Bird Sees Big WNBA Shift With New Media Rights
Sue Bird compares Caitlin Clark's early WNBA struggles to a coming era of bigger salaries more teams and modern media deals. She notes the 2026 CBA opt out and potential soft cap plus lucrative broadcast rights could reshape rosters earnings and overseas play as the league expands.
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Celtics Rally For Narrow Win In Crucial Pacers Clash
Celtics beat Indiana 102 100 after a tense finish. Jayson Tatum sparked a late push with a key bucket, Jaylen Brown tied and Gordon White sealed it with a 3 as Boston forced turnovers and denied late Indiana chances. Marcus Smart and Malcolm Brogdon contributed big plays in a hard fought game.
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Schedule update for conference finals and finals outcomes
The results show Dallas 116 at Minnesota 107 in the conference finals to move to 3-0. Boston 105 Indiana 102 secures a 4-0 lead. Minnesota hosts Dallas at 8 30 p m today with further dates listed as x Dallas at Minnesota TBA and Minnesota at Dallas TBA. The finals are set as Dallas or Minnesota vs Boston with games to be announced.
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Mavericks seize 3-0 lead as Irving and Doncic shine
Dallas stormed to a 116-107 win over Minnesota in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic combined for late-career clutch play to seal the victory, while Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns struggled in the fourth. Dereck Lively II left with a neck injury, doubtful for Game 4, as Dallas extended its title window and eyed a return to the Finals for the first time since 2011.
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Bill Walton remembered as basketball icon and pioneer
Celtics legend Larry Bird praises Bill Walton as a friend and champion. Walton’s 1973 UCLA NCAA title game 21-for-22 remains iconic, and UCLA mentor John Wooden recalls the moment. UCLA coach Mick Cronin lauds Walton’s energy and candor, noting his lasting impact on the program and college basketball. Walton later found success in broadcasting despite early doubts about a stutter.
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Bill Walton remembered by peers and fans in tributes
Close friends and fellow players share heartfelt tributes to Bill Walton, praising his on court prowess and off court kindness. Highlights include his UCLA dominance, broadcasting career, and lifelong love of basketball, music, and life.
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