Becky Hammon: ‘She’s always kind of been destined to be an Ace’
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Posted inDallas Wings
As World Cup continues, Dallas Wings prepare for season’s final stretch
Assistant coach David Adkins: ‘This week has been more about us, about how we want to get back’
Posted inFeatures
Angel Reese says the Defensive Player of the Year resides in Atlanta. Does it?
A detailed look at the numbers and the case for the award to come to Atlanta
Posted inTeam USA Basketball
How Team USA is growing as it reaches the World Cup semifinals
Kahleah Copper: “There is nothing like winning at the highest level, and we know what it takes”
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Posted inFeatures
The IX Sports Podcast: Is Team France being tested at the FIBA World Cup?
This week on The IX Sports Podcast, Lukas Petridis who is reporting on the FIBA women’s world cup from Berlin, joins the show. Plus: who will replace Cathy Engelbert?
Posted inFeatures
How Chicago Sky players pick up good habits
The Sky’s vets and younger players talk about where they picked up their good habits
Posted inFeatures
Ahead of World Cup quarterfinals, these 8 nations will look to separate themselves
Eight countries remain in the World Cup. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the quarterfinals
Posted inGolden State Valkyries
How the Valkyries are approaching their final 4 regular-season games
Kiah Stokes: “The playoffs are just another level of intensity, so I think we have to be ready for the step up”
Posted inBasketball Insider
Cathy Engelbert’s critics get a turn now — Live from FIBA World Cup
The IX Sports: Basketball Insider with Howard Megdal, Sept. 9, 2026
Posted inTeam USA Basketball
Inside Team USA heading into the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals
Late-add Sonia Citron is one of the young players stepping up
