Unrivaled Basketball

Unrivaled sets high bar in debut: 'Was electric'

The opening night of Unrivaled -- the new 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier -- left players and fans impressed. "It was everything we were hoping ...

ESPN - 1h

Unrivaled basketball: Full schedule, tip times, where to watch, TV channel as new league gets underway

Opening night got off to a thrilling start with Skylar Diggins-Smith playing hero for Lunar Owls BC

CBS Sports - 1h

Unrivaled opening night takeaways: Skylar-Diggins Smith hits walk-off 3-pointer in inaugural game

Diggins-Smith scored the final six points for the Lunar Owls

CBS Sports - 1h

Unrivaled's opening night: Takeaways and results from first two games

Unrivaled, the new women's 3-on-3 pro basketball league, tips off Friday. We covered opening night in Miami.

ESPN - 2h

What we saw — and learned — on Unrivaled's historic first night

Jewell Loyd and Rhyne Howard led their teams in scoring, but it was the pace — and exciting finishes — that stole the show during the inaugural slate.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Unrivaled women's basketball league debuts Friday. Here's everything we know about it

The Unrivaled basketball league will play its first games, airing on TNT, on Friday. It's poised to capitalize on growing national interest in women's sports.

CNBC - 7h

Unrivaled Charts a New Path for Women’s Basketball

A new 3-on-3 league offers a condensed format, some of the best W.N.B.A. players and a made-for-TV approach that aims to bring viewers close to the action.

The New York Times - 14h

What is "Unrivaled" basketball league and why 36 WNBA stars are in it

The new 3-on-3 women's basketball league featuring 36 WNBA players will debut Friday night. Here's what to know and how to watch.

CBS News - 5h

Ranking Unrivaled's 3-on-3 rosters

Which of the six teams competing for the inaugural 3-on-3 Unrivaled title has the strongest roster?

ESPN - 6h

What are the rules of the new Unrivaled basketball league? How the 3-on-3 games will work

The games will be unlike anything we've seen in professional women's basketball

CBS Sports - 9h

Unrivaled basketball league: Full rosters, list of players participating, teams, head coaches, 'wildcards'

Unrivaled's inaugural season will begin on Friday

CBS Sports - 10h

Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 women's basketball league, set for debut

Unrivaled is ready for its closeup

ABC News - 11h

Unrivaled 3-on-3 women's basketball league, explained: Rules, rosters, schedule, compensation and more

The 36-player league is comprised of WNBA stars, including founders Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier

CBS Sports - 11h

"Unrivaled" league debuts with WNBA stars like Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner

The highly anticipated "Unrivaled" league kicks off tonight, featuring 36 WNBA players across six teams. Founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, the league offers players an opportunity to ...

CBS News - 12h

'Built by basketball players for basketball people': Unrivaled's 3-on-3 league tips off Friday

What are the rules for the new 3-on-3 league? How were the rosters built? We have all the details on the eight-week season.

ESPN - 1d

Ionescu not 100%, but cleared to play Unrivaled

Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu says she isn't 100% after undergoing surgery last month to repair a torn UCL in her right thumb but is cleared to participate in Unrivaled.

ESPN - 1d

Unrivaled: The ins and outs of the new league beginning play Friday

After nearly two years in the making, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart's 3x3 league has arrived. Here's what you need to know before tip-off.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'It's just hooping': Despite obvious changes, Unrivaled stars are ready for new league

While there are significant differences from the 3x3 game we've seen in FIBA and Olympic play, many of the stars have some degree of familiarity with the format.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Scottish basketball club signs then sacks player who is US murder suspect

Malik Dunbar joined Caledonia Gladiators after being named as the suspect in a shooting in Augusta, Georgia.

BBC News - 1d

Asa Newell wants to put Georgia basketball on the map

The forward's return to the campus where he grew up has made the Bulldogs into a national force.

ESPN - 1d

How Unrivaled 3v3 league is taking basketball to the next level

Yahoo Sports basketball analyst Isis "Ice" Young and women basketball writer Cassandra Negley detail the most exciting aspects of the inaugural 2025 Unrivaled season that features star players, ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The best high school girls' basketball teams in 2024-25

Ranking the top 25 girls' high school basketball programs in the country in the first month of 2025.

ESPN - 3d

Women's basketball midseason awards: Why Hidalgo is the player of the year favorite

We break down the front-runners and top contenders for player, freshman and coach of the year, plus top transfers and All-Americans.

ESPN - 3d

College basketball rankings: Why Auburn deserves to be No. 1 with or without Johni Broome

The Tigers, the No. 1 team in the Top 25 And 1, could also move up to the top spot in the major polls

CBS Sports - 4d

As Djokovic's career nears the end, his unrivaled greatness stands out even more

While Djokovic is adamant he will keep playing, this could be his last Australian Open, and it's worth enjoying his legendary career.

ESPN - 5d

UCLA women's basketball team copes with fear, uncertainty during fire threat

The top-ranked Bruins returned home from Indiana this week as the Palisades fire and others ignited, forcing coach Cori Close and the players to deal with tragedy.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Why SEC Basketball Is Its Own Worst Enemy

The conference’s superiority this season also ensures something else: carnage, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Watkins? Bueckers? Betts? Hidalgo? Who’s women’s basketball’s Player of the Year leader?

The Athletic Chantel Jennings: Last season, the player of the year “debate” boiled down to: How close is the second-place vote-getter behind Caitlin Clark? So it felt like a more robust debate ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Six things that will shape women's pro basketball in a pivotal 2025

WNBA free agency (and potentially big trades), Unrivaled's inaugural season, a new WNBA playoff format and possibly a new CBA are coming in 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Griner to knock 'all the dust off' with Unrivaled

Mercury star Brittney Griner said the new Unrivaled 3-on-3 league allows her to knock "all the dust off" while staying stateside to compete during the WNBA's offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 7

The Worst Team in College Basketball Is Paid to Lose in Spectacular Fashion

Mississippi Valley State hasn’t won a nonconference game in more than 18 years. The struggles go beyond the court.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Women’s college basketball power rankings: Is Maryland a Final Four team?

Conference realignment in women’s college basketball came into full effect this week. The theoretical matchups fans anticipated during the offseason are finally starting to play out on the court, ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Six stats that show the SEC's men's college basketball dominance

Just how good has the SEC been this season? These numbers tell the story.

ESPN - Jan. 3

The New Formula Behind a Dangerous College Basketball Team

After winning four national titles at Northwest Missouri State, Ben McCollum has found immediate success at Drake.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Fantasy Basketball: 10 bold predictions for the rest of the NBA season

We're into 2025, ladies and gents! Dan Titus looks into his crystal ball to see what could happen during the rest of the fantasy basketball season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Bryce James, LeBron’s younger son, commits to play basketball at Arizona

Bryce James, 17, will play college basketball at Arizona Son of LeBron also had offers from Ohio State, Duquesne Bryce James, the youngest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has committed to the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

After a Monumental Year for Women’s Basketball, What’s Next?

Professional and college games broke into the broader cultural zeitgeist like never before in 2024.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Fantasy Basketball Pickups: The Strus was loose in Los Angeles

Max Strus had his best game of the season on Tuesday, while two Grizzlies have streaming value due to injuries.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Dartmouth College Basketball Players Halt Effort to Unionize

The decision to withdraw the petition appeared to be an effort to preserve a favorable federal ruling that could have been in jeopardy under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Why Mick Cronin and Other College Basketball Coaches Still Wear Suits

Fashion among basketball coaches has been decidedly casual since the pandemic began, but a handful of college coaches are still dressed for success.

The New York Times - Dec. 30

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