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The WNBA’s new CBA raises the league’s ceiling — and its floorThe WNBA’s new CBA raises the league’s ceiling — and its floor
The WNBA’s new CBA raises the league’s ceiling — and its floor
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Over 100 hours of negotiations later, we finally have a new WNBA CBA. The term sheet is still being finalized and the deal needs to be ratified, but reports indicate the league’s sixth CBA is as transformational as hoped. And exhale.
March 20, 2026
Men’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaosMen’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaos
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Men’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaos
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How’s that bracket doing? March is already off to a heart-pounding start, with the signature Madness in full force during yesterday’s men’s first-round matchups.
March 20, 2026
Men’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaosMen’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaos
Men’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaos
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How’s that bracket doing? March is already off to a heart-pounding start, with the signature Madness in full force during yesterday’s men’s first-round matchups.
March 20, 2026
Breaking down the opening weekend of women’s March MadnessBreaking down the opening weekend of women’s March Madness
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Breaking down the opening weekend of women’s March Madness
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Eight of next weekend’s Sweet 16 teams are already locked in, while today’s jam-packed eight-game slate will determine the other half of the field. That’s right, the Madness is in full swish.
March 20, 2026
Breaking down 2026 women’s March MadnessBreaking down 2026 women’s March Madness
Breaking down 2026 women’s March Madness
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Hooping for their NCAA–record extending 13th natty title, the reigning champs are even better this season led by Player of the Year frontrunner sophomore Sarah Strong and grad student Azzi Fudd. The Huskies are unquestionably the team to beat, pummeling opponents by 38.4 points per game on average and riding a 50-game win streak into the Madness.
March 18, 2026
Everything you need to know about 2026 men’s March MadnessEverything you need to know about 2026 men’s March Madness
Everything you need to know about 2026 men’s March Madness
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Duke Blue Devils (East): The No. 1 overall seed came tantalizingly close to an undefeated season — their two losses were by a combined four points. Led by freshman phenom Cameron Boozer, the Blue Devils’ only weakness is the absence of guard Caleb Foster, who broke his foot on March 7th. Legendary coaches abound in their region, but head coach (HC) Jon Scheyer can hang with the best.
March 17, 2026
Checking in on the NCAA men’s basketball conference tournamentsChecking in on the NCAA men’s basketball conference tournaments
Checking in on the NCAA men’s basketball conference tournaments
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Dust off your dancing shoes because March Madness is right around the corner with Selection Sunday slated for, you guessed it, this Sunday. Most of the women’s conference tournaments have already wrapped, but the men are in the thick of it. Let’s shimmy into the latest.
March 13, 2026
March 10th deadline looms as WNBA CBA negotiations continueMarch 10th deadline looms as WNBA CBA negotiations continue
March 10th deadline looms as WNBA CBA negotiations continue
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The WNBA’s self-imposed March 10th collective bargaining agreement (CBA) deadline is…tomorrow — and despite the exchange of highly-classified counterproposals over the weekend, the two sides have yet to agree on a new deal. Let’s hoop to it.
March 09, 2026
A guide to the NCAA women’s basketball conference tournamentsA guide to the NCAA women’s basketball conference tournaments
A guide to the NCAA women’s basketball conference tournaments
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March Madness is nearly here, but first conference tournaments serve as the perfect warmup, with NCAA squads fighting for rivalry wins, trophies, and most importantly, automatic bids to The Big Dance. The women’s action gets underway today — let’s boogie right into this primer.
March 04, 2026
The grand finale: Breaking down the Unrivaled championshipThe grand finale: Breaking down the Unrivaled championship
The grand finale: Breaking down the Unrivaled championship
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This season has been the ultimate glow-up for Phantom, who finished dead last in the league last year with just four wins. Now, the Ghost Gang is championship-bound thanks to a combination of grit, tenacity, and a dash of Kelsey Plum heroics. Boo-yeah.
March 04, 2026
The latest on the WNBA’s CBA negotiationsThe latest on the WNBA’s CBA negotiations
The latest on the WNBA’s CBA negotiations
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According to the WNBA, a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and its players’ union (the WNBPA) needs to be agreed upon by March 10th, otherwise the 2026 schedule will be affected. That’s *checks notes* less than two weeks away — and there’s lots of work to be done.
February 25, 2026
Playoff seeding on the line during Friday’s Unrivaled regular-season finalePlayoff seeding on the line during Friday’s Unrivaled regular-season finale
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Playoff seeding on the line during Friday’s Unrivaled regular-season finale
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Unrivaled is rocking straight into today’s regular-season finale with four games hitting the hardwood starting at 1 p.m. ET. And that’s only the beginning of the high-stakes hoopla because the first round of the single-elimination playoffs tips off tomorrow.
February 25, 2026
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