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NCAA: No expansion of basketball tournaments beyond 68 teams this season, talks ongoing about 2027

NCAA: No expansion of basketball tournaments beyond 68 teams this season, talks ongoing about 2027

The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments will not expand beyond 68 teams in 2026, but future growth remains on the radar.

Fever win five straight without Clark, beat Storm 78-74

SEATTLE (AP) — Natasha Howard scored 21 points and the Indiana Fever, playing without Caitlin Clark for a seventh straight game, beat the Seattle Storm 78-74 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to five.
Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers

Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic's first six months with the Los Angeles Lakers were more than enough to give him a vision of a glittering long-term future with his new team.
Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, committing to his new team

Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, committing to his new team

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic's first six months with the Los Angeles Lakers were more than enough to give him a vision of a glittering long-term future with his new team.

Mabrey and Charles help Connecticut beat short-handed New York

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored 18 points and Tina Charles added 15 to help the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed New York Liberty 78-62 on Friday night.
Candace Parker calls effort in WNBA All-Star Game 'awful'

Candace Parker calls effort in WNBA All-Star Game 'awful'

Seven-time WNBA All-Star Candace Parker was unimpressed by the effort in the All-Star Game . Parker criticized the game on a podcast that aired Wednesday, calling it “awful.
Mikal Bridges agrees to a $150 million extension with the Knicks, AP source says

Mikal Bridges agrees to a $150 million extension with the Knicks, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges agreed to a four-year, $150 million extension with the New York Knicks on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the details said.

‘Pay us what you owe us:’ What the WNBA’s collective bargaining talks reveal about negotiation psychology

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McDonald scores a career-high 27 and the short-handed Fever beat the Mercury for 3rd straight win

McDonald scores a career-high 27 and the short-handed Fever beat the Mercury for 3rd straight win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aari McDonald scored a career-high 27 points, Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the short-handed Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix Mercury 107-101 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Magic, Grizzlies to play in Berlin and London this season. More games coming to Manchester and Paris

Magic, Grizzlies to play in Berlin and London this season. More games coming to Manchester and Paris

LONDON (AP) — The NBA will play at least six regular-season games in Europe over the next three seasons, starting with a pair of games between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic this season. The Grizzlies and Magic will play in Berlin on Jan.