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Chicago Sky phenom Angel Reese has been on the receiving end of tons of shade thrown her way, both from those within and outside of the basketball world. However, the attention former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III has given Reese recently drew ire from some of the biggest icons in sports. First, Shaquille O’Neal called […]

Angel Reese has made quite the impression on basketball legends in her relatively short WNBA career. Just days after Shaquille O’Neal issued a warning to Robert Griffin III over his controversial comments on Reese, former three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is also coming to the defense of the Chicago Sky star. “It’s lazy journalism,” Arenas […]

The WNBA logged a short week as players prepare to head to Indianapolis, Indiana, for All-Star Weekend, but that doesn’t mean there was a shortage of entertainment or surprises. The WNBA power rankings have a new No. 1 team for the first time in the 2025 season, proving how much the league is still shaking […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and historic events in league history. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, this year’s festivities mark the first time the Indiana Fever have hosted the All-Star showcase. Headlined by first-time captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark might still be finding her shooting stroke after missing extended playing time due to injury, but Clark more than made up for it on the defensive end in a decisive 102-83 win over Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Clark tied her WNBA career record of five steals in addition […]

Caitlin Clark has become one of the WNBA’s biggest trendsetters for many reasons, and her sneaker game is definitely on that list. Clark’s association with sneakers has been front and center since Nike signed her to a signature shoe deal in 2024, and the Indiana Fever star has already rocked a player-exclusive edition of Kobes. […]

The TCU women’s basketball team’s newest star Olivia Miles made her first public appearance since winning her second FIBA championship, sitting courtside to witness the Chicago Sky’s impressive 87-81 upset victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Less than a week after winning the 2025 Women’s AmeriCup championship with USA Basketball, Miles was spotted in Chicago supporting […]

After the Chicago Sky stunned the Minnesota Lynx by stealing an 87-81 win, Angel Reese made sure the spotlight was shared equally with her teammates. When asked about the duo’s production, Reese had nothing but positives to say about fellow standout Kamilla Cardoso. “Somebody said we wasn’t the best young core in the league. I […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers turned heads when she rocked Devin Booker’s signature sneaker against the Phoenix Mercury, and it’s no secret that the confessed sneakerhead has a rotation that changes from game to game. But what might come as a slight surprise to fans is how exactly her decision is made. As it turns […]

Questions about Livvy Dunne and what her next steps will be have surrounded her since her days with LSU women’s gymnastics came to an end. After being named a TIME100 creator, Dunne shared that her plan involves putting her social media strengths to use. “It was always a goal of mine to get that blue […]

For the first month of the 2025 WNBA campaign, the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty sat firmly atop the league as the top two teams. Now, as the midseason break approaches, the Liberty are nearly unrecognizable as defending champions. It may not be time to sound the alarm yet, but it is surprising to […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is not shy when it comes to speaking out on what’s happening around the league, and she’s broken her silence to add to the discourse surrounding the WNBA’s announcement about the next expansion team cities. Unsurprisingly, Reese is a fan of the league’s decision to capitalize on the increased popularity […]

Boston Legacy FC are inching closer and closer to having all their pieces in place for their NWSL debut, and now they’ve officially added the club’s first player ever. The expansion franchise signed midfielder Annie Karich on a free transfer from Germany’s SC Freiburg, giving shape to the franchise’s roster for the first time. General […]

The WNBA has been exploding in popularity over the past few years, right alongside the league’s attempts to grow. The latest sign of this success came in the form of the WNBA announcing the three new expansion teams that have been awarded to Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. However, one of the W’s original franchise locations, […]

Week 6 of the 2025 WNBA season has brought even more intensity, surprises, and standout performances to this week’s power rankings as teams continue to fight for position in an increasingly competitive league. With the Commissioner’s Cup final nearly out of the way and the All-Star Weekend break just around the corner, every game carries […]

Tennis star Coco Gauff had all of the sports world’s eyes on her when she won her second Grand Slam title at the French Open a few weeks ago. Now, attention is on her play for a different reason, as the No. 2 was shockingly upset by No. 42 Dayana Yastremska in the first round […]

After taking Aaliyah Edwards No. 6 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics are prepared to potentially trade the second-year forward. Multiple teams have shown interest in Edwards, and the Mystics are apparently open to hearing what they have to say. Washington is taking offers from organizations around the W, per ESPN, showing […]

The upcoming 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx, scheduled for July 1, is set to be a landmark game in this year’s season. Not only does it feature two of the league’s most dynamic teams, but fans are hoping it will showcase a compelling duel between Caitlin Clark […]

The 2025 PWHL Draft, which took place on June 24 in Ottawa, delivered jaw-dropping moments and bold strategies that will reverberate across the league this season and beyond. Surprises, bold trades, and defining moments will shape the PWHL for years as established squads and expansion teams alike set the course for their franchise’s future. To […]

South Carolina women’s basketball player Chloe Kitts is no stranger to being front and center, but at the 2025 NBA Draft, she made sure the spotlight was on her boyfriend and new Toronto Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles as he took his first steps into the pros. When the No. 9 pick rolled around and Toronto […]

Angel Reese logged another standout performance in the Chicago Sky’s 97-86 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, putting up yet another double-double with 18 points and a whopping 17 rebounds. The victory has been a change of pace for the Sky, who were picking up just their fourth win amid a difficult start to the […]

When two-time WNBA champion DeWanna Bonner arrived in Indiana this past offseason, the Fever thought they were getting a much-needed veteran presence to balance out their young core. However, the partnership came to a screeching halt when Bonner requested out of Indiana just one month into the 2025 WNBA season. A day after speculation arose […]

The 2025 WNBA season has concluded its fifth week, and it might’ve been the wildest one yet. After early dominance from the likes of the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty, some of the cracks in teams’ armor are starting to show as injuries pile up. Top teams faltering has also cleared the way for […]

Dawn Staley is well-known for being able to have a no-nonsense approach, and now she’s officially bringing that philosophy to the newest members of Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s fan base. When the iconic South Carolina head coach appeared on Kylie Kelce’s podcast “Not Gonna Lie” and was asked about her personal collegiate experiences interacting with […]

Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson got treated to a walk down memory lane before taking on her former team, the Las Vegas Aces. The two-time WNBA champion watched a highlight package the Aces put together in her honor, and with her new Fever teammates gathered around her in support, Colson’s eyes began to well up […]

Every WNBA season brings both established standouts and a wave of rising stars all competing for the spotlight and recognition, and this year has been no different. While perennial headliners like Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Caitlin Clark dominate the spotlight and fan votes, a group of slightly overlooked but impactful players have […]

Former WNBA superstar Angel McCoughtry landed herself in some hot water recently after making some bold comments about Chicago Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith. While appearing on “The Daily W” podcast, McCoughtry was attempting to make a point about whether having or not having an online following makes a difference for current athletes. Instead, she […]

After a strong start to the 2025 WNBA season, the Washington Mystics have hit a tough slump. Star guard Brittney Sykes may be at the helm as one of the team’s leaders and its top scorer, but she hasn’t been able to help the squad find consistent wins as the campaign goes on. The Mystics’ […]

WNBA players rarely get a chance to experience a memorable personal moment in between all the gameplay, but for Kathryn Westbeld and her sister Maddy, they’re getting a chance to run back their historic feat. The Westbeld sisters are sharing the court for the second time in the 2025 WNBA season on June 22 when […]

Fresh off her second career Grand Slam win, the last thing Coco Gauff expected was to fumble the very next match she played. But that’s exactly what happened when the WTA World No. 2 took the court for her first outing at the Berlin Open against China’s Wang Xinyu. The recent Roland Garros champion racked […]

Paige Bueckers is proving that there’s almost nothing she can’t do well. The young Dallas Wings star took the mound ahead of the Texas Rangers’ 6-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals and threw a perfect strike with her teammates cheering her on from behind. We see you, @paigebueckers1 🤩 https://t.co/Or93GUSoNK — WNBA (@WNBA) June […]

The Dallas Wings were a little short-staffed going into their matchup with the Golden State Valkyries, but one name fans were not expecting to see missing from the starting lineup was DiJonai Carrington. The new-look top five featured rookie Aziaha James instead of the veteran guard, which prompted questions for head coach Chris Koclanes over […]

With injuries and Eurobasket absences racking up around the WNBA, players who narrowly missed making a roster are getting another deserved chance to shine. Bree Hall is one of the latest to benefit after being offered a contract to join the Golden State Valkyries. After news broke of the Valkyries’ signing, Hall’s South Carolina women’s […]

The Seattle Storm have started to find their identity as a team in the 2025 WNBA season, and star Skylar Diggins has played a large part in leading the way as one of the league’s best. Diggins collected another accolade for herself in the Storm’s 98-67 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, sliding up into […]

Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma are a match made in women’s basketball heaven, as they proved when UConn secured the NCAA Tournament trophy. Now, just a few months later, Bueckers is a No. 1 overall pick to the Dallas Wings, while Auriemma takes a trek to witness his former star shine as a WNBA professional. […]

The Indiana Fever grinded out a gritty 88-71 win over the Connecticut Sun on June 17 to secure their spot in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final, but the game itself isn’t what caught everybody’s attention. The showdown contained multiple skirmishes that resulted in a big brawl that blew up near the end of the contest […]

The Rookie of the Year (ROTY) race in the 2025 WNBA season is turning out to be much more competitive than anticipated, and the league has thrived because of it. The young, energetic, and highly motivated first-year players have set the W ablaze with their talent, giving No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers an unexpected […]

As the 2025 WNBA season concludes another week, the landscape of the league is starting to become more competitive. What looked to be a set-in-stone WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final rematch between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx is now up in the air after both sides suffered their first defeat as surging teams like […]

Angel Reese is reaching new heights in just her second year in the WNBA. The Chicago Sky star hit a milestone in their 78-66 victory over the Connecticut Sun with her 11-point, 13-rebound, 11-assist triple-double, marking the first of her career and second of the season overall. Now, the 23-year-old is primed to keep diversifying […]