Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has sparked a debate by acknowledging the league’s deep roots in Black excellence and emphasizing the importance of celebrating and investing in Black women in the WNBA.
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New Unrivaled 3×3 women’s pro league features diverse coaching staff
The rosters and coaches are now set for the new Unrivaled 3×3 women’s pro league, which is co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Brianna Stewart and is made up of current WNBA players.
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WNBA Finals: Lynx made history in Game 1 victory – Game 2 was different story
The Minnesota Lynx are looking to become the second team in league history to sweep both the Commissioner’s Cup and the WNBA Finals trophy in the same season, while the WNBA is considering expanding with a Black-led ownership group in 2028.
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WNBA gets a diversity black eye
Two Black WNBA head coaches, Teresa Weatherspoon and Tanisha Wright, have been fired since the playoffs began, raising concerns about the treatment of Black coaches in the league.
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WNBA expansion gets underway
The WNBA is expanding to 15 teams with the addition of Portland in 2026, but the league’s majority Black coaches have been fired.
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Athletes Unlimited offers play during WNBA off-season
Athletes Unlimited (AU) has announced that the 2025 AU Pro Basketball Championship season will move to Nashville, TN.
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New media and social media: The impact on the WNBA’s Black players
The WNBA has become a racial cesspool for trolls disguised as fans, with Caitlin Clark being worshipped too much and Black players being overlooked.
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WNBA rookies Jackson, Edwards, and Reese are making waves in the league
Three rookies in the WNBA, Rickea Jackson, Aaliyah Edwards, and Angel Reese, have been impressive this season, setting records.
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Cheryl Miller’s legacy in women’s basketball: A testament to greatness
Cheryl Miller, a legendary USC women’s basketball player, is now a coach and mentor to current players, and was recently the winning coach of the WNBA All-Star Game.
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Is the WNBA media rights deal a fair valuation?
The WNBA has announced a new media rights deal with Disney, NBCU, and Amazon that will distribute more than 125 regular-season and playoff games nationally each season.
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‘Power of the Dream’ shows WNBA is ‘bigger than basketball’
The WNBA’s commitment to social activism and their fight against racism is highlighted in the documentary ‘Power of the Dream.’
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Fab Five Photos: WNBA photo highlights
This week’s “Fab Five Photos” features two WNBA players from the metro area.
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White male sports media go ga-ga over Clark
Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s top overall pick this season, has become a daily staple on TV sports talk shows, sports radio, and social media, but critics argue that the media is over-hyping her.
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Former pro hoopster now counsels other athletes
Val Whiting, a certified mental performance coach, works with athletes at all levels to enhance their performance and promote self-compassion.
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Lynx defeat Liberty in WNBA matchup
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New York Liberty 84-67, led by Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith, with Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman providing outstanding point guard play.
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WNBA Black head coaches drop from six to three
The WNBA has only three Black head coaches, a decline from two seasons ago, with Noelle Quinn, Tanisha Wright, and Teresa Weatherspoon leading the charge.
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ESPN’s ‘WNBA Countdown’ features all-Black female broadcast team
ESPN’s pre-game show WNBA Countdown premieres on May 14, featuring LaChina Robinson, Monica McNutt, Carolyn Peck, Elle Duncan, Chiney Ogwumike, and Andraya Carter.
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2024 WNBA draft analysis: Potential All-Stars to watch
ESPN analysts Andraya Carter and Rebecca Lobo discussed the 2024 WNBA draft prospects.
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Preseason exhibition game honors Olympic and WNBA star McCray-Penson
The contest will honor Nikki McCray-Penson, who was an assistant coach on both teams during her coaching career.
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When money talks, diversity walks
‘Black ownership is the last chance for these sports to prove they’re not just fundamentally racist.’