Women's basketball

Jimmer Fredette speaks during an interview after practice for the USA Basketball 3x3 national team, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Miami Lakes, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jimmer's new goal: The U.S. Olympic team, in 3x3 basketball

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 03, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve calls out to players during the team's WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces in Las Vegas, Thursday, May 19, 2022. The Minnesota Lynx signed coach Cheryl Reeve to a multi-year contract extension Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, and elevated her front office title from general manager to president of basketball operations. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, File)

Lynx extend coach Cheryl Reeve, bump GM title to president

Nov. 03, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Julie Foudy poses for photos on the red carpet at the Women's Sports Foundation's Annual Salute to Women in Sports, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Alexis Ohanian gets sports award, calls for reforms in NWSL

By Melissa Murphy Oct. 13, 2022 10:44 AM EDT

Gold medalists the United States celebrate on the podium after defeating China in the final at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

US women's basketball dominates on international stage

By Doug Feinberg Oct. 01, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Australia's Lauren Jackson signs autographs following their win over Japan at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Lauren Jackson, Aussie fans enjoying her World Cup finale

By Doug Feinberg Sep. 28, 2022 01:32 AM EDT

China's Han Xu gathers the ball during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup against the United States in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

China eyeing a medal for first time in 28 years

By Doug Feinberg Sep. 26, 2022 10:21 AM EDT

Mali's Alima Dembele runs past Japan's Nanako Todo during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

USA vs Japan 9/23/2022

Sep. 22, 2022 08:48 AM EDT

Australia's Lauren Jackson takes a shot at goal during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup against France in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

France spoils LJ's return, beats Australia in World Cup

By Doug Feinberg Sep. 22, 2022 08:47 AM EDT

Team captains pose for a group photo ahead of the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. From left front, Puerto Rico's Pamela Rosado, United States' Breanna Stewart, Australia's Tess Madgen, Japan's Maki Takada, back row from left, South Korea's Kim Danbi, Belgium's Emma Meesseman, China's Yang Liwei, Mali's Meiya Tirera, Serbia's Tina Krajisnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Milica Deura, Canada's Natalie Achonwa and France's Sarah Michel. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Poland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina 9/21/2022

Sep. 20, 2022 11:52 PM EDT

Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson warms up for Game 3 of the basketball team's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

No Bird, Griner, Taurasi: US still favorite to win World Cup

By Doug Feinberg Sep. 20, 2022 10:50 AM EDT

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 19-25

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 19 1909 — The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Twelve-thousand spectators watch Austrian engineer Louis Schwitzer win a five...

FILE - Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) plays during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Phoenix. Wilson was named AP Defensive Player of the Year Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury 10/3/2021

Aug. 16, 2022 09:30 PM EDT

FILE - USA National Basketball Team's Breanna Stewart during a spring training practice session, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. Seattle Storm's Breanna Stewart became the first player to repeat as The Associated Press WNBA Player of the Year, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

US invites 29 players to women's hoops World Cup camp

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 16, 2022 09:29 PM EDT

FILE - Lauren Jackson, left, is presented with a jersey by Seattle Storm co-owner Lisa Brummel after the Storm defeated the Washington Mystics 80-51 in a WNBA basketball game, Friday, July 15, 2016, in Seattle. The team formally retired her jersey No. 15. The jersey was unveiled in the arena's rafters, next to the two banners signifying the WNBA championships she helped win in 2004 and 2010. Jackson is savoring every minute of her basketball comeback, in 2022, even though the battle-tested Australian hoops icon knows she can't do things that once captivated fans before retiring from the sport in 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Seattle Times via AP, File)

Ex-WNBA star Lauren Jackson savors each day of her comeback

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 02, 2022 03:02 AM EDT

Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2 1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories. 1912 — John...

Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) defends against Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 1, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

FC Dallas vs Los Angeles FC 6/29/2022

Jul. 26, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

Los Angeles Sparks part ways with 6-foot-8 Liz Cambage

Jul. 26, 2022 11:31 AM EDT

Rutgers hires Nikki McCray-Penson as assistant hoops coach

Jun. 28, 2022 01:08 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has hired former Tennessee star Nikki McCray-Penson as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team. Scarlet...