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Saturday, September 5, 2026
Georgia State Blows Past N.C. A&T 59-10 in Season Opener

Georgia State opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion, routing N.C. A&T 59-10 at Center Parc Stadium on Friday night. The Panthers scored on eight of their first 11 possessions and never...

Friday, September 4, 2026
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who has overseen the league’s growth and the challenges that have come with it, will retire at the end of 2026

On Friday morning, Cathy Engelbert surprised the basketball world by announcing that she was retiring from her role as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026. Shams Charania of ESPN was the first to...

Op-Ed: How the late Gloria Steinem’s spirit lives on in the WNBA

Yet another monumental icon of society and culture has left us. On Thursday, the news broke that feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem passed away at the age of 92. Throughout her...

FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026: Spain blows out Germany, 83-53

The Spain women’s national basketball team defeated Germany, 83-53 in Berlin on Friday evening. It was the first game of Group A play in the FIBA Women’s World Cup between both teams. In short,...

Colorado Stuns Georgia Tech 14-13 on Late Touchdown, Blocked Field Goal

Colorado spoiled Georgia Tech’s home opener with a dramatic finish at Bobby Dodd Stadium/Hyundai Field on September 3, 2026, scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 37 seconds left and then blocking a...

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Tigers Torch UAPB 54-14, Simmons Throws 4 TDs in Opener

Missouri opened its season in dominant fashion Thursday night, cruising past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14 at Memorial Stadium in front of 63,609 fans. The Tigers jumped out early and never let up,...

World Cup gameday discussion: Predicting a winner for all eight opening day matchups, headlined by an easy victory for Team USA

The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off in Berlin, Germany on Friday, Sept. 4 with an eight-game slate. But before projecting winners for the opening day of games (which begin quite early for...

Op-Ed: Skylar Diggins shows how not to back down while preserving mind, body, and spirit

On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky got the news that veteran guard Skylar Diggins will be sidelined for the remainder of the season as she continues to battle a lingering right knee injury. A season full...

SEC Football Week 1: 2026 Season Opens With Four Days of Action

The 2026 Southeastern Conference football season gets underway Thursday, Sept. 3, with SEC teams taking the field across four days. The opening weekend features 16 games, beginning Thursday night...

Without A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, here’s how Team USA must change their identity to win a fifth-straight World Cup

When the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tips off on Sept. 4, USA Basketball will begin chasing a 12th world title and fifth-straight gold medal. However, the roster that has landed in Berlin...

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
2026 SEC Football Schedule Released

The Southeastern Conference has released its complete 2026 football schedule, with the regular season featuring games involving all 16 SEC programs from September through November. The...

Ethan Strang Inks Deal with Gladiators

The Atlanta Gladiators, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals, announced on Wednesday via the team’s YouTube...

Cameron Brink rocks cropped trench coat look following Sparks win over Mystics

Cameron Brink shared another trendy tunnel look before she hit the court last week.

Why Sonia Citron could be quietly important at the FIBA World Cup for Team USA

Need a bucket in the clutch? Call Sonia.

COLLEGE PARK SKYHAWKS NAME RYAN SILVERSTEIN AS GENERAL MANAGER AND SANJAY LUMPKIN AS HEAD COACH

The Atlanta Hawks and College Park Skyhawks announced today that Ryan Silverstein has been named the franchise’s fifth general manager, while Sanjay Lumpkin will serve as the team’s fifth head...

Why the Washington Mystics’ supporting cast makes them a dangerous team entering the 2026 WNBA Playoffs

The WNBA has the best women’s basketball talent in the world. Every team’s supporting cast is full of players who have proven themselves somewhere at some time. However, one supporting cast...

Three not-too-serious predictions for Team USA as the FIBA World Cup tips offs

When dominance is the expectation, everything attracts extra scrutiny. That promises to be the fate of Team USA at the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Who’s playing? And how much? And with who? And when?...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Even with a key injury and other uncertainties, the Las Vegas Aces are the favorites to again win the WNBA title—and here’s why

The Las Vegas Aces may have fallen short of a WNBA championship in 2024. And they will be without NaLyssa Smith for the rest of this season. But the way in which they re-asserted themselves as...

Skylar Diggins Leaves Door Open for 2027 Return as She Challenges Sky to Build for the Future

Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins’ 2026 season is officially over, but the veteran guard is already looking toward what comes next. After spending the past several weeks working through an...

VERONICA BURTON NAMED WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The WNBA announced today that Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has been named the league’s Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Monday, August 24 and Sunday,...

Could one of these three teams actually upset Team USA in the FIBA World Cup?

The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off Friday, Sept. 4 in Berlin, Germany, and the United States is a heavy favorite to win it all. And for good reason. Team USA has won this competition the...

Three Washington Mystics are now headed to the FIBA World Cup. Who will contribute the most?

Early Monday morning, it was announced that Washington Mystics stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been added to Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster, replacing A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum who...

Get the best of Swish Appeal on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for Swish Appeal. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow women’s basketball.  You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we...

Monday, August 31, 2026
Atlanta Falcons Finalize 53-Man Roster Ahead of 2026 Season

The Atlanta Falcons have finalized their initial 53-man roster as the team prepares to open the 2026 regular season. The roster represents the first major personnel decision of the Kevin Stefanski...

WNBA photo essay: How a record-breaking Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream dethroned the Minnesota Lynx in DeWanna Bonner’s debut

There’s a truism in basketball that the first home game after a long road trip feels like another road game. The Atlanta Dream proved the validity of that idea on Friday night, with a flat...

Gladiators Announce Schedule Changes at Orlando

The Atlanta Gladiators, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals, have announced changes to their road schedule...

FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026: Alicia Florez makes Spain’s roster

On Monday, FIBA announced Spain’s final roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Washington Mystics guard Alicia Florez was announced as one of the players. As a 22-year-old, Florez will...

Here’s a run down of every WNBA player competing in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

The 2026 WNBA season is officially on pause until Thursday, Sept. 17 as the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off Friday, Sept. 4 in Berlin, Germany. A total of 51 WNBA players fill the rosters of...

Mystics’ Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen added to Team USA roster

Washington Mystics standouts Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen were named as replacement players to Team USA’s roster for the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, USA Basketball announced Monday. Citron...

Unrivaled, now valued at $650 million, reveals players, plans and more for 2027 season

The existence of Unrivaled itself is a marvel. It’s a 3×3 full-court league where players have equity in the product. That, along with record-setting salaries and fun ideas like the 1-on-1...

Golden State Valkyries Defeat Portland Fire 86-69, Enter FIBA Break Second in WNBA Standings

The Golden State Valkyries closed out the pre-FIBA World Cup portion of their schedule with an 86-69 victory over the Portland Fire on Sunday at Moda Center, improving to 29-11 and entering the...

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Week 2 GHSA Football Rankings: Buford Holds No. 1 Spot in Class 7A

The Week 2 GHSA football rankings feature several undefeated teams across the state, with Buford remaining at the top of Class 7A after opening the season with a 1-0 record. Carrollton sits at No....

Allisha Gray Leads Atlanta Dream Past Minnesota Lynx, 89-81

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Minnesota Lynx 89-81 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park, with Atlanta taking control for most of the game and leading for 39:00. The Dream improved to 26-14...

NFL Transactions: Falcons, Bills, Rams Among Teams Making Roster Moves Saturday

The NFL Management Council released Personnel Notice No. 194-26 on Saturday, August 29, outlining the league transactions submitted that day. The notice includes waiver requests, terminations of...

WNBA gameday discussion: Questions for the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, Dallas Wings and more before the FIBA World Cup break

It’s the final day of WNBA action before the FIBA World Cup break, with the regular season pausing until Thursday, Sept. 17. Sunday’s games begin with the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Atlanta Dream...

Why women’s basketball will always love Dolly Parton

This broken nation tormented by anti-intellectualism and a politics of lethargy briefly put all that to the side to commemorate the life of one of the world’s greatest cultural heroines: Dolly...

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Interview: Why versatility is the key to Polish forward Lila Banaszak’s basketball career

Lila Banaszak is a 26-year-old and 6-foot-1 forward who plays for the Polish national team and Flammes Carolo Basket in France. She’s also played professionally in Egypt and Spain. Naturally...

WNBA gameday discussion: Don’t let the Phoenix Mercury’s struggles allow you to forget that Kahleah ‘Freaking’ Copper is still freaking good

KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points....

Mystics playoff tickets: See updated prices, schedule for Washington's 2026 WNBA games

The best place to see it unfold is from the stands. Here's how you can watch the Mystics in their WNBA Playoff run with tickets to every game.

A’ja Wilson Leads Las Vegas Aces Past Toronto Tempo, 93-73

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Toronto Tempo 93-73 on Friday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, using a strong first half to take control of the game and maintaining their advantage...

Nneka Ogwumike puts up 24 as Sparks rally past Mystics

Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points, Rae Burrell produced 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Sparks overcame a 17-point defici

Friday, August 28, 2026
How Beyond the Game Health is already prioritizing athlete wellness for WNBA All-Star 2027

The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game coming to the Bay Area is a testament to what the Golden State Valkyries have built in such a short time… a passionate fanbase, sellout energy, and a community that has...

Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr not in France’s latest FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The France men’s basketball team defeated Slovenia, 92-67 yesterday in Paris at Accor Arena. The Washington Wizards have Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr as part of the pipeline. They were not named...

As the WNBA prepares to pause for the FIBA World Cup, what does the playoff picture look like?

As the FIBA World Cup break looms, the WNBA’s playoff picture is looking a lot clearer. We know who will be playing in the postseason now that all eight teams have clinched their spots. However,...

Georgia Amoore, confident Mystics set sights on Sparks

Georgia Amoore picked a fine time to have a career game Thursday, when her heroics moved the Washington Mystics closer to a top-four playoff seed.,The

Don't forget about Georgia Amoore as Mystics clinch best season since 2019 title

Amoore out-dueled Kahleah Copper in the desert.

WNBA gameday discussion: Can DeWanna Bonner help Atlanta realize their championship Dream?

DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream. On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with...

Mystics at Sparks preview: Washington finishes pre FIBA Women’s World Cup schedule with Friday match

The Washington Mystics play the Los Angeles Sparks tonight. So let’s get to it. Game Info When: Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 p.m. ET Where: Crypto.com Arena How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network...

Georgia Amoore puts up career-best 25 as Mystics overtake Mercury

Georgia Amoore had career highs with 25 points and six 3-pointers and the Washington Mystics overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the ho

Valkyries Dominate Liberty Behind Zandalasini’s Scoring and Burton’s Historic Playmaking

The Golden State Valkyries delivered a dominant performance Thursday night, defeating the New York Liberty 79-60 at Barclays Center. Cecilia Zandalasini led the Valkyries with 20 points, including...

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