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Salesforce to become Indiana Fever new jersey partner as part of multi-year sponsorship

Salesforce to become Indiana Fever new jersey partner as part of multi-year sponsorship

The Indiana Fever announced a multi-year sponsorship with Salesforce, the team’s new jersey partner. The Salesforce name will be across the front of the Fever jersey and its logo on the jersey shoulder beginning this…

Athletes invited to the 2019 WNBA Draft ceremony in New York

Athletes invited to the 2019 WNBA Draft ceremony in New York

The 2019 WNBA Draft takes place tomorrow, April 10 at 7 p.m. ET. Today the league released the list of 12 athletes invited to the draft ceremony at Nike New York headquarters in Manhattan. The…

Ahead of the draft, the WNBA unveils a new campaign with a new look

Ahead of the draft, the WNBA unveils a new campaign with a new look

With the college NCAA DI championship in the books and the 2019 draft scheduled for Wednesday, the WNBA unveiled a new branding campaign Monday morning accompanied by a video. From the league’s release: The WNBA…

NY Liberty hires Cal associate coach Charmin Smith as an assistant

It goes beyond just basketball ?? pic.twitter.com/Q5Y6wq92Gt — Cal Basketball (@CalWBBall) April 2, 2019 From the Liberty: New York Liberty General Manager Jonathan Kolb announced today that the team has hired Associate Head Coach of…

The 2019 WNBA Draft Set for April 10 at Nike New York headquarters

The 2019 WNBA Draft Set for April 10 at Nike New York headquarters

The 2019 WNBA Draft is set for Wednesday, April 10 at Nike New York Headquarters the league announced today. The first round will air on ESPN2 beginning at 7 p.m. ET, followed by coverage of…

My time as the only black journalist covering Mississippi State’s women’s basketball

My time as the only black journalist covering Mississippi State’s women’s basketball

Note from the Editor Unfortunately, for women of color in sports journalism, Amber’s experience is all too common. I started out in the field as a news reporter on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. It…

WNBA and Marvel Studios teamed up to create a spot that that showcases the “superhero” moves of players

WNBA and Marvel Studios teamed up to create a spot that that showcases the “superhero” moves of players

The WNBA and Marvel Studios teamed up to create a video that that showcases the “superhero” moves of WNBA players alongside those of Captain Marvel, played by Brie Larsen. The spot comes ahead of the…

Jordan Danberry shines as Mississippi State hands Tennessee worst loss in SEC play

Jordan Danberry shines as Mississippi State hands Tennessee worst loss in SEC play

STARKVILLE, Miss – Mississippi State’s head coach Vic Schaefer complained about his team’s toughness effort during his Friday press conference, a prominent pillar of Mississippi State’s defensive-minded identity. After returning a week-long break, his players…

Maya Moore to sit out 2019 WNBA season

Maya Moore to sit out 2019 WNBA season

After speculation about whether or not she would return to the Minnesota Lynx this season, Maya Moore announced via an essay for the Players’ Tribune that she will not play in the league this season.…

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announces the Class of 2019

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announces the Class of 2019

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2019 Beth Bass (Contributor) Joan Cronan (Contributor) Nora Lynn Finch (Contributor) Ticha Penicheiro (International Player) Ruth Riley (Player) Carolyn Bush Roddy (Veteran Player) Valerie Still…

Dallas Wings re-signed forward Kayla Thornton, forward Glory Johnson and center Cayla George

Dallas Wings re-signed forward Kayla Thornton, forward Glory Johnson and center Cayla George

On the first day of WNBA free agency in 2019, the Dallas Wings re-signed forward Kayla Thornton, forward Glory Johnson and center Cayla George. Release from the team: “We are excited to have Kayla as…

Phoenix Mercury sign restricted free agent guard Odyssey Sims to an offer sheet

On the first day of WNBA free agency in 2019, the signed restricted free agent guard Odyssey Sims to an offer sheet. Because of Sims’ status, Los Angeles has four days to match the offer.…

Los Angeles Sparks re-sign guard Karlie Samuelson

Los Angeles Sparks re-sign guard Karlie Samuelson

On the first day of WNBA free agency in 2019, the Los Angeles Sparks re-signed guard Karlie Samuelson. Last season as a rookie she appeared in 20 regular season games and one playoff game for…

Natalie Achonwa, Shenise Johnson and Erica Wheeler re-sign with Indiana Fever

Release from the Fever: On the first day of WNBA free agency in 2019, three Indiana Fever stars – Natalie Achonwa, Shenise Johnson and Erica Wheeler – have signed free agent contracts to return to…

Phoenix Mercury re-sign Briann January to a multi-year contract

Phoenix Mercury re-sign Briann January to a multi-year contract

The Phoenix Mercury re-signed six-time WNBA All-Defensive team selection Briann January to a multi-year contract. January joined the Mercury from the Indiana Fever prior to the start of the 2018 season. She is also an assistant coach…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 01-21-2019

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 01-21-2019

Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 1-14-2019 https://t.co/j5VjjNCwQN -> AP Poll for 1/21/19 – 1. Notre Dame 2. Baylor 3. UConn 4. Louisville 5. Oregon https://t.co/RtItFhURCM #ncaaw ->…

New York Liberty has a new owner: Joe Tsai

New York Liberty has a new owner: Joe Tsai

The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the purchase of the New York Liberty by an entity owned by Joe Tsai and his family, Currently, Tsai is a 49 percent minority owner and…

Will Liz Cambage realize the dream she voiced in 2011 to play for the Los Angeles Sparks?

Will Liz Cambage realize the dream she voiced in 2011 to play for the Los Angeles Sparks?

A few hours after sports writer Rachel Galligan broke the news via Twitter that Dallas Wings center Liz Cambage requested a trade from the franchise today, Dallas Wings president and CEO Greg Bibb issued the…

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announces finalists for 2019 class

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announces finalists for 2019 class

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 12 finalists for consideration for induction into its Hall of Fame. The 12 finalists for the Class of 2019 are: Beth Bass (Contributor) Debbie Brock (Veteran Player)…

Phoenix Mercury fires assistant coach Todd Troxel after team investigates domestic violence incident

Phoenix Mercury fires assistant coach Todd Troxel after team investigates domestic violence incident

Reports surfaced last month about a domestic altercation involving Phoenix Mercury assistant coach Todd Troxel and his fiancée. He was charged with misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct after the altercation which happened on Nov. 30.…

Los Angeles Sparks hire Danita Johnson as president and  COO

Los Angeles Sparks hire Danita Johnson as president and COO

The Los Angeles Sparks hired Danita Johnson as president and chief operating officer of the franchised the team announced Monday. She replaces Christine Simmons who left in December after five seasons to become the first-ever chief…

Brian Agler named head coach of the Dallas Wings

Brian Agler named head coach of the Dallas Wings

After resigning as head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks in early November, Brian Agler interviewed for same position with the Dallas Wings this month. The North Texas-based franchise announced today that Agler would be…

The Atlanta Dream returns to playing downtown in 2019 at a new State Farm Arena

The Atlanta Dream returns to playing downtown in 2019 at a new State Farm Arena

The Atlanta Dream returns to playing downtown at the new State Farm Arena during the 2019 season. “I’m thrilled for our organization to have the opportunity to be back in State Farm Arena,” head coach…

Derek Fisher named head coach of Los Angeles Sparks

Derek Fisher named head coach of Los Angeles Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks hired former NBA player Derek Fisher as the franchise’s new head coach following the resignation of Brian Agler last month. The team will hold an introductory press conference for new head…

Brian Agler resigns as head coach of Los Angeles Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks announced today that Brian Agler resigned as head coach of the team. Agler has been the coach of the team since 2015. He actually actually resigned earlier this month but the…

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