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WNBA Commissioner and players respond to Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler’s opposition to league’s social justice efforts

WNBA Commissioner and players respond to Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler’s opposition to league’s social justice efforts

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert released the following statement today in response to Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler’s opposition to the social justice efforts of the league and players. Engelbert: “The WNBA is based on the principle…

New York Liberty guard Asia Durr to miss 2020 WNBA season due to recovering from COVID-19

The New York Liberty announced that second-year guard Asia Durr will miss the 2020 WNBA Season. Durr announced via social media that she tested positive for COVID-19 on June 8. She is the twelfth player…

WNBA and WNBPA announce social justice initiatives for the season including special uniforms and “Black Lives Matter” on courts

WNBA and WNBPA announce social justice initiatives for the season including special uniforms and “Black Lives Matter” on courts

As part of a season dedicated to social justice, WNBA players will wear “special uniforms to seek justice for the women and girls, including Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, Vanessa Guillen, and many more who have…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-30-2020

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 06-30-2020

ICYMI https://t.co/HJ4dCFRcaR -> Maya Moore helped overturn Missouri man’s conviction. Why is Missouri AG blocking his release? (Kansas City Star)… https://t.co/giHI2pslYC -> RT @ArmyWP_WBB: Our statement on live-streaming of summer tournaments and workouts during the…

WNBA releases COVID-19 test results, 7 players tested positive, Fever delay arrival in Bradenton

WNBA releases COVID-19 test results, 7 players tested positive, Fever delay arrival in Bradenton

Seven WNBA players tested positive for the coronavirus after 137 players underwent testing between June 28 and July 5. Two of those players are from the Indiana Fever. As a result, the Fever will delay…

Las Vegas Aces center Liz Cambage “expected to miss” the 2020 WNBA season

Las Vegas Aces center Liz Cambage “expected to miss” the 2020 WNBA season

The Las Vegas Aces announced that three-time All-Star center Liz Cambage is expected to miss the 2020 WNBA Season. She becomes the 11th player to announce since June that she will not play during the…

The Aussie Basketball USA “TOP 20” Class of 2022

The Aussie Basketball USA “TOP 20” Class of 2022

Class of 2022 Following up on the previous list of the top Australian players from the Class of 2021, below is a list that includes the premier players from the Class of 2022.  Sam Tomlinson…

Los Angeles Sparks introduce Reshanda Gray and Te’a Cooper ahead of 2020 season

Los Angeles Sparks introduce Reshanda Gray and Te’a Cooper ahead of 2020 season

In a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Sparks introduced forward Reshanda Gray and rookie point guard Te’ a Cooper to the team’s 2020 roster. The WNBA starts its 2020 season later this…

Indiana Fever reaffirm plan to stream team’s games for free during 2020 season

Indiana Fever reaffirm plan to stream team’s games for free during 2020 season

When the WNBA revealed its plan for a shortened season in mid-June, the Indiana Fever announced that the team would offer free streams of its game. The Connecticut Sun also indicated that the team would…

With Uncertainty Hanging Over Their Heads, Some WNBA Players Find Marketing Opportunities

Even with the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic hanging over the country and a truncated season on the horizon, some WNBA players continue to find ways to expand their careers with marketing and sponsorship deals.…

Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes to miss 2020 WNBA season, team cites “higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19”

Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes to miss 2020 WNBA season, team cites “higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19”

The Seattle Storm announced that head coach Dan Hughes will not travel with the team to IMG Academy in Florida for the 2020 WNBA season. Last year, Hughes missed nine games after recovering from surgery…

New York Liberty guard Rebecca Allen opts out of playing this season

New York Liberty guard Rebecca Allen opts out of playing this season

New York Liberty guard Rebecca Allen is opting out of playing during the 2020 WNBA season. She joins six other WNBA players who will skip the season and not play at IMG Academy in Bradenton,…

Erica Wheeler Stays Hopeful, Focused on Playing Career and Giving Back

Erica Wheeler Stays Hopeful, Focused on Playing Career and Giving Back

Erica Wheeler Looks Forward to Getting on the Court Again It’s been almost a year since Erica Wheeler took the women’s basketball world by storm with her outstanding performance in the league’s All-Star Game last…

With 1,058 career wins, Bentley Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Barbara Stevens announces retirement

With 1,058 career wins, Bentley Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Barbara Stevens announces retirement

Legendary women’s basketball coach, Barbara Stevens of Bentley University, announced her retirement after 1,058 career wins and a 44-year coaching career. Her storied career includes the 2014 NCAA Division II national championship and selection into…

Tennessee to host UConn in Year Two of Revival Series

Release from Tennessee: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today details of the Hall of Fame Revival Series featuring the Tennessee Lady Vols and the UConn Huskies. Widely regarded as the two most successful programs…

Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones opts out of the 2020 WNBA season; Mystics players Natasha Cloud and LaToya Sanders join exodus

Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones opts out of the 2020 WNBA season; Mystics players Natasha Cloud and LaToya Sanders join exodus

Photo: NBAE/Getty Images Update: Washington Mystics players Natasha Cloud and LaToya Sanders decide to sit out season The Connecticut Sun announced that center Jonquel Jones will not play during the 2020 WNBA Season. A native…

Coaches and players support Renee Montgomery’s “leap of faith” to focus on social justice issues

Coaches and players support Renee Montgomery’s “leap of faith” to focus on social justice issues

Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery’s decision to sit out the 2020 season to focus on social justice issues was a “leap of faith” she said to reporters Thursday afternoon in a video conference call. The…

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve talks about plans for the 2020 season and the need for social justice work

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve talks about plans for the 2020 season and the need for social justice work

The 2020 WNBA season will be like none other in league history. First, all twelve teams will live and play all games at IMG Academy in Florida, beginning with training camp in a couple of…

Mystics owners, Monumental Sports, unveil a slate of social justice initiatives that includes a call for police reform

With many WNBA players at the forefront of athlete-led social activism movements, the parent company of the Washington Mystics, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, announced the launch of a program to combat social inequality and to…

Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery to sit out the 2020 WNBA season and focus on off-court social justice initiatives

Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery to sit out the 2020 WNBA season and focus on off-court social justice initiatives

Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery will sit out the 2020 WNBA season to focus on off-court initiatives, the team announced Thursday. She is the first player to opt out of the season that is scheduled…

WNBPA receives award from Jobs With Justice, Layshia Clarendon outlines ideas for player-led social justice initiatives in acceptance speech

WNBPA receives award from Jobs With Justice, Layshia Clarendon outlines ideas for player-led social justice initiatives in acceptance speech

Layshia Clarendon outlines ideas social justice initiatives for the 2020 season Recently, the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), the union representing the WNBA, received two awards in recognition of the organization’s contract negotiations this…

With many questions unanswered, the Connecticut Sun and other teams are hopeful for a successful WNBA season

With many questions unanswered, the Connecticut Sun and other teams are hopeful for a successful WNBA season

WNBA announces plan to play a 22-game regular season in Bradenton, Florida 6/18/20 Update: Dream guard Renee Montgomery opts out of the season to focus on social justice initiatives and the WNBPA releases a statement…

Las Vegas Aces sign free agent guard Alex Bentley

Las Vegas Aces sign free agent guard Alex Bentley

WNBA Transactions The Las Vegas Aces signed free agent guard Alex Bentley Tuesday. “I’m extremely excited to join the Las Vegas Aces!” said Bentley. “Thanking God, the team and the entire Aces organization for this…

Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum undergoes Achilles tendon surgery, will miss 2020 WNBA season

Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum undergoes Achilles tendon surgery, will miss 2020 WNBA season

From the Aces: Las Vegas Aces General Manager Dan Padover announced that fourth-year guard Kelsey Plum underwent successful surgery today on her left Achilles tendon. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery. Plum is expected to…

Dawn Staley, Carolyn Peck, Muffet McGraw and Geno Auriemma discuss racism and inequality during virtual panel

Dawn Staley, Carolyn Peck, Muffet McGraw and Geno Auriemma discuss racism and inequality during virtual panel

Listen to Carolyn Peck talk about being racially profiled in her own neighborhood Full video After weeks of protests around the country following the deaths of multiple Black Americans at the hands of current and…

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