Today: September 12, 2024
Today: September 12, 2024

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WNBA builds on soaring popularity with new media rights agreements

The rocketing growth of the WNBA is reflected in the league's new media rights agreements announced Wednesday for the 2026 through 2036 seasons.

WNBA builds on soaring popularity with new media rights agreements
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Olympics-Basketball-U.S. put unbeaten streaks on the line with records in sight

With a star-studded lineup of NBA and WNBA greats, the United States will hope to maintain their golden grip on basketball at the Paris Olympics, but several teams

Olympics-Basketball-U.S. put unbeaten streaks on the line with records in sight
Sports

WNBA playoffs set to begin with Aces and Liberty hoping to each make history

There was much hype before the WNBA season about the stellar teams in Las Vegas and New York

WNBA playoffs set to begin with Aces and Liberty hoping to each make history
Sports

Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young lead Aces past Sky 87-59 to open their WNBA title defense

Chelsea Gray had 20 points and seven assists, Jackie Young added 18 points and the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces beat the Chicago Sky 87-59 to begin a WNBA playoff series

Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young lead Aces past Sky 87-59 to open their WNBA title defense
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WNBA has most-watched regular season in 21 years; highest average attendance since 2018

The WNBA once again had strong metrics as the league had its most-watched regular season in 21 years and its highest average attendance since 2018

WNBA has most-watched regular season in 21 years; highest average attendance since 2018
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Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White named WNBA Coach of the Year

Stephanie White was honored as the WNBA’s Coach of the Year on Sunday after guiding the Connecticut Sun to a 27-win season and a No. 3 seed in the playoffs

Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White named WNBA Coach of the Year
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A'ja Wilson scores career playoff high 38, Aces beat Sky 92-70 to sweep first-round series

A’ja Wilson scored a playoff career-high 38 points to help the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces finish off a first-round sweep of the Chicago Sky with a 92-70

A'ja Wilson scores career playoff high 38, Aces beat Sky 92-70 to sweep first-round series
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Aces' A'ja Wilson repeats as WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was honored as the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in a row

Aces' A'ja Wilson repeats as WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
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Bonner and Allen lead Connecticut to a 78-63 win over New York in Game 1 of WNBA semifinal series

DeWanna Bonner scored 20 points, Rebecca Allen added 18 and the Connecticut Sun played stellar defense to beat the New York Liberty 78-63 in the first game of their WNBA semifinals series

Bonner and Allen lead Connecticut to a 78-63 win over New York in Game 1 of WNBA semifinal series
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Breanna Stewart edges Alyssa Thomas and A'ja Wilson for WNBA MVP award in tight race

Breanna Stewart won the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player award for the second time in her career Tuesday in a very close race

Breanna Stewart edges Alyssa Thomas and A'ja Wilson for WNBA MVP award in tight race
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WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike named to President Biden's council on African diplomacy

WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike has been named to the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States

WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike named to President Biden's council on African diplomacy
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Versatile forwards including Stewart, Wilson in WNBA playoffs reflect growth of women's game

The WNBA has evolved to an era where more and more post players are diversifying their game to be able to step out and shoot 3s, handle the basketball and not just play with their back-to-the-basket

Versatile forwards including Stewart, Wilson in WNBA playoffs reflect growth of women's game
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Defending champion Aces return to WNBA Finals, beat Wings 64-61 to complete sweep

A’ja Wilson had 13 points and 13 rebounds, and the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces advanced to the finals for the third time in four years, beating the Dallas Wings 64-61 for a three-game sweep

Defending champion Aces return to WNBA Finals, beat Wings 64-61 to complete sweep
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Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut

Jonquel Jones scored 25 points, including five in the final minute, and New York earned its first trip to the WNBA Finals in 21 years with an 87-84 win over the Connecticut Sun

Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut
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Aces have a chance to make history with win over Liberty in the WNBA Finals

The Las Vegas Aces will be playing for more than a WNBA championship

Aces have a chance to make history with win over Liberty in the WNBA Finals
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WNBA agrees to grant Golden State Warriors an expansion team in 2025, AP source says

The WNBA has agreed to grant the Golden State Warriors an expansion franchise in 2025

WNBA agrees to grant Golden State Warriors an expansion team in 2025, AP source says
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WNBA first: Hammon, Brondello make history as ex-players coaching teams in the Finals

Coaches Becky Hammon and Sandy Brondello friendship goes back to their days in San Antonio

WNBA first: Hammon, Brondello make history as ex-players coaching teams in the Finals
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Former Aces' player Hamby files discrimination complaint against team, WNBA

Dearica Hamby filed a gender discrimination complaint last week against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces, saying her former team and its coach, Becky Hammon, retaliated against her after she informed them she was pregnant

Former Aces' player Hamby files discrimination complaint against team, WNBA
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Golden State Warriors granted WNBA expansion franchise to begin play in 2025

The WNBA is coming to the Bay Area

Golden State Warriors granted WNBA expansion franchise to begin play in 2025
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Highly anticipated WNBA Finals matchup between Aces and Liberty begins Sunday

The highly anticipated WNBA Finals matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty tips off Sunday

Highly anticipated WNBA Finals matchup between Aces and Liberty begins Sunday
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expects to add another expansion team soon

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said at her annual state of the league address before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals that the league most likely will be adding another expansion team soon

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expects to add another expansion team soon
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Young and Plum each score 26 points as Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals opener

Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum each scored 26 points and the defending champion Las Vegas Aces pulled away from the New York Liberty in the second half to win 99-82 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

Young and Plum each score 26 points as Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals opener
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Teresa Weatherspoon to become Chicago Sky's next coach, according to her agent

The Chicago Sky have an agreement in place with Teresa Weatherspoon to make her their next coach, according to her agent, Richard Gray

Teresa Weatherspoon to become Chicago Sky's next coach, according to her agent
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Aces rout Liberty 104-76, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA Finals

A’ja Wilson scored 26 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 104-76 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals

Aces rout Liberty 104-76, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA Finals
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Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon hired as new coach of WNBA's Chicago Sky

The Chicago Sky say they have hired Naismith Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon as their coach

Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon hired as new coach of WNBA's Chicago Sky

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