Lauren Jackson

Lauren Jackson, Aussie fans enjoying her World Cup finale

By Doug Feinberg Sep. 28, 2022 01:32 AM EDT

Mali's Djeneba N'Diaye, left, and Japan's Ramu Tokashiki battle for the ball during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

France spoils LJ's return, beats Australia in World Cup

By Doug Feinberg Sep. 22, 2022 08:47 AM EDT

United States' Breanna Stewart gestures during a team practice session ahead of the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

No Bird, Griner, Taurasi: US still favorite to win World Cup

By Doug Feinberg Sep. 20, 2022 10:50 AM EDT

FILE - Lauren Jackson, left, is presented with a jersey by Seattle Storm co-owner Lisa Brummel after the Storm defeated the Washington Mystics 80-51 in a WNBA basketball game, Friday, July 15, 2016, in Seattle. The team formally retired her jersey No. 15. The jersey was unveiled in the arena's rafters, next to the two banners signifying the WNBA championships she helped win in 2004 and 2010. Jackson is savoring every minute of her basketball comeback, in 2022, even though the battle-tested Australian hoops icon knows she can't do things that once captivated fans before retiring from the sport in 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Seattle Times via AP, File)

Ex-WNBA star Lauren Jackson savors each day of her comeback

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 02, 2022 03:02 AM EDT

FILE - Seattle Storm's Lauren Jackson starts to throw a souvenir t-shirt into the stands after the Storm beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 78-64 in a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, in Seattle. Jackson is set to rejoin the national team at the age of 41 in a bid for another world championship medal Sydney’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, FIle)

Silver Stars-Storm 8/2/2011

Jun. 21, 2022 08:38 AM EDT

FILE - Seattle Storm's Lauren Jackson waits to be photographed during the team's media day event, Friday, May 27, 2011, in Seattle. Jackson is set to rejoin the national team at the age of 41 in a bid for another world championship medal Sydney’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Lauren Jackson set to return for Australia's Opals at age 41

Jun. 21, 2022 08:35 AM EDT

Stern, Catchings, Cash inducted into Women’s Basketball Hall

By Al Lesar Aug. 21, 2021 08:26 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — What David Stern did for the sport of basketball transcended any gender bias and opened a whole new world for women in the game. ...

FILE - In this Saturday, May 15, 2021 file photo, San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in San Antonio. San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills and swimmer Cate Campbell were named Wednesday July 7, 2021, as flag bearers for the Australian Olympic team at the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Games. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

NBA's Mills to be one of Australia's Olympic flag bearers

Jul. 07, 2021 05:40 AM EDT

Pierce, Collins lead 1st-time nominees for basketball hall

Dec. 22, 2020 04:16 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce and longtime player, coach and broadcaster Doug Collins lead the first-time nominees announced...

Las Vegas Aces' Liz Cambage, of Australia, plays against the Washington Mystics during the first half of Game 4 of a WNBA playoff basketball series Sept. 24, 2019, in Las Vegas. The Australian Women's National Basketball League says, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, because of restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the eight teams will relocate to Queensland state and operate in a bio-security bubble for the duration of the regular season. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Australian women's league moves north to Queensland

Oct. 08, 2020 10:41 PM EDT

David Stern added to Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class

Jul. 25, 2020 05:31 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Late NBA Commissioner David Stern has been added to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction class. ...