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A graphic showing the nine-member class of the FIBA International Basketball Hall of Fame, which includes Lisa Leslie and Geno Auriemma.

FIBA Hall of Fame adds Leslie, Auriemma and seven others

By Scott Mammoser / October 3, 2022

Senegal’s Mbengue becomes first African woman elected

What led to Lauren Jackson’s 30-point outburst in bronze medal game

By Scott Mammoser / October 2, 2022

Australian Hall of Famer leaves the court on her own terms

USA's A'ja Wilson (9) goes for a left-handed layup over China's Li Yueru (14), who defends. Another Chinese player steps toward Wilson to defend.

Daily Briefing — Oct. 1, 2022: GOLDEN AGE — USA wins fourth consecutive World Cup

By Isabel Rodrigues / October 1, 2022

A’ja Wilson named Tournament MVP, Alyssa Thomas named Best Defensive Player

Team USA players, wearing their red jerseys, raise their hands in the air in celebration after winning the gold medal in the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup.

Why this World Cup win was different for Team USA

By Scott Mammoser / October 1, 2022

A’ja Wilson named World Cup MVP after Team USA’s 22-point win over China

China's Han Xu (15) looks up towards the ceiling with a smile. The shot clock on the basket behind her reads zero, as Australian players walk away towrads the bench.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 30, 2022: China, USA advance to the World Cup Final after colossally different matches

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 30, 2022

China snuck a two-point victory over Australia, while the USA bulldozed Canada with a 40-point blowout.

How Team USA and China advanced to the World Cup final

By Scott Mammoser / September 30, 2022

China in World Cup final for first time since 1994

China's Meng Li (9) goes for a left-handed layup over France's Helena Ciak (16), who contests the shot

Daily Briefing — Sept. 29, 2022: Sydney Synergy — China, Canada score spots in World Cup semi-final after decades-long drought

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 29, 2022

Australia and the USA will also be featured in the second round of the knockouts

USA's Alyssa Thomas holds the ball in her left hand and holds off a defender with her right arm.

Serbia takes Team USA out of paint, but Americans advance to semifinals

By Scott Mammoser / September 29, 2022

European teams shut out of World Cup semifinals for first time since 1994

What to watch in quarterfinal matchups of Sydney World Cup

By Scott Mammoser / September 27, 2022

Team USA to play Serbia on Wednesday night at 10 p.m. ET

How Sun and Aces players are adjusting to World Cup play in Sydney

By Scott Mammoser / September 27, 2022

U.S. defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina to conclude group stage undefeated