Basketball NewsTuesday, May 12, 2026

Megan Rapinoe is facing some backlash for her advice to WNBA players. The legendary U.S. women's national team star, who recently broke up with her fiancee, Sue Bird, is telling WNBA players to skip out on media obligations when they are not feeling comfortable speaking to the press. Rapinoe ...

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Moment of silence held for Brandon Clarke, Jason Collins before Spurs game

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Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMay 12, 8:09 PM ET

The NBA paid tribute to Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins with a moment of silence before Tuesday's Spurs-Timberwolves playoff game.

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Jason Collins cause of death: What we know about passing of former NBA player

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Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMay 12, 8:19 PM ET

Jason Collins, who played in the NBA for 13 seasons and was the league's first openly gay player, died May 12. Here's what to know about his death.

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