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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) is injured on a play against Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley (14) in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Fever lose G Sophie Cunningham to season-ending knee injury

The Indiana Fever’s injury woes continued after guard Sophie Cunningham was ruled out for rest of the season Tuesday because of a right knee injury.

Bill Chisholm, center, who leads a group that is buying the Boston Celtics, stands with current owner Wyc Grousbeck and Chisholm’s wife, Kimberly Chisholm before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images/File Photo

NBA clears Celtics’ $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm

A group headed by Bill Chisholm is set to take control of the Boston Celtics after the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale on Wednesday.

Report: Celtics’ $6.1B sale expected to close within two weeks

The $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics to William Chisholm and partners is expected to close within the next two weeks.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 19: Brittney Sykes #15 of the Washington Mystics holds a "Pay the Players" sign following the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

WNBA players demand increased pay despite league consistently operating at a loss: ‘Pay us what you owe us’

WNBA players have begun demanding increased pay, wearing pregame shirts that read: “Pay us what you owe us,” despite the league consistently failing to generate a profit.

Simone Biles on the red carpet before the ESPYS at The Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Simone Biles, Saquon Barkley clean up at ESPYs

Simone Biles took home two ESPY Awards, including her second Best Female Athlete honor, on Wednesday night at ESPN’s annual awards show surveying the world of sports.

(Background) Police investigate the scene of a reported carjacking reportedly connected to a series of shootings on September 7, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Brad Vest/Getty Images) / Democrat Memphis Mayor Paul Young. (Photo via: youngformemphis.com)

Tennessee: Memphis Democrat mayor who was ‘stalked’ and ‘nearly kidnapped’ had touted the safety of his city just days prior

Just days before he was “stalked and nearly kidnapped,” according to local authorities, Memphis Democrat Mayor Paul Young had ironically emphasized the city’s safety, citing a “declining crime rate” as evidence.