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Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard has had an electrifying start to the 2025 WNBA season, including her recent rallying effort to help the Dream topple the Seattle Storm. But there might be an underlying reason why Howard has been hitting another gear so far this season. Howard appeared on the “Up the Score w/ AP” […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has been enjoying time in more spotlight than usual lately, thanks to the release of the “A’One,” her first signature shoe with Nike. The original “Pink A’ura” colorway sold out within minutes of hitting the virtual shelves, and no one was more proud than Wilson’s parents. A’ja’s parents Roscoe […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is no stranger to praise and accolades, but it might hit a little differently when it’s coming from her rookie. After the Aces held off the Seattle Storm’s comeback attempt to secure a 75-70 Commissioner’s Cup win, the 13th overall pick Aaliyah Nye didn’t hesitate to gush about Wilson’s […]

It seems like the Indiana Fever have been having their “when it rains, it pours” moment lately, losing significant players in Caitlin Clark, Sydney Colson, and Sophie Cunningham and dropping games they normally could’ve won, like against the Connecticut Sun. However, the tides may be turning for the Fever, as head coach Stephanie White delivered […]

The Connecticut Sun rolled into Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana to face the Fever as the last remaining winless team of the 2025 WNBA season, and they left after finally claiming that elusive victory. However, it was Connecticut’s newest duo that stole the show, as Marina Mabrey and Saniya Rivers put the team on their backs […]

Coco Gauff may have had to navigate some bumps on her way to her third win of the French Open, but doing so landed her next to one of tennis’ greats. Along with booking a trip to the fourth round, Gauff also became the youngest American to reach Round 4 in seven or more consecutive […]

Welcome to the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, the league’s annual in-season tournament that allows players to compete for charity, a prize pool, and bragging rights. The competition was initially announced in 2020 but was delayed a year and officially commenced with the 2021 season. The format has already evolved since the first year, with the W […]

Coco Gauff has been on fire on and off the court since the French Open began. Amid some other lighthearted and hilarious moments, the World No. 2 criticized the decision French Tennis Federation president Gilles Moretton and Roland Garros organizers made to only place men’s matches in the primetime slot. “I don’t think that a […]

If there’s anything that could’ve prepared Kelsey Plum for her major return to the Las Vegas Aces, it’s the streak of success she’s been on so far with her new squad. As the second-leading scorer in the 2025 WNBA’s young season, Plum will take on her former teammates and the franchise that drafted her for […]

The Washington Mystics rolled to their third victory of the 2025 WNBA season with an 83-77 win over the Indiana Fever, and in a game without Caitlin Clark, the team’s must-see rookies stole the show. The Mystics’ Nos. 3 and 4 draft picks Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, respectively, have been putting on a show […]

Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird has maintained a presence in the sport as a media member, and the basketball legend didn’t mince words when giving her opinion on two of the league’s top young stars and the media fallout from a heated in-game moment that added fuel to the Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry. Bird recently […]

The Dallas Wings went into May 27’s game against the Connecticut Sun hungry for their first win of the 2025 WNBA season, and it’s only fitting that it’s where Paige Bueckers also marked the most momentous night of her young career. Bueckers’ season-best 21 points helped lift the Wings to a 109-87 victory over the […]

The Dallas Wings’ trip to Connecticut to take on the Sun was already pretty special, with star rookie Paige Bueckers returning to the state where her legendary UConn women’s basketball career took place for the first time as a WNBA pro. However, the young standout wasn’t the only one having a homecoming moment. Wings players […]

Basketball fans are hyped over the NBA Playoffs, and rightfully so. The dazzling clashes between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers have been so exciting and entertaining that even stars from the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun are getting in on the fandom action. Tina Charles was among the players who offered their Eastern Conference Finals […]

The May 27 faceoff between the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury seems like a normal regular-season game on the surface, but for Kathryn and Maddy Westbeld, it marks a special moment in both WNBA history and their personal connection. The W’s only current pair of sisters will be taking the court against one another for […]

The WNBA announced the end of its investigation into the allegations of racist fan behavior directed at star Angel Reese during a game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, releasing its findings in a statement posted to WNBA Communications’ social media. Sky CEO and President Adam Fox responded shortly after through the team’s X […]

Ten days after allegations of racist fan behavior arose following a Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever game, the WNBA has unveiled the results of its investigation into the incident. The league released its findings in a statement posted to the WNBA Communications social media page. “We have investigated the report of racist fan behavior in […]

The Minnesota Lynx are continuing their long-standing tradition of acknowledging major events in the team’s and players’ communities. After Napheesa Collier recently announced an initiative to help tackle domestic and gender-based violence, the Lynx star and face of the team took the opportunity to address the Minnesota crowd after a moment of silence honoring the […]

Three-time WNBA champion Diana Taurasi has become a legendary name in women’s basketball for many reasons — including her iconic hair bun. Taurasi could be easily identified by fans throughout her playing days by her signature hairstyle, so it’s a pretty big deal that she’s chosen a USC women’s basketball player as the next “bun […]

Jordan Chiles is redefining the role gymnastics plays in her life for herself. The two-time Olympian helped lead Team USA to a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games and to a gold in 2024’s Paris Games, but as she approaches the end of her NCAA career, she’s focusing more on her mental health. Chiles […]

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark has added another notable move to her already impressive resume. The release date for the player-exclusive colorway that will bear her name, the Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Indiana Fever,” is set to hit the market on June 30, further building on the cultural impact she’s helped establish in […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ newest star Jewell Loyd originally made a name for herself in the WNBA as a member of the Seattle Storm. Now, she’ll be heading back to face her former squad for the first time since requesting a trade in 2024, and recently, Loyd opened up to ESPN about her mindset surrounding […]

UConn women’s basketball rising sophomore Sarah Strong is following up her recent championship campaign with an impressive USA Basketball stint. The top-ranked recruit in the 2024 freshman class brought the same dominance she showed with the Huskies overseas, collecting a highlight reel of plays before the first game even ended. Sarah Strong for Team USA […]

The New York Liberty are basking in the spotlight lately, and the franchise has added yet another reason to celebrate. The organization has raised capital from a group of investors at a record valuation for a professional women’s sports franchise of $450 million. A total of 10%-19% of the team’s shares were sold, but it’s […]

Connecticut Sun rookie Saniya Rivers made her WNBA debut during the May 20 game against the Las Vegas Aces after missing the preseason and first regular-season contest. The No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft took time away to stay with her family after the recent passing of her mother, and she bravely stated […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has been looking forward to her first game back in her home state of Minnesota since she was drafted first overall in April. Many people who supported Bueckers throughout her life and career made appearances at the Wings’ May 21 game at the Minnesota Lynx, including family members and former […]

Angel City FC defender Savy King addressed the public for the first time since she had a scary medical emergency that caused her to collapse mid-game on May 9 against the Utah Royals. The 20-year-old posted her statement with a photo of herself with a heart-shaped pillow after having surgery on an abnormality doctors discovered […]

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has seen her name get quickly swept up in the lawsuit filed against Phoenix Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein by former team employee Gene Traylor. The suit alleged that Cunningham was having an affair with Bartelstein, who’s also the CEO of the Phoenix’s WNBA team, while she was playing with the […]

The WNBA has more eyes on it than ever before, and an increase in fan discourse came with the additional attention on the league. This has been viewed as largely positive, but some fan interactions, particularly with players, have unfortunately gotten more heated and harmful. After the W opened an investigation into allegations of racial […]

WNBA fans have been left awestruck by Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s dazzling plays and ability to hit a shot from nearly anywhere. Other professional athletes have even joined the fan club, too, with the latest being golfer Bubba Watson. Watson showed up at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and met with Clark before her game against the […]

The Chicago Sky’s season opener against the Indiana Fever was an eventful game, but unfortunately not for entirely good reasons. The contest set social media ablaze in the following days after Caitlin Clark landed a flagrant foul on Angel Reese, and the fallout even triggered a WNBA investigation. However, Sky head coach Tyler Marsh says […]

Liberty softball is having its Cinderella moment. The Flames proved just how much parity exists in NCAA softball by shocking Texas A&M in the winner-take-all regional matchup game, knocking out the No. 1 seed and moving them closer to a 2025 Women’s College World Series title in historic fashion. DOWN GOES NO. 1 TEXAS A&M […]

Napheesa Collier is no stranger to breaking new ground, as one of the co-founders of Unrivaled, but she and the Minnesota Lynx are venturing into a type of collaboration that’s never been seen before in the WNBA. Collier and Grammy award-winning musician Bon Iver are partnering up to address gender inequity and its community impact […]

Indiana Fever fans can start to breathe a sigh of relief after the team’s May 19 practice. Wing Sophie Cunningham was spotted participating in open shoot-around after missing the first game of the 2025 WNBA season against the Chicago Sky, making a promising step toward a potential return to action. Cunningham was shown making passes […]

Breanna Stewart had herself a weekend. The day after the New York Liberty celebrated their first-ever championship victory, the three-time WNBA champion kept the party going by taking the mound at Yankee Stadium to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Stewart kicked off the final contest in the Yankees’ series with the New York Mets, […]

UCLA women’s basketball star Lauren Betts is used to being in the spotlight, but this time, she’s left her comfort zone in the paint to get her face painted instead. Betts and five other NCAAW players appeared on season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars, going all out and fully committing to becoming drag […]

Fans of the WNBA have been clamoring for a look at the Seattle Storm’s international phenom Dominique Malonga and her dunking skills, and the patience is starting to pay off. The crowd got a glimpse of the league’s future as the Frenchwoman warmed up for her much-anticipated debut. No. 2 pick Dominique Malonga is throwing […]

The New York Liberty had more than just the WNBA season opener to celebrate coming into the 2025 campaign. The Liberty really turned the hype level up to raise their first-ever championship banner on “Ring Night,” and superstar Breanna Stewart didn’t mince words when describing how the moment felt. “Being here, having it be Ring […]

After a week of heavy backlash from the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association, players, and fans, the NWSL has released a long-awaited statement addressing the decision to continue play between Angel City FC and Utah Royals FC after defender Savy King collapsed mid-game. In a message issued to ESPN, the league acknowledged that the […]