Basketball News · LatestWednesday, May 27, 2026

Courtney Williams had 25 points and seven assists, Natasha Howard added 22 points and eight rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 96-81 on Wednesday night. Minnesota's lead was 44-40 early in the third quarter before they team scored the next 13 points. The Lynx outscored the Dream 28-19 in the frame to make it 70-56 after three.

The Hurricanes routed the Canadiens in Montreal. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to Friday's Game 5.

NEW YORK — The Phoenix Mercury’s second-half woes continued Wednesday against the New York Liberty. May 27, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) tries to drive past Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) during the first half at Barclays Center.

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. will return to the Spartans for the 2026-27 season.

“Great to see it,” Trump said of the Knicks advancing. “The Knicks have really, they’ve really suffered for years.”

The Lakers have conducted layoffs across multiple departments Wednesday, the California Post confirmed.

Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner, one of the elite point guards in the country, told ESPN on Wednesday that he has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will return for his junior season.

A massive bidding war has emerged for the Iowa State transfer net-shredder

Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, the No. 1 player in the transfer portal, is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will play college basketball next season, his agents told ESPN.

Last year, Rafael Jodar was ranked No. 707. Now, he is 29th in the world. And at the French Open, it's reminding fans of another prodigy named Rafa.

In his first public comments since Murray signed with the eager-to-contend Vikings, McCarthy sounded as though he understood the situation but did not necessarily appreciate it.

Sergio Ramos' proposed takeover of Sevilla has completely collapsed after the Real Madrid legend drastically altered the terms of his bid.

Former U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter was devastated when he got fired two years ago. Those feelings are long gone now that his son, Sebastian, is headed to his first World Cup.

The Southeastern Conference is eliminating “cupcake weekend."

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are on a crash course toward one of the most challenging negotiations of the NBA offseason.

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Both the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s matchup.

The WNBA-leading Atlanta Dream (4-1) hit the road on Wednesday night to take on the Minnesota Lynx (4-2) at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with both teams coming off consecutive wins. MORE: Early favorites for the 2026 WNBA MVP Award…

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins doesn't hold back on TV, but he needed someone to do so for him at a youth basketball tournament.

When it comes to the contract negotiation song and dance, LeBron James wants the Lakers to show him what they've got.

The Houston Rockets might be getting a new look next season.

The New York Liberty may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Mercury.

This is not a case where the market will wait for LeBron, he and the Lakers need to work everything out before the draft.

Trump, a New York City native, says he was invited by Knicks owner James Dolan

This was a surprising oine.

Saylor Poffenbarger has signed a hardship contract with the Chicago Sky, the team announced on Wednesday.

Satou Sabally hopes to play against her former team the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night when her new franchise, the New York Liberty, host them. Sabally may have been the biggest name to move this offseason, coming to New York as a free agent. Sabally played in Phoenix for one season and helped the Mercury reach the WNBA Finals, including in a playoff series victory over New York in the first round.

Pick a star, any star.

Kyle Kirkwood is favored to win the Detroit Grand Prix, but where does Felix Rosenqvist sit on the board after his Indy 500 win? Here are the odds.

As Rich Rod 2.0 hits Year 2 in Morgantown, the WVU coach reflected on his Michigan failures