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More whistles, more points: How the WNBA’s new officiating focus is reshaping games
[ad_1] NEW YORK — Cheryl Reeve has seen a lot of improvements in officiating this season and it’s helped the WNBA have record offensive…
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Who is Marina Mabrey? The feisty Tempo guard who tied the WNBA scoring record with 53 points
[ad_1] Casual sports fans may not know much about Marina Mabrey. She doesn’t garner the national attention of other more well-known WNBA players. But…
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WNBA’s latest CBA proposal would put max salary over $1.1M with revenue sharing, AP source says
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA’s latest collective bargaining proposal would include revenue sharing with a maximum salary of more than $1.1 million…
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WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition
[ad_1] WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas on Tuesday became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected…
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WNBA draft lottery set for Nov. 23 with Dallas Wings having best odds
[ad_1] The WNBA will hold its annual draft lottery on Nov. 23 with Dallas having the best chance to win it for the second…
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Aces celebrate third WNBA championship in 4 years with parade on Las Vegas Boulevard
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eight years to the day the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors confirmed the relocation of the San Antonio…
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Aces win third WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep
[ad_1] PHOENIX — PHOENIX (AP) — A’ja Wilson put in work in the paint, getting bucket after bucket despite multiple defenders draped all over…
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Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals
[ad_1] PHOENIX — PHOENIX (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA’s expanded playoff schedule. A’ja…
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Angel Reese to make history as first professional athlete in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
[ad_1] NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Angel Reese is getting a pair of wings. The Chicago Sky star announced on Instagram that…
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to speak for 1st time since Napheesa Collier’s blistering comments
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — LAS VEGAS (AP) — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert typically highlights the league’s successes over the past season at her annual…
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Las Vegas Aces eye historic third WNBA title in four years
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — Not only does Phoenix await the Aces in the WNBA Finals, but so does history. Las Vegas has the opportunity…
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WNBA signs 11-year media rights deal with Versant to air games on USA Network
[ad_1] NEW YORK — The WNBA has another broadcast partner after signing an 11-year media rights deal with Versant to show regular-season games and…
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Mercury overcome 13-point deficit, beat Lynx 86-81 to reach WNBA Finals
[ad_1] PHOENIX — Alyssa Thomas scored 23 points, DeWanna Bonner made two key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Mercury overcame a…
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WNBA suspends Lynx coach Reeve 1 game for behavior, comments in Mercury loss
[ad_1] The WNBA suspended Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve for one game for her behavior and comments “Her conduct and comments included aggressively pursuing and…
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New York Liberty part ways with championship-winning coach Sandy Brondello
[ad_1] NEW YORK — The New York Liberty will not renew coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for next season, the organization announced Tuesday. Brondello led…
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Kara Lawson named head coach of US women’s basketball team for the 2028 LA Olympics
[ad_1] Kara Lawson helped the U.S. women’s basketball team win an Olympic gold medal as a player 17 years ago. Now she’ll have a…
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Despite losing Clark, other key players to injury, Fever still reach WNBA semifinals
[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever finally got a chance to celebrate Thursday night in Atlanta. A smiling Caitlin Clark, dressed again in street…
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WNBA playoffs: Three decisive Game 3s highlight a balanced season
[ad_1] NEW YORK — It’s fitting that many of the opening round playoff series are going the distance after the balanced regular season the…
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Unrivaled women’s basketball league now valued at $340M after landing more funding
[ad_1] Another group of big-name sports figures have invested in Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart’s 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled as it aims to…
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Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season
[ad_1] CHICAGO — Angel Reese aired her frustrations with the Chicago Sky as the franchise finishes another losing season. The two-time WNBA All-Star told…