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Kyle Larson Stays on Offense in Martinsville Title Chase
Kyle Larson intends to stay on the offensive for a strong result at Martinsville rather than solely considering clinching a potential third NASCAR Cup Series championship. (Photo: Danny Hansen | Nigel Kinrade Photography) MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Kyle Larson enters Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway with an opportunity to take another significant step toward his third NASCAR Cup Series championship in six seasons.
Chase Elliott Eyes Martinsville Win to Finish 2026 Strong
Chase Elliott’s championship hopes may be over, but he hopes to sweep the NASCAR Cup Series races at Martinsville. (Photo: John K. Harrelson | Nigel Kinrade Photography) MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Although Chase Elliott’s hopes of capturing a second NASCAR Cup Series championship have faded, the 30-year-old Dawsonville, Georgia, native remains determined to finish the 2026 season on a positive note.
Corey Day’s Martinsville Rally Keeps Title Hopes Alive
Corey Day turned a difficult start to a positive result in Saturday night’s National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville. (Photo: Phil Cavali | The Podium Finish) MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Corey Day entered Saturday night’s National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway knowing that every position mattered in his pursuit of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship.
Kyle Larson’s Talladega Win Puts 3rd Cup Title in Reach
Kyle Larson, with his children, Owen, Audrey and Cooper, celebrate a big YellaWood 500 win at Talladega. (Photo: Lesley Ann Miller | Nigel Kinrade Photographer) TALLADEGA, Ala. — With half a lap remaining in Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Kyle Larson appeared destined for another frustrating afternoon at a track that had repeatedly denied him a NASCAR Cup Series victory.
Veronica Burton, Golden State Valkyries Building Legacy
Veronica Burton celebrates with the Ballhalla crowd as the Golden State Valkyries continue building a championship culture in San Francisco. (Photo: TJ Valenton for TeamNBSMedia) SAN FRANCISCO — Veronica Burton understands that building a championship-caliber basketball team requires more than collecting victories, accumulating impressive statistics or assembling a roster filled with recognizable names.
Arike Ogunbowale Makes Her-Story for Dallas Wings in Game 2
Arike Ogunbowale (24) of the Dallas Wings had a game of games in the WNBA Playoffs, First Round, Game 2 matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. (Photo: Mason Garcia | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale has built a basketball career around making shots that other players might hesitate to take. With the Dallas Wings‘ season four seconds away from ending Wednesday night, hesitation was never going to enter the equation.
Paige Bueckers Impacts Dallas Wings Beyond the Box Score
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) found other ways to contribute in a riveting 108-107 win in Game 2 against the Golden State Valkyries. (Photo: Mason Garcia | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers did not need to be Paige Buckets on Wednesday night. Not when Arike Ogunbowale was busy becoming writing her signature game of her WNBA career.
Jessica Shepard’s MIP Season Puts Dallas Wings to Test
Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard (32) hopes to parlay her MIP award winning efforts toward extending her team’s postseason at least to Game 3 in San Francisco. (Photo: Gerald Jones | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Jessica Shepard has spent the 2026 WNBA season proving just how much her game could grow. Now, the Dallas Wings need that growth to translate into the biggest moment of the season.
Paige Bueckers Shows Her Playoff Staying Power in Game 1
Sep 27, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) dribbles by Golden State Valkyries guard-forward Kaila Charles (6) and forward Gabby Williams (1) in the second quarter during game one of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images SAN FRANCISCO — Paige Bueckers‘ first postseason game in the WNBA produced an unusual juxtaposition.
Jessica Shepard, Dallas Wings Enter WNBA Playoff Spotlight
Jessica Shepard (32) of the Dallas Wings heads into the 2026 WNBA Playoffs with a love for the game and her teammates. (Photo: Adrianna Peralta | The Podium Finish) SAN FRANCISCO — Jessica Shepard did not sign with the Dallas Wings this spring simply hoping for a fresh start. She arrived believing Dallas had the pieces to reach the WNBA Playoffs. After a 27-17 regular season that produced the league’s best single-season turnaround in history, the Wings have delivered on the first part of the plan.
Jacy Sheldon Brings Unselfishness to Chicago Sky’s Future
Apr 30, 2026; Chicago, Ill, USA; Chicago Sky guard Jacy Sheldon (0) poses during media day at The Field Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images CHICAGO — Jacy Sheldon does not need to be the loudest player in the room to leave an impression. She does it through the work.
Paige Bueckers Leads Dallas Wings To Historic Postseason Run
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Paige Bueckers Shows Growth Despite Close Dallas Wings Loss
Paige Bueckers (5) protects the basketball against Natasha Mack (4) of the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center. (Photo: Adrianna Peralta | The Podium Finish) PHOENIX — Great basketball games rarely resolve themselves neatly, particularly in late-September matchups where playoff positioning and momentum collide.
Gianna Kneepkens Delivers Career High for Connecticut Sun
Gianna Kneepkens (5) of the Connecticut Sun had a career performance against the Minnesota Lynx, tallying 15 points (3 of 5 from three-point range), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. (Photo: Dayna Cass | The Podium Finish) UNCASVILLE, Conn. — A career night can arrive at any point in a rookie season. For Gianna Kneepkens, Sunday afternoon at Mohegan Sun Arena carried a little more weight.
Paige Bueckers Turns Next-Shot Mindset into Dallas Wings Win
Paige Bueckers (5) of the Dallas Wings leaps in joy toward Aziaha James (10) in a competitive 87-82 win against the Phoenix Mercury. (Photo: Gerald Jones | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — A made shot can change a crowd. A missed shot can change a possession. For Paige Bueckers, neither one is supposed to change the next decision. That mindset was on display Saturday at College Park Center.
Arike Ogunbowale Reflects on Successes For Dallas Wings
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) is all smiles after a sensational 22-point performance in an 87-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury. (Photo: Gerald Jones | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — For years, Arike Ogunbowale has been one of the constants through the Dallas Wings‘ rebuilding seasons, coaching changes and roster overhauls.
Paige Bueckers Ignites Dallas Wings’ Home Win Over LA Sparks
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives downhill past Los Angeles Sparks defender Dearica Hamby (5) during Thursday’s 97-77 victory at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Bueckers finished with a team-high 19 points in her return from the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. (Photo: Rachel Schuoler | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers did not need much time to remember what WNBA basketball felt like.
Jessica Shepard’s Fifth Triple-Double Powers Dallas Wings
Jessica Shepard (32) of the Dallas Wings attacks the paint, tallying her WNBA-leading fifth triple-double of 2026. (Photo: Rachel Schuoler | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Jessica Shepard did not need to score much for the Dallas Wings to lean on her against the Los Angeles Sparks. For most of Thursday night, Shepard was doing the things that can get buried beneath a scoring line.
Paige Bueckers Brings FIBA World Cup Lessons to Dallas Wings
Aug 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) smiles and waits for play to resume against the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers had barely gotten back into the Dallas Wings‘ routine Wednesday when the realities of the WNBA came rushing back.
Azzi Fudd Ready To Be Wings’ “Hype Woman” In Playoffs
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) attacks the lane against the Washington Mystics defense during her 2026 WNBA rookie campaign. (Photo: Daniel Rankin | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd‘s rookie season did not finish the way she wanted, but the Dallas Wings guard is already finding ways to turn an early ending into another opportunity to grow.
Jessica Shepard Embraces Wings’ Growth Ahead of Playoffs
Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard brings the ball up the court during a WNBA regular-season game at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. (Photo: Mason Garcia | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Jessica Shepard has spent the 2026 WNBA season helping the Dallas Wings establish a new standard for what the team can become, and with four regular-season games remaining, she believes the progress made over the past several months is becoming easier to see.
Maddy Siegrist Embraces Her Role With Dallas Wings’ Success
Maddy Siegrist (20) has epitomized the selflessness and drive defining the playoff bound Dallas Wings. (Photo: Mason Munn | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Maddy Siegrist has learned that helping the Dallas Wings win does not always mean filling up the box score. Sometimes, it means coming off the bench and finding a way to change a game in a few possessions. Sometimes, it means spacing the floor, setting screens, rebounding or defending.
Paige Bueckers Brings World Cup Lessons Back to Dallas Wings
Paige Bueckers poses with the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup trophy and her gold medal after Team USA’s championship win in Berlin. (Photo: fiba.basketball) BERLIN — Paige Bueckers leaves Berlin as a FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup champion, but the gold medal represents only part of what the Dallas Wings guard is bringing home from her first senior international tournament.
Paige Bueckers, Team USA Eye World Cup Gold Against France
Paige Bueckers stays locked in during Team USA’s 76-66 semifinal win over Spain on Saturday in Berlin. (Photo: fiba.basketball) BERLIN – One game remains between Paige Bueckers and her first FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup gold medal.
Paige Bueckers Finds Her Mark in Team USA’s World Cup Run
Paige Bueckers brings spark and high energy off the bench for Team USA during their FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup quarterfinal victory over Hungary in Berlin. (Photo: fiba.basketball) BERLIN — Paige Bueckers continues to make the most of every opportunity Team USA gives her.
Breanna Stewart Sets Standard as USA Eyes World Cup Title
Breanna Stewart (10), captain of the USA Basketball women’s national team for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, leads her squad with passion and determination. (Photo: fiba.basketball) BERLIN — Breanna Stewart‘s performance Monday was more than a statistical response to a difficult game against Italy. It was an example of what USA Basketball expects from one of its most experienced players as the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup moves into the elimination rounds.
Paige Bueckers Anchors USA Basketball’s Young Second Unit
Paige Bueckers (4) of USA Basketball continues to be a clinical operator for her team’s efforts in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. (Photo: USA Basketball) BERLIN — Paige Bueckers did not start Monday against Czechia. She did not need starter minutes to make an impact. Bueckers finished with 10 points, five assists and two blocks in 18 minutes, 38 seconds as USA Basketball defeated Czechia 105-64 at Berlin Arena to finish 3-0 in Group D at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Paige Bueckers Gives USA Basketball Lift Off The Bench
Paige Bueckers (4) of USA Basketball contributed on both ends of the floor in a 55-52 win against Italy at Berlin Arena. (Photo: USA Basketball) BERLIN — Team USA did not need style points Sunday. It needed another win. The Americans got one. In a 55-52 victory over Italy in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup group stage, Team USA struggled to generate offense for most of the afternoon, shooting 29% from the field and 1-for-12 from 3-point range.
Paige Bueckers Leads Team USA Past China in World Cup Opener
Paige Bueckers (4) had a solid FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup debut with Team USA, tallying 14 points, four assists and two steals against China. (Photo: USA Basketball) BERLIN — Paige Bueckers waited through a quiet first half, then became one of Team USA‘s most effective players after halftime. Bueckers scored all 14 of her points in the second half as Team USA pulled away for a 94-61 victory over China in its FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup opener.
Paige Bueckers Poised for USA Basketball Impact in Berlin
Paige Bueckers (4) looks forward to pursuing her first FIBA Women’s World Cup Basketball championship in Berlin with USA Basketball. (Photo: USA Basketball) BERLIN — Six months ago, Paige Bueckers entered USA Basketball’s senior national team environment as a young player trying to absorb every lesson she could. Now, she arrives in Berlin as a proven WNBA star with an entire season of growth behind her.
Paige Bueckers’ Minnesota Roots Follow Her to Dallas Wings
Aug 30, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) works past Connecticut Sun guard Ashlon Jackson (3) during the third quarter at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers has changed plenty since arriving in the WNBA. Her game has become more polished. Her responsibilities have grown. The crowds have gotten bigger, and the expectations that have followed her since childhood have only become louder.
Jacy Sheldon Learns to Enjoy the Ride with the Chicago Sky
Settling into her role with the Chicago Sky, guard Jacy Sheldon brings the ball upcourt in transition. (Photo: Josh Davey | The Podium Finish) NEW YORK — Jacy Sheldon has spent much of her professional basketball career learning how to adjust. New teams. New cities. New roles. New expectations. Since entering the WNBA as the No. 5 overall pick in 2024, Sheldon has rarely had the luxury of settling into one chapter before another one arrived.
Paige Bueckers Sees Growth In Dallas Wings’ Player-Led Shift
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates on court with teammates Awak Kuier (34), Jessica Shepard (32), and Maddy Siegrist (20) during a home game at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. (Photo: Mason Garcia | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings have checked one box. Paige Bueckers wants to know what comes next.
Paige Bueckers Powers Dallas Wings Into the WNBA Playoffs
Paige Bueckers lets out a passionate roar during the Dallas Wings’ playoff-clinching victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center. (Photo: Mason Garcia | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers sat at the center of a milestone night for the Dallas Wings, but she was quick to make the moment about everyone around her. The Wings are back in the WNBA playoffs.
Kelsey Plum Embraces Phoenix Mercury Transition Despite Loss
Aug 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum (0) drives on Washington Mystics guard Cotie McMahon (23) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images PHOENIX — “My pitch to Plum: Where else would you rather be? You’ve tried the rest.” Diana Taurasi did not need a long sales pitch.
Kyle Larson Drives to 5th at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Kyle Larson ruminates prior to Sunday’s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire. (Photo: Josh Jones | The Podium Finish) LOUDON, NH — Kyle Larson did not need to win Sunday’s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to leave the Magic Mile feeling like the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team had taken another important step forward.
Paige Bueckers Shines in Dallas Wings Victory Over Seattle
Paige Bueckers (5) can smile knowing the Dallas Wings are a win away from clinching a playoff berth come Tuesday night against the Portland Fire at home. (Photo: Gerald Jones | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers did not need much time Sunday to remind the Dallas Wings why their future is so bright.
Kahleah Copper’s 38-Point Night Showed Her Star Power
Kahleah Copper (2) of the Phoenix Mercury led her team with 38 points against the Atlanta Dream. (Photo: Adrianna Peralta | The Podium Finish) PHOENIX — The result was not what the Phoenix Mercury wanted. Their postseason hopes officially ended Saturday night with a 99-89 loss to the Atlanta Dream, closing the door on a return trip to the WNBA Playoffs after Phoenix reached the Finals last season.
Kyle Larson Looks to Build Loudon Momentum Before Chase
Kyle Larson (5) has his focus set on a strong performance at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. (Photo: Josh Jones | The Podium Finish) LOUDON, N.H. — Kyle Larson will start ninth in Sunday’s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team showed enough race pace Saturday to leave Loudon with optimism heading into the penultimate event of the regular season.
Jessica Shepard Delivers Breakthrough 26 Point Performance
Jessica Shepard made her presence everywhere for the Dallas Wings. (Photo: Rachel Schuoler | The Podium Finish) DALLAS — For years, Jessica Shepard had reached the same familiar boundary on the scoreboard. Seven times during her WNBA career, the Dallas Wings forward had scored 22 points in a game, establishing a personal ceiling that had remained just beyond her reach whenever she flirted with a new offensive benchmark. On Thursday night, Shepard finally broke through it.
Arike Ogunbowale Hits 5,000 Career Points with Dallas Wings
Arike Ogunbowale (24) of the Dallas Wings roared with glee with a 32-point performance in a 91-85 victory over the Indiana Fever. (Photo: Rachel Schuoler | The Podium Finish) DALLAS — Arike Ogunbowale has spent the better part of her WNBA career making difficult shots look routine. On Thursday night, the Dallas Wings guard made history while doing what she has done since arriving in the league: putting the ball in the basket when her team needed it most.
Connor Zilisch Set To Join Hendrick Motorsports In 2028
Connor Zilisch, flanked by Rick Hendrick, Chad Knaus, Jeff Andrews, and Jeff Gordon, joins Hendrick Motorsports in 2028 as the driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet. (Photo: Hendrick Motorsports) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a move that secures one of the sport’s most highly regarded young drivers for its long-term future, Hendrick Motorsports announced a multiyear agreement with Connor Zilisch to drive the iconic No. 48 Ally Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series beginning in 2028.
Jessica Shepard Brings Calm To Dallas Wings’ Frontcourt
Jessica Shepard (32) has provided offensive firepower for the Dallas Wings’ frontcourt in 2026. (Photo: Dallas Wings) ARLINGTON, Texas — Jessica Shepard has never needed to force her presence on a basketball court. For the Dallas Wings, that has become increasingly valuable. As Dallas enters the final weeks of the regular season, Shepard offers a veteran presence capable of settling an offense, making the extra pass and helping teammates find the right spots on the floor.
Paige Bueckers Adjusting as Dallas Wings Chase Playoffs
Aug 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) defends Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) in the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries knew what was coming. Every time Paige Bueckers began to probe the defense, Golden State showed extra bodies. The Valkyries crowded her preferred lanes, pressured the ball and forced Dallas to find answers away from its top scorer.
Paige Bueckers Embraces WNBA Growth With Dallas Wings
Paige Bueckers (5) of the Dallas Wings realizes her dream of competing in the WNBA each game night. (Photo: Dallas Wings) INDIANAPOLIS — Stand in the middle of Gainbridge Fieldhouse when 17,274 fans roar in unison, and the sheer scale of the moment can be overwhelming. For Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, navigating that spotlight is more than a professional obligation. It is the fulfillment of a childhood dream first imagined on quiet, sun-baked asphalt courts hundreds of miles away.
Jacy Sheldon Brings Savvy, Tactical Edge to Chicago Sky
Jacy Sheldon (0) of the Chicago Sky is all smiles prior to her game against the Los Angeles Sparks. (Photo: Jacob Núñez | Sports Page Magazine) SAN FRANCISCO — Jacy Sheldon’s return to the Chicago Sky’s starting five is about more than another guard occupying a spot in the opening lineup. It is about putting a player on the floor who can read a defense, recognize what an opponent is trying to take away and turn those reads into something useful for herself and her teammates.
Paige Bueckers Second Half Surge Powers Dallas Wings Victory
Paige Bueckers (5) of the Dallas Wings put her sophomore season skills on display with a 22-point second half against the Toronto Tempo. (Photo: Rachel Schuoler | The Podium Finish) ARLINGTON, Texas — Following a scoreless first half plagued by tight perimeter traps and physical defense, Paige Bueckers orchestrated a dramatic tactical shift after halftime to lead the Dallas Wings to a 94-88 victory over the Toronto Tempo at College Park Center.
Alanna Smith Double Double Leads Dallas Wings Past Tempo
Alanna Smith (8) of the Dallas Wings compiled her second double-double of the month in a 94-88 win over the Toronto Tempo. (Photo: Rachel Schuoler | The Podium Finsih) ARLINGTON, Texas — Facing frontcourt short-handedness, foul trouble, and a relentless fourth-quarter push from a determined opponent, Alanna Smith delivered a complete performance on both ends of the floor to guide the Dallas Wings to a 94-88 victory over the Toronto Tempo at College Park Center.
Paige Bueckers and Dallas Wings Find Strength in Hardship
Aug 9, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) is defended by Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images MINNEAPOLIS — On a brightly painted court situated in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, the asphalt carries decades of basketball memories.
Dallas Wings Searching For Identity Amid Recent Stumble
Paige Bueckers (5), Aziaha James (10) and Odyssey Sims (1) of the Dallas Wings navigate a 94-76 defeat to the Golden State Valkyries. (Photo: Mason Garcia | The Podium Finish) DALLAS — The second half of a WNBA season is rarely forgiving. When physical fatigue collides with rigorous execution, the difference between a contender and a group searching for answers becomes magnified in a matter of possessions.
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