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Tyla made a memorable appearance at the Prelude to the Olympics party held at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, showcasing her electrifying performance style and bold fashion choices. On July 25, the South African singer captivated the audience with her hit singles “Thata Ahh” and the Grammy-winning track “Water,” per Yahoo. Tyla performing Water at […]

During the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday, Team USA women’s basketball forward A’ja Wilson added a touch of fashionable flair to the event, all thanks to NBA superstar and Team USA basketball guard Stephen Curry. Wilson, in a social media post, thanked Curry for a quirky and colorful pair of sunglasses featuring […]

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics kicked off Friday with the Opening Ceremony in France as superstar athletes including A’ja Wilson and Coco Gauff began preparing for one of the most exciting times of their lives. An incredible scene from Paris featured Gauff, the Team USA flagbearer along with LeBron James, and A’ja Wilson, the women’s […]

The Team USA women’s basketball team kick-started its quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics with an intense and rigorous practice session in London. Following a demanding 10-hour flight from Phoenix on July 20 and a day of rest, the team gathered for their first practice on July 22 since their […]

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi will be gunning for her sixth and final Olympic gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Games. Team USA’s star guard has been a fixture on Team USA’s roster since her debut at the 2004 Athens Olympics. After twenty years and six tournaments, many expected the Paris Games to be […]

With only 12 teams and a total of 144 available roster spots, the WNBA can be considered as arguably the toughest professional sports league to break into. Out of all the players currently in the WNBA, Washington Mystics’ forward Emily Engstler knows those challenges all too well. Emily Engstler was a lottery pick, No. 4 […]

Former South Carolina women’s basketball center Kamilla Cardoso started her professional career with high expectations. The Chicago Sky selected Cardoso with their third overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Cardoso had a slow start to the season due to an injury but has started gaining her footing with the team. Have her early-season efforts […]

The Chicago Sky are amid an exciting franchise era. After adding promising young talent in the 2024 WNBA Draft and bringing in new coaching leadership, the Sky are upgrading their training facilities. The team revealed plans for a new state-of-the-art practice facility in Bedford Park, IL that will be closer to downtown Chicago and Wintrust […]

The WNBA announced a groundbreaking 11-year media rights deal on Wednesday valued at $2.2 billion. The agreement, which includes partnerships with Disney, Amazon Prime Video  and new rights holder NBCUniversal, marks a historic moment for the WNBA and highlights the growing interest and value of women’s basketball. “Partnering with Disney, Amazon, and NBCU marks a […]

Women’s basketball legend and Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi spoke on the mindset driving Team USA women’s basketball as they aim for their eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. When discussing what it takes for Team USA to secure another gold, Taurasi acknowledged the challenges but is confident in the team’s ability to […]

Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides is taking full advantage of the WNBA’s Olympic break to fine-tune her team’s performance and build stronger team chemistry. With 11 out of 12 players remaining in town, Sides sees this period as a crucial time for the team to practice together and implement new strategies. “The time that we’re […]

In April of 2024, the Chicago Sky drafted what appears to be a franchise cornerstone in former LSU women’s basketball forward Angel Reese. Chicago selected Reese with one of their top 10 picks, and she has not disappointed. If anything, Reese has exceeded expectations. During the first half of the 2024 WNBA season, she earned […]

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese will join the new professional three-on-three league, Unrivaled, founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, in the WNBA offseason. The announcement was made official through an Instagram post on Wednesday by the league, where Reese was introduced as the “305 Barbie.”. Reese already set a remarkable record by […]

The U.S. women’s basketball team secured an 84-57 victory over Germany in an exhibition game Tuesday night in London ahead of the Paris Olympics. The win comes as a morale booster following their unexpected loss to a team of WNBA All-Stars just days prior. A’ja Wilson led the charge for the American squad, posting a […]

Brittney Griner is back in Europe with the USA Basketball women’s national team, marking her first trip abroad since her detainment in Russia. Griner, who is focused on winning an Olympic gold medal in Paris, expressed her excitement and relief about the journey, noting that she feels secure and supported by her teammates. “I’m excited […]

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 […]

Back in their college basketball days, LSU and Iowa would always be the most-watched game of the year. Now, it seems like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been impacting the WNBA when they go up against all sorts of teams. The rookies out of the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever system have a lot […]

Satou and Nyara Sabally are set to make history as they lead the Germany women’s basketball team to its first Olympic appearance. The Sabally sisters, who have long dreamed of sharing the court on an international stage, are eager to embrace their historic journey in Paris. “It means everything. I love to share the court […]

The WNBA All-Star Game reached a historic milestone Saturday, drawing 3.44 million viewers on ABC, the highest audience for the event in 21 years. This viewership surpasses the previous record set in 2003, when 1.441 million tuned in to watch a matchup at Madison Square Garden. The 2003 WNBA All-Star Game featured legends like Lisa […]

Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark garnered more praise from Hall of Famer and basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Monday, Lobo declared Clark the “best passer in the league,” a praise that comes just halfway through Clark’s inaugural WNBA season. “She’s incredible,” Lobo added, per Scott Thompson of Fox News. […]

PHOENIX- As soon as Indiana Fever rookie star Caitlin Clark walked into the press conference room for her post WNBA All-Star Game media availability, she immediately proclaimed, “I’m on vacation!” She elicited plenty of laughs from the assembled media, and would not reveal what her Olympic break plans were going to be. Clark has come […]

PHOENIX – When the Olympics get underway towards the end of the week, Team USA will have three players from the Phoenix Mercury on their roster in Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and Kahleah Copper. This will be Taurasi’s sixth time competing for a gold medal and Griner’s third time, while this is Copper’s first selection. […]

PHOENIX – Prior the start of the 2024 WNBA season, Nike cause a bit of an uproar among fans when it was announced that incoming rookie sensation Caitlin Clark would have her own signature shoe. The uproar was due to Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson, who is signed to Nike, not having her own […]

Dallas Wings standout payer Arike Ogunbowale opened up about her decision to withdraw from consideration for Team USA ahead of the Paris Olympics. Despite her impressive performances and accolades, Ogunbowale cited a sense of not being truly wanted on the team and the presence of politics in the selection process. In an interview with Amina […]

The WNBA All-Star Game took place over the weekend with Team WNBA coming out on top over Team USA, 117-109. Dallas Stars All-Star Arike Ogunbowale came away with the MVP award for the game after putting up 34 points with six assists and three rebounds. Ogunbowale got to team up with Caitlin Clark in the […]

The U.S. national women’s basketball team finds itself in a familiar situation after losing to a team of WNBA All-Stars in an exhibition game ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The All-Star team defeated Team USA 117-109 on Saturday, echoing a similar defeat before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. A’ja Wilson, who contributed 22 points […]

Midway through the WNBA season, the league has already drawn more than a dozen audiences exceeding 1 million, a milestone not reached since 2008. The remarkable increase in viewership is largely attributed to the arrival of rookie Caitlin Clark, whose popularity has propelled the Indiana Fever’s games to the top of the ratings chart. The […]

It wasn’t a WNBA athlete who was injured and stole the show during the All-Star game. Instead, Parks and Rec actor Aubrey Plaza showed up in crutches — essentially becoming the talk of the evening. AZ Central reports the star injured herself playing a game of knockout, where she tore her ACL. The actress is […]

The WNBA hosted an All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, Arizona that will go down as one of the more memorable events they’ve held over the last decade. Highlighted by the games biggest stars, including immediate rookie sensations in Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark on the same team, the 2024 All-Star Game garnered its highest viewership for […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner returned to the WNBA in 2023 after previously spending time in a Russian prison. She ultimately returned to the United States via a prisoner exchange. It was an all-around frightening situation to say the least. Griner is now set to represent the USA in the Olympics, something she is not […]

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are always in the mix in the debate over the greatest basketball player of all time. This ongoing discussion has sparked interest among WNBA stars as well, with players like Las Vegas Aces’ Kelsey Plum and New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu offering their own intriguing perspectives on the […]

For the second Olympic cycle in a row, Team USA women’s basketball lost its tune-up to Team WNBA in the WNBA All-Star Game. This time, it was a 117-109 loss in Phoenix as Arike Ogunbowale scored 34 points in the second half to stun Breanna Stewart and the Olympians. Stewart has been here before — […]

The WNBA All-Stars triumphed over Team USA in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, a result that left veteran player Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury visibly frustrated. Taurasi, who is set to represent Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France later this month, didn’t hold back her feelings after the loss, delivering […]

The WNBA is exploring the possibility of expanding its regular season to 44 games for the 2025 season, confirmed by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Saturday before the league’s All-Star Game. “We’re looking at the footprint for next year,” Engelbert said, as reported by Alexa Philippou of ESPN. “We don’t have an international competition like the […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has had an exciting run during the first part of her rookie year. Reese broke numerous records and earned a spot in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. Reese continued her impressive performance with a double-double during the marquee event. Shortly after, she revealed her exciting plans for the coming weeks […]

The Dallas Wings and their fans already knew that Arike Ogunbowale is one of the most underrated players in the WNBA. She seized the opportunity to show the rest of the league last night with a historic performance in the WNBA All-Star Game. However, she needed a push from her coach to get magic started. […]

Caitlin Clark’s rise to superstardom has been fascinating to watch, as the offensively dynamic guard has in ways taken over women’s college basketball and now in the WNBA. Clark, who was named to the WNBA All-Star team as a rookie, is one of the most exciting and popular players in the growing league, but her […]

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game lived up to the hype. Team WNBA faced off against Team USA in a competitive and high-scoring game. The event was a smashing success for the W and had a positive side effect for one of the league’s best rookies. FanDuel released an MVP Ladder prior to yesterday’s WNBA All-Star […]

Caitlin Clark has become one of the biggest reasons for people to tune into women’s basketball. From Iowa all the way to the Indiana Fever, she has been filling up stadiums such that people get to verify her greatness in person. So, it came to no one’s surprise that the WNBA All-Star game would also […]