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Caitlin Clark brushed off a reporter's question about her friendship with Angel Reese after winning World Cup gold, saying 'We've always been friends' and noting their college rivalry has evolved into a strictly professional dynamic in the WNBA.
Led by Breanna Stewart’s 22 points and 10 rebounds, the U.S. women overcame an early 14-point deficit to beat France 97-79 and claim a fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title, with Caitlin Clark providing timely bench scoring as the team extends its global-dominance run on the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
USA defeated Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach the FIBA Women's World Cup final, riding an 18-8 fourth-quarter burst. Breanna Stewart led with 17 points, Kahleah Copper added 13, and Jackie Young delivered in the fourth as the U.S. extended its World Cup win streak to 35 and pursues a fifth straight title. They will face France, who beat Germany to reach their first World Cup final, in a rematch of the Olympic gold game.
The U.S. women’s basketball team defeated Hungary 108-56 in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals to extend their consecutive-win streak to 70 and advance to the Berlin semifinals. Napheesa Collier led with 19 points, all 12 Americans logged at least 10 minutes, and the team shot 59% from the floor and 52% from three with 31 assists on 40 baskets. The victory comes after a 34-game World Cup winning streak dating to 2006 and sets up a semifinal vs Spain, which beat Australia 89-66.
The United States women’s basketball team routed Hungary 108-56 in Berlin to advance to the FIBA World Cup semifinals.
USA will face Hungary in the Berlin quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA World Cup with a 5:30 am ET tip. Hungary advanced by beating Japan and sits at 3-1, led by Dorka Juhasz, while Team USA relies on a balanced attack from Jackie Young, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark and a productive bench. The Americans are favorites but must sharpen after a narrow win over Italy as they push toward the medal rounds amid strong challengers like France.
The U.S. women’s national team routed Czechia 105-64 to finish group play 3-0 at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin, earning a quarterfinals matchup against Hungary or Japan. Breanna Stewart led with 19 points and all 12 players logged minutes as the Americans extended their 33-game World Cup win streak dating to 2006.
France’s women’s basketball team opened the FIBA World Cup with dominant Group Play wins (99-53 vs Hungary, 95-69 vs Korea, and a 55-point win over Nigeria), led by Gabby Williams and a roster featuring eight WNBA players. They set a World Cup record with 22 three-pointers in a game, boosting expectations as they pursue a gold medal, potentially challenging the United States.
Lakers guard Austin Reaves reportedly trimmed his four-year deal to about $180 million to give the team more cap flexibility, while spending Labor Day weekend on a boat with his girlfriend Jenna Barber in Mexico. The undrafted standout averaged 23 points last season and is being positioned as a leadership figure for a Lakers squad moving forward without LeBron James.
The U.S. women’s basketball team edged Italy 55-52 in a tight FIBA World Cup group game in Berlin, its closest World Cup win in 20 years, overcoming 29% shooting and a late scare as Cecilia Zandalasini led Italy with 14 points and Jackie Young paced the Americans with 10; with A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum out for health reasons, the U.S. must finish group play versus Czechia before the knockout rounds.
Team USA narrowly defeated Italy 55-52 in the FIBA Women's World Cup group stage to lock up a quarterfinal berth. Caitlin Clark was held to just one point and went without a field goal, while the Americans shot 29% from the floor. Jackie Young led the U.S. with 10 points; Italy's Cecilia Zandalasini had a game-high 14 points. The win improves USA to 2-0 in group play, highlighting the need for better shooting and consistency as they pursue a tournament title.
Clark and Bueckers starred in their World Cup debuts as the U.S. women cruised to a 94-61 win over China in Berlin, turning a tight first half into a convincing victory and highlighting the defending champions’ depth.
Ben Simmons signs a one-year, $3.5 million veteran-minimum with the Sacramento Kings after a tumultuous run in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, as the team bets on a fresh start and a potential reclamation of his form, while observers mix skepticism with cautious optimism about his fit and the Kings’ direction.
Team USA routed China 94-61 in the 2026 FIBA World Cup opener, with Angel Reese off the bench for 5 points and 9 rebounds while guarding 7'4" Zhang Ziyu; the moment drew massive social-media attention as fans marveled at the size matchup and fouling, while Zhang led China with 13 points in 18 minutes.
Ukrainian center Kate Koval left LSU after the team signed Russian player Anna Minaeva, saying the Russia-Ukraine war and concerns for her family influenced her decision; with two years of eligibility left and a closed transfer portal, she hopes the NCAA will recognize her circumstances and permit a transfer, while expressing gratitude for her LSU experience.