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BERLIN — Seattle Storm forward-center Ezi Magbegor tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee and will miss the rest of the 2026 WNBA season, the Storm announced Thursday. She was hurt Wednesday in Australia’s 82-80 win over Italy in the qualification round of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World...

BERLIN — Dallas Wings forward Alanna Smith is out for the remainder of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup with a lower leg injury. ESPN Australia/New Zealand reported the ruling early Wednesday, five days after Smith limped off in Australia's tournament opener. FIBA rules do not allow the Opals...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Alanna Smith is going back to the World Cup. The Dallas Wings forward was named Sunday to the 12-player roster that will represent Australia at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, held Sept. 4-13 in Berlin. Sandy Brondello, who coaches the Toronto Tempo, will lead the...