HighlightsThursday, Aug 6, 2026

Watch some of the best moments, finishes, and players from 1990s March Madness, including Christian Laettner's game-winner and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.

Josh Hart reminded fans just how important Karl-Anthony Towns was to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Chelsea Gray made two buzzer-beating 3-pointers after Caitlin Clark's uncharacteristic mistakes, the first to force overtime and the second to give the Aces a victory over the Fever on Thursday night.

(Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images 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. Elite Three-Peat The Boston Celtics reached an elite milestone by winning the NBA Finals in 1961, adding to their 1959 and 1960 banners. They became just the second franchise to collect a trio of consecutive titles. The first was the Minneapolis Lakers ...

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is making a strong case for the WNBA MVP award.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics reacts to a play against the Dallas Wings during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 5, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Five days after Shakira Austin dropped 28 points i...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 4: Aneesah Morrow #24 of the Toronto Tempo drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 4, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal isn’t a name brought up often when it comes to all-time great dunkers as that is usually reserved for more perimeter based players like Vince Carter, Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins and Blake Griffin. But make no mistake, O’Neal has some of the most ferocious and iconic dunks the NBA […]

She missed the ball but caught something better.

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Angel Reese added another milestone to her growing résumé on Wednesday night at the Gateway Center Arena. The Atlanta Dream star recorded her 21st double-double of the season in Atlanta’s 96-82 home win over the Phoenix Mercury.

The WNBA season is in full swing, but despite some great games, basketball is easily the least talked-about topic in recent days.