Basketball NewsTuesday, Aug 4, 2026

Publisher:Yahoo Sports MLBOutlet infoAug 4, 3:23 PM ET

I have to admit, I kind of hate deadline day because there is a little pressure to get the posts up, give an instant reaction, generally about someone you had never heard of. Get that post up quick, because the next one is coming. Now we get to relax and watch the season play out. […]

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoAug 3, 7:00 AM ET

The controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham’s stance on trans athletes in women’s sports continues to divide the WNBA community. With women’s sports icons like Megan Rapinoe also discussing the topic, the latest voice to enter the conversation is former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher.

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Publisher:The Next (Women's Hoops)Outlet infoAug 4, 9:24 PM ET

Analysis

Phoenix’s blockbuster trade came with plenty of questions, but Plum’s seamless fit with her new “Big Three” has provided an early answer

Publisher:Swish AppealOutlet infoAug 4, 5:00 PM ET

Capria Brown at Central Michigan. | Jack Reeber (cmuchippewas.com). A 5-foot-10 guard from Danville, IL, Capria Brown was a top 75 recruit in class of 2020 and won the Illinois 1A Girls Basketball state title twice (2018, 2019). Then, she played collegiately for Dayton (2020-22), Missouri State (2022-23), Central Michigan (2023-24) and Eastern Kentucky (2024-25). Last year, she began her pro career in Montenegro, averaging 15.2 points and 5.2 assists for Antivari. Brown recently chatted with ...

Publisher:Celtics BlogOutlet infoAug 4, 6:00 AM ET

Analysis

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. The regular season When the 1958-59 season began, Bill Russell was in an unfamiliar position: he was not a reigning champion. From his junior year in college through his rookie year with Boston, Russell’s teams won two NCAA titles, an Olympics gold medal, and the NBA championship. In his second season as a pro, ...

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoAug 4, 11:46 AM ET

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