A’ja Wilson becomes Aces’ all-time leading scorer: Las Vegas star enjoys ‘special moment’ in win over Wings

A’ja Wilson becomes Aces’ all-time leading scorer: Las Vegas star enjoys ‘special moment’ in win over Wings

Late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Wings, A’ja Wilson stepped to the free throw line with history in reach. To little surprise, she calmly sunk both shots to surpass Sophia Young-Malcolm and become the all-time leading scorer in Las Vegas Aces franchise history. “It means the world, it really does,”…

Behind 2 firm words, Keegan Bradley reveals LIV Golf-Ryder Cup feelings

Behind 2 firm words, Keegan Bradley reveals LIV Golf-Ryder Cup feelings

As Bradley spoke on Tuesday at a press conference to introduce him as the U.S. captain for next year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, he was establishing his feelings toward how he would approach LIV Golf. Would he pick players from the three-season-old, Saudi-backed league that has fought with the PGA Tour? Last year, ahead of the biennial…

Thankful’ Sergio Garcia wins team and individual LIV titles at beloved Valderrama

Thankful’ Sergio Garcia wins team and individual LIV titles at beloved Valderrama

On Sunday at Valderrama, Victor Garcia stood in the left rough inside the ropes as his son, Sergio, made his second extra trip down the 18th at his favourite course in the world. Wearing a white bucket hat, Victor, a club pro who taught Sergio the game from age 3, curiously held an iron underneath…

Kings rookie Devin Carter needs shoulder surgery, could miss start of season, per report

Kings rookie Devin Carter needs shoulder surgery, could miss start of season, per report

Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, will undergo surgery on his left shoulder later this month, according to Shams Charania. Carter will not participate in Summer League and could miss the start of next season. Carter began his collegiate career at South Carolina, but transferred to Providence after his freshman…

Napheesa Collier injury update: Lynx star out indefinitely with aggravated plantar fasciitis in left foot

Napheesa Collier injury update: Lynx star out indefinitely with aggravated plantar fasciitis in left foot

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier, a leading MVP candidate this season, will be out indefinitely with aggravated plantar fasciitis in her left foot, head coach Cheryl Reeve told reporters prior to the team’s win over the Washington Mystics on Saturday. Collier, who did not play on Saturday, suffered the injury on July 4 during the team’s 78-73 loss to…

LeBron James says playing with son Bronny on Lakers will be a ‘dream come true’

LeBron James says playing with son Bronny on Lakers will be a ‘dream come true’

LeBron James told reporters on Saturday that playing with his son, Bronny James, on the Los Angeles Lakers will be a “dream come true.” The elder James is currently in Las Vegas with Team USA for a training camp ahead of the Paris Olympics, which get underway later this month. “Obviously it’s a dream come true. For me, to…

Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double in win over New York Liberty

Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double in win over New York Liberty

No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark made more history on Saturday afternoon during the Indiana Fever’s comeback win over the league-leading New York Liberty, 83-78. With her 10th rebound early in the fourth quarter, she became the first rookie to record a triple-double. Clark finished the day with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists to also…

Kemba Walker retires after 12 NBA seasons, four All-Star appearances and joins Hornets coaching staff

Kemba Walker retires after 12 NBA seasons, four All-Star appearances and joins Hornets coaching staff

Former lottery pick and four-time All-Star Kemba Walker announced his retirement on Tuesday. The veteran point guard played in 12 NBA seasons for four different franchises, most notably the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets. He last played in the NBA in 2023 with the Dallas Mavericks. After that, he spent last season overseas with AS Monaco. Walker also led the UConn Huskies to the 2011…

Stephen Curry reacts to Klay Thompson’s Warriors departure, team plans to retire No. 11 jersey

Stephen Curry reacts to Klay Thompson’s Warriors departure, team plans to retire No. 11 jersey

The Golden State Warriors announced this week that they will retire Klay Thompson’s No. 11 whenever his career is over. Thompson’s Warriors tenure came to an end when the team agreed to sign-and-trade him to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a three-team trade. The Warriors’ full statement: We can’t overstate Klay Thompson’s incredible and legendary contributions with the Warriors during his 13…