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WNBA media turns Stephanie White’s rehearsed rant into an ‘important’ attack on league critics
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White delivered a prepared pre-match statement before a game against the New York Liberty, criticising what she described as “hate”, fearmongering and divisiveness around the WNBA. The article frames the response from some WNBA media figures as treating her remarks as a significant rebuke of the league’s critics. White reportedly…
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Passenger jet billed as China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus prepares to make first international flight
China’s state-owned Comac is set to fly its C919 passenger jet on its first international route on Wednesday, taking off from Beijing for Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. The flight marks Beijing’s latest attempt to break into commercial aviation and challenge the Boeing-Airbus duopoly, though analysts caution the plane is more of a symbolic gesture than a…
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SB19 Has No Plans to Stop Breaking Barriers: ‘It Feels Like We’re Unstoppable’
Filipino boy group SB19 made history at Lollapalooza 2026, becoming the first act from the Philippines and Southeast Asia to perform at the Chicago festival. The band’s hour-long set on 30 July drew a crowd waving Philippine flags and singing along in Filipino, marking a significant moment for the group since its 2018 debut and…
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Knicks star Jalen Brunson is a man of the people, reveals the one thing he can’t live without
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has revealed the one item he says he cannot live without, offering fans a light-hearted glimpse into his personal life away from basketball. The 29-year-old point guard, coming off a strong season with the Knicks, made the admission during an interview conducted by his own mother, giving the exchange…
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WNBA becomes magnet for culture wars
The WNBA is finding itself at the center of escalating culture wars over issues relating to gender, race and equity as the league’s popularity grows and more players become outspoken on politics. Much of the debate, on social media and sports or news talk shows in recent days, revolves around transgender athletes in women’s sports,…
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NBA appears to prioritize European audience with announcement of unique 2026-27 season opener
The NBA has made an announcement regarding its 2026-27 season that appears to place unusual emphasis on the league’s European audience, continuing a push towards global expansion under commissioner Adam Silver. Silver has repeatedly described the NBA as a “global league” since taking charge in 2014, and this latest move, revealed on a Tuesday, is…
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Stephen A. Smith blames ‘the right’ for WNBA firestorm, says league ‘left the door open’
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith addressed the political controversy engulfing the WNBA, arguing that while “the right” bears some responsibility for stoking the row, the league itself was ultimately to blame for allowing the situation to develop. His comments come amid mounting criticism of the WNBA following forward DiJonai Carrington’s social media post citing “White…
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An ultra-rare Cooper Flagg trading card has been found, and the Mavericks are prepared to give a lot for it
An ultra-rare Cooper Flagg rookie trading card has surfaced, and the Dallas Mavericks are reportedly willing to offer a great deal to acquire it. The card is a 1-of-1 Topps release featuring a patch from Flagg’s NBA debut game, making it one of the most sought-after items in the trading card market for the 2025…
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WNBA Trailblazer Sheryl Swoopes on How Roku’s ‘Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete’ Documentary Spotlights That Balancing Act
A new Roku Originals documentary, “Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete,” premiered at the 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, exploring how WNBA players balance motherhood with professional sport. The film features Sheryl Swoopes, one of the league’s founding stars, alongside Skylar Diggins-Smith, Bria Hartley, Natalie Achonwa and Allison Feaster, who share candid reflections on pregnancy, postpartum…
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WNBA silence on DiJonai Carrington’s ‘White privilege’ post exposes Sandy Brondello double standard
An article from Fox News’s OutKick accuses the WNBA of double standards after it took no visible action against Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington, who cited “White privilege” on Threads following her ejection for a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham. The piece contrasts this with the league’s swift 24-hour suspension of Toronto Tempo head coach…