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The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game will be held in Indianapolis, marking the first time the city has hosted the event. The decision comes as no surprise, given the Fever’s recent surge in popularity, largely driven by the arrival of Caitlin Clark, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, who was drafted No. 1 overall in April. The […]

Phoenix Mercury guard/forward Rebecca Allen reportedly suffered an injury during the Olympic break, the team announced on Wednesday. The Mercury will provide updates as they are made available, but Allen is dealing with a hamstring concern. “Phoenix Mercury forward/guard Rebecca Allen sustained a right hamstring injury during an exhibition game with the Australian Opals at […]

The Indiana Fever revealed a remarkable mid-season report on Wednesday, highlighting record-breaking data that showcases the impact of Caitlin Clark, their star player and the driving force behind the franchise’s soaring popularity. As the Fever prepare to resume the WNBA season on Thursday after the All-Star and Olympic break, the team has established itself as […]

The Chicago Sky are eager to resume the second half of the 2024 WNBA season after a month-long Olympic break. Chicago will continue to rely on rapidly ascending rookie Angel Reese and the offensive threat that is Chennedy Carter. Carter understands the caliber of player she is, and she sounded off on ESPN’s top 25 […]

Rickea Jackson’s journey to becoming the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft is somewhat surprising, considering her initial disdain for the sport. Growing up, Jackson watched her two older brothers play basketball and saw her mother, a former college player at Kansas, coach the game. Despite being surrounded by basketball, Jackson never […]

The Dallas Wings released two players on Wednesday, the team announced. Monique Billings and Odyssey Sims were previously signed to hardship contracts as Dallas dealt with injury trouble. However, Satou Sabally, Maddy Siegrist and Jaelyn Brown are all expected to return within the first week following the Olympic break. As a result, the Wings released […]

Breanna Stewart and most members of Team USA have experienced an Olympics title before, but they are definitely not numb to the feeling of being a gold medalist following a narrow 67-66 victory over France on Saturday. Judging by the sheer joy the players expressed, one would not guess that the United States women’s basketball […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Right after the WNBA All-Star Game, Indiana Fever top-overall pick Caitlin Clark finally got to rest. The Fever didn’t hold practices in that first week into the break and Clark and some teammates vacationed to Mexico. Despite the re-introduction of practices in the last few weeks, Clark used more of the WNBA Olympic […]

Despite the Dallas Wings’ struggles on the court this season, the team earned an eye-popping valuation of $208 million, the highest in WNBA history. The valuation was established after two investors, Jed Kaplan and Randy Eisenman, purchased a combined 1% stake in the franchise for $1.04 million apiece. The Wings’ new valuation surpasses those of […]

Fresh off an impressive Olympic run with Team France, Gabby Williams is now facing a pivotal decision about her basketball future. Williams, who helped lead France to a silver medal in a close 67-66 loss to Team USA, is weighing her options on whether to return to the WNBA or remain in France for the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Following practices ramping up in the last week of July, it’s finally gameweek for the Indiana Fever. Eleven of the team’s players are back in town, the lone exemption being Australian medal-winner Kristy Wallace, who is traveling back from the recent Paris Olympics.  Simultaneous with the 2024 Games, Unrivaled Basketball has slowly continued to […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Satou Sabally’s injury absence before the Olympic break impacted the Dallas Wings without question. Sabally is fortunately expected to return soon. Nevertheless, her absence added even more leadership responsibility for Arike Ogunbowale. Ogunbowale was already a capable leader. However, playing on a young team without one of your co-stars makes your leadership […]

LeBron James officially passed the leadership torch of his nonprofit organization, More Than a Vote, to Seattle Storm’s Nneka Ogwumike, a nine-time WNBA All-Star and the president of the players’ union. Founded in 2020, More Than a Vote was first launched in response to the nationwide protests following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings practiced on Monday as they prepare for their first game back after the Olympic break on Friday. Making a playoff run will prove to be a challenge for the 6-19 Wings, but it is not impossible. Satou Sabally’s return will of course be of the utmost importance for Dallas. […]

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum etched their names into history with a remarkable achievement. They are the only players to win gold medals in both 3×3 and 5×5 basketball, via Sporting News.  Basketball first graced the Olympic program in 1936. In recent years, the introduction of 3×3 basketball-a fast-paced, half-court […]

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 […]

Las Vegas Aces and the WNBA are under scrutiny following a federal lawsuit filed by three-time WNBA All-Star Dearica Hamby, who alleges she faced discrimination, intimidation, and retaliation from the team after announcing her pregnancy. The lawsuit, filed Monday by Hamby’s attorneys, Dana Sniegocki, Erin Norgaard and Artur Davis of HKM Employment Attorneys, details a […]

Diana Taurasi, one of basketball’s most decorated athletes, added another chapter to her legendary career by securing her sixth Olympic gold medal with Team USA in a tight 67-66 win vs. France on Sunday. The unprecedented achievement solidifies Taurasi’s status as one of the most successful basketball players in Olympic history. The 42-year-old WNBA legend, […]

When the American flag rose to the ceiling and “The Star-Spangled Banner” began playing at Bercy Arena on Sunday, Team USA women’s basketball star Brittney Griner’s eyes filled with tears. The 67-66 victory over France marked Griner’s third Olympic gold medal ceremony, as she was also part of Team USA’s victories in Rio de Janeiro […]

Women athletes undeniably stole the spotlight throughout the Paris Olympics, delivering standout performances across a wide range of events. From world records to thrilling come-from-behind victories, the Olympics highlighted the incredible talent and determination of female competitors. Among these exceptional athletes was A’ja Wilson, who, after helping lead the U.S. women’s basketball team to their […]

The Indiana Fever are on the rise thanks to their young core of players. Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are the backbone of the Fever and provide a good foundation for the team to build on. Boston recently shared her ambition to participate in the 2028 Olympic games. Aliyah Boston posted on her Instagram Reels […]

Following her controversial exclusion from the Team USA roster for the Paris Olympics, Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese is weary of the ongoing drama and prefers to shift the spotlight back to Team USA, the gold medalists. ESPN’s Sunday morning post notes, “Yes, the U.S. women’s 67-66 win over France is still soaking in. […]

Team USA women’s basketball won their eighth straight gold medal with a thrilling 67-66 win against France, but one of the major headlines following the game was French star Gabby Williams. Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese attempted to recruit Williams to the Sky, but she wasn’t the only one interested in Williams’ services. Los Angeles […]

Gabby Williams, who just completed her second Olympic appearance with Team France, earned a silver medal after a close 67-66 defeat to Team USA in the gold medal game. After the game, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese reached out on social media, urging Williams to come back to the WNBA and join the Sky. In […]

The Team USA women’s basketball team came away with a 67-66 win in the Gold Medal Game over France on Sunday, and Kahleah Copper was a standout performer. After the game A’ja Wilson had a blunt take to describe Copper’s performance to help Team USA come away with the win. “That b***h!” A’ja Wilson said […]

Following the worldwide success of her groundbreaking Nike Sabrina 1 basketball sneakers, New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu wasted no time in giving hoopers what they asked for in her follow-up Nike Sabrina 2. Even more acclaimed than her debut pair, the subsequent model has become an instant hit and will see a massive run […]

The Team USA’s women team came up clutch and won their eighth straight gold medal at the Olympics by beating France, 67-66, on their home turf in Paris. As a part of the celebration, Team USA stars A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart recreated a photo of themselves with the gold medal from their 2013 U-19 […]

Coming into the gold medal game on Sunday, Team USA women’s basketball had a 60 game Olympics winning streak on the line. And that was tested as Team USA barely pulled off a 67-66 win over France to claim their eighth consecutive gold medal. Following the thrilling game, former WNBA player and Olympics gold medalist […]

For nearly a year in 2022, Brittney Griner was detained in a Russian prison, never knowing if she would return home or play basketball ever again. And today, less than two years after being released as part of a prisoner exchange, Griner won her third Olympic gold medal. Griner, who plays for the Phoenix Mercury […]

The Team USA women’s basketball team clinched its eighth Olympic gold medal in a nerve-wracking matchup Sunday, beating host nation France 67-66 in front of an energetic home crowd. A last-second jumper by Gabby Williams for France was ruled as a two-pointer instead of a three-pointer, which would have sent the game into overtime. The […]

The Team USA women’s basketball team clinched its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal on Sunday, narrowly defeating host nation France 67-66 in a tight final at Bercy Arena in Paris. A’ja Wilson, who was named game MVP in the victory with her 21 points and 13 rebounds, shared a special post-game moment with NBA and […]

Nike has released a stunning commercial for Team USA women’s basketball. The club won gold at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, and Nike commemorated the moment with a powerful message. “It’s inspiring when we think about it. Every 4 years, teams come from around the world to compete… For second place.” The new Nike commercial […]

The Team USA women’s basketball team won a nail-biter against France in the gold medal game on Aug. 11, winning their eighth consecutive gold medal. New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu was a part of the win, and to celebrate she went over courtside to share a moment with Kobe Bryant’s family. Sabrina Ionescu celebrating […]

As Team USA struggled with a stiff challenge from France in the Olympic final, the internet, as usual, added its two cents. During a game in which the American women had to come back against the French, fans on social media kept bringing up the name of a WNBA player who was controversially left off […]

Team USA women’s basketball has put an exclamation point on a strong Olympic performance by the United States. Team USA faced off against France this morning with a chance to make Olympic history with a win. They pulled off a narrow 67-66 victory that was toughly contested until the final moments of the game. Chicago […]

Team USA women’s basketball will compete for a gold medal this morning at the Paris Olympics against France. Team USA has been on an impressive run in the Olympics, earning their 60th consecutive Olympic win in the semifinals. A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart are leading the charge and have Team USA thinking about making Olympic […]

In a recent interview, Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark was asked to name her favorite NBA player. The most popular WNBA star joined the YES Network during a recent New York Yankees game and struggled to decide which player she appreciated most before landing on two of the biggest superstars in the association today. “That’s […]

Caitlin Clark has already become one of the most prominent figures in women’s basketball history following her sensational run with Iowa and historic rookie campaign with the Indiana Fever. She is the most popular WNBA player and one of the biggest draws in American sports today. But Clark can still get starstruck like the rest […]

The WNBA may be the top women’s basketball league, but the upcoming Unrivaled league is expected to give the best players a shot to earn some major money during the offseason by competing with and against each other. And according to Napheesa Collier, Unrivaled’s one-vs-one tournament will offer a big prize. While Unrivaled will be […]