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Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death

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Inmates arrested in Tennessee after escaping from Southwest Virginia Regional Jail

Two inmates who escaped from the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority in Abingdon on Thursday, Jan. 26, have been arrested in Tennessee, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

BREAKING NEWS

Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death

Inmates arrested in Tennessee after escaping from Southwest Virginia Regional Jail

SUE BIRD


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Sue Bird on why WNBA teams deserve chartered flights

Mackenzie Salmon breaks down the current dilemma facing the WNBA and chartered flights. Basketball legend Sue Bird also provides some insight.

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US women's basketball dominates on international stage

A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart are keenly aware of the legacy of success they are part of with the U.S. women’s basketball team.

US women win fourth straight gold at World Cup, top China

A’ja Wilson scored 19 points, Kelsey Plum added 17 and the United States beat China 83-61 to win its fourth consecutive gold medal at the women’s World Cup.

Stewart, debuting Thomas help US beat Belgium in WCup opener

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in her debut for the United States, which beat Belgium 87-72 in its World Cup opener.

Three Icons In Women's Sports Are Saying Goodbye

Serena Williams, Sue Bird and Allyson Felix are retiring from their respective sports and moving on to other ventures.

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Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA

The Seattle Storm lost its semifinal game on Tuesday, bringing a bittersweet end to what the 41-year-old had said would be her final season. She retires as the winningest WNBA player of all time.

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Emotions run high as women's basketball icon Sue Bird plays final game

Her team was eliminated from the WNBA playoffs but her she's leaving an indelible mark on the game she loves.

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Appreciation: Sue Bird gives basketball lasting assist

Sue Bird just knows how to win.

Sue Bird's career ends as Aces top Storm to reach to Finals

Sue Bird’s career came to an end as Chelsea Gray scored 15 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter, and the Las Vegas Aces advanced to the WNBA Finals with a 97-92 win over the Seattle Storm in Game 4 of their semifinal series.

Young beats buzzer, Aces top Storm 110-98 in OT in Game 3

Jackie Young sent the game in overtime with a buzzer-beating basket and then Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum hit big shots in the extra session to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 110-98 to move within a victory of advancing to the WNBA Finals.

Sue Bird's eye for game helped define her success in Seattle

Sue Bird's eye for the court and knowledge of the game separates her among WNBA point guards.

Stewart, Bird help Storm beat Mystics 97-84 to sweep series

Breanna Stewart had 21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Sue Bird added season highs of 18 points and 10 assists, and the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 97-84 to sweep their opening-round series.

The WNBA playoffs begin tonight with eight teams chasing the title

The Chicago Sky are attempting to become the first team in 20 years to win back-to-back championships. And Seattle Storm star Sue Bird will be retiring after a 19-year career in the league.

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US invites 29 players to women's hoops World Cup camp

The U.S. women’s basketball team will have a lot of new faces when the Americans play in the FIBA World Cup next month in Australia.

Mystics will have tough start to WNBA playoffs

Washington may face the Seattle Storm, led by Breanna Stewart, in the opening round.

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Sue Bird at peace for what could be final game in Seattle

Sue Bird knows she made the right decision announcing publicly what she knew inside — that this would be her last WNBA season.

Las Vegas Aces have found winning ways again under Hammon

The Las Vegas Aces have come out of the All-Star break on a roll, winning three road games and scoring more than 100 points in two of victories.

WNBA All-Star Game: What we saw, heard in Chicago

Wintrust Arena is hosting the WNBA All-Star Game. But before Sunday’s game, there are plenty of events — and we are tracking it all.

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Brittney Griner is the focus of WNBA All-Star weekend

Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles are playing in the WNBA All-Star Game for the last time.

Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi on cover of NBA 2K23 WNBA edition

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have been linked for two decades.

Trio of Chicago Sky players headline WNBA All-Star reserves

Courtney Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman will get a chance to play before their home fans as the trio was selected as reserves for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 10 in Chicago.

Bird's late 3 seals Storm win in her New York finale

Gabby Williams scored a season-high 23 points in Seattle’s 81-72 win over the New York Liberty in what was Storm guard Sue Bird’s final regular-season game in her hometown.

The Seattle Storm's Sue Bird announces this season will be her last in the WNBA

Bird has played with the Seattle Storm since being drafted by the team in 2002. On Thursday, she announced that the current WNBA season, her 19th playing, will be her last.

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WNBA star Sue Bird says she's retiring from the league after the 2022 season

Seattle Storm star and five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird says the 2022 season will be her last playing in the WNBA.

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Storm star Sue Bird says 2022 will be her final WNBA season

Seattle Storm star and five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird says the 2022 season will be her last playing in the WNBA.

Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart to appear in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue

Congratulations, ladies! The issue comes out on May 19.

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WNBA players say life in Russia was lucrative but lonely

For WNBA players, spending the offseason by competing in Russia can be lucrative, with some earning more money than they make back home.

Sue Bird on the state of the WNBA, her time in Russia, and her relationship with Megan Rapinoe

The five-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time WNBA champion talks about her legacy in a league that's changed drastically since she was drafted.

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EXPLAINER: Why WNBA players go overseas to play in offseason

Russia has been a popular destination for WNBA players like Brittney Griner over the past two decades because of the money they can make playing there in the winter.

Bird is back: Sue Bird finally re-signs with Seattle Storm

Sue Bird officially re-signed with the Seattle Storm, her only WNBA team, in what is expected to be her final season.

Bueckers scores 22 but injured in UConn win over Irish

Paige Bueckers scored 22 points but went down with an injury at the end of No. 2 UConn’s 73-54 win over No. 24 Notre Dame.

Sue Bird said ESPN NBA Insider Adrian 'Woj' Wojnarowski made a surprisingly great acting partner

The WNBA superstar and five-time Olympic gold medalist told Insider she "really enjoyed shooting with Woj" and that he was "a lot of fun" on set.

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WNBA playoff seeds up for grabs as teams enter home stretch

The WNBA playoff chase may come down to the final day of the regular season on Sept. 19.

WNBA honors its top 25 players all-time

The WNBA honored its past and present when it announced the league's top 25 players Sunday. The “W25” has 10 current players, including Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Sylvia Fowles, Candace Parker and Breanna Stewart. Former stars Lisa Leslie, Tamika Catchings, Katie Smith and Sheryl Swoopes are among 15 retired players selected by a panel of media members and women's basketball pioneers and advocates.

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Biden praises WNBA champs for social justice activism

President Joe Biden has honored the 2020 WNBA champions Seattle Storm at the White House.

Storm rout Sun 79-57 to win inaugural Commissioner's Cup

Breanna Stewart scored 15 of her 17 points in the first quarter and the Seattle Storm routed the Connecticut Sun 79-57 to win the inaugural WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.

US rolls to women's hoops gold medal in Bird's last Olympics

Sue Bird capped off her unblemished 17-year Olympics run with a record fifth gold medal.

Brittney Griner dominates, U.S. women run golden hoops streak to seven

Brittney Griner played very much like one of the best players on the planet Sunday, leading the U.S's women's basketball team to its seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal with a blowout victory over host Japan at Saitama Super Arena.

Bird, Taurasi go for 5th Olympic gold vs host nation Japan

Sue Bird’s impressive 17-year Olympic journey will come to an end this weekend.

Americans go for gold in basketball, volleyball, water polo

Day 15 of the Tokyo Games will feature the American women going for gold in basketball, volleyball and water polo.

American Felix sets new women's Olympics medal record

The new medal standard in Olympic women’s track has been set.

Griner leads US to gold medal game with 79-59 win vs Serbia

Brittney Griner had 15 points and 12 rebounds to help the U.S. beat Serbia 79-59 to advance to the gold medal game of the Olympics.

U.S. women shut down Serbia, advance to gold medal game

Team USA's women's basketball team is returning to the gold medal game for the seventh-straight Olympics.

Stewart leads US to semis with 79-55 win over Australia

Breanna Stewart scored 20 of her 23 points in the first half to help the U.S. beat Australia 79-55 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals.

UConn women hoops players making mark at Olympics

There is definitely a UConn flavor to the women's basketball being played in the Tokyo Games.

Women's Basketball Quarterfinals: USA readying for Australia

The U.S. women will face off against Australia to kick off the quarterfinals while France faces its biggest challenge yet.

Got next: US draws Australia in women's hoops quarterfinals

The next challenge for the U.S. is rival Australia in the quarterfinals of the women's basketball tournament.

Wilson leads US to quarters with 93-82 win over France

A’ja Wilson scored 22 points and Breanna Stewart added 17 to help the U.S. beat France 93-82.

Bromell looks to replace Bolt atop Olympic 100-meter podium

Usain Bolt has retired so there will be a new fastest man at the Olympics for the first time since 2008 when the men’s 100-meter dash is held on Day 9 of the Tokyo Games.

US women's Olympic hoops team adjusting to styles of play

The U.S. women’s basketball team isn’t clicking at the Tokyo Games the way the Americans would like.

U.S. Women's Basketball Continues Olympic Dominance Against Japan

The U.S. defeated Japan 86-69 in group play. It's a record 51st straight win for the top-ranked U.S. dating to the 1992 Games. The Americans are going for their 7th straight Olympic gold medal.

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US uses dominant inside presence to beat Japan 86-69

A’ja Wilson scored 20 points and Breanna Stewart added 15 to help the U.S. beat Japan 86-69 in the women's basketball tournament.

Where's Ruthie? Nigerian assistant watches US win from hotel

Nigeria assistant coach Ruthie Bolton could only watch and yell at the television in a Japanese hotel room as the Nigerians battled the U.S. women's basketball team.

US women win 50th straight Olympic game, beat Nigeria 81-72

A’ja Wilson had 19 points and 13 rebounds in her Olympic debut to help the U.S. beat Nigeria 81-72 in the opener for both teams.

Staley feels no added pressure as first Black US hoops coach

Dawn Staley says she doesn’t feel any added pressure being the first Black head coach of the U.S. women’s basketball Olympic team.

Coaching tree: Hughes' impact includes Olympic staff, others

U.S. assistant Dan Hughes is not the face of the Olympic women's basketball team and he couldn't be happier in his role.

WATCH: Team USA enters the Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony

The second largest American team in Olympic history makes its memorable walk at the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Can't-Miss Moments From The Olympics Opening Ceremony

From pictogram people to a moving rendition of "Imagine," the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony balanced fun with the seriousness of the moment.

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USWNT stars recreate Opening Ceremony from hotel

Megan Rapinoe hoisted an imaginary American flag as she and USWNT teammate Abby Dahlkemper staged a Parade of Nations from their team hotel.

Sue Bird, Eddy Alvarez lead Team USA at the Parade of Nations

Sue Bird and Eddy Alvarez led Team USA during the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.

LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries abound

Miami Marlins infielder Eddy Alvarez and four-time Olympic women’s basketball gold medalist Sue Bird will be the U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Games.

Sue Bird, Eddy Alvarez chosen as U.S. flag bearers for Opening Ceremony

Sue Bird and Eddy Alvarez will be the flag bearers for the United States during the Opening Ceremony.

US Olympic team expects competitive game vs WNBA All-Stars

Both the U.S. Olympic team and the WNBA All-Stars expect a competitive game in the league’s showcase.

Finally healthy, Chicago Sky climbing WNBA standings

The Chicago Sky are at full strength and moving up the WNBA standings after a slow start due to injuries.

U.S. Olympic women's basketball roster revealed on 'TODAY'

Women's basketball stars appeared on TODAY to reveal the Olympic women's basketball roster.

CarMax ads featuring basketball star Sue Bird go viral, call attention to gender bias in sports

A series of CarMax ads featuring WNBA standout Sue Bird uses humor and misdirection to elevate female athletes.

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