConn women’s basketball team knows a thing or two about winning championships, and last season they earned their 12th-best finish in program history by beating South Carolina. Their 2024-2025 season was celebrated again this week as the team received their championship rings. These rings were designed by former UConn star and current […]