CICERO, New York -- The sound of leather on pavement was all too familiar to the residents on an otherwise quiet street marked with brick houses and finely groomed landscape in this town just north of Syracuse. One by one, neighbors popped their heads out of front doors as the noise instantly took them back in time. And sure enough, Breanna Stewart was dribbling a basketball on a nearby driveway. Yes, the best player in ... Read more
For Breanna Stewart’s Family, Rio Isn’t Just a Trip—It’s the ‘Crème de la Crème’ of Life’s Biggest Moments.BT
Heather, Breanna and Brian Stewart in Mexico City for Breanna's first international tournament with Team USA. (Provided photo) Syracuse, N.Y. - Brian Stewart was wary of Rio. News reports of the virulent Zika virus, the "super bacteria" lurking in offshore waters, the dubious infrastructure, the security concerns. All of it worried him. But when his daughter "kind of got a little upset" at the thought of her parents ... Read more
Jonquel Jones Isn’t Just Playing for New York—She’s Putting the Bahamas on the Map in the WNBA Finals.BT
LAS VEGAS –– On a Saturday afternoon at the Las Vegas Aces’ practice facility in Henderson, Nevada, on the eve of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones fields questions from the national media. Jones is asked about the tall task of defending the top-seeded Aces, being a dominant presence for the Liberty and the pressure that comes with playing in a Finals. Jones answers the questions with acute ... Read more
As Aaliyah Nye Takes Over the WNBA, One Question Keeps Trending: What’s Her Background?BT
Notable People Get to know more about Aces guard Aaliyah Nye and her interesting background. Published on October 3, 2025 2 min read Aaliyah Nye was a star college basketball player when she was a member of the Crimson Tide at the University of Alabama. She was selected in the second round of the WNBA Draft with the 13th overall pick by the Las Vegas Aces. After she was drafted, ... Read more
The Secret’s Out: Nike and A’ja Wilson Just Rolled Out the Signature Collection Fans Have Been Begging For.BT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Tuesday, Aja Wilson's Nike signature shoe and collection officially launched to the public, making her one of 12 players in WNBA history with a signature shoe. On Monday, the University of South Carolina legend and WNBA athlete held an intimate conversation titled A’Real Conversation with A’ja Wilson about sports, culture, and community. The Nike A’One signature basketball shoe is designed for ... Read more