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The addition of NIL into college sports has brought huge changes to the landscape of college and professional sports in the United States. For better or for worse, college athletes now have the opportunity to create a platform for themselves and monetize off it. While some schools and leagues see the negatives of NIL, the […]

In a vibrant celebration blending love, culture, and sports, Los Angeles Sparks star Chinenye “Chiney” Ogwumike and heavyweight boxer Ethasor “Raphael” Akpejiori, tied the knot in an unforgettable multiday event. The grand celebration, which began on Nov. 15, was not just a union of two hearts but also a rich display of Nigerian heritage, attended […]

Rhyne Howard, the 2022 WNBA Rookie of the Year and a two-time WNBA All-Star, is well-known for her performance on the court with the Atlanta Dream. This offseason, however, she’s embarked on a new journey, embracing the role of assistant coach and director of player development at the University of Florida. Last offseason, Howard played […]

The Minnesota Lynx introduced the Lynx Changemakers platform on Tuesday, a new initiative aimed at supporting future female leaders and advancing women’s sports in Minnesota. This program, inspired by the WNBA’s league-level initiative started in 2020, marks a significant stride in promoting gender equity and women’s leadership in sports. The Lynx Changemakers platform is not […]

The Chicago Sky had a tough 2023 WNBA season. They had to navigate the abrupt departure of head coach James Wade in the middle of the season, finished with a record of 18-22 and squeaked into the playoffs only to be swept by the Las Vegas Aces in the first round. The Sky have new […]

When Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston was named the unanimous 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year, she joined some exclusive company. The only other players to have won ROY in unanimous fashion have been Candace Parker, Tina Charles, A’ja Wilson and Elena Delle Donne. In the months leading up to the 2023 WNBA Draft, the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry is showing his enthusiastic support for the upcoming Bay Area WNBA team. The Warriors’ point guard, known for his exceptional skills on the court, is equally passionate about the growth and promotion of women’s basketball. This support aligns with the WNBA’s October announcement that Warriors CEO Joe Lacob and […]

Kahleah Copper, the renowned WNBA star with the Chicago Sky, is returning to her roots. Rutgers University, where Copper’s basketball journey began, is welcoming her back, not as a student-athlete but as an assistant coach of the women’s basketball team. Copper, who made her mark at Rutgers from 2012 to 2016 under coach C. Vivian […]

Former WNBA star and the No.1 pick of the 2007 WNBA draft Lindsey Harding, made history on Friday night as she debuted as the head coach of the Stockton Kings in the G League opener against the Santa Cruz Warriors. The occasion marked her as the only woman currently serving as the head coach of […]

Clay Travis of Outkick recently made headlines when he said, ““A good, state champion caliber, high school boys team would smoke the best team in the WNBA.” Now Adam Ferrone, co-host of Pat Beverly’s podcast “The Pat Bev Pod,” has told Travis to put up or shut up: Someone tell Clay Travis to STAND ON […]

BetOnline has upped the ante in an ongoing sports spectacle by backing Clay Travis’s $1 million bet for the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces. This bold move comes as a direct response to Travis’s claim that a high school boys’ basketball team could outplay the Aces, with BetOnline offering the team a risk-free shot at the […]

The Las Vegas Aces could witness the return of Candace Parker, the two-time WNBA MVP, for another season, pending her full recovery. Parker’s dedication to the sport was tested last year as she played through a severe left foot injury, which was later revealed to be 89% fractured. Despite the setback that led to surgery […]

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum, a six-year veteran of the WNBA, is advocating for the elevation of the league’s profile by enhancing the fame of its star players. The recent WNBA Finals between the Aces and the New York Liberty not only saw an average of 728,000 viewers tuning in per game but also […]

As the dust settles on their WNBA championship celebrations, Las Vegas Aces Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young are preparing to don the red, white, and blue for Team USA women’s basketball in a series of high-profile exhibition games. The Aces secured their league supremacy with a dramatic win at the Barclays Center on Oct. 19, […]

In a landmark move for international women’s basketball, ex-WNBA player Liz Cambage has struck a $1 million deal with the Sichuan Yuanda Merlot, marking a significant shift in the athlete’s career. This three-month contract with the Chinese team eclipses the earning potential of a WNBA Supermax contract, which is currently capped at $234,936 per season. […]

In an innovative move, the Toronto Raptors have teamed up with Canada Basketball and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment  to elevate the profile of Canadian women’s basketball on the international stage as they prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The initiative, announced Nov. 1, sees the Raptors’ iconic imagery prominently featured on the uniforms of […]

The basketball court isn’t the only place where New York Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu is making her mark. The hardwood has been a showcase for something other than slam dunks and three-pointers lately: Ionescu’s Nike signature sneakers, the Sabrina 1s. These kicks are making waves well beyond the WNBA, catching the attention of NBA […]

Clay Travis, a media personality who founded the company OutKick, recently said he’d bet $1,000,000 dollars that a high school boys championship team could beat the WNBA champions. In 2023, and 2022 for that matter, that would be the Las Vegas Aces. Patrick Beverley of the Philadelphia 76ers responded to Travis’ statement and gave the […]

Fans in Portland had their hopes dashed as WNBA expansion plans to the city fell through, but women’s basketball fans will appreciate New York Liberty star player Sabrina Ionescu’s take on an expansion team to the Rose City. In an event held Oct. 30 for the unveiling of a new basketball court at the Regence […]

Fresh off a repeat victory in the WNBA Finals, Las Vegas Aces point guard Chelsea Gray had even bigger news to share. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Halloween, Gray announced that she and her wife, Tipesa, are expecting their first child. The celebratory post featured a loving gaze over Tipesa’s shoulder and a baby […]

Years after witnessing the San Antonio Spurs’ triumphant 2014 NBA championship, former Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon has found similar glory and teamwork in the Las Vegas Aces, leading them to back-to-back WNBA championships. The Spurs of 2013-14 were renowned for their play and a determination to redeem themselves after a heartbreaking loss in the […]

Anticipated renovations at Moda Center have emerged as the central obstacle leading to the collapse of Portland’s bid for a WNBA expansion team. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, in a letter to Sen. Ron Wyden on Wednesday, confirmed that the league’s plans for a team in the City of Roses have been “deferred,” despite previous indications […]

Erica Wheeler, point guard for the Indiana Fever, has paved her way to becoming the highest-paid player in the WNBA for the 2023 season. In doing so, Wheeler also secured significant time off. At 32, Wheeler has decided to take a break from her overseas basketball commitments this winter. The Fever supported her decision with […]

Plans to bring a WNBA expansion team to Portland have fallen through, according to Bill Oram of the Oregonian. While it’s not entirely clear what cause the last-minute breakdown, but one of the reported issues centered around practice space problems. Local entrepreneur Kirk Brown, founder of ZoomInfo, announced his plans to bring a WNBA franchise […]

Sports broadcaster Charly Arnolt and former NFL player Chris Manno took a stand in support of sports commentator Clay Travis and his controversial bet on a high-level high school boys basketball team beating the WNBA-champion Las Vegas Aces. Travis’ $1 million wager, aimed at underscoring the biological differences between men and women, ignited a firestorm […]

After recently hiring former New Orleans Pelicans assistant Teresa Witherspoon as their next head coach, the Chicago Sky have hired within to fill the general manager vacancy. The organization announced Tuesday that Jeff Pagliocca will be their new GM, having spent the last four seasons with the Sky in a player development role. Emre Vatansever […]

Phoenix Mercury’s center player Brittney Griner has something new to add to her trophy shelf — the WNBA’s season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award. The accolade is given to players who are doing impactful work in their communities. The league announced Oct. 27 that Griner was the recipient. Griner, who made her return to the […]

New York Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay welcomed their second child in a heartwarming IG post on Sunday. The couple named their baby boy Theo Joseph Stewart Xargay, per Breanna Stewart’s post.  The 2023 WNBA MVP wrote the caption, “Welcome to the world little man.”   View this post on Instagram […]

Atlanta Dream All-Star guard Allisha Gray’s involvement with WnB Factory all started because Wing Stop was closed. Gray was hanging out with her brother AJ when he wanted Wing Stop but it was not to be as the popular chicken wings restaurant was closed. Luckily for them, a WnB Factory happened to be close by […]

Usher followed through on his word for WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson. After Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 3-1 to become back-to-back WNBA champions, Wilson publicly invited the 8x grammy winner to come celebrate with the Aces at their championship parade. Usher replied to Wilson saying he couldn’t make […]

Sports commentator Clay Travis is no stranger to stirring the pot, and his recent $1 million bet has sports enthusiasts and critics buzzing. Travis firmly believes that a high school boys basketball team could take down a the reigning WNBA championship team – the Las Vegas Aces – and he’s willing to put his money […]

Brittney Griner is lacing up her sneakers and hitting the hardwood once again, adding a new chapter in her storied basketball career as she eyes playing for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After spending 10 months detained in Russia, Griner is back on the court, this time for Team USA, ready to chase […]

NBA star Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers has proven to basketball enthusiasts that he’s not merely a powerhouse on the court but also an astute student of the game, drawing inspiration from the remarkable talents in the WNBA. Leonard has been seen incorporating the step-through move into his game, a strategic tactic involving […]

Sydney Colson, fresh from the glory of the Las Vegas Aces’ 2023 WNBA championship win over the New York Liberty, is undoubtedly one of today’s top personas in the women’s basketball world. And frankly speaking, she stands unchallenged. Every good story needs a captivating character, and the WNBA is no different. History has seen its […]

Fresh off the Las Vegas Aces’ championship celebrations, Candace Parker took the stage Tuesday at the espnW Women + Sports Summit in California, reflecting on her illustrious career and the profound impact of her college coach, Pat Summitt, who became a larger-than-life figure for Tennessee women’s basketball. Parker got close to Summitt when she had […]

After the Las Vegas Aces clinched their second consecutive WNBA championship, WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson sent a special invite for Usher to come to their championship parade. Wilson posted, “Hey @Usher. If ya not busy our parade is tomorrow…if ya wanna slide.” While the 8x Grammy winner was unable to make the parade Monday, […]

Las Vegas Aces’ star center A’ja Wilson had some shade to throw at the voter who put her in fourth place on the WNBA MVP ballot. At the Aces’ championship parade Monday, Wilson donned a cheeky shirt that featured the MVP voting results on the back, Emma Hruby of Just Women’s Sports reported. A’ja Wilson […]

The city of Las Vegas recently held a wild parade to celebrate the Las Vegas Aces’ second straight WNBA championship, and amidst the excitement, star guard Kelsey Plum made a bold championship promise. “We’re just going to keep coming back, and everyone hates it,” Plum confidently declared during the championship celebration, as captured in a […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon paid A’ja Wilson the ultimate complement on Monday. Hammon called Wilson the “GOAT of the GOATs” in full view of thousands of Aces fans during the WNBA Championship parade in Las Vegas, NV. “I’m an old-ass b*tch. I played against all the GOATs… [A’ja Wilson] is gonna be […]