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Back to school: WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campus
Read full article: Back to school: WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campusCaitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Sabrina Ionescu and Arike Ogunbowale will all get a chance to play one more game at their college arenas as their WNBA teams are playing preseason games on campus.
Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa for Fever preseason game commands average paid ticket price of $440
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa for Fever preseason game commands average paid ticket price of $440Caitlin Clark fans will have to pay a premium on the secondary market if they want to be at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Sunday’s matchup between the WNBA’s Indiana Fever and the Brazilian national team.
With WNBA camps open, eyes already turning to 2026 free agency with so many players possibly moving
Read full article: With WNBA camps open, eyes already turning to 2026 free agency with so many players possibly movingWNBA training camps just opened and there already are so many eyes on the 2026 season when more than 100 players will be free agents.
Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draft
Read full article: Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draftPaige Bueckers raised the expectations and excitement level for the Dallas Wings and their fans many months before she was even drafted by the WNBA team.
Stronger Caitlin Clark gears up for 2nd WNBA season with a revamped and upgraded Fever roster
Read full article: Stronger Caitlin Clark gears up for 2nd WNBA season with a revamped and upgraded Fever rosterIndiana Fever star Caitlin Clark slapped the court with both hands and started gesturing in her side’s direction after forcing a 5-second call near the end of Tuesday’s practice.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games to be shown on national TV
Read full article: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games to be shown on national TVCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s return to college for WNBA preseason games will be two of a record four exhibition games shown on national TV.
WNBA training camps set to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2
Read full article: WNBA training camps set to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are returning to court to begin the chase for a coveted WNBA championship with the opening of training camps and last year’s rookie sensation Caitlin Clark begins Year 2 in the league.
WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's roster
Read full article: WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's rosterWNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and there’s no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league.
Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by Wings
Read full article: Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by WingsPaige Bueckers is doing her best to live in the present during what has been an insanely busy stretch.
Paige Bueckers talks about her investment stake in Unrivaled league on 'Good Morning America'
Read full article: Paige Bueckers talks about her investment stake in Unrivaled league on 'Good Morning America'Paige Bueckers, the first overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings, confirmed during an appearance on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday that she is an investor in Unrivaled, which just completed its inaugural season.
Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase
Read full article: Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcaseFuture WNBA stars are using the league's draft night as more than an opportunity to step into the spotlight for their talent on the court, but to use the moment to honor where they come from, showcase who they are beyond the jersey, and make powerful statements through fashion, family, and tradition.
WNBA assembles task force to help combat online hate toward players and teams
Read full article: WNBA assembles task force to help combat online hate toward players and teamsWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced shortly before the draft on Monday that the league has assembled a dedicated task force to help combat online hate and vitriol directed toward players and teams.
Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs. Angel Reese and the Sky will tip off new WNBA Rivals Week in August
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs. Angel Reese and the Sky will tip off new WNBA Rivals Week in AugustThe WNBA will have its inaugural Rivals Week in August tipping off with Caitlin Clark and Indiana facing Angel Reese and Chicago in prime time.
WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn about what Caitlin Clark did
Read full article: WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn about what Caitlin Clark didPaige Bueckers will receive roughly the same salary that Caitlin Clark got last year as the top pick in the WNBA draft as player salaries continue to be a topic of conversation.
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles to enter transfer portal instead of WNBA draft, AP source says
Read full article: Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles to enter transfer portal instead of WNBA draft, AP source saysOlivia Miles has decided to enter the transfer portal and play another college season instead of going to the WNBA.
From court to community: How former WNBA president Donna Orender elevates, empowers women
Read full article: From court to community: How former WNBA president Donna Orender elevates, empowers womenDonna Orender, founder of Generation W and former president of the WNBA, has used what she learned on the court as a pro basketball player to help motivate and empower women and teenage girls.
A successful inaugural season behind it, Unrivaled is eyeing a long future in women's sports
Read full article: A successful inaugural season behind it, Unrivaled is eyeing a long future in women's sportsUnrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is eyeing a sustained future in women’s sports after concluding its inaugural season in Miami.
Some of the WNBA's rising stars have shined during Unrivaled's inaugural season
Read full article: Some of the WNBA's rising stars have shined during Unrivaled's inaugural seasonNapheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart set out to give superstar players an offseason option to develop their skills when they co-founded Unrivaled.
Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds
Read full article: Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic goldsDiana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history.
Mystics trade 2-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Sky for No. 3 pick in WNBA draft
Read full article: Mystics trade 2-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Sky for No. 3 pick in WNBA draftThe Washington Mystics have accelerated their rebuild, trading two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky for the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft.
Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028
Read full article: Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028Former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams is hoping to get a WNBA franchise in Boston whether it’s through expansion or bringing in a current team that wants to move.
Not 1. Not 2. But 3 women's hoop leagues? Athletes Unlimited, Unrivaled are WNBA offseason options
Read full article: Not 1. Not 2. But 3 women's hoop leagues? Athletes Unlimited, Unrivaled are WNBA offseason optionsAlysha Clark wants to end the narrative that Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled pits women’s basketball players against each other or forces them to make an either or decision.
Brittney Griner could face 1-year window to take advantage of new talent on Atlanta Dream roster
Read full article: Brittney Griner could face 1-year window to take advantage of new talent on Atlanta Dream rosterNew Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner says her one-year deal was based on more than just positioning herself for a bigger contract when the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement is expected to take effect in one year.
Caitlin Clark and Fever will play exhibition against Brazilian National Team at Iowa
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Fever will play exhibition against Brazilian National Team at IowaCaitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will be playing the Brazilian National Team this WNBA preseason at the University of Iowa.
Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors
Read full article: Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investorsThe chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run with Phoenix
Read full article: Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run with PhoenixBrittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury.
New women’s basketball league will be based in Jacksonville, start play in May 2026
Read full article: New women’s basketball league will be based in Jacksonville, start play in May 2026A new women’s professional basketball league set to make its debut next year will be led by local resident Donna Orender and have a team in Jacksonville.
Women's basketball players reflect on Kobe Bryant's impact on their game five years after his death
Read full article: Women's basketball players reflect on Kobe Bryant's impact on their game five years after his deathFive years after NBA great Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in California, several women’s basketball players reflected on what he meant to their game and how he championed it.
Unrivaled women’s basketball league is setting a new standard for salaries before it even tips off
Read full article: Unrivaled women’s basketball league is setting a new standard for salaries before it even tips offUnrivaled is setting a new standard for women’s basketball before one game has been played in the upstart league.
Man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark proclaims himself 'guilty as charged' in 1st court appearance
Read full article: Man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark proclaims himself 'guilty as charged' in 1st court appearanceA man accused of felony stalking of Indiana Fever star and WNBA rookie of the year Caitlin Clark shouted “guilty as charged” in a courtroom on Tuesday.
Breanna Stewart given franchise tag by New York Liberty for second straight year
Read full article: Breanna Stewart given franchise tag by New York Liberty for second straight yearNew York's Breanna Stewart was one of a handful of players who have been given the franchise tag by their WNBA teams, meaning they can’t sign a contract directly with anyone else.
Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports
Read full article: Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sportsCaitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA.
Eight new WNBA coaches now in place. In 2025, 7 women and 6 men will be in charge on the bench
Read full article: Eight new WNBA coaches now in place. In 2025, 7 women and 6 men will be in charge on the benchThe WNBA now has all of its head coaching spots filled after there were eight open positions this offseason.
Bird, Fowles, Pondexter, Beard headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Read full article: Bird, Fowles, Pondexter, Beard headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025WNBA greats Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter and Alana Beard headline the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Dallas Wings hire Curt Miller as GM and executive vice president of basketball operations
Read full article: Dallas Wings hire Curt Miller as GM and executive vice president of basketball operationsThe Dallas Wings have hired Curt Miller as their general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations.
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes among those trying to land WNBA team for Kansas City in 2028 expansion
Read full article: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes among those trying to land WNBA team for Kansas City in 2028 expansionChiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the ownership group of the Kansas City Current, who play in the National Women’s Soccer League, have been meeting with WNBA officials about bringing an expansion franchise to the city.
New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes
Read full article: New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of HeroesJonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.
WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead
Read full article: WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges aheadThe WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York.
WNBA players union decides to opt out of current collective bargaining agreement
Read full article: WNBA players union decides to opt out of current collective bargaining agreementThe WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expiration.
Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was 'stolen' from the Lynx during complaints about officiating
Read full article: Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was 'stolen' from the Lynx during complaints about officiatingMinnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was “stolen” from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating.
New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the Finals
Read full article: New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the FinalsThe New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances.
New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT
Read full article: New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OTThe New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night.
WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New York
Read full article: WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New YorkIt’s fitting that a record-breaking season for the WNBA would have a decisive Game 5 of its Finals.
Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80
Read full article: Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80.
Liberty hope their last-second shot provides a new outcome, a WNBA title, rather than 1999's letdown
Read full article: Liberty hope their last-second shot provides a new outcome, a WNBA title, rather than 1999's letdownIt’s been 25 years since the New York Liberty had a chance to close out a WNBA championship.
Ionescu's 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Liberty 80-77 win over Lynx and 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals
Read full article: Ionescu's 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Liberty 80-77 win over Lynx and 2-1 lead in WNBA FinalsSabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-poitner from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 8-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five WNBA Finals series.
TNT and its sports platforms to show new Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball league games
Read full article: TNT and its sports platforms to show new Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball league gamesThe new Unrivaled women’s basketball 3-on-3 league will have its games broadcast on TNT and its sports platforms.
Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals
Read full article: Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA FinalsNew York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement
Read full article: WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreementThe WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie.
Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2
Read full article: Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
Breanna Stewart and the Liberty look to bounce back and even WNBA Finals series against the Lynx
Read full article: Breanna Stewart and the Liberty look to bounce back and even WNBA Finals series against the LynxBreanna Stewart and her New York Liberty teammates were confident they can rebound from the Game 1 collapse that put them down a game to Minnesota in the WNBA Finals.
WNBA has just 1 Black head coach but more could come from a pool of strong assistants in the league
Read full article: WNBA has just 1 Black head coach but more could come from a pool of strong assistants in the leagueThe WNBA has been praised in the past as a leader for its diversity hiring practices.
Minnesota Lynx win wild Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Read full article: Minnesota Lynx win wild Game 1 of the WNBA FinalsOn a night that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the Finals would go to a best-of-seven format next season, this year’s championship opener was one of the wildest games in playoff history.
Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with 95-93 overtime win in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Read full article: Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with 95-93 overtime win in Game 1 of the WNBA FinalsNapheesa Collier’s turnaround jumper with 8.8 seconds left lifted the Minnesota Lynx to a 95-93 win over the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
Sky officials are light on details in discussing their decision to fire Weatherspoon after 1 year
Read full article: Sky officials are light on details in discussing their decision to fire Weatherspoon after 1 yearChicago Sky officials were light on specifics when discussing their decision to fire former coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season.
Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun in Game 5 behind Collier's 27 points, 11 rebounds
Read full article: Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun in Game 5 behind Collier's 27 points, 11 reboundsNapheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years.