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Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes among those trying to land WNBA team for Kansas City in 2028 expansion
Read full article: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes among those trying to land WNBA team for Kansas City in 2028 expansionChiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the ownership group of the Kansas City Current, who play in the National Womenโs Soccer League, have been meeting with WNBA officials about bringing an expansion franchise to the city.
New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes
Read full article: New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of HeroesJonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.
WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead
Read full article: WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges aheadThe WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York.
WNBA players union decides to opt out of current collective bargaining agreement
Read full article: WNBA players union decides to opt out of current collective bargaining agreementThe WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expiration.
Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was 'stolen' from the Lynx during complaints about officiating
Read full article: Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was 'stolen' from the Lynx during complaints about officiatingMinnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was โstolenโ from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating.
New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the Finals
Read full article: New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the FinalsThe New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances.
New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT
Read full article: New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OTThe New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night.
WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New York
Read full article: WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New YorkItโs fitting that a record-breaking season for the WNBA would have a decisive Game 5 of its Finals.
Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80
Read full article: Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80.
Liberty hope their last-second shot provides a new outcome, a WNBA title, rather than 1999's letdown
Read full article: Liberty hope their last-second shot provides a new outcome, a WNBA title, rather than 1999's letdownItโs been 25 years since the New York Liberty had a chance to close out a WNBA championship.
Ionescu's 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Liberty 80-77 win over Lynx and 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals
Read full article: Ionescu's 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Liberty 80-77 win over Lynx and 2-1 lead in WNBA FinalsSabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-poitner from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 8-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five WNBA Finals series.
TNT and its sports platforms to show new Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball league games
Read full article: TNT and its sports platforms to show new Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball league gamesThe new Unrivaled womenโs basketball 3-on-3 league will have its games broadcast on TNT and its sports platforms.
Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals
Read full article: Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA FinalsNew York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement
Read full article: WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreementThe WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie.
Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2
Read full article: Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
Breanna Stewart and the Liberty look to bounce back and even WNBA Finals series against the Lynx
Read full article: Breanna Stewart and the Liberty look to bounce back and even WNBA Finals series against the LynxBreanna Stewart and her New York Liberty teammates were confident they can rebound from the Game 1 collapse that put them down a game to Minnesota in the WNBA Finals.
WNBA has just 1 Black head coach but more could come from a pool of strong assistants in the league
Read full article: WNBA has just 1 Black head coach but more could come from a pool of strong assistants in the leagueThe WNBA has been praised in the past as a leader for its diversity hiring practices.
Minnesota Lynx win wild Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Read full article: Minnesota Lynx win wild Game 1 of the WNBA FinalsOn a night that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the Finals would go to a best-of-seven format next season, this yearโs championship opener was one of the wildest games in playoff history.
Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with 95-93 overtime win in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Read full article: Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with 95-93 overtime win in Game 1 of the WNBA FinalsNapheesa Collierโs turnaround jumper with 8.8 seconds left lifted the Minnesota Lynx to a 95-93 win over the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
Sky officials are light on details in discussing their decision to fire Weatherspoon after 1 year
Read full article: Sky officials are light on details in discussing their decision to fire Weatherspoon after 1 yearChicago Sky officials were light on specifics when discussing their decision to fire former coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season.
Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun in Game 5 behind Collier's 27 points, 11 rebounds
Read full article: Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun in Game 5 behind Collier's 27 points, 11 reboundsNapheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years.
Sun visit the Lynx as teams square off in decisive Game 5 with trip to the WNBA Finals on the line
Read full article: Sun visit the Lynx as teams square off in decisive Game 5 with trip to the WNBA Finals on the lineThe Connecticut Sun are no strangers to needing a win in Minnesota to advance in the playoffs.
Aces avoid elimination against Liberty while Lynx take 2-1 lead in series with Sun
Read full article: Aces avoid elimination against Liberty while Lynx take 2-1 lead in series with SunA return home helped Las Vegas stave off elimination by New York and look like the team that has won consecutive WNBA championships.
Napheesa Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 and take 2-1 lead in semifinal series
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 and take 2-1 lead in semifinal seriesNapheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinals series.
Aces' quest to threepeat hits 2-0 hole vs Liberty while Sun and Lynx are split in WNBA playoffs
Read full article: Aces' quest to threepeat hits 2-0 hole vs Liberty while Sun and Lynx are split in WNBA playoffsThe Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun head home to continue the WNBA semifinals with two very different feelings.
Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brink
Read full article: Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brinkSabrina Ionescu scored 24 points and the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series Tuesday night.
WNBA teams allowed to protect up to six players for upcoming expansion draft for Golden State
Read full article: WNBA teams allowed to protect up to six players for upcoming expansion draft for Golden StateThe WNBA will have its first expansion draft in 16 years in December as the Golden State Valkyries start to fill out their roster.
Marina Mabrey's six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinal
Read full article: Marina Mabrey's six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinalMarina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semifinals series.
Stewart and Ionescu lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces in semifinals
Read full article: Stewart and Ionescu lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 win over the Las Vegas Aces in semifinalsBreanna Stewart scored 34 points and Sabrina Ionescu had 21 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 on Sunday in Game 1 of their semifinals series.
Minnesota's Napheesa Collier is Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve is Coach of the Year
Read full article: Minnesota's Napheesa Collier is Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve is Coach of the YearMinnesota's Napheesa Collier was honored as the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve earned the Coach of the Year award on Sunday.
WNBA semifinals feature marquee players, a finals rematch and teams looking for first titles
Read full article: WNBA semifinals feature marquee players, a finals rematch and teams looking for first titlesStar power, a quest for a three-peat and two franchises looking for their first championships highlight the WNBA semifinals that begin Sunday.
Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to end
Read full article: Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to endAlyssa Thomas and Stephanie White said racist and homophobic comments directed at WNBA players need to stop.
Napheesa Collier scores 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points, and the Lynx swept the Mercury
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points, and the Lynx swept the MercuryNapheesa Collier scored 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points in a game, and the Minnesota Lynx swept the Phoenix Mercury 101-88 on Wednesday night.
Alyssa Thomas helps the Connecticut Sun eliminate Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from playoffs
Read full article: Alyssa Thomas helps the Connecticut Sun eliminate Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from playoffsAlyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Connecticut Sun sweep Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever out of the playoffs with an 87-81 win Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Sparks cut ties with coach Curt Miller after 2 losing seasons
Read full article: Los Angeles Sparks cut ties with coach Curt Miller after 2 losing seasonsCurt Miller is leaving as coach of the Los Angeles Sparks after the WNBA franchise missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season and second under him.
Diana Taurasi all business in what could be final home game of her 20-year career
Read full article: Diana Taurasi all business in what could be final home game of her 20-year careerDiana Taurasiโs Phoenix Mercury teammates wore her No. 3 jersey for introductions, a nod to the possibility this was the final home game in the 20-year career of the player widely considered the greatest womenโs player of all-time.
Napheesa Collier's stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA
Read full article: Napheesa Collier's stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBANapheesa Collier has raised her play even higher after helping the United States win its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
A'ja Wilson's single-season WNBA scoring mark likely short-lived. Several players poised to break it
Read full article: A'ja Wilson's single-season WNBA scoring mark likely short-lived. Several players poised to break itAโja Wilson now owns the single-season scoring record but is unlikely it will stand very long.
Aโja Wilson becomes the WNBAโs single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight time
Read full article: Aโja Wilson becomes the WNBAโs single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight timeAโja Wilson became the WNBAโs single-season scoring leader and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 86-75 on Wednesday night for their 14th straight win in the series.
Aces star A'ja Wilson breaks WNBA single season scoring record as Aces beat Fever
Read full article: Aces star A'ja Wilson breaks WNBA single season scoring record as Aces beat FeverAโja Wilson broke the WNBA single season scoring record just before the first half of the Las Vegas Acesโ game against the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night.
Napheesa Collier scores 26 and Lynx overcome Caitlin Clark's 25-point night for 99-88 win over Fever
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 26 and Lynx overcome Caitlin Clark's 25-point night for 99-88 win over FeverNapheesa Collier scored nine of her 26 points in the third quarter, Bridget Carleton made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes and the Minnesota Lynx overcame a 25-point night by Caitlin Clark to snap Indianaโs five-game winning streak with a 99-88 win over the Fever.
Caitlin Clark makes her 100th 3, finishes with triple-double as Fever beat Sparks 93-86
Read full article: Caitlin Clark makes her 100th 3, finishes with triple-double as Fever beat Sparks 93-86Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 100 3-pointers in a season and finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double as the playoff-bound Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 93-86.
Kelsey Mitchell becomes strong complement to Caitlin Clark, and they have the Fever in the playoffs
Read full article: Kelsey Mitchell becomes strong complement to Caitlin Clark, and they have the Fever in the playoffsKelsey Mitchell has become the perfect backcourt running mate with Caitlin Clark, and the two guards have led the Indiana Feverโs resurgence since the Olympic break.
Caitlin Clark scores 28, Fever overcome Arike Ogunbowale's record-tying 9 3s and beat Wings 100-93
Read full article: Caitlin Clark scores 28, Fever overcome Arike Ogunbowale's record-tying 9 3s and beat Wings 100-93Caitlin Clark had 28 points and 12 assists and the Indiana Fever overcame a record-tying nine 3-pointers from Arike Ogunbowale in a 100-93 victory over the Dallas Wings.
Angel Reese becomes WNBA's single-season rebounding leader in Sky's 79-74 loss to Lynx
Read full article: Angel Reese becomes WNBA's single-season rebounding leader in Sky's 79-74 loss to LynxAngel Reese became the WNBAโs single-season rebounding leader with eight games left in the Chicago Skyโs 79-74 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, who got 22 points from Courtney Williams.
Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race
Read full article: Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year raceWNBA award voters, regardless of who they pick, will be able to say the following when it comes time to choose between Indianaโs Caitlin Clark and Chicagoโs Angel Reese in this seasonโs rookie of the year balloting: โShe did things the league has never seen before.โ.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese record-setting seasons continue to fuel WNBA Rookie of the Year debate
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese record-setting seasons continue to fuel WNBA Rookie of the Year debateCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese both have been having history-making rookie seasons on and off the court and their performances continue to fuel debates around the WNBA Rookie of the Year race.
Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record for 3s as Fever beat Sun and snap 11-game skid in series
Read full article: Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record for 3s as Fever beat Sun and snap 11-game skid in seriesKelsey Mitchell scored 23 points, Caitlin Clark had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 84-80 to snap an 11-game losing streak in the series.
The Taurasi-Griner combo is working for one more deep WNBA playoff run with Phoenix Mercury
Read full article: The Taurasi-Griner combo is working for one more deep WNBA playoff run with Phoenix MercuryThe combo of Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner has become the face of the Phoenix Mercury over a dozen seasons.
New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standings
Read full article: New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standingsThe New York Liberty have been building chemistry on and off the court and itโs paid off.
Caitlin Clark's progression answers questions about how she would handle the transition to the WNBA
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's progression answers questions about how she would handle the transition to the WNBACaitlin Clark entered the WNBA with questions about how tough the transition to pro basketball would be for the established college star.
Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over Aces
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over AcesNapheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87.
WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes
Read full article: WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumesWNBA players would like more of a break after the All-Star Game and Olympics before league play resumes.
Aces coach Becky Hammon again disputes Dearica Hamby's claims of mistreatment during pregnancy
Read full article: Aces coach Becky Hammon again disputes Dearica Hamby's claims of mistreatment during pregnancyLas Vegas coach Becky Hammon again disputed former Aces player Dearica Hambyโs claim the Aces mistreated her and traded her because of her pregnancy.
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75
Read full article: Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, Caitlin Clark added 23 points and nine assists, and Lexie Hull scored 12 of her career-high 22 points in the fourth quarter Sunday to help the Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 92-75.
Caitlin Clark scores 29 to help Fever fend off Mercury rally in 98-89 win before sellout crowd
Read full article: Caitlin Clark scores 29 to help Fever fend off Mercury rally in 98-89 win before sellout crowdCaitlin Clark started fast and finished with 29 points and 10 assists while Kelsey Mitchell scored 28 points to help the Indiana Fever fend off a furious second-half rally from the Phoenix Mercury for a critical 98-89 victory on Friday night.
All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant
Read full article: All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnantLos Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant.
Atlanta's Allisha Gray 1st player to win both 3-point and skills competition at WNBA All-Star event
Read full article: Atlanta's Allisha Gray 1st player to win both 3-point and skills competition at WNBA All-Star eventAllisha Gray became the first player in WNBA history to win both the 3-point and skills competition in the same year, capturing both titles Friday night.
WNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choices
Read full article: WNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choicesWNBA players have amped up their clothes game, garnering attention off the court for their pregame fashion choices.
Clark, Reese on same team at WNBA All-Star weekend and in spotlight in matchup against Olympic team
Read full article: Clark, Reese on same team at WNBA All-Star weekend and in spotlight in matchup against Olympic teamCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese will once again step into the spotlight during All-Star Weekend with their matchup against the U.S. Olympic team.
WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights deal
Read full article: WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights dealWNBA players' union head Terri Jackson is concerned the league is being undervalued with the $2.2 billion over 11 years it will receive as part of the NBAโs recently approved media rights deals.
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA's game assist record with 19 in Fever's loss to Wings
Read full article: Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA's game assist record with 19 in Fever's loss to WingsIndiana rookie Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game Wednesday night, finishing with 19 in the Feverโs 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Caitlin Clark gets 5th straight double-double, Kelsey Mitchell scores 28 in Fever win over Mercury
Read full article: Caitlin Clark gets 5th straight double-double, Kelsey Mitchell scores 28 in Fever win over MercuryKelsey Mitchell scored 28 points, Caitlin Clark had 20 points and 13 assists for her fifth straight double-double and the Indiana Fever beat the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 95-86.
Chicago's Angel Reese extends double-double streak before Barclays Center record 17,758 in New York
Read full article: Chicago's Angel Reese extends double-double streak before Barclays Center record 17,758 in New YorkAngel Reese was happy to keep her record streak alive, she just wished it had resulted in a win.
Angel Reese secures 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds as the Sky beat the Dream
Read full article: Angel Reese secures 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds as the Sky beat the DreamChennedy Carter scored 19 points, Angel Reese secured her 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds to extend a WNBA record and the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 78-69.
Caitlin Clark leads Angel Reese in race for Rookie of the Year, according to panel of AP voters
Read full article: Caitlin Clark leads Angel Reese in race for Rookie of the Year, according to panel of AP votersCaitlin Clark leads Angel Reese in the race for WNBA Rookie of the Year honors at the midpoint of the season, according to a national panel of voters who also rank the AP Power Poll each week.
Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookie
Read full article: Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookieCaitlin Clark posted the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history to rally Indiana to an 83-78 victory over New York on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, snapping the Feverโs nine-game losing streak to the Liberty.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad
Read full article: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squadCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by Aโja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.