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Photo: LiAngelo Ball / Instagram LiAngelo Ball, brother of NBA stars Lonzo and LaMelo Ball , recently talked about being arrested in China in 2017 for stealing sunglasses from a Louis Vuitton store. At the time, Ball was 18 and playing basketball for UCLA. During an interview on Unapologetically Angel with Angel Reese , Ball admitted to making a bad decision. "I knew it was wrong," he said. "I was in the wrong spot at the wrong time, making dumb choices." Ball and two UCLA teammates, Cody Riley and Jalen Hill, were arrested in Hangzhou. They were accused of stealing while on a team trip. Ball said he realized immediately he had made a mistake. "Right when I left the store, I knew it was over," he recalled. Photo: LiAngelo Ball / Instagram The incident gained global attention when then-President Donald Trump stepped in. Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help resolve the situation. After the players were released, Trump tweeted: “You’re welcome.....

Photo: Caitlin Clark / Instagram   Caitlin Clark is at the top of the list to be the next NBA 2K cover athlete, according to Ronnie Singh, the director of digital marketing for NBA 2K. Singh believes Clark, after her impressive rookie season, is a star who will be in the spotlight for many years to come. "I think she’s a young star that’s going to be here for a long time," Singh told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. Since 2021, NBA 2K has featured WNBA athletes on some of its covers. Candace Parker, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Sabrina Ionescu , and A'ja Wilson have all graced the cover in recent years. Wilson’s cover came out in September, and now, after Clark’s standout rookie year, she’s a favorite to be next. Singh explained that cover athletes are chosen based on their authenticity, their rise in the sport, and the story they represent. Clark checks all those boxes. "She’s at the top of the list and probably will be for years to come," Singh said. Photo...

Photo: Angel Reese / Instagram   In a big surprise, WNBA star Angel Reese shared that she’d like to team up with her rival, Caitlin Clark , someday. Reese, who plays for the Chicago Sky, and Clark, from the Indiana Fever, have already become two of the WNBA’s brightest stars. Their exciting play and on-court rivalry have helped make 2024 a standout year for women’s basketball, filling arenas and breaking records in jersey sales and TV viewers. Fans first saw the intense competition between these two during the 2023 NCAA championship, when Reese’s LSU team beat Clark’s Iowa. Reese made headlines by celebrating with a finger gesture toward her upcoming championship ring, a moment that went viral. Looking back, Reese says that game “changed my life” and was a turning point for women’s basketball. In the 2024 WNBA Draft, Clark was chosen first overall, while Reese went seventh. The two faced off four times in their rookie season, with Clark’s Fever winning three of those games. Both p...

Photo: Shaquille O’Neal (Instagram) Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal recently shared a bold idea to increase interest in the WNBA—and boost player salaries. On Thursday, during an appearance on Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese ’s podcast, Unapologetically Angel , O’Neal suggested lowering the basketball hoop slightly in WNBA games. O’Neal acknowledged his idea might be controversial, saying, “Nobody is going to like my solution.” He explained that, like in women’s beach volleyball, adjustments are sometimes made to suit the game’s dynamics. He suggested lowering the hoop just a little bit, which he believes would make dunks more common in the WNBA, drawing in more fans. “There are so many similarities between the NBA and WNBA—great shooters, great ball-handlers, and intense games,” O'Neal said. “The only big difference is dunking. Imagine a great female player throwing down a dunk—that would get attention!” Photo: Shaquille O’Neal (Instagram) However, Reese pushed back, sa...

Photo: Joakim Noah (Instagram) Former NBA All-Star Joakim Noah recently shared his pick for WNBA Rookie of the Year, and it’s Angel Reese over Caitlin Clark . Despite Clark's impressive stats, Noah explained why he prefers Reese during an interview at the U.S. Open. "I would say Angel Reese," Noah told Fox News Digital, adding that Reese's playing style reminds him of his own. While Clark leads in categories like points, assists, and shooting percentages, Reese stands out in rebounding, averaging 13.2 rebounds per game compared to Clark’s 5.8. Their teams have met four times this season, with Reese out-rebounding Clark each time. Photo: Joakim Noah (Instagram) Reese’s strong play has earned her support, including from Noah, who admits his Chicago bias—Reese plays for the Chicago Sky, and Noah played for the Chicago Bulls. However, Clark continues to make history, setting several WNBA records this season. Noah still praises Clark, calling her "a beast," but ...

Photo: Angel Reese (Instagram) Angel Reese , star player for the Chicago Sky, recently shared who her favorite NBA player is, and it’s not LeBron James or Stephen Curry . On her podcast, Unapologetically Angel , Reese revealed that her favorite player has always been Kevin Durant (KD). Reese, who grew up in the same area as Durant, said, "KD has been my favorite player since I was a kid. I love his mom, she comes out and supports the game." Some fans were surprised by her choice, as many thought she'd pick LeBron or Steph. Reese even addressed rumors about her and Durant, denying any romantic connection, saying, "I don’t even know how that became a thing." Photo: Angel Reese (Instagram) Angel’s podcast is part of Shaquille O’Neal’s The Big Podcast Network , where she joins other big names like Jalen Brunson and Udonis Haslem . The Chicago Sky recently ended a tough losing streak with a 92-78 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Angel Reese played a big role, but ...

Photo: Gabby Williams (Instagram) Gabby Williams, a key player for the French basketball team during their silver medal run at the Paris Olympics, is returning to the WNBA.  She will rejoin the Seattle Storm, the team she played for in 2022 and 2023, for the rest of the season as they fight for a playoff spot. Williams didn’t start the 2024 WNBA season because she chose to stay with the French national team to prepare for the Olympics. This made her one of the main players affected by the WNBA’s "prioritization clause," which suspends players who miss training camp. Many WNBA players play overseas during the offseason to earn more money, and those games often overlap with the WNBA season. Photo: Gabby Williams (Instagram) However, since Williams was a free agent and her season in France ended before the WNBA season started, she was still able to sign with a team. The Seattle Storm, currently fifth in the WNBA standings, saw this as a chance to strengthen their team and quickl...

Photo: Instagram/Angel Reese Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are known for their fierce rivalry in women's basketball, which started during their college days. They faced off in important NCAA tournament games, including the Final Four and a national title match. On Saturday night, however, they joined forces for the first time as teammates. They played together for Team WNBA and helped secure a surprise win over Team USA in the WNBA All-Star Game.  Reese had a standout performance with a double-double, while Clark contributed 10 assists, aiding Reese’s 12-point effort. Photo: Instagram/Angel Reese Reese shared her excitement about playing with Clark during the game. "It’s so cool, I know when she gets the ball I’m running looking for the ball because I know she’s gonna throw it,” Reese said. “So, she’s been great to play with.  I mean, the future — we’re going to be playing with each other a lot.  Hopefully, in 4 years we’ll be Olympians together.” Angel Reese on play...

Photo: Instagram/Angel Reese The highly anticipated rematch between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever on Sunday afternoon saw tensions rise when Angel Reese hit Caitlin Clark in the head during a block attempt. This incident led to a flagrant foul in the third quarter of the Fever's 91-83 victory. When asked about the flagrant foul after the game, Reese was quick to defend herself. "It was a basketball play," Reese said. "I can't control the refs. They obviously affected the game a lot tonight." Reese pointed out that the officiating seemed uneven. The Sky were called for 21 personal fouls, while the Fever had 17. Both Reese and rookie Kamilla Cardoso ended the game with five fouls each. "I think we went up really strong a lot of times, and we didn’t get a lot of calls," Reese said. "Some people got a special whistle. But just being able to play hard as best as we can." Photo: Instagram/Angel Reese Clark, however, didn't seem upset ...

Photo: Instagram/Angel Reese Former LSU Tiger women's basketball standout Angel Reese has been making waves lately. First, she was drafted seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky.  Shortly after, Reese dove into her first WNBA training camp and debuted in her inaugural WNBA game, putting up impressive stats with 13 points and nine rebounds. Adding to her eventful month, Reese celebrated her 22nd birthday in style by gracing the 2024 Met Gala, renowned as "fashion's biggest night."  Photo: Instagram/Angel Reese Amidst the glitz and glamour, Reese caught the attention of none other than musical sensation Cardi B, hailed as one of the greatest female rappers of all time. Cardi B shared a video featuring herself and Angel Reese on her social media, capturing their momentous encounter. The footage swiftly made its way to TikTok, garnering attention from fans and followers alike. The dynamic duo of Reese and Cardi B certainly made an impression, marking R...

Photo: Instagram/Angel Reese In a candid interview following LSU's Elite Eight loss to Iowa, Angel Reese, the standout player who led LSU to a national championship in 2023, opened up about the challenges she's faced since her team's victory.  Despite the glory of winning the title, Reese has been grappling with the harsh realities of fame, including enduring hateful speech and receiving death threats. Reflecting on the toll fame has taken on her, Reese expressed, "I've been through so much. I've seen so much. I've been attacked so many times, death threats, I've been sexualized, I've been threatened, I've been so many things, and I've stood strong every single time." Photo: Instagram/Angel Reese Despite her struggles, Reese remains determined to stay resilient for her teammates, although she admitted that sometimes the pressure becomes overwhelming. "All this has happened since I won the national championship," Reese explaine...