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Unrivaled Announces Head Coaches for Inaugural Season

Unrivaled Announces Head Coaches for Inaugural Season

Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, announced the six head coaches for its inaugural season, which tips off on January 17, 2025, in Miami, Florida.…

Stanford Overcomes UC Davis 69-56 With Late Surge

Stanford Overcomes UC Davis 69-56 With Late Surge

STANFORD, Calif. — In a physical and tightly contested game, Stanford (4-0) defeated UC Davis 69-56  Wednesday night at Maples Pavilion, thanks to a late surge in the fourth quarter. Despite a solid start, Stanford…

Atlanta Dream Hires Karl Smesko as New Head Coach

Atlanta Dream Hires Karl Smesko as New Head Coach

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream announced Wednesday the hiring of Karl Smesko as the team’s new head coach, bringing one of the most successful resumes in women’s college basketball to the WNBA. Smesko, who built…

Golden State Valkyries Surpass 20,000 Season Ticket Deposits Ahead of Inaugural 2025 Season

Golden State Valkyries Surpass 20,000 Season Ticket Deposits Ahead of Inaugural 2025 Season

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s highly anticipated 13th franchise, achieved another historic milestone on Tuesday, announcing over 20,000 season ticket deposits for their upcoming debut in the 2025 season. The Valkyries,…

South Carolina Dominates AP Poll Amid Stable Top 8; Maryland, Stanford on the Rise

South Carolina Dominates AP Poll Amid Stable Top 8; Maryland, Stanford on the Rise

South Carolina is the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll after defeating then-No. 9 North Carolina State, 71-57. The Gamecocks’ strong start makes them early favorites to defend their…

Stanford Honors VanDerveer with Dominant 89-58 Win Over Gonzaga

Stanford Honors VanDerveer with Dominant 89-58 Win Over Gonzaga

STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford (3-0) marked the debut of Tara VanDerveer Court at Maples Pavilion with a powerful display, defeating Gonzaga 89-58. The game served as both a tribute to the recently retired coaching legend…

Stanford’s Versatile Offense, Deep Bench Overpower Washington State, 94-65

Stanford’s Versatile Offense, Deep Bench Overpower Washington State, 94-65

STANFORD, Calif. – In their second home game of the season, Stanford continued their strong start with a 94-65 victory over Washington State on Thursday at Maples Pavilion. Building off a dominant 107-43 win over…

Stanford Dominates Le Moyne in Season Opener with Record-Breaking Shooting

Stanford Dominates Le Moyne in Season Opener with Record-Breaking Shooting

STANFORD, Calif. — In a powerful season opener at Maples Pavilion under new head coach Kate Paye, Stanford set a school record with 18 three-pointers to claim a dominant 107-43 victory over Le Moyne. Redshirt…

Nunu Agara’s Dominant Performance Powers Stanford in Exhibition Win Over Cal State LA

Nunu Agara’s Dominant Performance Powers Stanford in Exhibition Win Over Cal State LA

STANFORD, Calif. — Powered by sophomore forward Nunu Agara’s 25-point, 13-rebound effort, Stanford took down Cal State LA 91-70 in an exhibition game Wednesday night at Maples Pavilion. Agara showcased her versatility, contributing both in…

Stanford Kicks Off New Era Under Kate Paye with Exhibition Against Cal State LA

Stanford Kicks Off New Era Under Kate Paye with Exhibition Against Cal State LA

STANFORD, Calif. – The Stanford Cardinal will make their 2024-25 debut on Wednesday night with an exhibition against Cal State LA at Maples Pavilion. The game will give fans their first look at a Cardinal…

Indiana Fever Part Ways with Head Coach Christie Sides

Indiana Fever Part Ways with Head Coach Christie Sides

The Indiana Fever announced Sunday that head coach Christie Sides will not return for the 2025 season, concluding her two-year tenure with the organization. Sides, who helped guide the team to their first postseason appearance…

JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers Unanimously Selected to 2024-25 AP Preseason All-America Team

JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers Unanimously Selected to 2024-25 AP Preseason All-America Team

For the first time, AP Preseason All-America Team includes three sophomores, highlighting the young talent in a sport that continues to surge in popularity following a record-breaking season. USC sophomore Watkins made a national impact…

A’ja Wilson’s Jersey to be Retired by South Carolina in February

A’ja Wilson’s Jersey to be Retired by South Carolina in February

The University of South Carolina will retire the jersey of former Gamecock standout A’ja Wilson on Feb. 2 in a pregame ceremony ahead of the women’s basketball game against Auburn at Colonial Life Arena. Wilson,…

WNBA Continues Partnership with Nike in 12-Year Extension

WNBA Continues Partnership with Nike in 12-Year Extension

The WNBA and Nike have solidified their long-standing partnership through a 12-year extension. The renewal ensures that Nike will continue to be the exclusive provider of on-court uniforms and fan apparel for the WNBA, alongside…

WNBA Prepares for Critical CBA Negotiations After Players Union Opts Out Of Current Agreement

WNBA Prepares for Critical CBA Negotiations After Players Union Opts Out Of Current Agreement

The WNBA is heading toward significant collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations after the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) opted out of the current agreement, two years ahead of its expiration. The decision, announced Monday, allows both…

New York Liberty Win Their First WNBA Championship in Overtime Thriller Against Minnesota Lynx

New York Liberty Win Their First WNBA Championship in Overtime Thriller Against Minnesota Lynx

The New York Liberty captured their first WNBA Championship in franchise history Sunday night, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime to win Game 5 of the Finals. The Liberty’s hard-fought victory, sealed at Barclays…

Notre Dame Voted ACC Women’s Basketball Preseason Favorite, Hannah Hidalgo Named Player of the Year

Notre Dame Voted ACC Women’s Basketball Preseason Favorite, Hannah Hidalgo Named Player of the Year

Notre Dame has been voted as the preseason favorite to win the 2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball title, marking the first time since 2018 that the Fighting Irish have held that distinction. The ACC’s…

Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on ABC was the most-viewed WNBA Finals game ever

Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on ABC was the most-viewed WNBA Finals game ever. According to Nielsen, the October 13th game with the Minnesota Lynx at the New York Liberty had 1.34 million…

South Carolina Tops AP Preseason Poll, 2024-25 Season is Around the Corner

South Carolina Tops AP Preseason Poll, 2024-25 Season is Around the Corner

Full poll South Carolina women’s basketball will open the 2024-25 season ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, maintaining their status as the team to beat in the upcoming campaign. The Gamecocks,…

South Carolina Favored to Win 2025 SEC Women’s Basketball Championship

South Carolina Favored to Win 2025 SEC Women’s Basketball Championship

South Carolina has been selected as the favorite to win the 2025 Southeastern Conference women’s basketball title, according to a preseason poll conducted by SEC and national media members. The Gamecocks, who are coming off…

Natalie Nakase Named Head Coach of Golden State Valkyries

Natalie Nakase Named Head Coach of Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries have appointed Natalie Nakase as the team’s head coach, the organization announced Wednesday. Nakase, a seasoned coach with more than 16 years of professional experience, takes the helm following a successful…

Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft Set For December 6 On ESPN

Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft Set For December 6 On ESPN

The WNBA’s 13th franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, is preparing to assemble its inaugural roster ahead of the 2025 season. The league will host the Golden State Expansion Draft on Friday, December 6, broadcast on…

WNBA Awards Portland, Oregon A Franchise, Team To Begin Play In 2026

WNBA Awards Portland, Oregon A Franchise, Team To Begin Play In 2026

Big news for basketball fans in the Pacific Northwest: Portland has been awarded the WNBA’s 15th franchise, with the team expected to hit the court in the 2026 season. This announcement marks a significant expansion…

Delta becomes official airline partner of the WNBA in multiyear deal

Delta becomes official airline partner of the WNBA in multiyear deal

Delta Air Lines and the WNBA announced a multiyear partnership, with Delta becoming the league’s official airline partner. Earlier this season, Delta expanded its WNBA charter program, coinciding with the league’s introduction of a full…

USA Women’s Basketball Clinches Eighth Consecutive Olympic Gold with Thrilling Win Over France

USA Women’s Basketball Clinches Eighth Consecutive Olympic Gold with Thrilling Win Over France

In a nail-biting finale, the USA Women’s National Basketball Team secured their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a 67-66 victory over France on Sunday in Paris. This win marks a historic achievement, setting the…

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