Womens Basketball

Coronavirus Outbreak: WNBA postpones start of new season indefinitely amid COVID-19 pandemic

The WNBA season will not start on time next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it begins is unclear.

Coronavirus Outbreak: WNBA draft will be virtual event this season due to pandemic

WNBA announced Thursday that its draft will still be held 17 April as originally scheduled, but without players, fans or media in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Punjab teenager Harsimran Kaur strives to fulfil basketball dream that father had to abandon due to injury

Her father's budding basketball career was cut short due to an ACL injury. Now, Harsimran Kaur is striving to live his basketball dream by making it big.

Asian Games 2018: Joint Korea teams to look for local sports equipment manufacturers due to UN sanctions on Pyongyang

The joint Korean teams will look for local manufacturers of athletic wear due to the UN sanctions on North Korea as a result of human rights violations.

Asian Games 2018: North Korean athletes arrive in Seoul as pre-tournament preparations begin for historic joint teams

The North Korean athletes that will be a part of joint Korean Canoeing, Rowing and Women's Basketball teams in the Asian Games have arrived in South Korea to begin training.

NBA: India is taking the right steps in development of basketball, says senior league official Kim Bohuny

Firstpost got in touch with Kim Bohuny, NBA's senior vice-president for International Basketball Operations, during the recently-concluded Basketball Without Borders Asia camp. Here are some of the excerpts from the interaction.

WNBA legend Ruth Riley talks about her journey, development of women's basketball in India and more

WNBA legend Ruth Riley, who represented sides such as Detroit Shock and San Antonio Silver Stars in a glittering career, talks about her journey in the sport as well as the growth of the NBA Academy in India.

India's women's basketball team promoted to Division A of Asia Cup after beating Kazakhstan in a thriller

For India, the scoring came from a balanced team effort. Shireen was on her aggressive best, while Paul Durai and Raspreet created space to knock down their jumpers

Rio Olympics 2016: USA women's basketball team rout Spain, win sixth consecutive gold

Asian Games: Qatar forfeits game in protest over hijab ruling

A spokesperson for the Incheon Asian Games (IAGOC) said the players had been asked to remove their hijab before the game, but they refused.