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Paige Bueckers stands out as one of the best players in women’s college basketball, having fans in the WNBA. Case in point: Former UConn Huskies star Sue Bird. Bird expressed her thoughts on how Bueckers has performed for the Huskies, in a special GQ published. She represented the program from 1998 to 2002, winning two […]

We are in a new era of the WNBA, and the popularity of the sport has never been greater. That is largely due to all of the star talent in the league right now. For example, Caitlin Clark revolutionized the college game and is now making an impact for the Indiana Fever, and A’ja Wilson […]

UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma continues to establish himself as one of the legends of the sport on Wednesday night. The Huskies’ 85-41 win over Fairleigh Dickinson gave Auriemma his 1,217th win, passing Tara VanDerveer for the most wins in college basketball history. Of course, there was a big ceremony after the game […]

Paige Bueckers has been heavily linked to the Dallas Wings ever since the Wings earned the 2025 WNBA Draft No. 1 pick via the WNBA Draft Lottery. Bueckers, the expected No. 1 pick, will likely be drafted by the Wings barring unforeseen circumstances. If Bueckers does enter the draft and ends up in Dallas, WNBA […]

As the 2024 WNBA season is in the rearview mirror and with young stars working in the offseason such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and others to improve, former star Sue Bird wanted to make a point clear about the business side of the league. With Reese inking a deal with Reebok and doing endorsements […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had an electrifying rookie year in 2024. Clark broke numerous records and helped the Fever to a sixth-place playoff berth. However, Clark’s success has not come without challenges. Like many players in the WNBA, Clark endured physicality during the season, some of which was perceived to be excessive. WNBA legend […]

Arike Ogunbowale made Dallas Wings’ franchise history, becoming the all-time scoring record on the team, passing Deanna Nolan. Ogunbowale has shown that she is one of the most gifted scorers in the WNBA, and people who watch her know what she’s capable of. It’s no surprise that after she broke the record, there were plenty […]

For the first time in eight years, the Indiana Fever have qualified for the WNBA playoffs, much of the credit going to rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, who has broken several records in her first year in the pros. Besides the records, the rookie also leads the league in assists, averaging 8.4 per game. However, basketball […]

The Indiana Fever have been hot after the WNBA’s Olympic break. Indiana is on a three-game winning streak and making a push for the Fever’s first playoff berth since 2016. All of the team’s recent success can largely be attributed to their superstar rookie point guard Caitlin Clark. Sue Bird recently participated in a Q&A […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson is at the center of the WNBA MVP discussions this 2024 season, and Seattle Storm legendary point guard Sue Bird spoke believes she has the edge over the other candidates. “What I find interesting about MVP conversations is that they change each year based on standings or if a […]

Seattle honored Sue Bird on Monday by renaming a section of the street outside Climate Pledge Arena as “Sue Bird Court,” in a tribute to her storied career with the Seattle Storm. The street, previously the end of 2nd Ave. N, intersects with Lenny Wilkens Way, creating a unique connection between two Seattle sports legends. […]

After back to back No. 1 picks in the WNBA Draft, the Indiana Fever are firmly in the playoff race. All that remains is where the Fever will ultimately be seeded. They’ll most likely be in the bottom half of the playoff standings, and according to former WNBA star Sue Bird, the duo of Caitlin […]

The 2024 WNBA season has been one of the most exciting in league history. The league’s competitiveness and the addition of rising stars from the spring draft have dialogue at unprecedented levels. WNBA legend and former Seattle Storm star Sue Bird spoke about the league learning how to maintain its buzz, drawing on the mistakes […]

Playing for Team USA is a great chance to stand atop the basketball world and spend time alongside the best of the best. But it’s also a pressure cooker. Anything less than the gold medal is seen as a massive failure and leads to huge changes for the next iteration of the team. Sue Bird […]

UConn women’s basketball is currently in something of a dry spell considering its lofty standards under head coach Geno Auriemma. Auriemma’s squad continues to make deep NCAA tournament runs on a yearly basis but hasn’t won the whole things since the 2015-16 season, as other programs like South Carolina appear to have caught up to […]

Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA and women’s basketball has been a hot topic among media members, athletes, and fans since she became one of the fastest-rising stars in sports as the star of the Iowa women’s basketball team. The conversation has continued throughout her rookie WNBA season with the Indiana Fever, and Sue Bird […]

In the WNBA, the influence of emerging stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese can’t be overstated. The league has seen a significant uptick in attention and attendance, largely thanks to their contributions. Sue Bird, a retired WNBA legend, recently commented on their impact, emphasizing how these rookies have accelerated the league’s growth. “You can look […]

During Saturday night’s All-Star Game in Phoenix, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark made history, to no surprise. Clark recorded 10 assists, setting the rookie record in an All-Star Game, as Team WNBA beat the Team USA Olympians, 117-109. Clark played the fourth-most minutes.  But while resting in the third quarter, Clark conducted an in-game interview […]

The 2024 WNBA season has been one of the most exciting years in the history of the league, thanks in large part to the arrival of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, two rookies who have captured the association by storm. Clark and Reese ooze charisma, and they back it up as well with some solid […]

WNBA legend Sue Bird is being honored with her own Barbie doll. Mattel announced Tuesday that Bird, a former Seattle Storm player and five-time Olympic gold medalist, is part of their Barbie Role Model collection. The initiative celebrates the 65th anniversary of the fashion toy and the company’s summer of sports campaign. “I was really […]

In just her first WNBA season, Caitlin Clark has already become arguably the most recognized player the league has ever seen. With such a spotlight comes both positives and negatives, including the narrative that WNBA players have animosity toward Clark. However, Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird offers a different perspective on this sentiment. Bird addressed […]

Indiana Fever top-overall pick Caitlin Clark has become only the fourth rookie in WNBA history to have scored 50-plus points and dish out 15-plus assists through their first three career games. Clark joins the premiere company of Candace Parker, Sue Bird and Nikki McCray.  In elite company 👏 Caitlin Clark joins Candace Parker, Sue Bird […]

WNBA legend Sue Bird highlighted the ongoing disrespect towards veteran players amid the early struggles of rookie Caitlin Clark. Bird’s remarks came after Clark’s Indiana Fever faced back-to-back losses to the Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty, showcasing the challenges even a celebrated college player faces when transitioning to the professional league. Bird, appearing on […]

As the Indiana Fever gear up for the 2024 WNBA season, all eyes are on rookie star Caitlin Clark, who is drawing comparisons to basketball legends Sue Bird and Larry Bird. General Manager Lin Dunn highlighted Clark’s potential during the team’s recent media day Wednesday, setting high hopes for her impact on the franchise and […]

Legendary WNBA player Sue Bird has embarked on a new chapter in her illustrious career by joining the Seattle Storm’s ownership group, a move she compares to her initial experiences as a rookie. Bird, who retired at the end of the 2022 season after a storied two-decade career with the Storm, expressed her enthusiasm for […]

The Seattle Storm announced Wednesday that Sue Bird, a legendary name in women’s basketball basketball, has joined the team’s ownership group, Force 10 Hoops. The transition from the court to the boardroom marks a new chapter for Bird, who retired at the end of the 2022 season after a storied 19-year playing career. Bird, who […]

Seattle Storm guard Nika Muhl has been one of the most hyped WNBA prospects in this year’s draft class, and for good reason. The Croatian international holds UConn’s career assist record (686) and was a two-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year before being selected by the Storm 14th overall Monday night. Storm and […]

As Caitlin Clark gears up to enter the WNBA and is widely expected to be the top pick in this year’s draft, many WNBA stars have shared their thoughts on her impending arrival. Diana Taurasi hinted at potential challenges for Caitlin Clark, noting that “reality is coming” for the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer as she […]

The WNBA Draft is just days away (April 15) and it’s widely expected Caitlin Clark will go No. 1 overall to the Indiana Fever. She’s become a superstar during her college days in Iowa and her superstardom is now heading to the pros. Despite that, she’s received some flack from current and former WNBA stars. […]

Dawn Staley is forging a dynasty in women’s college basketball. The South Carolina Gamecocks have just won another NCAA Tournament national title while also notching an unblemished record throughout the season Going through 38 wins without a loss as they went against tough squads like Indiana, Iowa, and NC State impressed a lot of people. […]

On Sunday afternoon, Iowa women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark and her Hawkeyes saw their historic 2023-24 season come to a disappointing end with a frustrating loss to South Carolina, who finished their own season with an undefeated record under legendary head coach Dawn Staley. Clark broke numerous records during this season with Iowa, including becoming […]

Sue Bird is one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, but when asked about potentially coaching at some point, Bird seemed pretty against the idea. While on the Bird & Taurasi show with Diana Taurasi, Cheryl Miller, one of the greatest women’s college basketball players ever and a former coach, asked Bird if […]

WNBA legend Sue Bird has issued a stark warning to the league: capitalize on the popularity of young stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins or risk losing them to overseas play. In a sports era where the influence of athletes is amplified by social media, college basketball stars like Bueckers and Clark […]

The general discourse surrounding women’s sports continues to disappoint, with one prime recent example being Kenny Smith’s remarks during the much-awaited Sabrina Ionescu vs. Stephen Curry Three-Point Contest in Indianapolis. But Caitlin Clark, the arguable greatest player in Division I college basketball history, has united nearly every sports fan with her dazzling scoring ability and […]

On Friday, the college basketball world was treated to an explosive performance from USC freshman JuJu Watkins. Watkins exploded for a career-high 51 points in a big road win against No. 4 Stanford. It was the highest scoring game of this season, as well as the highest scoring game in USC women’s basketball history. Not […]

Iowa women’s basketball star player Caitlin Clark recently opened up about receiving invaluable guidance from WNBA legend Sue Bird. The advice comes at a crucial juncture in Clark’s career as she contemplates her future about whether to continue playing college basketball, or declare for the WNBA draft. Clark, a standout guard for Iowa, has been […]

WNBA greats Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are set to host an ESPN alt-cast of the Christmas Day NBA game between the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks. The special event, named “The Bird & Taurasi Show,” marks a collaboration between the basketball stars and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, the team behind the popular “Manningcast” […]

The Las Vegas Aces could not completely sweep off the title hopes of an optimistic New York Liberty squad. Most fans thought the WNBA Finals series would have been under wraps after the second game. But, the trio of Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot, and Sabrina Ionescu did not want to let go of their chances […]

The WNBA playoffs are fully underway as the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty begin what many believe will be a collision course in the WNBA Finals. The Liberty ended the regular season on a high note, albeit their loss to the Washington Mystics at home, and look like the biggest threat to knock […]