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Two evenly matched high school basketball teams just made history by playing in the first-ever playoff game of its kind. Their thrilling matchup promises an exciting postseason ahead for girls basketball in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by capturing their first-ever NCAA championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. Three seniors ended their college careers by bringing home the trophy the program had never won before.
Hundreds filled downtown Massillon, Ohio, for a parade honoring their high school basketball team's historic first-ever state championship. The Tigers finished their season 27-1 after defeating reigning champions in overtime.
The Richard Montgomery Rockets girls basketball team reached their first state championship game since 1996, breaking a nearly three-decade drought. Led by two college commits, the team's historic run brought their community together for an unforgettable season.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by reaching their first-ever national championship game with a 51-44 victory over Texas. The Bruins will face South Carolina on Sunday for the title.
Nigeria's women's basketball team is making history as the first African national team ever to face a WNBA franchise. The game against the Los Angeles Sparks marks a bold new chapter for D'Tigress as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team made history Friday night, defeating Texas 51-44 to advance to their first-ever NCAA championship game. Hundreds of fans packed Pauley Pavilion to celebrate this milestone moment for the program.
Philadelphia just witnessed history as women's 3-on-3 basketball league Unrivaled drew 21,490 fans, shattering the attendance record for any regular-season women's professional basketball game. The crowd's energy proved what players have known all along: fans are hungry for more women's basketball.
An 18-year-old basketball star from Hermosillo is expected to become the first Mexican-born player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft this June. Karim López's journey from childhood dreams to professional basketball in Australia has positioned him to break barriers for Mexican athletes.
A Spanish center has become the first male player from Spain to reach the NCAA men's basketball championship game, leading Michigan past Arizona with a dominant 26-point performance. His success could transform opportunities for Spanish players in American college basketball.
Purdue point guard Braden Smith just became only the fifth player in Division I college basketball history to reach 1,000 career assists. The senior star reached the milestone during a game against Michigan State, cementing his legacy as one of college basketball's greatest playmakers.
The legendary 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team that went 60-0 and won gold in Atlanta will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this August. Their dominance launched the WNBA and changed women's basketball forever. #
A North Carolina high school girls basketball team just made history by reaching their first-ever state championship game. The Maiden Blue Devils dominated second-seeded Pisgah in the 4A West semifinals to punch their ticket to the finals.
A 3-on-3 women's basketball league just shattered attendance records when over 21,000 fans packed a Philadelphia arena. The crowd marked the largest turnout ever for a regular-season women's professional basketball game in history.
The UCLA women's basketball team brought their first-ever NCAA championship trophy home to Pauley Pavilion, celebrating with 5,000 fans three days after their historic 28-point victory over South Carolina. Players who once doubted LA cared about basketball proved the city has championship fever.
A small-town Minnesota team just made history by dominating the state championship after nail-biting wins all week. Hills-Beaver Creek crushed their opponent 64-33 to capture their first basketball title in school history.
Dakar, Senegal will make history in November 2026 as the first African city to host an Olympic event, welcoming 24 youth basketball teams from around the world. The Games represent a milestone for the continent and the fast-growing street sport of 3x3 basketball.
The University of Michigan Wolverines claimed their second-ever national championship with a 69-63 victory over UConn, capping off a historic season with a program-record 37 wins. It's the Big Ten's first title in 26 years and a triumphant moment for a team that dominated from start to finish.
Grand Valley State University's women's basketball team just made history by winning their second consecutive NCAA Division II national championship. The Lakers' back-to-back victory over Indiana University of Pennsylvania cements their place among college basketball's elite programs.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
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