Napheesa Collier scores 17 in return from Olympic break to help the Lynx beat Mystics 79-68

Napheesa Collier scores 17 in return from Olympic break to help the Lynx beat Mystics 79-68

Napheesa Collier had 17 points and 12 rebounds for her 13th double-double of the season, Courtney Williams added 14 points and five assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 79-68 MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier had 17 points and 12 rebounds for her 13th double-double of the season, Courtney Williams added 14 points and … Read more

All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant

All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant

LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. Hamby’s lawsuit alleged the Aces discriminated and retaliated against her, leading to her January 2023 trade to the Sparks. “We are aware of today’s legal … Read more

WNBA, media partners to reevaluate cost of rights after 2028 season

WNBA, media partners to reevaluate cost of rights after 2028 season

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones (left) and Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) fight for ball possession during a WNBA game between the Sparks and the Sun on June 18, 2024, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Anthony Nesmith | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The WNBA’s new media rights deal includes a … Read more

WNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choices

WNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choices

PHOENIX — Caitlin Clark sauntered across the orange carpet in a tan Armani dress and white Versace slingback pumps, an understated-but-elegant look for the kickoff event of the WNBA’s All-Star weekend. The Indiana Fever rookie accentuated the ensemble with a white Versace bag — matching the heels, of course — with two Tiffany bracelets and … Read more

Las Vegas Aces become the first WNBA team to sell out every home game in a season

Las Vegas Aces become the first WNBA team to sell out every home game in a season

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Aces became the first WNBA team to sell out every home game in a season when the final tickets were claimed Thursday for a Sept. 3 matchup against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. That game is one of two scheduled for T-Mobile Arena, which is bigger than the … Read more

WNBA reports record TV viewership, highest game attendance in 26 years

WNBA reports record TV viewership, highest game attendance in 26 years

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) maneuvers past Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins (7) and Washington Mystics guard DiDi Richards (12) during the Washington Mystics-Indiana Fever WNBA game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 7, 2024. Craig Hudson | The Washington Post | Getty Images The growing popularity of women’s basketball did … Read more

Sparks spot Aces first 14 points before rallying for 96-92 victory over two-time defending champions

Sparks spot Aces first 14 points before rallying for 96-92 victory over two-time defending champions

LOS ANGELES — Dearica Hamby finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, Aari McDonald scored 16 off the bench and the Los Angeles Sparks beat two-time defending-champion Las Vegas 96-92 on Sunday night after the Aces scored the first 14 points of the game. Hamby sank 6 of 10 shots with a 3-pointer and 5 … Read more

Caitlin Clark, physical play and questions about fouls dominating discussions around the WNBA

Caitlin Clark, physical play and questions about fouls dominating discussions around the WNBA

Caitlin Clark has been tested during her first month in the WNBA with physical play from opponents that has brought an increased spotlight on the league. Not all of the attention has been positive. The conversations exploded over the weekend when Chicago’s Chennedy Carter gave a shoulder shot to Clark that knocked her to the … Read more

New women’s pro basketball league Unrivaled nets star investors

New women’s pro basketball league Unrivaled nets star investors

Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a free throw during the game against the New York Liberty on May 25, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Jordan Johnson | National Basketball Association | Getty Images A new women’s basketball league has attracted a star-studded roster of investors from the media and sports … Read more

Caitlin Clark fever overcomes Indy to overshadow Pacers and Indianapolis 500

Caitlin Clark fever overcomes Indy to overshadow Pacers and Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark had yet to even be drafted by the Indiana Fever before fans openly called for her to be given an honorary role at the Indianapolis 500. She’s been a resident of Indiana for just about a month and is already one of the biggest stars in the city. Her WNBA home … Read more