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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…

South Carolina Tops AP Preseason Poll, 2024-25 Season is Around the Corner

South Carolina Tops AP Preseason Poll, 2024-25 Season is Around the Corner

Full poll South Carolina women’s basketball will open the 2024-25 season ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, maintaining their status as the team to beat in the upcoming campaign. The Gamecocks,…

South Carolina Favored to Win 2025 SEC Women’s Basketball Championship

South Carolina Favored to Win 2025 SEC Women’s Basketball Championship

South Carolina has been selected as the favorite to win the 2025 Southeastern Conference women’s basketball title, according to a preseason poll conducted by SEC and national media members. The Gamecocks, who are coming off…

Natalie Nakase Named Head Coach of Golden State Valkyries

Natalie Nakase Named Head Coach of Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries have appointed Natalie Nakase as the team’s head coach, the organization announced Wednesday. Nakase, a seasoned coach with more than 16 years of professional experience, takes the helm following a successful…

Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft Set For December 6 On ESPN

Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft Set For December 6 On ESPN

The WNBA’s 13th franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, is preparing to assemble its inaugural roster ahead of the 2025 season. The league will host the Golden State Expansion Draft on Friday, December 6, broadcast on…

WNBA Awards Portland, Oregon A Franchise, Team To Begin Play In 2026

WNBA Awards Portland, Oregon A Franchise, Team To Begin Play In 2026

Big news for basketball fans in the Pacific Northwest: Portland has been awarded the WNBA’s 15th franchise, with the team expected to hit the court in the 2026 season. This announcement marks a significant expansion…

Delta becomes official airline partner of the WNBA in multiyear deal

Delta becomes official airline partner of the WNBA in multiyear deal

Delta Air Lines and the WNBA announced a multiyear partnership, with Delta becoming the league’s official airline partner. Earlier this season, Delta expanded its WNBA charter program, coinciding with the league’s introduction of a full…

USA Women’s Basketball Clinches Eighth Consecutive Olympic Gold with Thrilling Win Over France

USA Women’s Basketball Clinches Eighth Consecutive Olympic Gold with Thrilling Win Over France

In a nail-biting finale, the USA Women’s National Basketball Team secured their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a 67-66 victory over France on Sunday in Paris. This win marks a historic achievement, setting the…

Golden State Valkyries reach historic milestone, eclipse 15,000 season ticket deposits

Golden State Valkyries reach historic milestone, eclipse 15,000 season ticket deposits

The Golden State Valkyries have eclipsed 15,000 season ticket deposits, becoming the first team in women’s sports history to do so. The franchise, which marks the first WNBA expansion team since 2008, will begin playing…

WNBA Announces Landmark Deals With Disney, Amazon Prime, and NBCUniversal

WNBA Announces Landmark Deals With Disney, Amazon Prime, and NBCUniversal

The WNBA announced the renewal of its partnerships with The Walt Disney Company and Amazon Prime Video, as well as a new agreement with NBCUniversal (NBCU). The league is expected to add additional media partners…

DraftKings Becomes An Official Sports Betting And Daily Fantasy Partner Of The WNBA

DraftKings Becomes An Official Sports Betting And Daily Fantasy Partner Of The WNBA

With the backdrop of the WNBA All-Star Game this weekend and an increase in women’s sports betting, the league and DraftKings announced a new partnership. The digital sports entertainment and gaming company is now an…

Las Vegas Aces Star A’ja Wilson Leads Early Returns In Fan Votes For 2024 WNBA All-Stars

Las Vegas Aces Star A’ja Wilson Leads Early Returns In Fan Votes For 2024 WNBA All-Stars

 Two-time WNBA MVP, five-time WNBA All-Star and two-time WNBA champion A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever lead the voting after the first round of…

WNBA Sets Viewing and Attendance Records to Begin 2024

WNBA Sets Viewing and Attendance Records to Begin 2024

The WNBA’s expansion continues as the league, which kicked off its 28th season on May 14th, concluded May with its highest-attended opening month in 26 years and its most-watched start of the season. The league…

WNBA and Wilson Introduce Unique Ball for the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup  Tournament

WNBA and Wilson Introduce Unique Ball for the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Tournament

The WNBA and Wilson Sporting Goods unveiled the official game ball that will be in use throughout the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup in-season tournament. The event tips off Saturday, June 1 when the Chicago Sky, led…

The WNBA Announces Details of New Charter Flight Program

The WNBA Announces Details of New Charter Flight Program

Earlier this week, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert revealed that the league would institute a charter flight program for players beginning this season. The league tips off its regular season on Tuesday, May 14. “The goal…

WNBA Players Say Goodbye to Cramped Commercial Flights, League Commits to Charter Planes

WNBA Players Say Goodbye to Cramped Commercial Flights, League Commits to Charter Planes

After years of player advocacy and fan pressure, the WNBA is making a major change in team travel. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the league’s commitment to providing full-time charter flights for all WNBA teams starting…

A Legendary Career Comes to an End: Candace Parker Announces Retirement

A Legendary Career Comes to an End: Candace Parker Announces Retirement

Career Honors and Rankings The WNBA bids farewell to one of its all-time greats. Candace Parker, a titan of the game,  officially retired after a groundbreaking 16-year career. Fans of women’s basketball will always remember…

USA Basketball Announces Rosters for 2024 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series

USA Basketball Announces Rosters for 2024 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series

USA Basketball Gears Up for 2024 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series USA Basketball unveiled the two teams that will compete at the 2024 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series in Springfield, MA. The event is set to take…

WNBA Golden State secures over 6,000 season ticket deposits

WNBA Golden State secures over 6,000 season ticket deposits

WNBA Golden State has secured over 6,000 season ticket deposits since the franchise was announced last October. The expansion team, scheduled to begin play during the 2025 season, is the WNBA affiliate of the  NBA…

Results of the 2024 WNBA Draft: Caitlin Clark heads to Indiana as the first pick: “This is a great day for the Indiana Fever”

Results of the 2024 WNBA Draft: Caitlin Clark heads to Indiana as the first pick: “This is a great day for the Indiana Fever”

When Caitlin Clark announced earlier this year that she would enter the WNBA Draft, fans in Indiana rejoiced. Local businesses and artists let their elation show via marquees and a mural in the city. Today,…

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