Shaquille O'Neal thinks dunking will boost WNBA ratings. But former NBA champ John Salley has a different view. On the Really No Really podcast, Salley said the WNBA's popularity is rising because women's basketball focuses on fundamentals. Unlike the NBA, which is dealing with a viewership decline
CJ McCollum, the shooting guard for the New Orleans Pelicans, is known for his spectacular basketball skills. But did you know he also hosts a podcast and owns a vineyard? This isn't surprising as McCollum has always been about more than just sports. Growing up in Canton, Ohio, with his parents Eric
Imagine a basketball game where the pace is quick, the court is shorter, and the shot clock ticks faster. That's what happened in Miami during the launch of Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women's league. Skylar Diggins-Smith hit a crucial three-pointer, giving her team, the Lunar Owls, an 84-80 win over th
Maverick Carter, the business partner of NBA superstar LeBron James, is now playing a key role in a big initiative. A group of investors is trying to raise a staggering $5 billion to start a new international basketball league. This league aims to be a rival to the NBA by having six men's teams and
The Indiana Fever, led by the talented Caitlin Clark, are set to start practicing in a brand-new facility in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The $78 million Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center is scheduled to open its doors before the 2027 WNBA season. This state-of-the-art practice facility
Last week, the NBA had to cancel a few games due to the wildfires in Los Angeles and bad weather in Atlanta. On Wednesday, the league announced new dates for some of those games. This change affects nine teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets,
If you're a sports enthusiast looking to test your knowledge, you've got a new challenge on your hands: the NYT Connections: Sports Edition. This beta puzzle is designed to see if you’ve got what it takes to remember some tough trivia. The yellow group is likely the easiest, with a hint like "0-0, o
Things are heating up in the NBA! Star player Jimmy Butler has told the Miami Heat's president, Pat Riley, that he won't be signing a new deal with the team. This news comes after Butler's seven-game suspension for expressing his lack of joy playing for Miami. The trade deadline is approaching fast,
For Caitlin Clark, life is tough. The 22-year-old WNBA Rookie of the Year has faced many challenges. The recent arrest of a Texas man for stalking her highlights the importance of mental health, a topic Clark has long supported. Just one day later, her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, was echoing this m
Michael Cooper, a native of Pasadena, had a remarkable career with the Lakers, winning five championships. In January 2025, he achieved an honor every athlete dreams of – his jersey number, 21, was retired and displayed in the Lakers’ rafters, joining the likes of Magic Johnson and James Worthy. Whi
