'It's a dream come true': WNBA games in Canada still surreal for Olympian
Growing up in Chatham, Ont., Bridget Carleton couldn't imagine playing professional basketball in Canada.
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Michelle Plouffe returns to Canada's 3x3 basketball team after retiring 13 months ago
Three-time Olympian Michelle Plouffe has come out of retirement to join Canada's four-player roster for the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series stop in Bangkok, Thailand.
NBA offseason recap, early 2026-27 season previews by team - ESPN
After an eventful July full of big trades, intriguing signings and the game's biggest star shocking everyone by heading East, the NBA offseason is nearly complete. And with the regular-season schedule now out, it's time to start thinking about the 2026-27 season.
Sources: Stad completes deal for lead stake in Timberwolves, Lynx - ESPN
American businessman Marc Stad has completed a deal to become the controlling owner and largest shareholder of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx by buying the majority of co-owner Marc Lore's stake at a $4.5 billion valuation, sources tell ESPN.
Canada beats host Mexico at FIBA Olympic women's basketball pre-qualifier
The Canadian women's basketball team closed the group phase of the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament with a 70-64 win over host Mexico on Thursday night in Guadalajara.
Jury rules New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player - ESPN
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that the New York Times defamed a college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa.
Greg Sankey, in filing, speaks out against pros returning to NCAA - ESPN
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said allowing athletes who have signed professional contracts back into college sports «fuels disruption» and should not be allowed, according to an affidavit filed in a Louisiana courthouse last week.
Magloire, Smart and 8 others join Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame
The Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2026, which includes former NBA player Jamaal Magloire, former Carleton Ravens men's head coach Dave Smart and Olympic flag-bearer Miranda Ayim, was set to be inducted Thursday night.