Nneka Ogwumike, president of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association and star of the Seattle Storm, told ESPN on Friday that players want a 2026 WNBA season despite the union’s strike authorization vote on Thursday.Players voted to authorize the WNBPA Executive Committee to “call a strike if necessary.” The vote comes less than a month before the current collective agreement expires on January 9, 2026, following two previous expansions from the original deadline of October 31.AdvertisementOgwumike said the vote is a “symbol of our unity and the trust that we have in each other to be able to give us…
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Trevor Immelman was 6 years old when he walked into his family’s living room in Somerset West, South Africa, and told his parents he was going to become one of the best golfers in the world.Ah, the audacity of youth. Fortunately, his father, Johan, firmly believed in the importance of listening to his children.Advertisement”I was immediately obsessed with this sport. I get goosebumps just saying that,” Trevor said Friday at a news conference ahead of the PNC Championship. “We used to record them on VHS and listen to them and watch golf all the time, professional golf all the time,…
Thiago Santos will no longer be a Fluminense player.The 36-year-old defender – who had a contract until December 2026 – will terminate it amicably to become an athlete for Coritiba, back in Serie A.AdvertisementThe information was confirmed during the inauguration of Mattheus Montenegro as French president on the evening of this Friday (19).Thiago Santos joined Fluminense in March 2023, from GrĂŞmio and initially as a midfielder.He was a starter for much of last season but lost his spot this year.He played 24 matches in 2025, including 11 as a starter.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can…
The push towards bring the WNBA back to the city of Houstonwhere one of the league’s original franchises won four championships, is becoming more and more intense.According to a new ESPN ReportTHE Houston Rockets The ownership group is in “substantial” talks with the Connecticut Sun to purchase and relocate the franchise. Negotiations have been described as “positive” as Rockets ownership works on a purchase offer acceptable to the Sun. Although no exclusivity agreements have been signed and no decisions have been made regarding franchising, a formal offer has been discussed.AdvertisementUSA TODAY has contacted the WNBA for comment.News of the Rockets’…
Is there anything worse than leaving a putt short? Yes – disease, famine, war – there are many things in this life far worse than a missed putt. But you know what I mean. This sting which follows when the ball stops its rotation before reaching the cup is singular. What could have been? You will never know. You didn’t bother to put the ball in the hole.If you’re in a season of your game where you’re leaving a lot of putts short, try this tip from Nancy Lopez. She shared it for the first time in the May 1979…
Opportunity. That’s why footballer Cannon Clough moved to Australia in 2019.The American packed her bags and moved to Queensland to play soccer for Lions FC in the National Premier Leagues (NPL) women’s competition.Last month, she signed a professional contract to join the Brisbane Roar and play in the A-League Women, Australia’s premier competition.And the 25-year-old’s story is not unique: dozens of American and international actors have followed the same path.“The NPL has had a huge opportunity to pass on players and really give that chance to those who haven’t been fortunate enough to get a full professional contract,” Clough said.Most…
Connecticut Sun will get a new, familiar image if Houston Rockets sale goes through originally appeared on Sports news. Add The Sporting News as Favorite source by clicking here.The sale of Connecticut Sunshine for Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, appears to be progressing quickly.AdvertisementThe Houston Chronicle confirmed reports from ESPN that the Mohegan Tribe is in “advanced discussions” to sell the Sun to Rockets ownership.Once the sale is finalized, the Sun will play one final season at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut next year before moving to Texas – where they will be renamed the Houston Comets.The Chronicle reports that…
Lanny Wadkins spent a lot of time TPC Craig Ranch since its debut in 2004. The course, which sits on the northeast edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, was host when Wadkins’ son Travis passed through the Q-School, and this marks just one of several trips the 21-time PGA Tour winner has made to the property since it opened for play.And while most golf course architects insist they don’t care what PGA Tour players get out of the courses they build or renovate, the straightforward Wadkins speaks candidly about one of his goals in reworking the property originally designed by…
A tractor that has accumulated objectives throughout 2025 at only 19 years old.Vasco’s Rayan transformed under Fernando Diniz and became a reference and favorite of Vasco fans in the current season.The youngster led the Gigante da Colina to the Copa do Brasil final – and perhaps even the title, which will be decided on Sunday.AdvertisementHe even broke the records set by Roberto Dinamite and Romário while wearing the Vasco jersey.All this earned Rayan 7th place in the rankings OneFootball Ball 2025!The prize, awarded by Brazilian journalists from UnFootballlists the best performing players throughout 2025 in Brazil, all competitions combined.We will…
The WNBA players’ union announced Thursday, December 18, that its executive committee had been authorized by a near-unanimous vote of its members to call “a strike when necessary.”The WNBPA’s statement comes as new collective negotiations are underway between the league and the union. Talks stalled ahead of the 2025 season ending in October, when the Las Vegas Aces eliminated the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals.Advertisement“The players have spoken,” the WNBPA said in a statement. “Through a decisive vote with historic participation, our members have authorized the WNBPA Executive Committee to call a strike if necessary. The players’ decision is…