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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.
Report: WNBA spurns Kevin Durant-backed effort for Austin franchise, targets expansion in Cleveland
Read full article: Report: WNBA spurns Kevin Durant-backed effort for Austin franchise, targets expansion in ClevelandA team of financiers, including former Texas Longhorns standout Kevin Durant, appear to have fallen short of bringing a WNBA franchise to Central Texas.
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.
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.
Security a priority at Unrivaled with cyber stalking on the rise toward women's basketball players
Read full article: Security a priority at Unrivaled with cyber stalking on the rise toward women's basketball playersOn the eve of its debut, Unrivaled held a security meeting with its players about their safety.
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.
UTSA women’s basketball ties best start in conference play with 18-point win over Wichita State
Read full article: UTSA women’s basketball ties best start in conference play with 18-point win over Wichita StateThe UTSA women’s basketball program has seen many talented teams battle opponents at the Convocation Center.
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.
Sun visit the Lynx as teams square off in decisive Game 5 with trip to the WNBA Finals on the line
Read full article: Sun visit the Lynx as teams square off in decisive Game 5 with trip to the WNBA Finals on the lineThe Connecticut Sun are no strangers to needing a win in Minnesota to advance in the playoffs.
Aces avoid elimination against Liberty while Lynx take 2-1 lead in series with Sun
Read full article: Aces avoid elimination against Liberty while Lynx take 2-1 lead in series with SunA return home helped Las Vegas stave off elimination by New York and look like the team that has won consecutive WNBA championships.
Napheesa Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 and take 2-1 lead in semifinal series
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 and take 2-1 lead in semifinal seriesNapheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinals series.
Aces' quest to threepeat hits 2-0 hole vs Liberty while Sun and Lynx are split in WNBA playoffs
Read full article: Aces' quest to threepeat hits 2-0 hole vs Liberty while Sun and Lynx are split in WNBA playoffsThe Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun head home to continue the WNBA semifinals with two very different feelings.
Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brink
Read full article: Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brinkSabrina Ionescu scored 24 points and the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series Tuesday night.
WNBA teams allowed to protect up to six players for upcoming expansion draft for Golden State
Read full article: WNBA teams allowed to protect up to six players for upcoming expansion draft for Golden StateThe WNBA will have its first expansion draft in 16 years in December as the Golden State Valkyries start to fill out their roster.
Marina Mabrey's six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinal
Read full article: Marina Mabrey's six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinalMarina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semifinals series.
Stewart and Ionescu lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces in semifinals
Read full article: Stewart and Ionescu lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces in semifinalsBreanna Stewart scored 34 points and Sabrina Ionescu had 21 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 on Sunday in Game 1 of their semifinals series.
Minnesota's Napheesa Collier is Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve is Coach of the Year
Read full article: Minnesota's Napheesa Collier is Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve is Coach of the YearMinnesota's Napheesa Collier was honored as the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve earned the Coach of the Year award on Sunday.
San Antonio’s NaLyssa Smith shares candid post on heels of Indiana’s first-round loss in WNBA playoffs
Read full article: San Antonio’s NaLyssa Smith shares candid post on heels of Indiana’s first-round loss in WNBA playoffsIn a candid post on X, the Fever star reflected on her third season in the WNBA.
WNBA semifinals feature marquee players, a finals rematch and teams looking for first titles
Read full article: WNBA semifinals feature marquee players, a finals rematch and teams looking for first titlesStar power, a quest for a three-peat and two franchises looking for their first championships highlight the WNBA semifinals that begin Sunday.
Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to end
Read full article: Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to endAlyssa Thomas and Stephanie White said racist and homophobic comments directed at WNBA players need to stop.
Napheesa Collier scores 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points, and the Lynx swept the Mercury
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points, and the Lynx swept the MercuryNapheesa Collier scored 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points in a game, and the Minnesota Lynx swept the Phoenix Mercury 101-88 on Wednesday night.
Alyssa Thomas helps the Connecticut Sun eliminate Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from playoffs
Read full article: Alyssa Thomas helps the Connecticut Sun eliminate Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from playoffsAlyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Connecticut Sun sweep Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever out of the playoffs with an 87-81 win Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Sparks cut ties with coach Curt Miller after 2 losing seasons
Read full article: Los Angeles Sparks cut ties with coach Curt Miller after 2 losing seasonsCurt Miller is leaving as coach of the Los Angeles Sparks after the WNBA franchise missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season and second under him.