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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…
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Remembering When Devo Boldly Reinvented a Rolling Stones Classic in 1977
In early 1977, the American band Devo took on The Rolling Stones’ classic “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” as one of their first major moves, transforming it into a jerky, mechanical reworking that bore little resemblance to the original. The reinterpretation, born from a jam session in the studio, shifted the song’s tone from Mick…
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DiJonai Carrington, who declared ‘White privilege’ after ejection, plays vs Storm as WNBA remains silent
DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was allowed to play against the Seattle Storm on Monday night after the WNBA imposed no discipline over an incident days earlier, in which she was ejected for a flagrant foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and subsequently posted about “White privilege” on social media. The episode has…
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Long list of embarrassing WNBA incidents is what happens when sports leagues made politics their primary focus
This Fox News/OutKick opinion piece argues that a string of embarrassing incidents shows the WNBA has become too focused on political and social issues rather than basketball, which the author claims is undermining the league’s credibility. The commentary, delivered on the “Don’t @ Me” show with host Dan Dakich, frames recent controversies as evidence that…
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Tim Walz’s golf game leaves the internet in shock, the NFL is already dunking on the NBA & Kristin Cavallari!
This piece is an instalment of “Nightcaps,” a daily sports and culture round-up column from OutKick, gathering several unrelated stories and viral moments circulating in the sports world. The article text provided is largely made up of site navigation and links to unrelated recommended articles, with the actual column content cut off before any detail…
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Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom writes letter to WNBA officially declaring for 2027 draft
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has formally declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, sending a letter to the league confirming his intention on Monday. The move follows through on a pledge he had previously made publicly, and it comes just hours after another ex-NBA player, Royce White, separately announced he too would declare for…