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As the WNBA power rankings cross the Week 10 threshold of the 2025 campaign, the playoff picture is beginning to sharpen while the lines separating the contenders and rebuilders grow bolder. Being past the midseason break does mean injuries, though, and there have been quite a few to go around. But the halfway mark also […]

The AUSL All-Star Cup is the flagship event of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, designed to showcase elite softball talent in a dynamic and innovative competition that redefines traditional team sports. Taking place from August 2 to August 31, the All-Star Cup is structured as a four-series, 21-game mini-season that spans three major venues in […]

The 2025 WNBA trade deadline is fast approaching on August 7 at 3 p.m. ET, and outside of the Dallas Wings trading DiJonai Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx in a blockbuster deal, teams around the league have so far been a bit stingy with their possible trade assets. This WNBA season has entertained fans with […]

With the 2025 WNBA trade deadline looming, time is running out for the Las Vegas Aces’ front office and head coach Becky Hammon, who took over personnel decisions after the Aces let go of their general manager in October 2024, to decide between short-term lineup upgrades and long-term opportunity. The Aces have stayed committed to […]

The Seattle Storm are sitting at a crossroads as the WNBA trade deadline approaches. They’re still in playoff position after losing the tiebreaker with the Indiana Fever, sitting at No. 6 with a 16-13 record, but the Storm were the definition of inconsistent through the month of July. Seattle alternated victories and defeats every game, […]

The Minnesota Lynx were riding high throughout their game against the Las Vegas Aces until the end of the third quarter, when their star player and this year’s top league MVP hopeful Napheesa Collier collapsed to the court in pain. Collier needed help to stand and support to walk to the locker room from the […]

The StudBudz have taken the WNBA by storm since the 2025 All-Star Weekend, and there’s no better evidence of that than a fan who showed up dressed in honor of the viral duo at the Minnesota Lynx’s road matchup with the Las Vegas Aces. The fan, otherwise donned in the home team’s Aces gear, caught […]

The Dallas Wings were already facing an uphill battle in their 88-78 loss to the Indiana Fever, so the last thing they needed was an injury scare. But for the first of two times Friday night, a Wings player went down when star rookie Paige Bueckers had to briefly exit the game after falling to the […]

Napheesa Collier was showered with recognition at the end of the 2024 WNBA season for her stellar play, including winning Defensive Player of the Year and coming in second for league MVP. However, that wasn’t enough for the Minnesota Lynx superstar. Collier’s mind remained on the brutal overtime loss to the New York Liberty in […]

Paige Bueckers already has her name all over the WNBA’s history books. Bueckers has racked up milestone after milestone, putting together a first-year campaign that’s rivaled only by Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The Dallas Wings star rookie’s performance in their narrow 88-85 loss was no exception, as Bueckers surpassed legend Cynthia Cooper to become […]

Coco Gauff somehow found a way to double-fault herself to another narrow Canadian Open victory, rallying back from behind to top Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova in three sets, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. Gauff’s performance followed a second round that featured 14 double-faults, which she also managed to pull out over fellow American Danielle Collins. As for the […]

Napheesa Collier isn’t just a leader for her elite Minnesota Lynx squad — her roles as the vice president of the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) and co-founder of the Unrivaled league have placed her at the forefront of one of the most important collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations in women’s basketball history. For Collier, she […]

Canadian tennis star Genie Bouchard may have delayed her retirement by one extra match, but she wasn’t able to get past the second round of the Canadian Open in front of her hometown fans. Bouchard left a professional WTA Tour court for the last time after falling 2-6, 6-3, 4-6 to World No. 17 Belinda […]

Coco Gauff’s track record since winning the French Open has been rocky at best, with the two-time Grand Slam winner bowing out early from every tournament she’s played in since. Gauff fought hard to ensure her second-round match against Danielle Collins didn’t end the same way, but the Montreal-set contest definitely tested the young tennis […]

Paige Bueckers came into the WNBA with a high basketball IQ and an already impressive skill set for a rookie — there’s a reason why she was the No. 1 overall pick in April’s WNBA Draft, after all. Those abilities were on full display during the Dallas Wings’ thrilling contest against the Atlanta Dream on […]

Teams around the WNBA have finally started to settle into the second half of the season, and the dynamics that are shaping the potential postseason picture are becoming clearer. From reversing fortunes to injury scares and recoveries, there’s plenty to keep an eye on around the W in this week’s WNBA power rankings. There are […]

Canadian tennis great Genie Bouchard originally planned to hang up her tennis racket at the end of July after the National Bank Open in her hometown of Montreal, but fans haven’t seen her last match yet. Bouchard moved on to the second round after beating Emiliana Arango 6-4, 2-6, 6-2, reaching the 300-win mark and […]

Angel Reese is famous for many things on and off the basketball court, but her style is one of the traits that stand out the most to her fans and the public. Reese’s fashion sense and interest have earned her all types of honors, from becoming a Met Gala host committee member to recently being […]

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League‘s Talons made history on July 27 by clinching the first-ever AUSL Championship in history. After withstanding two rain delays, the Talons swept the best-of-three series with a 1-0 Game 2 victory in a moment that’s been years in the making for fans. The long-awaited professional softball league, partnered with MLB, […]

The WNBA finds itself at a defining moment in its history. Following the league’s 2025 All-Star Weekend, the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations between players and league officials have emerged as the most pressing issue for the future of women’s basketball. As the current CBA, originally signed in 2020, faces an early opt-out deadline triggered […]

Just when it looked like Nigeria’s record nine-year streak as the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions would end, the Super Falcons pulled off a shocking come-from-behind 3-2 victory over home nation Morocco to reach the historic feat of 10-straight tournament wins. Substitute midfielder Jennifer Echegini knocked in the 88th-minute game-winner to cap off […]

Dawn Staley knows a thing or two about packing the stands full of fans, and she’s letting the Portland Fire in on her secrets as the WNBA expansion team prepares for play in the 2026 season. While the South Carolina women’s basketball head coach spoke at “The Epicenter: Women’s Global Sports Summit,” she directed a […]

When Li Yueru’s trade request from the Seattle Storm to the Dallas Wings was granted just a month into the 2025 WNBA season, she was unaware of how perfect landing in Dallas would be for her career. Now, a month after the fact, Yueru broke her silence in an interview with Khristina Williams on her […]

The New York Liberty’s most recent injury report contained some bittersweet news for the reigning WNBA champions ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Center Nyara Sabally was listed as out for the third-straight contest, which is a significant blow to the Liberty’s depth at the position. However, Sabally is the sole player […]

Paige Bueckers is no stranger to sponsorship deals, racking up impressive NIL (name, image, and likeness) deals as a star student-athlete at UConn. After netting about $1.4 million during the 2024-25 season with the Huskies, Bueckers has her sights set on even bigger opportunities now that she’s a member of the Dallas Wings. “I’d like […]

As the league marches toward September, the playoff picture remains fluid. Key looming matchups — particularly the Lynx‑Liberty battles — offer a preview of a possible Finals rematch with conference positioning at stake. Injury timelines, especially for Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Jonquel Jones, and Satou Sabally, and emerging role‑player consistency will prove critical in the […]

Plenty of hype surrounded France’s Dominique Malonga before the Seattle Storm took her at No. 2 overall in the 2o25 WNBA Draft, and the young phenom has finally shown her flash of basketball brilliance in WNBA play. Malonga hasn’t gotten as much consistent court time as her rookie counterparts like Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Kiki […]

After returning to a professional tennis court for the first time in 16 months, Venus Williams’ short-lived Cinderella run in the Mubadala Citi DC Open has come to an end. The former World No. 1 fell 2-6, 2-6 to Magdalena Freçh in the second round, but she was anything but upset when giving her thoughts […]

With the WNBA 2025 All-Star Weekend officially over and the second half of the season underway, it acts as a sort of soft reset for some of the league’s teams and players. As the campaign barrels toward the playoffs, there are some important storylines to keep track of as they approach a conclusion. Let’s take […]

Naomi Osaka’s path back to Grand Slam glory has hit yet another roadblock. The two-time US Open champion fell short in the second round of the DC Open to Britain’s Emma Raducanu in straight sets, with her 4-6, 2-6 finish marking the latest in a string of disappointing WTA tournament losses. Despite winning points on […]

A’ja Wilson keeps on racking up the honors. The league announced that the Las Vegas Aces star and reigning WNBA MVP has been chosen as the first-ever Jr. WNBA Global Ambassador, meaning she’ll have the opportunity to guide the next generation of basketball players while serving as the strategic advisor and participating in various Jr. […]

The WNBA CBA (collective bargaining agreement) negotiations have been the hot topic since the league and players’ meeting ahead of All-Star Weekend, and the players seemingly just doubled down on their solidarity. A source in the W has unveiled to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou and Ramona Shelburne that three of the biggest young stars, the Indiana […]

As the WNBA entered the All‑Star break, culminating the first half of the 2025 season, Week 9 provides a snapshot of a league defined by dominant frontrunners, rising challengers, and rebuilding teams laying the foundations for their future success. Let’s explore all 13 teams in this week’s WNBA power rankings, looking at key storylines and what […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana, wasn’t just a series of basketball-related events — it was a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the hardwood. From the on-court historic performances to the off-court viral moments, there was no shortage of electrifying activity that entertained fans and created an unforgettable weekend. Let’s take a […]

Courtney Williams may have been in Indianapolis, Indiana, over the weekend to play in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game as a reserve, but she made headlines for her actions off the court instead. The Minnesota Lynx star, alongside friend and teammate Natisha Hiedeman, make up the StudBudz duo that took the league, fans, and social […]

Skylar Diggins put up a historic performance in this year’s WNBA All-Star Game, notching the first-ever triple-double in the exhibition game while setting the assist record with 15 total. The Seattle Storm star gave credit for her outstanding play in the game and all season to the time she spent playing in Unrivaled before the […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese and her mom — also named Angel Reese — have publicly shared many close moments, but it seems the elder Angel was underprepared for the aftermath of a night out with her daughter. The morning after a spirited night out during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend, “Big Angel” dropped a […]

Angel Reese has been reaching career milestones throughout the 2025 season, which earned her a place in this year’s WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis. The improvements in her game aren’t going unnoticed by fans and around the league, and the Chicago Sky star is now opening up about the reasons for the change. Reese sat […]

A’ja Wilson didn’t just pull up to the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend Friday night events — Wilson made sure to arrive in style and make her presence known. The Las Vegas Aces star channeled a bit of Shaquille O’Neal’s iconic move from the 2006 NBA All-Star Weekend, turning her signature Nike A’One shoe into a […]