Sparks fire head coach Lynne Roberts after 2 seasons - ESPN
The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts on Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs under her leadership for the second straight season.
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WNBA offseason 2026: Guides for every eliminated team - ESPN
The first team eliminated from the 2026 WNBA playoffs was a shocking one: the No.1 seed Minnesota Lynx, who were swept by the No. 8 New York Liberty in two blowout losses. On Wednesday, the No. 5 Washington Mystics were the second team eliminated following a sweep by the No. 4 Atlanta Dream.
2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: Team USA analysis, rankings, rosters - ESPN
The WNBA season is paused for the next couple of weeks, but there's plenty of women's basketball being played. The 2026 FIBA World Cup begins Friday and will run through Sept. 13 in Berlin, Germany. The tournament might not be as prominent as the Olympics — to fans, at least — but it is one of two major international competitions, with this year's event featuring 16 teams from North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Medvedev, Pegula, Shelton advance as rain disrupts US Open schedule
NEW YORK, Sept 2 : Daniil Medvedev flew into the third round after an avian disruption at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, as American Jessica Pegula crushed compatriot Sofia Kenin and Ben Shelton overcame Hubert Hurkacz on another rainswept day.
Drama-free Medvedev eases into US Open second round
NEW YORK, Aug 30 : Former champion Daniil Medvedev made light work of France's Hugo Gaston 6-4 6-2 6-4 on Sunday, exorcising the demons of his ill-fated campaign a year ago with an aggressive performance at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Brochart, Ciezki lead Mercury in 101-69 win over fading Tempo
Noemie Brochart and Shay Ciezki scored 15 points each to lead six Phoenix players in double digits and the Mercury beat the Toronto Tempo 101-69 on Saturday night.
Mercury buy out DeWanna Bonner, who will seek title chance - ESPN
The Phoenix Mercury and six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner have reached an agreement to buy out her contract, the team announced Monday.
Springboks replace Kolisi with De Villiers for first All Blacks test
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 20 : South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been dropped for the first test against New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday but powerful prop Ox Nche will start in the front row.