I also just want to clarify, because I see this a lot out there... Take Jamila out of the GM role in last year's draft - it's hard to find anyone who would not have taken Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen at Nos. 3 & 4 in some order. People want to give credit for what was a clear consensus.

Quite the day to be a laid-off Mystics/ WNBA writer/ reporter without a platform to publish on.

Absolutely wild that Sydney Johnson - who was named the Mystics head coach 15 months and has only two years of WNBA experience - is now running basketball operations. And then him being thrust into this position on the first day of WNBA free agency??

Head coach Syndey Johnson assumes control of basketball operations for the Mystics.

Woah a stunner - the Mystics and GM Jamila Wideman have "parted ways due to strategic differences."

Good morning. Per Taylor Rooks, Angel Reese is going to the Dream. Sky and Dream reportedly have a trade.

Dawn and Geno exchange pleasantries

Lmao and then Sarah Strong is the one who actually ripped her jersey in half. You can't make this stuff up.

Geno is PISSED

Portland Fire pick up two Mystics in the Expansion Draft, drafting Emily Engstler and Sug Sutton. No surprises either weren't protected. Will give Washington at least two open roster spots.

Duke's win probability or gas prices for the past year. Take your pick.

George Mason has a better track record than Duke of beating UConn in a regional final in D.C.

Updated conference records in the men's NCAA Tournament, now down to Final Four: Big East: 6-2 Big Ten: 19-7 Big 12: 11-7 SEC: 14-10 A-10: 2-2 Mountain West: 1-1 Big South: 1-1 MEAC: 1-1 SWAC: 1-1 ACC: 6-8 MAC: 1-2 WCC: 1-3 American: 0-1

UConn couldn't get a three to drop all game and THAT shot is the one to win it?? Insanity.

The Mystics had to submit their list of five protected players for the WNBA Expansion Draft. Here are the five I think they'll hold on to: Georgia Amoore Shakira Austin Sonia Citron Kiki Iriafen Jacy Sheldon

Updated conference records in the men's NCAA Tournament, now down to Elite Eight: Big Ten: 17-5 Big East: 5-2 SEC: 14-9 Big 12: 10-7 A-10: 2-2 Mountain West: 1-1 Big South: 1-1 MEAC: 1-1 SWAC: 1-1 ACC: 6-7 MAC: 1-2 WCC: 1-3 American: 0-1

The Big Ten has already won 17(!) games as a conference in this tournament. And they're guaranteed at least one more, too.

BREAKING: The Connecticut Sun is being sold to the Fertitta family to bring the WNBA back to Houston, sources confirmed to ESPN The team was sold for $300 million, sources said. Team will play final season in CT in '26 before relocation. The Comets are back.

Has Houston tried turning it off and plugging it back it in again?

This year's Sweet 16 has SIX of the top 16 programs in men's college basketball. That includes 3 top-10 programs, 10 from the top-30 and 12 of the top-50. Track them all here:

We enter the Sweet 16 of the men's NCAA Tournament with the following records for each conference: Big Ten: 13-3 Big East: 4-1 SEC: 13-6 Big 12: 9-5 A-10: 2-2 Mountain West: 1-1 Big South: 1-1 MEAC: 1-1 SWAC: 1-1 ACC: 5-7 MAC: 1-2 WCC: 1-3 American: 0-1

Round 2 of the tournament starts with #14 Michigan vs. #98 Saint Louis A Sweet 16 berth won't move up Michigan any higher (they'll need at least a trip to the Final Four to pass Ohio State), but it would bump SLU up to 95th and surpass Virginia Tech.

Through the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament, here are the records for each conference. SEC and Big Ten are having strong starts: A-10: 2-0 Mountain West: 1-0 Big South: 1-0 SEC: 9-2 Big Ten: 7-2 Big 12: 6-2 Big East: 2-1 ACC: 4-4 MEAC: 1-1 SWAC: 1-1 WCC: 1-2 MAC: 1-2 American: 0-1

Miami has the juice!

Guys, that has not been a travel for over a decade.

It took far too long - and there should be blame on both sides - but finally, the WNBA and WNBPA get the CBA across the finish line. Celebration time to be sure, a key for how this resonates will be how both sides approach relationships for the 2026 season and beyond.

Breaking: The term sheet between the WNBA and WNBPA has been signed. Announcement of this and details of the deal expected soon.

Unfortunately for Kevin Harlan, St. Paul VI High School has never been in Arlington, VA.

MADNESS

We start this Friday with a top-100 matchup between #2 Kentucky and #83 Santa Clara. Surprisingly, just a small handful of those in the first round.

Why the heck is SLU/ Georgia still playing and going to the first game to tip on Saturday?

High Point made the NCAA Tournament last year. Their coach left to be an assistant at Creighton, and their best players transferred to Ole Miss and Baylor. And yet!

Excuse me, it's your first two-pointer of the year in the NCAA Tournament??

Let's just put High Point in the Atlantic 10 and call it a day. #3BidLeague

The schedule makers should have known that High Point's pace would throw off the schedule matrix purity.

Syracuse is going to have a job offer for Gerry McNamara to sign once he walks into Siena's locker room.

Well, this South Florida team sure is fun

With Nebraska finally winning an NCAA tournament games, the longest droughts since a P5's last tourney win: 1988: SMU 2002: Georgia 2004: DePaul 2007: Boston College 2008: Mississippi State 2010: Georgia Tech 2010: Wake Forest 2012: Vanderbilt 2013: Cal 2014: Stanford 2015: Georgetown 2016: Utah

Blitzing John Mobley Jr. on every single play doesn't seem to be a sound strategy for TCU.

Entering 2025, High Point was ranked #296 in Div. 1. Entering the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, High Point has tentatively risen up to roughly 250th in a ranking of D1 programs.

South Florida is the second-least successful program in the American (12th of 13). The also are making a 10+ spot jump in the D1 rankings after this year's tournament. They have Louisville up next.

Troy in a competitive one against Nebraska. The Trojans entered this season ranked #245 in Div. 1. A tournament berth and a pair of conference championships has already vaulted them up no fewer than 10 spots for the 2026 update.

Turns out a 31-1 team knows how to win games and isn’t a fluke. Imagine thinking this Miami Ohio team shouldn’t have made the tournament.

USA TODAY has confirmed details on the new CBA, including players on rookie deals getting a raise.

Numbers that may well not be a coincidence: Highest WNBA cap hit anyone had last season, so largest base salary plus time-off bonus, was Kelsey Mitchell at $269,244. Reported new minimum salary is 'above $300k'. So *everyone* should be making more in 2026 than *anyone* was in 2025. #WNBA

After 16 months of negotiating, the 2026 season is expected to start on time on May 8. Here’s what we know.

Some clutch shooting in these First Four games

🏀🏀 IT'S THAT TIME 🏀🏀 Presenting your 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Recap Thread... Catch up on the NCAA Tournament in 300 characters or less.

We're past the point of Kenny Blakeney becoming due for a promotion to a notable mid-major. Howard may have more resources than other HBCUs, but sustaining success is difficult. Three NCAA Tournament appearances in the past four seasons and the program's first tournament victory.