Basketball - The Cut

scene report Oct. 20, 2024

The Best Party in New York Is Only Getting BiggerWith the best record in the WNBA, legions of raucous fans, and sports’ most beloved mascot, the Liberty are just getting started.

By Dayna Evans

wnba June 17, 2024

What Happened With Angel Reese’s Foul on Caitlin Clark?The Chicago Sky player said it was just a “basketball play” when her block struck Clark in the head.

By Bindu Bansinath

wnba June 6, 2024

WNBA: JUN 04 New York Liberty at Chicago Sky

Chicago Sky Players Were Harassed Outside Their Hotel“This really is outta control and needs to stop,” Angel Reese wrote on Twitter.

By Tariro Mzezewa

keep it moving June 6, 2024

The Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark Drama Is Only The BeginningIs this what “growing the game” looks like? What the media frenzy says about the WNBA now.

By Emma Carmichael

sports June 4, 2024

Are WNBA Players Really Being ‘Petty’ About Caitlin Clark?Unpacking the rumors about the rookie’s first few weeks in the league.

By Danielle Cohen

wnba June 3, 2024

Why Was Angel Reese Fined by the WNBA?After an intense face-off against Caitlin Clark, the league hit the Chicago Sky with fees for breaking media rules.

By Tariro Mzezewa

wnba May 10, 2024

WNBA: MAY 09 Preseason - Atlanta Dream at Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever Debut Drew a Record CrowdA whopping 13,000 people turned out for her first WNBA preseason game.

By Tariro Mzezewa

sports Apr. 18, 2024

Reporter Apologizes for Being Creepy to Caitlin ClarkGreg Doyel’s choice to make heart hands at Clark during a press conference didn’t go over well.

By Tariro Mzezewa

sports Apr. 17, 2024

How Much Will Caitlin Clark Make in the WNBA?A lot less than the NBA first pick, that’s for sure.

By Danielle Cohen

celebrity Apr. 10, 2024

For Sue Bird, the WNBA Has Always Been CoolThe retired superstar’s latest venture is a documentary celebrating her legacy in the league.

By Brooke LaMantia

sports Apr. 2, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Caitlin ClarkThe bandwagon is about to leave; it’s time to become a fan.

By Olivia Craighead

sports Apr. 1, 2024

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s Rematch Is Must-Watch TVIowa vs. LSU is the biggest matchup of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

By Olivia Craighead

the bigger picture Mar. 13, 2024

Come for the Game, Stay for the Knicks City DancersThese nine women never have a bad season.

By Emily Leibert

women’s basketball Mar. 11, 2024

A Fight Broke Out at the SEC Women’s Basketball FinalAs South Carolina faced off against LSU, several players were ejected from the game with minutes to go.

By Tariro Mzezewa

sports Mar. 7, 2024

Meet the Dancers Keeping It Old-School in the WNBA“We don’t need to worry about getting older. We can still be hot and sexy and expressive, playful, and fun.”

By Sarah Wheeler

sports Mar. 3, 2024

Caitlin Clark Does It AgainThe University of Iowa star is now the highest-scoring player in NCAA history.

By Emily Leibert

sports Mar. 1, 2024

Caitlin Clark Is Going ProJust ahead of March Madness, the Iowa phenom declared for the 2024 WNBA draft.

By Olivia Craighead

music Feb. 8, 2024

Meet the Hype Woman Behind the WNBA’s Atlanta DreamDJ Shalé spins to get the girls going.

By Samantha Leal

sports Jan. 23, 2024

Tristan Thompson Has Been Suspended for 25 GamesThe NBA claims he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

By Olivia Craighead

sports! Jan. 23, 2024

Which Sport Is Best for Hanging Out?Your group chat does not need to plan an NFL outing.

By Olivia Craighead

cut covers May 11, 2023

Savannah James, MVPThe matriarch of the James clan has always been the one calling the shots.

By Sylvia Obell

sports! May 5, 2023

Did Zendaya Just Make Me a Warriors Fan?Basketball has never looked better.

By Tariro Mzezewa

taste test May 3, 2023

Nobody Loves the Knicks More Than Edie Falco DoesThe Bupkis star will be sitting courtside if you need her.

By Jihane Bousfiha

how i get it done Apr. 17, 2023

How the Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers Gets It DoneAfter 40 years in the family business, Jeanie Buss is looking to conquer a new arena: women’s wrestling.

By Lisa Liebman

sports Apr. 4, 2023

Angel Reese Knows There’s a Double StandardThe LSU star had some words for those who found her reaction to Sunday’s NCAA championship win “classless.”

By Tariro Mzezewa

sports Sept. 28, 2022

What Exactly Is Going on With That Disgraced Celtics Coach?Ime Udoka’s suspension over inappropriate relations with a fellow staffer leaves his team and the public with questions.

By Claire Lampen

brittney griner July 11, 2022

WNBA All-Stars Pay Tribute to Brittney GrinerPlayers wore jerseys with the detained basketball star’s name and number.

By Bindu Bansinath

are u coming? Apr. 1, 2022

Who Let the Hogs Out?Only March Madness could make grown men squeal like this.

By Brock Colyar

sports! Jan. 6, 2022

Lawmaker Apologizes for Failed Pantsing AttemptRepresentative Jeremy Faison is sorry he “lost his junk” on the ref at a high-school basketball game.

By Claire Lampen

women in sports Dec. 1, 2021

Puma Has Its First Women’s Basketball CollectionDesigned by creative director June Ambrose, it can be worn both on and off the court.

By Devine Blacksher

women in sports June 21, 2021

Strength, Fragility, and Beauty in the WNBAA new photo project from Nike’s Jordan Brand captures what makes the players special.

By Devine Blacksher

gallery Aug. 31, 2020

The Look Book Goes to the West 4th Street CourtsFor a Saturday-afternoon pickup game.

By Jane Starr Drinkard and Brock Colyar

sports! May 18, 2020

Tiny ’90s Sunglasses Were the True Stars of The Last DanceAn ode to the Chicago Bulls’ incredible eyewear.

By Madeleine Aggeler

sports Nov. 21, 2019

Giant Sports Man Carries Tiny BagNBA player Jordan Clarkson wore Chanel like a necklace.

By Emilia Petrarca

canada June 11, 2019

Drake Took ‘O Canada’ to the Next LevelHe really got into the Canadian national anthem at the Raptors game.

By Hannah Gold

sports Apr. 5, 2019

What Happened With UNC Women’s Basketball?New details have emerged about why the coaching staff has been placed on leave.

By Lisa Ryan

consequences? Nov. 27, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh Is Already Back to Coaching Girls’ BasketballWeeks after he cried about Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations ruining his life, the Supreme Court Justice is back on the court.

By Opheli Garcia Lawler

le sports May 31, 2018

All the Best (and Worst) Beards of the NBA FinalsThe most interesting and the most tragic of facial hair.

By Ashley Weatherford

niche drama Mar. 26, 2018

NCAA Final Four Sparks Old Lady Basketball FeudIt’s Sister Jean vs. Jalen Rose’s grandma.

By Gabriella Paiella

sports June 8, 2017

Watch Kevin Durant and Steph Curry’s Moms React to Game 3 of the NBA FinalsThey hugged, yelled, and high-fived after the game.

By Lisa Ryan

sports June 2, 2017

This Rihanna–Kevin Durant Feud Is the Basketball Drama We NeedShe yelled “BRICK” as he made a shot.

By Lisa Ryan

Mar. 23, 2017

Has Tinder Boosted the Performance of NBA Players?There’s a provocative case to be made that easy online access to sex can explain a statistical mystery in the NBA.

By Jesse Singal

‘fallacy’ Aug. 14, 2016