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WNBA to Host First International Regular-Season Game in Vancouver

WNBA to Host First International Regular-Season Game in Vancouver

The WNBA announced Monday that the Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm will compete in the first-ever regular-season game played outside the United States. The game is set for Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Rogers Arena…

Phoenix Unveils 2026 Women’s Final Four Logo

Phoenix Unveils 2026 Women’s Final Four Logo

  The official logo for the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four was revealed Monday, showcasing vibrant colors and elements inspired by Phoenix and Arizona’s natural beauty and Native American culture. Designed by Section 127 in…

Kate Martin Thrilled to Help Build Golden State Valkyries in Historic Debut

Kate Martin Thrilled to Help Build Golden State Valkyries in Historic Debut

The Golden State Valkyries concluded the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft by assembling a roster they believe can compete immediately while laying the groundwork for long-term success. General manager Ohemaa Nyanin and head coach Natalie Nakase…

Golden State Valkyries Select 11 Players in 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft, Build Foundation for 2025 Season

Golden State Valkyries Select 11 Players in 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft, Build Foundation for 2025 Season

The Golden State Valkyries completed their highly anticipated Expansion Draft,  selecting 11 players consisting of a mix of veteran talent and promising young players. “We are excited to have officially started the journey of building…

FAQ: Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft

FAQ: Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s 13th franchise, will announce their selections in the Expansion Draft on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. PT (6:30 p.m. ET), broadcast live on ESPN. This draft is…

Golden State Valkyries Unveil Inaugural Uniforms, Highlighting Team Identity and Bay Area Pride

Golden State Valkyries Unveil Inaugural Uniforms, Highlighting Team Identity and Bay Area Pride

  The Golden State Valkyries revealed their inaugural uniforms, embodying their identity as “fierce, bold and strong,” according to Kimberly Veale, the team’s senior vice president of marketing and communications. The Bay Area franchise is…

Toronto Tempo: Canada’s First WNBA Team Reveals Name and Brand Identity

Toronto Tempo: Canada’s First WNBA Team Reveals Name and Brand Identity

Canada’s first WNBA team officially has a name: the Toronto Tempo. The name aims to reflect the rhythm of Toronto, the pulse of Canadian culture, and the energy of basketball itself. “Tempo is pace. It’s…

Unrivaled Announces Head Coaches for Inaugural Season

Unrivaled Announces Head Coaches for Inaugural Season

Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, announced the six head coaches for its inaugural season, which tips off on January 17, 2025, in Miami, Florida.…

Stanford Overcomes UC Davis 69-56 With Late Surge

Stanford Overcomes UC Davis 69-56 With Late Surge

STANFORD, Calif. — In a physical and tightly contested game, Stanford (4-0) defeated UC Davis 69-56  Wednesday night at Maples Pavilion, thanks to a late surge in the fourth quarter. Despite a solid start, Stanford…

Atlanta Dream Hires Karl Smesko as New Head Coach

Atlanta Dream Hires Karl Smesko as New Head Coach

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream announced Wednesday the hiring of Karl Smesko as the team’s new head coach, bringing one of the most successful resumes in women’s college basketball to the WNBA. Smesko, who built…

Golden State Valkyries Surpass 20,000 Season Ticket Deposits Ahead of Inaugural 2025 Season

Golden State Valkyries Surpass 20,000 Season Ticket Deposits Ahead of Inaugural 2025 Season

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s highly anticipated 13th franchise, achieved another historic milestone on Tuesday, announcing over 20,000 season ticket deposits for their upcoming debut in the 2025 season. The Valkyries,…

South Carolina Dominates AP Poll Amid Stable Top 8; Maryland, Stanford on the Rise

South Carolina Dominates AP Poll Amid Stable Top 8; Maryland, Stanford on the Rise

South Carolina is the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll after defeating then-No. 9 North Carolina State, 71-57. The Gamecocks’ strong start makes them early favorites to defend their…

Stanford Honors VanDerveer with Dominant 89-58 Win Over Gonzaga

Stanford Honors VanDerveer with Dominant 89-58 Win Over Gonzaga

STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford (3-0) marked the debut of Tara VanDerveer Court at Maples Pavilion with a powerful display, defeating Gonzaga 89-58. The game served as both a tribute to the recently retired coaching legend…

Stanford’s Versatile Offense, Deep Bench Overpower Washington State, 94-65

Stanford’s Versatile Offense, Deep Bench Overpower Washington State, 94-65

STANFORD, Calif. – In their second home game of the season, Stanford continued their strong start with a 94-65 victory over Washington State on Thursday at Maples Pavilion. Building off a dominant 107-43 win over…

Stanford Dominates Le Moyne in Season Opener with Record-Breaking Shooting

Stanford Dominates Le Moyne in Season Opener with Record-Breaking Shooting

STANFORD, Calif. — In a powerful season opener at Maples Pavilion under new head coach Kate Paye, Stanford set a school record with 18 three-pointers to claim a dominant 107-43 victory over Le Moyne. Redshirt…

Nunu Agara’s Dominant Performance Powers Stanford in Exhibition Win Over Cal State LA

Nunu Agara’s Dominant Performance Powers Stanford in Exhibition Win Over Cal State LA

STANFORD, Calif. — Powered by sophomore forward Nunu Agara’s 25-point, 13-rebound effort, Stanford took down Cal State LA 91-70 in an exhibition game Wednesday night at Maples Pavilion. Agara showcased her versatility, contributing both in…

Stanford Kicks Off New Era Under Kate Paye with Exhibition Against Cal State LA

Stanford Kicks Off New Era Under Kate Paye with Exhibition Against Cal State LA

STANFORD, Calif. – The Stanford Cardinal will make their 2024-25 debut on Wednesday night with an exhibition against Cal State LA at Maples Pavilion. The game will give fans their first look at a Cardinal…

Indiana Fever Part Ways with Head Coach Christie Sides

Indiana Fever Part Ways with Head Coach Christie Sides

The Indiana Fever announced Sunday that head coach Christie Sides will not return for the 2025 season, concluding her two-year tenure with the organization. Sides, who helped guide the team to their first postseason appearance…

JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers Unanimously Selected to 2024-25 AP Preseason All-America Team

JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers Unanimously Selected to 2024-25 AP Preseason All-America Team

For the first time, AP Preseason All-America Team includes three sophomores, highlighting the young talent in a sport that continues to surge in popularity following a record-breaking season. USC sophomore Watkins made a national impact…

A’ja Wilson’s Jersey to be Retired by South Carolina in February

A’ja Wilson’s Jersey to be Retired by South Carolina in February

The University of South Carolina will retire the jersey of former Gamecock standout A’ja Wilson on Feb. 2 in a pregame ceremony ahead of the women’s basketball game against Auburn at Colonial Life Arena. Wilson,…

WNBA Continues Partnership with Nike in 12-Year Extension

WNBA Continues Partnership with Nike in 12-Year Extension

The WNBA and Nike have solidified their long-standing partnership through a 12-year extension. The renewal ensures that Nike will continue to be the exclusive provider of on-court uniforms and fan apparel for the WNBA, alongside…

WNBA Prepares for Critical CBA Negotiations After Players Union Opts Out Of Current Agreement

WNBA Prepares for Critical CBA Negotiations After Players Union Opts Out Of Current Agreement

The WNBA is heading toward significant collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations after the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) opted out of the current agreement, two years ahead of its expiration. The decision, announced Monday, allows both…

New York Liberty Win Their First WNBA Championship in Overtime Thriller Against Minnesota Lynx

New York Liberty Win Their First WNBA Championship in Overtime Thriller Against Minnesota Lynx

The New York Liberty captured their first WNBA Championship in franchise history Sunday night, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime to win Game 5 of the Finals. The Liberty’s hard-fought victory, sealed at Barclays…

Notre Dame Voted ACC Women’s Basketball Preseason Favorite, Hannah Hidalgo Named Player of the Year

Notre Dame Voted ACC Women’s Basketball Preseason Favorite, Hannah Hidalgo Named Player of the Year

Notre Dame has been voted as the preseason favorite to win the 2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball title, marking the first time since 2018 that the Fighting Irish have held that distinction. The ACC’s…

Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on ABC was the most-viewed WNBA Finals game ever

Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on ABC was the most-viewed WNBA Finals game ever. According to Nielsen, the October 13th game with the Minnesota Lynx at the New York Liberty had 1.34 million…

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