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Articles by Andy Belt

Golden State Valkyries fans celebrate their win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA basketball finals on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

WNBA Finals ratings, attendance surged in 2026

The 2026 WNBA Finals were the most-watched championship for the league, with an average of 1.88 million people watching each game, according to The Associated Press.

November 4, 2026
Filmmaker Spike Lee cheers during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Spike Lee hopes Knicks forgo White House visit

Director Spike Lee, an avid New York Knicks fan, wants the basketball team to reject a meeting with President Trump at the White House after they won the NBA Finals in June.

November 3, 2026