Latest Women's National Basketball Association News

WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting their due

Nov. 17, 2024 11:29 AM EST

In a banner year for women’s professional sports, athletes who dominate their game are reaping the financial benefits. The WNBA is a leading example. Last month, it wrapped up a historic season that notched all-time viewership and attendance records while racking up brand deals...

Bird, Fowles, Pondexter, Beard headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Nov. 15, 2024 21:43 PM EST

WNBA greats Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter and Alana Beard headline the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 that was announced Friday. Also inducted on June 14 will be Mark Campbell, the longtime Union University coach, as well as Lucille Kyvallos, who led West...

Teresa Weatherspoon hired among six coaches for new Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league

Nov. 15, 2024 13:20 PM EST

Teresa Weatherspoon is one of the six coaches hired for the new Unrivaled 3-on-3 league. The other coaches announced for the new league on Thursday are former Lakers assistant Phil Handy, Adam Harrington, Nola Henry, DJ Sackmann and Andrew Wade. The league is co-founded by WNBA stars...

Caitlin Clark draws a big crowd for an LPGA pro-am in Florida

Nov. 13, 2024 13:52 PM EST

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Caitlin Clark brought her golf game and a big buzz to the LPGA Tour on Wednesday when the basketball star played in a pro-am that attracted a bigger crowd than the tour often gets for its tournament rounds. Clark played nine holes with Nelly Korda, the No. 1...

Caitlin Clark steps off the court and onto the fairway to play in an LPGA pro-am

Nov. 12, 2024 20:42 PM EST

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Caitlin Clark has one goal when she plays in an LPGA pro-am. “I've tried to practice as much as I can,” Clark said Tuesday. “I'm just the average golfer. I'm going to hit some good, I'm going to hit some bad. ... Just going to try not to hit anyone...

Dallas Wings hire Curt Miller as GM and executive vice president of basketball operations

Nov. 08, 2024 11:07 AM EST

The Dallas Wings hired Curt Miller as their general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations on Friday. Miller comes to the Wings after spending two years as the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks. Before that, he was the coach of the Connecticut Sun for seven...

Stephanie White eager to return home as she begins 2nd stint as Indiana Fever coach

Nov. 04, 2024 18:27 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stephanie White is coming home to win again. Yes, after collecting Indiana's prestigious Miss Basketball Award in high school and leading Purdue to the 1999 NCAA title, after playing on the Indiana Fever expansion team and serving as an assistant coach during...

Tyler Marsh has been hired as coach of the Chicago Sky

Nov. 02, 2024 21:35 PM EDT

Tyler Marsh has been hired as coach of the Chicago Sky, taking over a team that features two of the WNBA's most promising young players in Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. Andy Miller, Marsh's agent, confirmed the move in a text message to the AP. ESPN first reported the hiring. ...

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will feature Ariana Madix, T-Pain, 'Gabby’s Dollhouse' and pasta

Nov. 01, 2024 08:24 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — A eclectic group of stars — including reality TV's Ariana Madix, Broadway belter Idina Menzel, hip-hop's T-Pain, members of the WNBA champions New York Liberty and country duo Dan + Shay — will feature in this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Music...

From Strong to Justice, meet some of the top freshmen in women's basketball

Nov. 01, 2024 06:11 AM EDT

UConn’s Sarah Strong doesn’t need to look far to find inspiration as she gets ready to begin her college career. “Every time you walk into the gym, you just see like the great names,” Strong said, referring to a practice facility that features banners for every national...