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Forbes has released its first-ever list of the most valuable women’s sports teams in the world, and a WNBA team occupies each of the top five spots. However, the one franchise that leads all the others is the New York Liberty, valued at around $400 million. The Liberty earned this honor when owners Joe and […]

USWNT star Sophia Wilson has confirmed that she’s exercising her player option for 2026 to return to the Portland Thorns. Wilson’s $1 million option marks the first seven-figure one-year salary in the NWSL’s history, which comes in the midst of the league’s plan to allow teams to offer salaries above the salary cap to “high […]

Despite being in recovery from an ACL tear suffered in March, USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins still earned an invite to USA Basketball’s senior training camp over the past weekend. And even though she couldn’t take the court with the potential 2026 FIBA World Cup Team USA members, she revealed that she has begun […]

By mid-December, women’s college basketball begins to reveal its true shape. Early-season surprises have either stabilized or faded, preseason expectations have been tested against real competition, and the nation’s elite programs are separating themselves through consistency rather than hype. Non-conference play remains critical, but by this point in the calendar, power rankings must weigh more […]

It should come as a surprise to nobody that UConn is continuing to dominate the 2025-26 NCAA season. The nation’s No. 1 seed wound down the non-conference part of its schedule with a seemingly effortless 79-51 victory over No. 16 USC on Saturday to move to 10-0 on the campaign. Azzi Fudd led the way […]

The ongoing negotiations over the WNBA’s CBA (collective bargaining agreement) have added yet another chapter, and this time the new proposal is coming from the players’ perspective. The WNBPA has revealed its latest contract requests, showing that the players’ union and league leadership remain far apart in their ideas for how to move forward. Both […]

Lindsey Vonn made a strong case for her inclusion in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup on Friday. The 41-year-old nabbed a first-place finish for the first time in seven years in the women’s downhill event in Switzerland, landing her in the history books as the oldest skier to […]

The new salary cap roster mechanism that the NWSL was voting on has officially been approved. With this latest move, the league can now offer those deemed as “high impact players” a salary that goes above the cap established in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The salary cap resolution will allow teams to spend up […]

Team USA’s senior training camp has officially gotten underway, and women’s basketball legend Sue Bird is getting her first taste of what it’s like to be on the staff’s side of the game. The new USA Basketball managing director is responsible for evaluating the depth of talent present over the weekend at Duke University in […]

JuJu Watkins likely never imagined that she would go to her first USA Basketball senior-level training camp while rehabbing from a serious injury, but she’s seemingly taking it in stride. After being tapped for the Team USA honor, the USC women’s basketball star gave an update to the media about how she’s feeling at this […]

Talks have been heating up since the WNBA and WNBPA extended the deadline once again in their ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations. Players from around the league have been making their thoughts known on issues with the W’s leadership, and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is now the latest to chime in on where […]

The Winter Olympic Games are a showcase of incredible athleticism, dramatic rivalries, and defining cultural moments. As the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics draw near, female athletes across disciplines are capturing global attention not only for their medal potential but also for the stories of resilience, reinvention, and long-standing excellence they represent. From the snow-covered slopes to […]

The NWSL has found itself in a bit of a bind thanks to its CBA (collective bargaining agreement) and the salary cap it has established. The league’s Board of Governors, which includes commissioner Jessica Berman and team owners, has reportedly been having discussions about developing a new “roster mechanism” that would allow clubs to offer […]

The 2028 Olympic Games are just over the horizon, and USA Basketball is already thinking ahead about its final roster picks. Duke University will host Team USA’s senior training camp for the 2026 FIBA World Cup team this weekend, led by Blue Devils and new national team head coach Kara Lawson, alongside new national team […]

Earlier in 2025, LSU women’s basketball star Flau’jae Johnson had a major life decision to make. When the Tigers’ 2024-25 season came to an end in the Elite Eight, Johnson was left with two potential paths forward — one that led to a professional career in the WNBA, and the other that led to a […]

Audi Crooks has been leading the way and snatching headlines for Iowa State so far this season, and that hasn’t changed after the Cyclones’ latest major win. The nation’s 10th-ranked team took down its cross-state rival and formerly undefeated No. 11 Iowa on Wednesday, 74-69, and Crooks thinks it’s what the team needed to look […]

The New York Liberty’s offseason moves are finally starting to settle into place as the team officially introduced its new head coach on Wednesday. Chris DeMarco spoke out on his desire to take the role during his first press conference and made it clear that he believes the Liberty are the perfect fit for him. […]

WNBA fans were hyped to see two of the league’s biggest rising stars come together to form a super duo. Chicago Sky star Angel Reese and Dallas Wings phenom Paige Bueckers went to witness the New York Knicks’ 106-100 win over the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden, and the sensation of “Paigel” was born. […]

Another professional women’s basketball startup league is planning to make its debut in 2026, but this time, it’s one that will cater to players who are transitioning out of college. UpShot, which has been pitched as a developmental league, will start its inaugural season in May of next year. UpShot is more comparable to the […]

Every women’s college basketball season begins with the same collection of unknowns. There are questions surrounding chemistry, player development, rotations, and how highly touted freshmen or impactful transfers will adapt to the national stage. But by early December, the fog usually begins to lift. Patterns emerge. Rotations stabilize. Elite teams reveal themselves through a combination […]

The WNBA’s leadership has revealed its latest proposal in an attempt to reach a deal with players on a new CBA (collective bargaining agreement). According to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, the new offer to the WNBPA includes a guaranteed base salary maximum of $1 million from 2026, bringing the total earning potential for max contract players […]

Team USA’s 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup basketball team found itself in a similar position to where it was a year ago. The squad went up against Team Canada in 2024 and unfortunately couldn’t come out with a win. This year, the two sides were matched up again, but with the score tied at 19, Allisha […]

Iowa State brought down previously undefeated Indiana in a 106-95 win at the Coconut Hoops Blue Heron Division Championship at the end of Feast Week on Sunday, but the Cyclones wouldn’t have clinched such a decisive win without their star junior. Audi Crooks put up a school record-setting 47 points in the outing, easily leading […]

The early portion of the 2025-26 NCAA women’s college basketball season, including Feast Week, often provides the first real evidence of who may be prepared to contend in March. While preseason polls and projections offer a baseline, what happens on the court in November and early December begins to shape which programs have the talent […]

The first few weeks of the 2025-26 NCAA women’s college basketball season have given us a meaningful, although still incomplete, glimpse at where the nation’s top programs stand. Early tournaments, showcase games, and nonconference challenges have produced both confirmation of preseason expectations and the beginnings of new narratives. While the sample size is small, the […]

The Portland Fire have gotten one step closer to being ready to tip off their 2026 WNBA season. The expansion franchise announced on Monday that Brittni Donaldson was chosen as the first assistant coach and assistant general manager in its history. Donaldson brings years of NBA experience with her to the innovation-focused organization. “This is […]

UConn women’s basketball star Sarah Strong’s future in the NCAA basketball spotlight continues to look bright. The standout UConn sophomore just signed an NIL (name, image, likeness) deal as one of the athletes in Jordan Brand’s Class of 2025. Jordan Brand made the announcement on Monday that it was welcoming an elite group of young […]

A day after the Phoenix Mercury unveiled their new logo for the 2026 WNBA season to the public, they followed up that announcement with a first look at their new uniforms. The team posted two editions of its rebranded jerseys on its social media, officially welcoming in a new era of Mercury basketball. The wordmarks […]

The UConn women’s basketball team has continued its hot start to the season heading into the US holiday week. First, they overcame the challenge of their first top 10 opponent and narrowly escaped with a 72-69 win over No. 6 Michigan. Then, the Huskies beasted their way to a 93-41 victory over Utah. Azzi Fudd […]

The WNBA enters the 2026 season amid unprecedented visibility, expansion, and competitive balance. Game attendance has climbed every year, television viewership has reached new highs, and player talent has diversified across domestic college programs and international pathways. The addition of the Golden State Valkyries in 2025 marked a new era of league growth, elevating both […]

The 2026 WNBA Draft arrives at a pivotal moment for the league. With expansion imminent, roster turnover accelerating, and player mobility reshaping franchise strategies, the next generation of talent carries added importance. The draft lottery confirmed an order that brings both an opportunity to plan and intrigue. The Dallas Wings earned the first pick for […]

Gotham FC just pulled off what seemed nearly impossible at the end of the regular season. The New York/New Jersey-based team entered the playoffs as the No. 8 seed, only clinching their spot at the last minute. Now, they’ve hoisted the NWSL Championship trophy for the second time in three years with a 1-0 win […]

JuJu Watkins may be out for the season, but she’s still being tapped for a Team USA honor ahead of the 2026 FIBA World Cup. The USC women’s basketball star will join Lauren Betts as the only two NCAA players invited to join USA Basketball’s senior team training camp for the first time in their […]

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers will be taking the next big step in their professional career in December. The standout trio will be making their Team USA senior camp debuts when training gets underway next month. All three already have some experience with USA Basketball under their belts, as Clark and […]

The Phoenix Mercury have revamped their brand for the upcoming 2026 season as they continue their pivot into the future. The organization revealed its new logo and word mark in the first major update to its look since its original debut in 1997. Before this latest new look, the only change the Mercury had made […]

After MLS made the bombshell decision to switch up its season schedule to match up with the rest of the world’s soccer calendar beginning in 2027, the NWSL’s talks of whether to follow suit are officially heating up. Commissioner Jessica Berman talked to ESPN on Thursday following her State of the League address and confirmed […]

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman signed an extension to keep her role through the 2028 season, the league announced on Thursday. After taking over the job in 2022, Berman has managed to turn the NWSL’s reputation around after multiple investigations into “systemic abuse” and contributed to its exponential growth in visibility over the last few years. […]

The UConn women’s basketball team has been as good as expected, if not better, so far this NCAA season. The No. 1-ranked Huskies are sitting undefeated in 2025-26, walking away with decisive wins over No. 20 Louisville, Florida State, Loyola Chicago, and Ohio State with large score margins. However, they’re in for their biggest test […]

The Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association may be at a standstill in its negotiations with the WNBA’s leadership, but it has been able to successfully achieve the players’ demands in other areas. The WNBPA agreed to a record-setting extension of its licensing deal with Panini America, giving the company exclusive rights to collectibles in exchange […]