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Alexandra Eala stuns World No. 14 Clara Tauson at the 2025 US Open

August 25, 2025

Alexandra Eala pulled off a stunning upset at the 2025 US Open, defeating the 14th-ranked player, Clara Tauson.

US Open;

In front of a boisterous, highly-energized crowd in the Grandstand, 2022 US Open junior girls’ singles champion and world No. 70 Alexandra Eala—the first-ever Filipino to contest a match in the US Open women’s singles draw—came back from a double break in the third set to upset No. 14 seed Clara Tauson, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(11), and reach the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time.

Even though the tournament is not in the Philippines, it feels like Alex Eala has home-court advantage.
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Flushing Meadows is very close to an area of Queens known as Little Manila because of its large Filipino community, and they flocked to Grandstand to cheer on Eala, one of the rising stars of the women’s tour.

Game Highlights

Second round of the US Open will be on the 27th of August, Eala will face the winner between Spain’s Cristina Bucsa (95) and American Claire Liu (371).

Nike unveil the new Kobe 3 Protro with a retail price of $210.00

August 20, 2025

Nike Basketball just announced the new Kobe 3 Protro in an all-white “Halo” colorway. The Kobe 3 Protro “Halo” will be available on August 23 on SNKRS and at select retail locations, and will retail for $210.00.

Images of the new Kobe 3 Protro in Halo colorway.

This is what Nike said about the new Kobe 3 Protro;

The Kobe 3 Protro is built to support athletes who move with speed, precision and control, delivering an underfoot sensation that matches the demands of today’s game. A full-length Zoom Strobel replaces a pair of smaller Air Zoom units in the forefoot and heel, pairing with a plush Cushlon 3.0 midsole to enable maximum energy return, premium court feel and lightweight support.

The upper, which maintains the Kobe 3’s classic basketball net inspiration, is now backed with mesh that provides enhanced containment and airflow, locking the foot in place while letting it breathe. Meanwhile, an updated traction pattern helps hoopers make directional cuts, hard stops and explosive takeoffs with confidence.

Further, new diamond shapes on the upper and outsole honor Kobe’s eldest daughter, Natalia, whose middle name is Diamanté.

The Kobe 3 Protro was shaped by insights from athletes who experienced playing in the original Kobe 3 and from the new generation of hoopers, who are accustomed to more modern tech in their game footwear. This rigorous testing process, involving both female and male athletes, reminds of the relentless principles of Kobe’s Mamba Mentality, resulting in a shoe built for serious hoopers across a wide range of playing styles.

Fever’s Sophie Cunningham will be out for the season due to an MCL tear in her right knee

August 20, 2025

Here’s the statement that the Fever released;

You can also read the full text that the team published on WNBA.com. Together with this sad news, Fever also announced that they’re releasing guard Kyra Lambert and signing guard Shey Peddy to a seven-day hardship contract.

ICYMI: Fever defeated the Sun in OT, in a come from behind win after being down by 21-points ( 99 – 93)

August 20, 2025

In a stunning display of resilience, the Indiana Fever secured a historic 99-93 overtime victory against the Connecticut Sun. Trailing by a franchise-record 21 points early in the third quarter, the Fever mounted an improbable comeback.

Fever’s rally was led by a red-hot Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 34 of her career-high 38 points in the second half and overtime. Mitchell’s clutch shooting, including back-to-back three-pointers to start the extra period, fueled the comeback. Aliyah Boston also played a pivotal role, notching her 15th double-double of the season with 14 points and 13 rebounds, a new franchise record. Lexie Hull, despite missing her first three shot, hit a corner 3-pointer with 44.9 seconds in OT to give the Indiana Fever a 7 point lead and eventually beat the Connecticut Sun 99-93.

Despite the heroics, the win was bittersweet as the Fever’s Sophie Cunningham left the game in the second quarter due to a knee injury and did not return.

Full Game Highlights

The win gives the Fever enough cushion as they face the Lynx in the next two games starting this Friday, while the Sun plays at Washington on Tuesday.

Fever are now down with 4 players; Caitlin Clark (groin injury), Sydney Colson (ACL tear in her left knee), Aari McDonald (right foot broken bone) and now Sophie Cunningham.

Australia Edges China to Win 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Completes Historic Three-Peat!

August 18, 2025

Australia is once again the FIBA Asia Cup champion after beating China in a down-to-the-wire game last Sunday night at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

After trailing by as many as 15 points in the first half, Australia mounted a comeback led by Xavier Cooks, who finished with 30 points and 9 rebounds. Jaylin Galloway added 23 points and William Hickey contributed 15, including the go-ahead basket late in the fourth quarter.

A missed three-point attempt by China’s Mingxuan Hu at the buzzer sealed the victory for Australia. With the win, the Boomers became just the second team in FIBA Asia Cup history to achieve a “three-peat” and extended their undefeated streak in the tournament to 18 games.

Full Game Highlights

Australia remain unbeaten as they rout Gilas Pilipinas (84 – 60)

August 13, 2025

After the miraculous win against Saudi Arabia, I expected that Gilas would at least give the Australian team a hard time. Instead, Australia gave Gilas a basketball clinic on both offense and defense.

Just look at the game stats and boxscore; five Australian players scored in double digits, while only three did for Gilas: Kevin Quiambao (16 points), Justin Brownlee (13 points), and AJ Edu (13 points).

Full Game Highlights

Australia advances to the semifinals, where they await their next opponent. For Gilas, this is the end of the road until the next FIBA games.

Indiana Fever Suffers Close Loss to Dallas Wings (81 – 80)

August 13, 2025

The Indiana Fever suffered a 1-point loss to the Dallas Wings, falling 81-80 in a close matchup. Maddy Siegrist led the Wings with a career-high 22 points in her first start since June 6. Paige Bueckers had another impressive all-around performance with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Li Yueru added 20 points off the bench.

The Fever played catch-up for most of the game, briefly leading by six points (46-52). However, the Wings went on a dominant 32-9 run, building a 17-point lead (78-61) in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Fever managed to cut the lead to just one point with 33.4 seconds left, but Kelsey Mitchell missed a 15-foot pull-up jumper that could have secured the win.

Mitchell led the Fever with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Sophie Cunningham and Aliyah Boston each added 14 points, and Natasha Howard had another double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Chloe Bibby had her highest production as a member of the Fever, scoring 11 points in just 11 minutes of play. The Fever were without their star point guard Caitlin Clark, who is reportedly “progressing from an injured right groin but still is not practicing” with the team.

Next for the Fever will be against the Washington Mystics while the Wings will host the Sparks, both games will be this Friday.

Full Game Highlights

Gilas Advances to FIBA Asia Cup Quarterfinals with Thrilling Win Over Saudi Arabia

August 12, 2025

Gilas Pilipinas secured a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals with a thrilling 95-88 overtime victory against host Saudi Arabia. The game was a tense affair, with Gilas needing a clutch three-pointer from Justin Brownlee in the final seconds of regulation to force the extra period.

Here’s a look back at the clutch three-pointer from Justin Brownlee.

Brownlee was the hero of the night, finishing with a game-high 29 points. Young guns Kevin Quiambao and AJ Edu also stepped up, scoring 17 points each and hitting key shots in overtime to seal the win. The victory was a hard-fought one, spoiling a stellar 33-point performance by Saudi Arabia’s Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman and 34 points by Mohammed Alsuwailem.

Game High Lights

Gilas will now face two-time defending champion Australia in the quarterfinals this Wednesday at 2:00 in the afternoon, local time.

Source: FIBA

Short-handed Indiana Fever gives Chicago Sky a 22-point beating (92 – 70)

August 11, 2025

Even though the Fever were without their three point guards, they handed the Sky a 22-point beating (92–70).

Four of the Indiana Fever’s starters scored in double digits: Aliyah Boston with 15 points, Kelsey Mitchell with 26 points (4-of-8 from the three-point line) and 8 assists, Sophie Cunningham with 16 points (3-of-6 from the three-point line), and Lexie Hull with 17 points (4-of-6 from the three-point line). Natasha Howard also contributed 7 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. The bench also made an impact, especially on the defensive end, with three steals and two blocks. Makayla Timpson added 7 points off the bench.

Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald are both out with season-ending injuries from their last game against Phoenix. Colson suffered a torn left ACL, while McDonald had a broken bone in her right foot. Caitlin Clark is also still out with a groin injury.

Sky are also missing some key players mainly Angel Reese with a back injury and Courtney Vandersloot with a torn right ACL injury.

The Indiana Fever will play their next two games at home, starting with the Dallas Wings this Wednesday. The Sky will visit Connecticut on Thursday.

Caitlin Clark on Sue Bird’s Podcast Bird’s Eye View

August 10, 2025

If you do not want the non-Caitlin stuff, you can jump to 10:16 mark of the view or just play the video below. 🙂

This week, we welcome the one and only Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. Caitlin opens up about so much, starting with her iconic run at Iowa and making two NCAA Championship games, and how she stayed grounded while becoming a household name. Caitlin also shares how she’s learning to adjust to the physicality and defensive tactics of the WNBA, her “risk assessment” in the passes she makes and shots she takes, and why the Fever have been the perfect organization to start her career. She also candidly discusses what it’s been like dealing with her injuries this season — including what she’s missing most about being on the court, but also what she’s come to learn from the sideline and how she thinks her career will benefit going forward. Caitlin also explains how she manages the high praises and harsh criticisms she receives, before closing with her top three shots of her career.

Gilas Pilipinas Stunned by Chinese Taipei in FIBA Asia Cup Opener in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

August 7, 2025

In a stunning turn of events at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Gilas Pilipinas suffered a disappointing 95-87 loss to Chinese Taipei in their opening game. The Philippine national team was on the back foot from the start, trailing by as much as 17 points in the first quarter and struggling to contain a hot-shooting Chinese Taipei squad.

Despite a valiant comeback effort, Gilas couldn’t overcome the early deficit. Justin Brownlee led the charge with 19 points before fouling out in the final minutes, a major blow to the team’s rally. Kevin Quiambao provided a spark off the bench with 17 points, while Scottie Thompson and Dwight Ramos added 12 points apiece, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Chinese Taipei’s Chen Ying-Chun was the star of the show, erupting for a game-high 34 points, including six triples, to seal the victory. The loss puts Gilas in a difficult position as they now face a must-win situation against New Zealand in their next match.

Full Game High Lights:

ICYMI: Sparks Halt Fever’s Winning Streak (91 – 100)

August 7, 2025

The Los Angeles Sparks snapped the Indiana Fever’s five-game winning streak with a decisive 100-91 victory at the Crypto.com Arena. The Sparks’ potent offense was on full display, with Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson leading the charge, each scoring 25 points. Plum also dished out a game-high 11 assists, notching her second double-double of the season. Cameron Brink, playing her third game back from an injury, tied her career high with five blocks.

Indiana, who had been red-hot coming into the matchup, was led by Kelsey Mitchell’s 34 points and six assists, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Sparks’ balanced attack and defense. The Fever got off to a strong start, taking a one-point lead after the first quarter (27-26), but Los Angeles took control with a 28-point second quarter and never looked back. While Indiana mounted a late comeback, trimming a 22-point deficit down to just six with two minutes left in the game (95-89), they were unable to overcome the Sparks’ lead.

Full Game Highlights

Indiana is on the tail-end of a five-game road trip, with their last game against the Phoenix Mercury this Thursday. The LA Sparks will also host the Connecticut Sun on Thursday.

Indiana Fever Wins 5th Straight Game Over Seattle Storm (78 – 74)

August 4, 2025

The Indiana Fever continued their impressive run, securing their fifth consecutive victory with a gritty 78-74 win over the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday night. Despite being without star Caitlin Clark for the seventh straight game, the Fever showcased their depth and resilience, improving their record to 17-12 on the season and are currently 5th in the standing and just 1.5 game behind NY Liberty.

The Fever were led by a stellar performance from Natasha Howard, who scored 21 points with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Sophie Cunningham added a season-high 17 points, including a scorching 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. Aliyah Boston continued her dominant form, notching another double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, proving crucial down the stretch scoring nine-straight points in the fourth quarter.

It was close game but the Fever was able to build an 8-point lead (42-34) at halftime, fueled by strong offensive contributions from Howard and Cunningham, and the rest of the team, Indiana was able to extend the lead to 13-points mid-3rd quarter. Seattle, however, refused to back down, made a significant push at the end of third quarter and all of the 4th quarter. Storm even cut the lead to just 1 point via Dominique Malonga’s inside play with 12.2 seconds left in the game (75 – 74). Then Kelsey Mitchell made a late layup with 8.21 seconds remaining to give Indiana a 3-point cushion. Aliyah Boston added a key free throw in the closing seconds to ice the game.

The Storm, led by Nneka Ogwumike’s 16 points, followed by Skylar Diggins’ 13 points, Gabby Williams (12 points, 9 rebounds), and Dominique Malonga (12 points).

The Indiana Fever will look to continue their winning streak as they face the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday. While the Seattle Storm will host the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday.

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Philippines’ Team Liquid Makes History with Dominant MSC Victory at EWC 25

August 4, 2025

Team Liquid Philippines has been crowned champions of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 25 in Riyadh, beating Malaysia’s Selangor Red Giants OG Esports with a decisive 4-1 victory in the Finals. The win marks a significant moment for Team Liquid, etching their name into Esports World Cup history.

Selangor Red Giants was the reigning EWC ML:BB champions and was the favorite to win it all for having a strong run through the knockout bracket, they were ultimately outmatched by Team Liquid’s “terrifying power.” Team Liquid showcased consistent dominance throughout the tournament, rarely dropping more than one map per series.

After losing the first game, Team Liquid quickly shifted their strategy, focusing on strong early-game picks and objective control. Their tactical approach paid off, as they swiftly took control of the series. Games three and four saw Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya’s Gloo become a pivotal force, giving Team Liquid the early advantage they needed to secure decisive wins. The penultimate game, lasting just over ten minutes, highlighted Team Liquid’s overwhelming superiority.

You can watch the final day of the competition including the finals below but if you want to skip to the championship, you can skip to the 5:10 mark of the video.

Team Liquid will take home $1,000,000 in prize money, while Selangor Red Giants OG Esports will have to settle for $500,000. In the third-place Philippines’ ONIC walks away with $250,000 after beating ONIC’s Indonesian roster.

Source: EWC

Fever Extends Win Streak against Wings (88 – 78)

August 3, 2025

The Indiana Fever are on a roll as they win their 4th straight games at the expense of Dallas Wings.

It was a close game in the first half but building a 13-point lead, the Fever never trailed again even though Dallas was able to cut the lead to just 6 points (75 – 69).

Four of the five Indiana starters scored in double-digit points. Kelsey Mitchell had 23 points, Aliyah Boston had 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Natasha Howard added 11 points and a career-high-tying 16 rebounds. Both Boston and Howard also had five assists for Indiana. Aari McDonald continues to be a big factor while Caitlin Clark is sidelined; she had 12 points and 6 assists.

Paige Bueckers continues to be the leader for the Wings, she was the one who kept the game close but her 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists was not enough to get them the win. Another bad shooting game for Arike Ogunbowale, scoring 8 points but only had 1 field goal.

Full Game Highlights;

The Indiana Fever will start their three-game road trip this Sunday against the Seattle Storm. Meanwhile, Dallas will play two consecutive games against the New York Liberty, starting this Wednesday and then again this Saturday.

Luka Dončić signs three-year $165 Million extension with the Lakers

August 3, 2025

Great news for Laker fans, Luka Dončić has signed the three-year $165 Million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The extension includes a player option in the final year that will keep the Dončić in L.A. until 2028.

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“I’m really grateful to the Lakers organization, my teammates and the fans for welcoming me and my family with so much support and kindness since day one,” said Dončić. “This is an amazing organization, and I truly believe in what we’re building together. I’m going to keep working as hard as I can to bring another championship to Los Angeles and to make Laker Nation proud. This is just the beginning. I’m excited for what’s ahead and to keep building something special with this team.”

Here’s the 14-min press conference with Luka Dončić and Lakers’ President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.

Aside from locking Luka Dončić and Lebron James staying with the Lakers for one more year after exercising his $52.6 million player option, Lakers will be the favorite to win this coming season as long as they sign the right role player to complement Luka and Lebron.

Indiana Fever defeats Phoenix Mercury to extend streak to 3 wins (107 – 101)

July 31, 2025

The Indiana Fever got their first win against DeWanna Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury (107 – 101). It was Bonner’s first game against the Fever and as expected the crowd boos her as soon as she gets a hold of the ball. Fever is still without Caitlin Clark who is out due to a groin injury since the 2025 All-Star games.

It was a total team effort by the Fever, with five players scoring in double digits. Aari McDonald scored a career-high 27 points, including 3 three-pointers. Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 12 rebounds, marking her 12th double-double for the season and was unstoppable, scoring 17 of this 22 points in the 4th quarter.

Sophie Cunningham and Damiris Dantas each scored 12 points, and Chloe Bibby added 10 points off the bench. Kelsey Mitchell, who played exceptionally well in their last game against the Sky, was limited to just 8 points due to foul trouble, while Natasha Howard, despite scoring just 6 points, was big on the defensive end with 2 blocks, 1 steal, and 6 rebounds.

For Phoenix, Alyssa Thomas lead Phoenix with 32 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. Kahleah Copper added 22 points and Sami Whitcomb scored 18, including the buzzer-beater 3-points to end the first half. DeWanna Bonner who signed with the Fever at the start of the season but left to go Phoenix after 9 games.

Full Game High Lights;

Indiana Fever will try to win their 4th game as they go to Dallas this Saturday, while Phoenix will go to Atlanta also this coming Saturday.

Fever win over Sky for a second straight win (93 – 78)

July 28, 2025

After losing straight two games against the NY Liberty, the Indiana Fever have won their second straight against the Las Vegas Aces and the latest is against the Chicago Sky. Fever won their last two games without their star PG Caitlin Clark who is out because of a her groin injury and “no timetable available for her return.”

Against the Aces; It was a hard fought game but the Fever manage to win with the clutch 3 from Aari McDonald that gave the Fever an 8-point cushion with less than 40 second remaining in the game.

Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston lead the Indiana Fever to beat the Las Vegas Aces 80-70 on Thursday night.

In their win against the Sky, Kelsey Mitchell lead the Fever with 35 points with seven 3-pointers. Mitchell kept the Fever afloat whenever the Sky made a run, she also made 6 assists and 3 steals to picked up her 200th career steals. Aliyah Boston had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the team. Makayla Timpson had 14 points off the bench with 3 steals, and Aari McDonald added 10 points.

For the Sky, Rachel Banham had a career night of 26 points, 6 of 11 three pointers and was the one leading the run for the Sky. Kia Nurse and Rebecca Allen added 14 and 13 points, respectively. This is the second game that Angel Reese missed her second second straight game because of a back issue.

Full Game Highlights

Indiana will Phoenix this Thursday, while the Sky will takes on Washington Mystics Wednesday night.

Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71

July 25, 2025

The professional wrestling community and fans worldwide are in mourning following the passing of legendary WWE Hall of Famer, Hulk Hogan, at the age of 71. Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, reportedly died on Thursday morning, July 24, 2025, at his Florida home after suffering a cardiac arrest.

WWE, “One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition with the Hulkamania craze of the 1980s and reignited sports-entertainment’s popularity in the 1990s through his leadership of the New World Order in WCW. Whether he was a hero or villain, clad in red and yellow or black and white, The Hulkster was always one of the ring’s most popular and enduring stars.”

Team Collier Dominates Team Clark, Collier Crowned MVP of 2025 WNBA All-Star Game (151-131 )

July 20, 2025

Napheesa Collier, the team captain of Team Collier, bagged the MVP award for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game as her team routed Team Clark. Collier scored an All-Star Game-record 36 points and 9 rebounds. Meanwhile, her All-Star teammate Skylar Diggins recorded the first triple-double in an All-Star Game, with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 15 assists.

Here’s the full game highlights of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game;

Two major milestones as Napheesa Collier broke the scoring record with 36 PTS and Skylar Diggins records the first triple double in All-Star history!

A Liberty Sweep: Winners of the 2025 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge

July 20, 2025

The 2025 WNBA All-Star, hosted by the Indiana Fever, is in the book and it was a Liberty Sweep as both the winners of the 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge are NY Liberty teammates Natasha Cloud and Sabrina Ionescu.

Skills Challenge

For the Skills Challenge, NY Liberty Natasha Cloud took the prize for having the fastest time in both rounds of the contest; just 34.1 secs in the first round and 35.5 secs in the final round. Erica Wheeler was just 1.1 seconds slower in the finals.

1st Round

  • Natasha Cloud – 34.1 secs
  • Erica Wheeler – 36.5 secs
  • Allisha Gray – 39.4 secs
  • Courtney Williams – 42.0 secs
  • Skylar Diggins – 44.3 secs

Finals

  • Natasha Cloud – 35.5 secs
  • Erica Wheeler – 37.5 secs

You can watch full 2025 WNBA Kia Skills Challenge including Natasha Cloud’s performance below;

3-Point Contest

In the 3-Point Contest, Sabrina Ionescu took home the title after tying with defending champ, Allisha Gray with 25 points, but in the Finals, Sabrina Ionescu scored 30 points of a possible 40 points and ran away with the title.

Here’s Sabrina after winning the contest;

1st Round

  • Sabrina Ionescu – 25 points
  • Allisha Gray – 25 points
  • Kelsey Plum – 22 points
  • Lexie Hull – 20 points
  • Sonia Citron – 19 points

2nd and Final Round

  • Sabrina Ionescu – 30 points
  • Allisha Gray – 22 points

    • You can watch the full 2025 WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest including Sabrina Ionescu’s performance below;

    Caitlin Clark will not participate in this year’s WNBA All-Star events due to injury

    July 19, 2025

    Indiana Fever fans will miss Caitlin Clark this WNBA All-Star weekend since she will not be participating in the event. Clark made the announcement via the team’s communication and social media channels.

    Caitlin Clark’s teammate, Lexie Hull was named as her replacement in the 3-point contest, as for the All-Star game, from WNBA, “Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes and Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones have been named by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to replace the injured Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally on Team Clark in the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game.”

    WNBA to implement a 4-point shot for 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

    July 17, 2025

    WNBA;

    4-Point Shot
    • Four circles – two at each end of the court – will be placed above the current three-point line at a distance of 28-feet from the rim [approximately six feet further than the current three-point line]
    • Each four-foot circle shall be designated as the “AT&T 4-Point Shot” area
    • Any shot made by a player who has contact within the 4-point area upon attempting the shot will be credited as four points
    • For every AT&T 4-Point Shot made, AT&T will make a donation to foundations supported by the WNBA and selected by players
    • (See court diagram below)

    Aside from the 4-point shot, WNBA will also implement “Special Rules for 2025 WNBA All-Star Game” like the 20-Second Shot Clock, Live-Play Substitutions and “No Free-Throws”

    20-Second Shot Clock
    • The shot clock will be shortened from 24 to 20 seconds. The shot clock will still reset to 14 seconds after an offensive rebound.

    Live-Play Substitutions
    Teams will be permitted to implement hockey-like player substitutions while the ball is in play, provided certain conditions are met:
    • Only the offensive team may make live-play substitutions, and only one player substitution is permitted per possession
    • One player can exit the court, and another can enter onto the court only while their team has possession of the ball in the backcourt
    • The players exiting and entering the court must do so in the backcourt between the 28-foot mark and the half-court line
    • The player entering onto the court may not touch the ball in the backcourt

    Not adhering to any of the above guidelines will result in a turnover and the ball shall be awarded to the opposing team.

    Automatic Points for Free-Throw Attempts: “No Free-Throws”
    • In circumstances that would require a player to shoot free throw(s), the player will automatically be credited with the maximum available point(s) given the situation. In such cases, the box score will reflect the appropriate number of free-throws as attempted and as made.
    • The only time in which players will physically attempt a free throw will be during the last two minutes of the fourth quarter and during the entirety of any overtime period(s)

    Participants for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Friday Night Events

    July 17, 2025

    WNAB just release the names of participants for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Friday Night Events; 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge.

    The 3-Point Contest is headline by Superstar Caitlin Clark and last two champion of the contest; Sabrina Ionescu (2023) and Allisha Gray (2024), and for the Skills Challenge we have last year’s winner Allisha Gray with Natasha Cloud and Courtney Williams.

    WNBA;

    ESPN will broadcast the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge and the WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Indiana Fever, on Friday, July 18 (8 p.m. ET). The events are a prelude to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Saturday, July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, Disney+ and ESPN+).

    Below are the participants for the 2025 WNBA Skills Challenge:

    PLAYER TEAM POSITION
    Natasha Cloud New York Liberty Guard
    Skylar Diggins Seattle Storm Guard
    Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream Guard
    Erica Wheeler Seattle Storm Guard
    Courtney Williams Minnesota Lynx Guard

    Below are the participants for the 2025 WNBA 3-Point Contest:

    PLAYER TEAM POSITION
    Sonia Citron Washington Mystics Guard
    Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever Guard
    Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream Guard
    Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty Guard
    Kelsey Plum Los Angeles Sparks Guard

    NY Liberty routs Indiana Fever Sans Caitlin Clark (98 – 77)

    July 17, 2025

    The New York Liberty did defeat the Indiana Fever with a score of 98-77. The Fever were without their star point guard Caitlin Clark due to a right groin injury she sustained the previous night against the Connecticut Sun.

    It was a close game at the start until Liberty ran way with the game building a 15-point lead by the end of first half and never look back. Liberty’s largest lead was 26 points (48 – 74) in the 3rd quarter.

    Breanna Stewart lead the NY with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, Sabrina Ionescu added 15 points and 9 assists.

    Fever’s leading scorer is Kelsey Mitchell with 16 points, followed by Sophie Cunningham, who moved up to start the game with 12 points and Damiris Dantas added another 11 points. NY Liberty’s win halt’s Indiana’s 3 game winning streak against the Atlanta Dream, Dallas Wings and Connecticut Suns.

    This will be Fever’s last game as they prepare for the WNBA All-Star Weekend. After the break, they will face the Liberty once again, Wednesday night.

    Full list of ESPYS 2025 Award winner with Caitlin Clark bagging the Best WNBA Player

    July 17, 2025

    The 2025 ESPYS just concluded their presentation of the greatest athletes and moments in sports this year, and below are the winners. As a sport, basketball got the most awards this year, with 7 players taking home particular honors. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder received two awards: Best NBA Player and Best Athlete – Men’s Sports. On the women’s side, Caitlin Clark was awarded Best WNBA Player, while Cooper Flagg and JuJu Watkins bagged the Best College Athlete awards for male and female, respectively.

    Then we have the legends of the sports, Diana Taurasi and former USWNT player Alex Morgan were honored with the prestigious Icon Award, while former NBA player Oscar Robertson received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.

    Here’s the full list of winners of the 2025 ESPY Awards.

    • Best Championship Performance: Simone Biles, Olympic gymnastics all-around
    • Best Play: Saquon Barkley’s backwards hurdle
    • Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: Sloane Stephens
    • Capital One Cup Winners: UNC women and Ohio State men
    • Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Katie Schumacher-Cawley
    • Icon Award: Alex Morgan and Diana Taurasi

    • Pat Tillman Award for Service: Los Angeles County firefighters David Walters and Erin Regan
    • Gatorade Players of the Year: Jane Hedengren and Cameron Boozer
    • Best Comeback Athlete: Suni Lee, USA Gymnastics
    • Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award: Rishin Tandon, Maegha Ramanathan and Ian Waite
    • Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Oscar Robertson
    • Best Athlete – Men’s Sports: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

    • Best Record-Breaking Performance: Alexander Ovechkin, NHL all-time goals leader
    • Best Team: Philadelphia Eagles, NFL
    • Best NBA Player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
    • Best WNBA Player: Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

    • Best College Athlete – Men’s Sports: Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball
    • Best College Athlete – Women’s Sports: JuJu Watkins, USC women’s basketball
    • Best Athlete with a Disability: Noah Elliott, Para Snowboarding
    • Best NFL Player: Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
    • Best MLB Player: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
    • Best NHL Player: Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers
    • Best Driver: Max Verstappen, F1
    • Best UFC Fighter: Merab Dvalishvili
    • Best Boxer: Katie Taylor
    • Best Soccer Player: Christian Pulisic, AC Milan, USMNT
    • Best Golfer: Scottie Scheffler
    • Best Tennis Player: Coco Gauff

    Portland Fire are back!

    July 15, 2025

    Portland will bring back the Portland Fire as the team prepare to enter the league next season. Portland Fire first enter the league in 2000 and folded in 2002, then last Sept. 2024, WNAB announced that Portland will the 15th WNBA franchise set to begin play in the 2026 season, will be owned and operated by RAJ Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal.

    RAJ Sports is also the principal co-owners of Sacramento Kings (NBA) and Stockton Kings (NBA G-League). RAJ Sports also purchased the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in January 2024.

    Watch the 2025 WNBA All-Star Draft with Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier

    July 9, 2025

    The 2025 WNBA All-Star captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier join Malika Andrews on WNBA Countdown to make their team selections.

    2025 WNBA ALL-STAR TEAM ROSTERS


    TEAM CLARK
    PLAYER TEAM HT COLLEGE ASG
    Aliyah Boston Indiana Fever 6-5 South Carolina 3
    ^Sonia Citron Washington Mystics 6-1 Notre Dame 1
    *Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever 6-0 Iowa 2
    Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty 5-11 Oregon 4
    ^Kiki Iriafen Washington Mystics 6-3 Southern California 1
    Kelsey Mitchell Indiana Fever 5-8 Ohio State 3
    Satou Sabally Phoenix Mercury 6-4 Oregon 3
    ^Kayla Thornton Golden State Valkyries 6-1 Texas-El Paso 1
    ^Gabby Williams Seattle Storm 5-11 Connecticut 1
    A’ja Wilson Las Vegas Aces 6-4 South Carolina 7
    Jackie Young Las Vegas Aces 6-0 Notre Dame 4

    TEAM COLLIER
    PLAYER TEAM HT COLLEGE ASG
    ^Paige Bueckers Dallas Wings 6-0 Connecticut 1
    *Napheesa Collier Minnesota Lynx 6-1 Connecticut 5
    Skylar Diggins Seattle Storm 5-9 Notre Dame 7
    Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream 6-0 South Carolina 3
    Rhyne Howard Atlanta Dream 6-2 Kentucky 3
    Nneka Ogwumike Seattle Storm 6-3 Stanford 10
    Kelsey Plum Los Angeles Sparks 5-8 Washington 4
    Angel Reese Chicago Sky 6-3 Louisiana State 2
    Breanna Stewart New York Liberty 6-4 Connecticut 7
    Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury 6-2 Maryland 6
    Courtney Williams Minnesota Lynx 5-8 South Florida 2

    * denotes All-Star team captain by virtue of being the starters to receive the most votes in balloting by fans
    ^ denotes first-time All-Star selection

    The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, Team Clark vs. Team Collier, will be on Saturday, July 19th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of Indiana Fever.