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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…

USA Basketball to continue streaming  classic National Team exhibition games

USA Basketball to continue streaming classic National Team exhibition games

USA Basketball will stream national team games every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT through July 9. Games will be streamed at usab.com/live and on USA Basketball’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. The women’s team schedule: June 16: 2000 USA Women’s…

The Aussie Basketball USA “TOP 20” Class of 2021

The Aussie Basketball USA “TOP 20” Class of 2021

Recruiting high-level players from Australia is par for the course nowadays for NCAA DI women’s basketball coaches. The talent pool from Australia seems to get deeper every year. Sam Tomlinson of Aussie Basketball USA Pathways…

Dawn Staley gives an update on preparation for Tokyo 2021, “everything is still so fluid”

Dawn Staley gives an update on preparation for Tokyo 2021, “everything is still so fluid”

Team USA women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley provided an update on the U.S. women’s national team’s plans for the postponed Tokyo Games, now scheduled for the summer of 2021. Staley made her comments Monday…

Catching up with Adrienne Goodson: The basketball legend talks about her career, her alma mater, her book and more

Catching up with Adrienne Goodson: The basketball legend talks about her career, her alma mater, her book and more

Photos courtesy Adrienne Goodson Die-hard fans of women’s basketball who have followed the WNBA from its inception are familiar with the name Adrienne Goodson. A fan favorite while she was in college and on the…

With her cousin’s memory heavy on her heart, Sparks’ Tierra Ruffin-Pratt discusses recent police brutality in the U.S.

With her cousin’s memory heavy on her heart, Sparks’ Tierra Ruffin-Pratt discusses recent police brutality in the U.S.

There were thirty journalists crammed into small, square Zoom screens, some were comfortable in their home offices, small apartments, or bedrooms, while others participated without video. Inside the fifth box on the fourth row, Los…

Women’s basketball community members speak out in response to death of George Floyd and protests

Women’s basketball community members speak out in response to death of George Floyd and protests

Women’s basketball community members “Run for Maud” to support justice efforts for Ahmaud Arbery Anti-racism Resources for Teachers Ending Anti-black Racism Resources In light of the recent deaths of black Americans at the hands of…

2020 WNBA Transactions

2020 August 31, 2020 Chicago Sky: Signed free agent forward Alisia Jenkins to a 7-day contract August 26, 2020 Indiana Fever: Signed forward Jantel Lavender, as well as a second and third-round draft pick in…

Coaches associations and NCAA recommend extending recruiting dead period through July

Coaches associations and NCAA recommend extending recruiting dead period through July

Women’s and men’s coaches along with the NCAA recommend extending the current recruiting dead period through July 31, 2020. The following is a release from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association: In light of the ongoing…

Women’s basketball community members “Run for Maud” to support justice efforts for Ahmaud Arbery

Women’s basketball community members “Run for Maud” to support justice efforts for Ahmaud Arbery

Women’s basketball coaches and athletes joined in the call for justice via social media for Ahmaud Arbery, a young black man who was murdered while unarmed while jogging in Glynn County, Ga. Many expressed grief,…

BTN to air rarely seen footage from the 1982 AIAW Championship featuring Rutgers and Texas

BTN to air rarely seen footage from the 1982 AIAW Championship featuring Rutgers and Texas

BTN will air rarely seen footage from the 1982 AIAW Championship featuring Rutgers and Texas on Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. ET. The game was the final AIAW title game and was never broadcasted…

Washington Mystics begin NBA 2K20 televised game simulations featuring commentary from players

Washington Mystics begin NBA 2K20 televised game simulations featuring commentary from players

NBC Sports Washington and Monumental Sports Network presents the WNBA’s first televised video-game simulations with a weekly series featuring the reigning champion Washington Mystics using NBA 2K20, beginning Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. ET.…

NCAA moves toward allowing student-athletes to earn money from endorsements and promotions

NCAA moves toward allowing student-athletes to earn money from endorsements and promotions

In an unprecedented move, the NCAA’s governing body takes steps to enable student-athletes to earn compensation for their name, image, and likeness. The following is the full release from the organization: At its meeting this…

Notre Dame’s Muffet McGraw steps down after 33 seasons, Niele Ivey to take over as head coach

Notre Dame’s Muffet McGraw steps down after 33 seasons, Niele Ivey to take over as head coach

After 33 seasons at Notre Dame, a period that included two national championships and induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame, legendary head coach Muffet McGraw announced her retirement. Former Irish associate head coach Niele…

The 2020 WNBA Draft was the most-watched draft in 16 years

The 2020 WNBA Draft was the most-watched draft in 16 years

Draft Results The 2020 WNBA Draft was the most-watched draft in 16 years and the second most-watched in ESPN’s history.  The network aired the draft on its main channel, unlike in previous years when the…

The 2020 WNBA Draft: Sabrina Ionescu goes No. 1 as Oregon has three players picked in first round

The 2020 WNBA Draft: Sabrina Ionescu goes No. 1 as Oregon has three players picked in first round

To no one’s surprise, Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu became the No. 1 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft, heading to the New York Liberty. The history-making athlete is the first-ever No.1 pick in franchise history.…

Despite obstacles, Baylor’s Cox, Cooper and Landrum are primed and excited for WNBA draft

Despite obstacles, Baylor’s Cox, Cooper and Landrum are primed and excited for WNBA draft

2020 WNBA Draft, Friday, April 17, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN App || Draft Order It’s possible that Baylor will have three players selected in Friday’s WNBA draft: Lauren Cox, Te’a Cooper and Juicy Landrum. Cox, a 6-4…

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