The NBA is moving closer to launching a new league in Europe, aiming for a fall 2027 start. Commissioner Adam Silver and Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum plan to meet with potential team owners during the FIFA World Cup final weekend. The NBA and FIBA announced the European league plans last year. Meanwhile, the NBA's investigation into a contract involving Kawhi Leonard continues, affecting a trade to the Toronto Raptors. Discussions about expanding to Seattle and Las Vegas are ongoing, with a decision expected by 2026. Miami Heat's Micky Arison has been elected as the new chairman of the NBA Board of Governors.
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How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup? Simple. A bike, a parking lot and an ice cream. Tuchel said ahead of England’s World Cup semifinal against Argentina that he sometimes relaxes by reconnecting with his inner child. German coach Tuchel was hired in 2024 and charged with the responsibility of leading England to its first trophy since winning the World Cup in 1966. He is one win away to leading the team to only its second World Cup final.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Aaliyah Edwards scored 21 points off the bench, Brittney Griner added 20, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Portland F…
Kiki Iriafen had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Shakira Austin added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 79-62. The Mystics began the second half on an 11-3 run, capped by an Iriafen layup, to take their first lead, 37-35, since the midway point of the first quarter. Washington outscored Toronto 53-30 in the second half. Michaela Onyenwere added 15 points for Washington, which outrebounded Toronto 46-26 and got 20 second-chance points. All-Star Sonia Citron was held to just two points — the lowest scoring game of her two-year career — in 31 minutes. Julie Allemand led short-handed Toronto with 15 points and Nyara Sabally added 13. Brittney Sykes (left plantar fascia), Kiki Rice (left ankle sprain) and Temi Fagbenle (concussion) did not play.
Spain and goalkeeper Unai Simón posted another shutout to get to the World Cup final. Even in a rare moment of chaos with France desperately seeking a goal and Simón far from his net, Spain didn't give up a goal. Spain beat France 2-0 to advance to its second World Cup final, 16 years after winning its only title. It was the record sixth shutout for Spain in this year's expanded World Cup. The only goal Simón has allowed in this tournament was Belgium’s equalizer in the 41st minute of Spain's 2-1 quarterfinal victory. That snapped his World Cup record of 650 scoreless minutes.
