On July 15, 2025, Portland’s WNBA expansion franchise announced its return as the Portland Fire, reviving the name of the city’s original WNBA team (2000–2002). Set to debut in 2026 …
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Penn State’s Starocci, USC’s Watkins Named Big Ten Athletes of the Year
by David Howellby David HowellROSEMONT, Ill. – Penn State University wrestler Carter Starocci has been selected as the 2024-25 Big Ten Conference Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year, and University of Southern California basketball guard JuJu Watkins has …
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Illini Basketball Bolsters Coaching Staff with Addition of Kevin Kruger
by Mick Liteby Mick LiteIllinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood has made a significant addition to his coaching staff, announcing the hiring of former UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger as Assistant to the …
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Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has inked a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension, the richest annual extension in NBA history at $72.5 million per year, securing his future with …
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Angel Reese Named Cover Athlete For NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition Cover
by Mick Liteby Mick Lite2K Games announced Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese as the cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition, alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Standard Edition) and Carmelo Anthony (Superstar Edition). Reese, a …
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The Indiana Fever (9-8) delivered a commanding 81-54 victory over the Las Vegas Aces (8-9) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, snapping a 16-game losing streak against the Aces that dated …
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The Chicago Bulls have made a savvy move in the undrafted free agent market, signing former Missouri Tigers guard Caleb Grill to an Exhibit 10 contract following the 2025 NBA …
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The Charlotte Hornets have selected Ryan Kalkbrenner, the 7-foot-1 center from Florissant, MO with the 34th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Creighton University …
