The WNBA dominates women’s pro hoops with star power, labor milestones and game-changing talent on and off the court.
CBS News has been undergoing significant changes as new leadership attempts to shift the network's editorial and operational strategies. Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski are reportedly working with differing visions, leading to internal frustrations and ratings challenges. Meanwhile, other media outlets are adjusting their staffing and programming to adapt to industry shifts.
Through two weeks, home teams have won about 29% of games, the worst start in 30 years. New York is the only team with a winning record at home. Attendance is up 6%, and scheduling may be a factor. Chicago has started 3-1 on the road, defying the trend.
San Antonio’s double-overtime win over Oklahoma City has become the Western Conference final’s most-watched Game 1, drawing 9.2 million on NBC/Peacock with a peak of 12 million. The increases come amid broader access on network television and revised Nielsen methodologies.
New York readies a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes to crown the Knicks’ 53-year wait with a city-wide celebration. Mayor Mamdani has framed Thursday’s event as potentially the largest in New York’s history, with 10,000 officers on duty and security measures in place. The parade will travel from Battery Park to City Hall, featuring former Knicks icons and stars.
The NBA off-season has heated up as LeBron James and Stephen Curry surface in rumors about a potential reunion with Anthony Davis. Washington Wizards’ stance to keep Davis complicates the Warriors’ plans, while Draymond Green’s option decision reshapes finances and futures for all three veterans.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has confronted referee Gerda Gatling after a controversial foul call in a 88-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries. Clark has expressed frustration over officiating, citing a leg contusion sustained during the play and a string of disputed calls this season.
The WNBA has suspended Tempo coach Sandy Brondello for one game after she used the phrase quipped as a "protected species" about Angel Reese during a game. Reese has said there is no place for discrimination, and Brondello has apologized and said she understands the impact of her words. The incident has sparked ongoing discussion about officiating, accountability, and race in the league.