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In a dominant 103‑90 victory over the Dallas Wings, Kayla McBride nailed ten three‑pointers, setting a new WNBA single‑game record and delivering the Minnesota Lynx their first playoff clinch of the season.
Mai Yamamoto's first WNBA appearance came on July 23 for the Las Vegas Aces, where she logged three minutes, assisted a three‑pointer, and earned a standing ovation. Coach Becky Hammon highlighted her high basketball IQ and professionalism as the team prepares for a road trip against the Chicago Sky.
A new venture called Project B is assembling a board of accomplished women to challenge traditional economic structures in women's basketball, emphasizing player ownership and compensation while highlighting a broader shift toward inclusive leadership in sports.
Project B has appointed Landry Fields to lead its men's basketball operations, assembled a roster of top women's players, and outlined a Europe‑Asia tour set for early 2025.
Azzi Fudd becomes the latest high‑profile WNBA player to join the newly announced Project B, a 2027 global league that promises six‑figure salaries and worldwide streaming, joining a wave of stars seeking alternative competition.
Project B, a worldwide women's basketball circuit, has confirmed that WNBA No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd will join its inaugural season, highlighting a roster stacked with star players and a broadcast partnership with YouTube.
Azzi Fudd, the top 2026 draft pick, has signed with the newly launched international basketball league Project B, joining a roster of WNBA stars in a venture backed by tech veterans and LeBron James' partner, aiming for a global schedule that blends sport with business equity.
The Minnesota Lynx fell to the Las Vegas Aces 100-97 in a Commissioner’s Cup clash, with rookie Olivia Miles delivering a 29‑point performance despite illness.
A new global offseason basketball league, Project B, is set to launch in November 2026, streaming live on YouTube under the production of Host Broadcast Services, and will showcase a groundbreaking Formula 1‑style model for both women and men, with Tokyo as its first host city.
The Las Vegas Aces secured two road victories despite a depleted roster, with Coach Becky Hammon highlighting free‑throw discrepancies and key players delivering standout performances ahead of a highly anticipated home matchup.
NaLyssa Smith’s breakout performances and relentless defense have positioned her as a pivotal piece of the Las Vegas Aces’ title chase.
The FIBA 3x3 World Cup has become a proving ground for elite basketball players, showcasing stars from the USA, Europe, Asia and Oceania while expanding the sport’s reach across continents.
Foot Locker’s ‘Hoops Lives Here’ campaign blends broadcast, digital and in‑store experiences to reinforce the retailer’s deep ties to basketball culture, featuring a roster of star athletes and a leadership shift after the Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition.
Foot Locker’s year‑round basketball initiative spotlights NBA and WNBA stars, while Williams‑Sonoma becomes the exclusive launch partner for Made In’s flagship cast‑iron line. Meanwhile, Abercrombie & Fitch is trialing footwear demand through a Sperry tie‑up, Nordstrom Rack plans new Los Angeles stores, and Bob’s Discount Furniture opens a dual‑purpose retail‑distribution hub near Cleveland.
Foot Locker launches a year‑round campaign titled 'Hoops Lives Here' to highlight its connection to basketball culture, featuring NBA and WNBA stars in a 30‑second spot that imagines them living inside a Foot Locker store.