https://www.scmp.com/rss/513260/feed The Women's National Basketball Association is a professional basketball league in the United States with 12 teams. The league was founded on April 22, 1996, as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association, and its first season was in 1997. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Mike Chan Mike Chan A city in China will be announced as one of seven host cities for a global basketball season over the course of the next few weeks, the South China Morning Post has learned. League executives confirmed that the “vast majority of events” of Project B, the new women’s and men’s basketball league that will begin in November and run until April next year, will take place in Asia and Europe during its debut season. Tokyo, the fourth stop on the circuit, was first announced in January. Valencia, the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3348373/chinese-city-be-named-among-7-host-cities-new-basketball-league-project-b?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3348373/chinese-city-be-named-among-7-host-cities-new-basketball-league-project-b?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:17:21 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara She won Olympic gold in Beijing while carrying her first child, but it was playing club basketball in mainland China that allowed Candace Parker “to take care of my family”. A WNBA champion with three different franchises in the United States, Parker had spells with Guangdong Dolphins and Xinjiang Magic Deer between 2016 and 2018. Also a veteran of six seasons in Russia and one in Turkey, Parker, in Hong Kong exploring opportunities to add to her broad investment portfolio, told the South China... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3347886/american-basketball-star-candace-parker-grateful-chance-play-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3347886/american-basketball-star-candace-parker-grateful-chance-play-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:11 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the league’s players’ union said Friday they had reached a tentative agreement on a “groundbreaking” seven-year labour deal after months of tense negotiations. The new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which will commence with the 2026 season and run through 2032, will see the salary cap skyrocket from US$1.5 million to US$7 million in 2026 and will adjust annually based on league and team revenue growth, the league and union said in a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3347410/wnba-players-union-agree-groundbreaking-7-year-labour-deal-after-months-negotiations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3347410/wnba-players-union-agree-groundbreaking-7-year-labour-deal-after-months-negotiations?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:52:53 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Staying true to Gabrielle Chanel’s love of sport and her belief that physical freedom and self-expression are essential in a woman’s life, the CC League is a two-year mentorship programme that treats beauty as a source of power. It goes beyond the more customary Chanel aesthetic, and offers one-on-one guidance and group coaching focused on self-confidence, self-expression and femininity to help each athlete define her own rituals and presence, on and off the field. “To me, being feminine means... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Project B, the new women’s and men’s basketball league, will make a stop in Tokyo in April 2027, the first city the organisation has officially announced. The tournament in Tokyo will be one of seven stops on Project B’s global circuit season format that begins in November and runs through April. Each city will host a 10-day event that crowns a local champion and feeds into a season-long championship race. There will be men’s and women’s tournament games in Tokyo at the Toyota Arena, from March... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3339809/new-basketball-league-project-b-play-tournament-tokyo-featuring-wnba-stars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3339809/new-basketball-league-project-b-play-tournament-tokyo-featuring-wnba-stars?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:17:41 +0000 Reuters Reuters A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup that smashed attendance records, while India’s first Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph sparked nationwide celebrations. A’Ja Wilson delivered a jaw-dropping Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) season to redefine what dominance looks like and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone raced to a sensational world title at a new distance in ‍the 400m. While the year was full of lasting images of women in sport that reshaped their... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/3337585/year-womens-sport-englands-rugby-football-wins-wnba-grows-indias-cricket-victory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/3337585/year-womens-sport-englands-rugby-football-wins-wnba-grows-indias-cricket-victory?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:09 +0000 Coco Feng Coco Feng Ant International, the Singapore-based affiliate of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group, on Friday announced a partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team New York Liberty. The multi-year initiative would see the company’s Alipay+ fintech platform become an “official sponsor” and “innovation partner for sustainability” of the team, to “jointly support community programmes designed to advance community empowerment, environmental sustainability and youth development”... https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3337122/alipay-announces-sponsorship-deal-wnba-team-new-york-liberty-amid-global-push?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3337122/alipay-announces-sponsorship-deal-wnba-team-new-york-liberty-amid-global-push?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:32 +0000 Wency Chen Wency Chen Ant International, the Singapore-based affiliate of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group, has named US basketball star Sabrina Ionescu as its global brand ambassador in a fresh partnership between sports and tech. The four-time all-star in the US Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) was chosen as part of an effort to expand access to financial tools via innovative technology, the digital payments provider said on Tuesday. The 28-year-old point guard – an Olympic gold medallist and the top... https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3335649/ant-international-signs-wnba-star-sabrina-ionescu-brand-ambassador?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3335649/ant-international-signs-wnba-star-sabrina-ionescu-brand-ambassador?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:01:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press The Women’s National Basketball Association and players union agreed to an extension of the current collective bargaining agreement to January 9 just before their current deadline ran out on Sunday night. Just like the previous extension, both sides have the option to terminate the extension with 48 hours’ advance notice. The two sides had announced a 30-day extension to the original October 31 deadline. That extension was set to expire Sunday night just before midnight. They met over the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3334740/womens-nba-and-players-union-extend-cba-deadline-january-9-talks-continue?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3334740/womens-nba-and-players-union-extend-cba-deadline-january-9-talks-continue?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:49:41 +0000 Reuters Reuters The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is hurtling towards a potential lockout or strike with pay talks deadlocked ahead of Sunday’s deadline over the players’ push for a bigger share of the league’s explosive growth in revenue. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) was due to expire on October 31, but has been extended to November 30. However, a deal appears increasingly unlikely, raising the prospect of a work stoppage that could disrupt the 2026 season. “They’ll... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3334665/wnba-players-pushing-bigger-share-leagues-revenue-lockout-looming?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3334665/wnba-players-pushing-bigger-share-leagues-revenue-lockout-looming?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:30:18 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso With blowout performances and a star-studded runway, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show remains one of the fashion calendar’s biggest events every year. Controversy surrounding size inclusivity and concerns over declining ratings led to the show’s initial cancellation in 2019, but the brand made a comeback last year and shows no signs of stopping any time soon. This year’s diverse runway line-up included Olympic champion gymnast Sunisa Lee and WNBA star Angel Reese, as well as long-time... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3329204/12-highlights-2025-victorias-secret-fashion-show-new-york-twice-sports-stars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3329204/12-highlights-2025-victorias-secret-fashion-show-new-york-twice-sports-stars?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:41:56 +0000 Reuters Reuters NBA commissioner Adam Silver said a WNBA game in China is likely to happen “very soon,” but the league must first address the expiring collective bargaining agreement. Talking with CNBC during the first of two NBA pre-season games in Macau over the weekend, Silver was asked when a WNBA game in the country might take place. “We have to get through a new collective bargaining agreement with our players,” Silver said. “But once we do, there’s so much interest in women’s basketball here, I think... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3329088/wnba-game-china-could-happen-very-soon-nba-boss-adam-silver-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3329088/wnba-game-china-could-happen-very-soon-nba-boss-adam-silver-says?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:20:56 +0000 Kylie Knott Kylie Knott At a sports stadium in Hong Kong, basketball players, all dripping with sweat, run across a court to the soundtrack of screeching sneakers. The two-hour training session is intense – but it has to be. The goal for these athletes is to join the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) in the United States, and the players’ backstories make their ambitions even more impressive. The players are part of the Strive Gold Team, a programme that provides Hong Kong’s top female basketball players... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3328224/young-hong-kong-female-athletes-chase-big-basketball-dreams-documentary-tip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3328224/young-hong-kong-female-athletes-chase-big-basketball-dreams-documentary-tip?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:15:07 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer From the moment she stepped onto a basketball court, China’s 7ft 5in (2.26 metre) centre Zhang Ziyu has been a viral sensation. Footage of the “moving Great Wall” towering above her opponents – teammates passing her the ball before she simply places it in the net with barely a jump – has become a common occurrence since she burst on to the scene a year ago. Being an imposing presence on the court is one thing, but being able to turn it into team success is another. At best, Zhang will claim a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3318873/zhang-ziyu-chinas-strategic-nuclear-weapon-verge-medal-senior-tournament-debut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3318873/zhang-ziyu-chinas-strategic-nuclear-weapon-verge-medal-senior-tournament-debut?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:17 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Good news, basketball fans: Red Panda intends to be ready for next season. The popular performer who fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during half-time of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx, has a broken left wrist and will need further consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon, her representatives said on Wednesday. Red Panda – whose real name is Rong Niu – spent 11 hours in a Minneapolis hospital, with a pair of Lynx staffers there... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3316762/nba-half-time-star-red-panda-suffers-wrist-fracture-back-next-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3316762/nba-half-time-star-red-panda-suffers-wrist-fracture-back-next-season?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:30:10 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press The popular half-time show performer, who goes by Red Panda, fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during a court intermission on Tuesday. The incident occurred during the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx, and she was unable to finish her show. Her condition was not immediately known. She appeared to be grabbing at her left wrist after the fall – she fell forward off the unicycle onto the court – and was helped off the floor in a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3316582/wnba-half-time-star-red-panda-injured-after-fall-unicycle-during-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3316582/wnba-half-time-star-red-panda-injured-after-fall-unicycle-during-show?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:31:19 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu Kaitlyn Chen made history this week as she debuted for the Golden State Valkyries in their inaugural pre-season game in San Francisco, as the first Taiwanese-American basketball player to be drafted by the WNBA. Fans cheered on her performance and many gave her a standing ovation, as she scored two points on 1-for-3 shooting and grabbed three rebounds in eight minutes. Chen was waived by the Valkyries before the start of the season, but later re-signed to bolster the team as several players... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3315766/meet-kaitlyn-chen-who-just-got-standing-ovation-her-debut-wnba-princeton-alum-first-taiwanese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3315766/meet-kaitlyn-chen-who-just-got-standing-ovation-her-debut-wnba-princeton-alum-first-taiwanese?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:55:03 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar The Dallas Wings aren’t off to a great start this season, losing their first four games of the year. However, there are still high hopes for star rookie Paige Bueckers, with former basketball star and fellow University of Connecticut alum Diana Taurasi saying on The Athletic Women’s Basketball Show, “One day, [Bueckers is] gonna end up being the best player in the league, for sure.” The 2025 WNBA draft took place last month, bringing a bright new crop of young talent into the league. The Dallas... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3312101/meet-paige-bueckers-dallas-wings-star-rookie-former-uconn-huskies-point-guard-was-wnbas-top-draft?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3312101/meet-paige-bueckers-dallas-wings-star-rookie-former-uconn-huskies-point-guard-was-wnbas-top-draft?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 May 2025 20:00:08 +0000 Lynn Farah Lynn Farah From stints at the Kansas City Star to ESPN, Jason Whitlock, 58, is a sports pundit who’s won awards for his commentary. But he’s also courted much controversy. In recent years, Whitlock has transitioned to politics, even bagging his own podcast on the conservative Blaze Media network – which was founded by ex-Fox News host Glenn Beck. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jason Whitlock (@realjasonwhitlock) No stranger to making controversial... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3310099/meet-jason-whitlock-sports-journalist-turned-right-wing-commentator-controversial-pundit-claims-he?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3310099/meet-jason-whitlock-sports-journalist-turned-right-wing-commentator-controversial-pundit-claims-he?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:09 +0000 The world of golf was abuzz late last year after star player Bubba Watson was subject to relegation from the LIV Golf system, marking the possible end of an era. However, the double Masters champion was saved, thanks to a technicality. Unable to finish in the top 48 in the season’s individual standings, Watson was in the Drop Zone. However, the RangeGoats captain submitted a “business case” to his team, allowing him to return for 2025. “I think my teammates want me back and I’d like to be back,”... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3305729/angie-watson-more-golf-star-bubba-watsons-wife-former-wnba-player-and-devout-christian-she-met?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3305729/angie-watson-more-golf-star-bubba-watsons-wife-former-wnba-player-and-devout-christian-she-met?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Angel Reese showed some public support for her brother Julian “Juju” Reese after his final college basketball game last week, as reported by People magazine. I LOVE MY BROTHER🥺😇 https://t.co/LjDDF4e8px — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) April 1, 2023 “Proud of you!” the WNBA star, 22, wrote on her Instagram Story following her little brother’s game – which resulted in a loss – for the Maryland men’s basketball team at the NCAA tournament. Maryland were eliminated from March Madness by Florida... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3304761/who-angel-reeses-basketballer-brother-julian-juju-reese-wnba-star-cheered-her-talented-sibling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3304761/who-angel-reeses-basketballer-brother-julian-juju-reese-wnba-star-cheered-her-talented-sibling?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:00:09 +0000 Olympic basketball gold medallist Sabrina Ionescu has said she found inspiration in meeting children in Hong Kong last weekend, and especially in experiences that resonated with her own. In an interview with the Post, the WNBA star said she understood the “importance and significance” of her visit for those she chatted with on visits to two schools in the city. Ionescu’s arrival in Hong Kong marked the last leg of her tour of Asia, which also included stops in the Philippines and mainland China,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3302882/hong-kong-inspired-me-just-much-wnbas-ionescu-says-after-wowing-pupils?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3302882/hong-kong-inspired-me-just-much-wnbas-ionescu-says-after-wowing-pupils?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:30:11 +0000 Sabrina Ionescu expects New York Liberty’s defence of their WNBA title to be just as tough as winning it for the first time in franchise history last season, and said the team “had a target on its back”. The three-time All-Star also believed the coming months represented a “really important time in our league” and whatever happened on the court, players needed to present “a collective voice” in their collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations. Liberty, who beat Minnesota Lynx in a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3302852/wnba-star-sabrina-ionescu-says-defending-title-will-be-tough-winning-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3302852/wnba-star-sabrina-ionescu-says-defending-title-will-be-tough-winning-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:00:09 +0000 The college basketball season is winding down, which means March Madness is upon us. The annual men’s and women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments are among the most closely watched sporting events in the US. No matter how much you know about college basketball – if you are looking to follow the fun, make your own bracket, or even just understand what all the fuss is about – here are some key things to know. What is March Madness? It is the basketball world’s term to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3302561/march-madness-what-know-about-2025-ncaa-tournament-including-where-watch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3302561/march-madness-what-know-about-2025-ncaa-tournament-including-where-watch?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:00:09 +0000 Basketball star Sabrina Ionescu told Hong Kong pupils on Sunday “anything is possible” and they should “dream big”, after arriving in the city for the third and final stop of her Nike Asia Tour. The three-time WNBA All-Star visited Hong Kong’s Ju Ching Chu Secondary School in Kwai Chung and Heep Yunn School in Ma Tau Wai, where she took part in drills with members of the schools’ basketball teams and presented pupils with signed shoes and notebooks. Ionescu, a point guard with the WNBA champions... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3302589/wnba-star-sabrina-ionescu-tells-hong-kong-pupils-dream-big-third-leg-asia-tour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3302589/wnba-star-sabrina-ionescu-tells-hong-kong-pupils-dream-big-third-leg-asia-tour?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:51:42 +0000 Dive into inspiring stories of Hong Kong sporting heroes and high achievers. From Olympic champion swimmer Siobhan Haughey to basketball stars Nicole Leung and Yannie Chan as well as local 70s footballing legend Derek Currie. These tales tell not just of born-and-bred Hongkongers achieving success on the wider stage but also those who found the city a perfect springboard for their talents on their way to realising their dreams. 1. Siobhan Haughey, Hong Kong’s Olympic champion swimmer, talks of... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3295425/hong-kong-sporting-heroes-siobhan-haughey-and-derek-currie-nicole-leung-and-edie-hu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3295425/hong-kong-sporting-heroes-siobhan-haughey-and-derek-currie-nicole-leung-and-edie-hu?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:15:08 +0000 It’s fair to say that there’s been no love lost between new US president Donald Trump and football star and LGBTQ advocate Megan Rapinoe in recent years. The two have taken public potshots at each other time and again over their opposing political stances, with Trump at one point blaming the US women’s team’s World Cup defeat in 2023 on it being too woke. Posting on Truth Social at the time, he wrote: “Many of our players were openly hostile to America – no other country behaved in such a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3297432/meet-megan-rapinoes-fellow-olympic-medallist-fiancee-sue-bird-retired-wnba-player-was-described?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3297432/meet-megan-rapinoes-fellow-olympic-medallist-fiancee-sue-bird-retired-wnba-player-was-described?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:16 +0000 The WNBA recently announced Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson, 28, as their unanimous pick for MVP this year. With an average of 26.9 points and 11.8 this season, the forward is only the second player ever in the league to win the title with unanimous votes since the league launched in 1997. While she’ll likely be celebrating her victory with teammates and family, she might also be sharing this career highlight with her rumoured boyfriend, fellow basketball pro Bam Adebayo, 27. Speculation around... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3292106/who-miami-heats-bam-adebayo-rags-riches-centre-forward-has-joined-ranks-lebron-james-and-kevin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3292106/who-miami-heats-bam-adebayo-rags-riches-centre-forward-has-joined-ranks-lebron-james-and-kevin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Dec 2024 22:00:12 +0000 Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink has had quite the year. The WNBA star stepped onto the court for the first time in her rookie season for the professional basketball league on May 4 in a preseason game against the Seattle Storm. Then, in early June, she was named to Team USA’s 3x3 Olympic team. However, just a few weeks later her dream of Olympic glory was dashed when she tore her ACL in a game against the Connecticut Sun. Her status is still listed as out. Despite being benched, though,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3292100/meet-wnba-star-cameron-brink-los-angeles-sparks-forward-and-godsister-stephen-curry-had-her-rookie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3292100/meet-wnba-star-cameron-brink-los-angeles-sparks-forward-and-godsister-stephen-curry-had-her-rookie?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Dec 2024 22:00:20 +0000 Fans can’t stop talking about the supposed feud between Madison Bailey and Rudy Pankow. According to People magazine, netizens believe that the co-stars – who play JJ and Kiara in the Netflix series Outer Banks – might have had a falling out. Rumours have been surfacing since photos of what appeared to be body doubles in a PDA-filled scene they had together in the show’s season four came to light. Speculations also stem from a June 2023 cast dinner, which included Pankow’s girlfriend Elaine... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3287147/who-madison-baileys-ex-basketball-player-girlfriend-mariah-linney-and-do-they-have-beef-her-outer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3287147/who-madison-baileys-ex-basketball-player-girlfriend-mariah-linney-and-do-they-have-beef-her-outer?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:00:08 +0000 New York Liberty won their first WNBA Championship in team history on Sunday, beating Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in a breathtaking winner-takes-all Game 5 that went to overtime. In front of a raucous 18,090-strong crowd, that include the likes of film director Spike Lee, Breanna Stewart sunk two free throws with 10 seconds left on the clock to pull Liberty clear in a game that ended 60-60 in regulation. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty, who trailed 34-27 at half-time, with 17 points. Jones, who was the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3283160/new-york-liberty-win-first-wnba-championship-title-down-lynx-dramatic-game-5?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3283160/new-york-liberty-win-first-wnba-championship-title-down-lynx-dramatic-game-5?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:46:56 +0000 Bridget Carleton sank a pair of free throws with two seconds remaining and the Minnesota Lynx held on for an 82-80 win over the New York Liberty in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. Kayla McBride scored 19 points to lead the Lynx, who staved off elimination and evened the best-of-five series at two wins apiece, to victory. Napheesa Collier flirted with a double-double, collecting 14 points and nine rebounds. The series will shift to New York for a winner-takes-all Game 5 on Sunday night. Jonquel Jones... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3283022/lynx-force-game-5-wnba-finals-bridget-carletons-free-throws-beat-liberty-82-80?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3283022/lynx-force-game-5-wnba-finals-bridget-carletons-free-throws-beat-liberty-82-80?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Oct 2024 02:29:58 +0000 Several WNBA players have made headlines recently, including Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, but Kysre Gondrezick is the name on everyone’s lips these days. Gondrezick recently confirmed her relationship with Boston Celtics’ shooting guard Jaylen Brown at the 2024 ESPY Awards while wearing a stunning black lace gown, one of many recent outfits that have caught the public’s attention. Gondrezick followed up that eye-catching showing with appearances at September’s New York Fashion Week, and while... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3281857/meet-wnbas-fashion-girlie-kysre-gondrezick-she-played-indiana-fever-and-chicago-sky-slayed-nyfw-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3281857/meet-wnbas-fashion-girlie-kysre-gondrezick-she-played-indiana-fever-and-chicago-sky-slayed-nyfw-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:00:53 +0000 Another weekend, another 48 hours of more sport than you could shake a stick at: the AFL grand final, the Rugby Championship, wall-to-wall football and golf too if you’re of a mind. Needless to say, there is something for everyone of a sporting persuasion. I’m not sure what happens for those who don’t like sport, reading I guess, but then this column isn’t aimed at them, so on we go. Fridays are usually a little quieter, but in the modern world cricket never stops, and obviously neither does... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3280334/england-annihilate-australia-clark-wins-wnba-rookie-award-what-happened-overnight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3280334/england-annihilate-australia-clark-wins-wnba-rookie-award-what-happened-overnight?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Sep 2024 23:30:08 +0000 It’s safe to say that the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been a bit of an underdog in the world of professional sports leagues. With a nearly three-decade history, the league has yet to profit for a single season. Players, team owners and coaches often blame a lack of promotion and overall support from the NBA, its parent company. However, this season could be a turning point for the league, with rookie players Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark creating a buzz as they enter the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3275727/who-are-wnbas-best-dressed-players-court-caitlin-clarks-draft-night-all-prada-fit-coach-dawn-staleys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3275727/who-are-wnbas-best-dressed-players-court-caitlin-clarks-draft-night-all-prada-fit-coach-dawn-staleys?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Aug 2024 21:00:14 +0000 Speculation has it that a WNBA player and national champion is dating an NBA player and fellow rising star. We’re talking about Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese and Detroit Pistons centre Jalen Duren. Dating rumours surfaced after eagle-eyed fans inferred from their social media posts that they might be holidaying at the same destination. But just who is Jalen Duren, the pro baller who reportedly signed a US$19.5 million contract for four years with the Detroit Pistons and likes to keep his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3273242/who-jalen-duren-nba-player-sparking-dating-rumours-wnbas-angel-reese-he-helped-prepare-team-usa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3273242/who-jalen-duren-nba-player-sparking-dating-rumours-wnbas-angel-reese-he-helped-prepare-team-usa?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:00:16 +0000 The WNBA’s No 1 draft pick this year might reportedly be getting a lot of hate from other players in the league, but Caitlin Clark has her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, to support her through it all. The two clearly have a lot in common – they’re both University of Iowa alumni and Hawkeyes. (McCaffery played on the college’s men’s basketball team.) The two athletes were reportedly introduced by McCaffery’s brother Patrick and dated for several months before making their relationship Instagram... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3271886/meet-wnba-star-caitlin-clarks-supportive-boyfriend-connor-mccaffery-fellow-hawkeye-university-iowa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3271886/meet-wnba-star-caitlin-clarks-supportive-boyfriend-connor-mccaffery-fellow-hawkeye-university-iowa?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:07:30 +0000 Women’s basketball at the Olympics has been a battle for silver and bronze since 1992, which was the last time the Americans lost. There seems little reason to believe this summer’s tournament in Paris will be any different, although China’s second place at the World Cup in 2022 might give them reason to dream. Athletes to watch Lauren Jackson (Australia): Returned to international play at the 2022 World Cup to lead the Opals to the bronze medal. The 43-year-old three-time WNBA MVP has not... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3269874/paris-olympics-what-know-and-who-watch-out-womens-basketball?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3269874/paris-olympics-what-know-and-who-watch-out-womens-basketball?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:00:12 +0000 Caitlin Clark sauntered across the orange carpet in a tan Armani dress and white Versace slingback pumps, an understated-but-elegant look for the kick-off event of the WNBA’s All-Star weekend. The Indiana Fever rookie accentuated the ensemble with a white Versace bag – matching the heels, of course – with two Tiffany bracelets and a Tiffany necklace providing just the right amount of bling. WNBA players have been amping up their clothes game all season, garnering attention off the court for... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3271232/caitlin-clark-and-fellow-wnba-players-fashion-choices-pregame-walk-court-attention?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3271232/caitlin-clark-and-fellow-wnba-players-fashion-choices-pregame-walk-court-attention?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:15:10 +0000 Chinese basketball fans have questioned the decision to withdraw their country’s new young star Zhang Ziyu during the loss to Australia in the Fiba Under-18 Women’s Asian Cup final. Towering teenage centre Zhang scored a game-high 42 points to go with 14 rebounds but was helpless on the sidelines as China lost 96-79 to Australia in Shenzhen on Sunday. Named the tournament MVP on her debut appearance for her country, Zhang, 17, was taken off by head coach Wang Guizhi with four minutes left as the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3268740/weibo-hails-chinese-teen-basketball-sensation-zhang-ziyu-despite-final-loss-australia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3268740/weibo-hails-chinese-teen-basketball-sensation-zhang-ziyu-despite-final-loss-australia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:47:53 +0000 Darren Waller announced his retirement from professional American football earlier this month after eight seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders (formerly the Oakland Raiders), the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants. Following a stellar college career as Georgia Tech’s leading wide receiver, per Business Insider, Waller became one of the NFL’s highest-paid tight ends. The last three-year contract he signed with the Raiders was worth US$51 million. Besides his own sporting career, Waller is now... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3268378/who-kelsey-plums-ex-husband-darren-waller-newly-retired-nfl-star-beat-addiction-and-made-cringey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3268378/who-kelsey-plums-ex-husband-darren-waller-newly-retired-nfl-star-beat-addiction-and-made-cringey?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:00:08 +0000 China have unleashed their 7ft 3in (2.2 metres) basketball cheat code on the international stage, with Zhang Ziyu dominating proceedings at the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup in Shenzhen, scoring 99 points in just three games. On Wednesday, Zhang notched up 44 points as China beat Japan 97-81. Two days earlier, the 17-year-old had come off the bench to make her international tournament debut and scored 19 points in just 13 minutes as her side beat Indonesia 109-50. On Tuesday, Fiba released a video... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3268070/video-22-metres-tall-chinese-teen-zhang-ziyu-dominating-basketball-tournament-goes-viral?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3268070/video-22-metres-tall-chinese-teen-zhang-ziyu-dominating-basketball-tournament-goes-viral?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:49:37 +0000 Nicknamed “Hollywood” since high school, Chennedy Carter is a WNBA star whose aggressive style has been raising eyebrows recently. Before the Atlanta Dream drafted her as the No 4 pick in the 2020 WNBA draft, she enjoyed a stellar college basketball career. The highest-drafted player in Texas A&M Aggies history, Carter finished in the top 10 of multiple statistical categories, per The New York Times. At 22, she set a new WNBA record for the youngest player to score more than 30 points. Lately,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267768/who-wnba-star-chennedy-carter-who-badly-fouled-caitlin-clark-chicago-sky-guard-idolised-allen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267768/who-wnba-star-chennedy-carter-who-badly-fouled-caitlin-clark-chicago-sky-guard-idolised-allen?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:00:10 +0000 Hong Kong starlet Yannie Chan Yan-man said that she wanted to challenge herself at college basketball’s highest level after deciding to switch between US universities last month to join Iona. Leaving Emmanuel College in Boston after three full years, the fourth-year student will be playing Division I women’s basketball for the first time in her NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) career. The highest echelon of college basketball in the United States, its 68 teams contest the national... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3266978/us-college-basketballs-top-tier-beckons-hong-kongs-yannie-chan-after-move-iona?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3266978/us-college-basketballs-top-tier-beckons-hong-kongs-yannie-chan-after-move-iona?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:17 +0000 Kelsey Plum is a basketball star who in 2021 won the gold medal in women’s 3x3 basketball at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and in 2022 was named MVP in her first WNBA All-Star game. Her team, the Las Vegas Aces, won the last two WNBA Finals, in 2022 and 2023. Already firmly on the radar of basketball fans, the 29-year-old California native caught the attention of the wider internet this month after arriving for her first game of the season on May 14 in a black leather micro vest from Alexander... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3265878/meet-wnba-superstar-and-skims-model-kelsey-plum-athlete-broke-internet-twice-2-days-her-daring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3265878/meet-wnba-superstar-and-skims-model-kelsey-plum-athlete-broke-internet-twice-2-days-her-daring?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Jun 2024 22:30:10 +0000 ESPN talk show host Pat McAfee is in hot water after he referred to Indiana Fever basketball rookie Caitlin Clark a “white b****” on his show last week, per USA Today. He quickly apologised after the broadcast, writing on X: “I shouldn’t have used ‘white b****’ as a descriptor of Caitlin Clark. No matter the context… even if we’re talking about race being a reason for some of the stuff happening. I have way too much respect for her and women to put that into the universe.” “My intentions when... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3265863/who-pat-mcafee-who-just-called-caitlin-clark-white-b-espn-talk-show-host-and-former-nfl-player?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3265863/who-pat-mcafee-who-just-called-caitlin-clark-white-b-espn-talk-show-host-and-former-nfl-player?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Jun 2024 22:00:11 +0000 First overall WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark has no bitterness about being left off the United States Olympic women’s basketball team, as the Indiana Fever guard said on Sunday that the decision gave her added motivation. USA Today broke the news over the weekend that Clark had not made the cut for the team that will travel to the Paris Games. Clark, the all-time leading NCAA scorer, confirmed the news to reporters. “Honestly, no disappointment – it just gives me something to work for. It’s a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3266015/rising-wnba-star-caitlin-clark-not-disappointed-miss-out-us-olympic-basketball-team?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3266015/rising-wnba-star-caitlin-clark-not-disappointed-miss-out-us-olympic-basketball-team?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:30:09 +0000 WNBA rookies are getting huge attention this season as star players such as Caitlin Clark and Cameron Brink make headlines for bringing new interest to the league. Not only are these women injecting the game with their powerful plays, but they also have unprecedentedly high salaries. It also doesn’t hurt that there’s a bit of drama brewing among the rookies. The seventh overall pick at the year’s WNBA draft, Angel Reese’s supposedly ongoing rivalry with Clark piqued the interest of fans who... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3264566/meet-angel-reese-wnbas-fashion-icon-and-caitlin-clarks-rival-chicago-sky-player-may-have-subtly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3264566/meet-angel-reese-wnbas-fashion-icon-and-caitlin-clarks-rival-chicago-sky-player-may-have-subtly?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 May 2024 22:00:12 +0000 Seventeen-year-old Hongkonger Nicole Leung Wai-laam has come to represent a combination of passion and determination, having excelled in a sport not much associated with the city, receiving rave reviews for her first few months playing high-school basketball – not at home, but an ocean and a continent away, in the United States. Last September, Leung started at The Woodward School in Quincy, in the US state of Massachusetts. “In its 130-year history, The Woodward School has never had a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3261142/hong-kong-born-basketball-players-found-their-feet-us-and-now-theyre-shooting-stars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3261142/hong-kong-born-basketball-players-found-their-feet-us-and-now-theyre-shooting-stars?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 May 2024 23:15:17 +0000 Already touted as the greatest NCAA women’s basketball player in history, Caitlin Clark is set to shatter the three-point record in college basketball set by two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry when he played with the Davidson Wildcats. Clark has been offered a “historic” sports contract – but it wasn’t from the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), where she is predicted to be first pick in the draft. Rather, it is from the rapper Ice Cube. “Big3 made a historic offer to Caitlin Clark.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3257726/who-caitlin-clark-future-goat-womens-basketball-iowas-rising-star-about-join-wnba-after-breaking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3257726/who-caitlin-clark-future-goat-womens-basketball-iowas-rising-star-about-join-wnba-after-breaking?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:00:12 +0000