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πŸ€ She the NorthπŸ€ She the North
WNBA announces Toronto as the location for its 14th franchise
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The rumors are true β€” the WNBA is coming to Toronto in 2026. On Friday, CBC’s Shireen Ahmed broke the news, with an official announcement expected on May 23rd. Toronto’s selection marks a major turning point for W: international expansion.
May 13, 2024
πŸ€ Call the amateurs and cut ’em from the teamπŸ€ Call the amateurs and cut ’em from the team
Roster cuts loom for former NCAA stars on WNBA decision day
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The WNBA season starts tomorrow, and teams must finalize their rosters today…meaning at least six squads must make brutal cuts to reach the league maximum of 12 rostered players.
May 13, 2024
πŸ€ Ain’t playing aroundπŸ€ Ain’t playing around
Upset reign supreme before the NBA Conference semis shift venues for Games 3 and 4
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After last night’s postseason hoopla saw two underdogs come out on top, there’s more chaos to come as the conference semis shift venues for Games 3 and 4.
May 10, 2024
πŸ“Ί All in the (Disney) familyπŸ“Ί All in the (Disney) family
WNBA makes the most of opening night with first-ever Disney+ simulcast
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The WNBA is looking to leverage all available tools to build interest in the game, and that means taking a winning move out of the men’s sports playbook. ESPN announced yesterday that for the first time ever, the WNBA’s opening night doubleheader will be available on Disney+ in addition to streaming on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
May 08, 2024
✨ The Angel Reese Effect✨ The Angel Reese Effect
Angel Reese forges path as a cultural icon in women’s sports
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The spotlight might be bright on Caitlin Clark, but Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is also becoming a cultural force β€” on Monday, she became the first WNBA rookie to make a Met Gala appearance. Reese is uniquely positioned to become a sports and fashion icon, reflecting a moment where women athletes are appreciated for their marketing and trend-setting potential.
May 08, 2024
πŸ€ If these walls could talkπŸ€ If these walls could talk
The NBA Conference semifinals are underway
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With an epic first round done and dusted, the NBA conference semifinals have arrived and are already bringing the early upsets. No more horsing around.
May 06, 2024
πŸ€ Pass the remoteπŸ€ Pass the remote
WNBA pivots to airing on League Pass app despite marquee preseason matchups
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The WNBA saw the Caitlin Clark Effect play out on the court this weekend in a sold-out preseason game between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings. But the league’s decision to keep the game β€” and the popular WNBA Canada preseason game β€” exclusively available on WNBA League Pass in the U.S. may have been a missed bucket for the league.
May 06, 2024
πŸ€ Smells like team spiritπŸ€ Smells like team spirit
Indiana Pacers clinch their first Eastern Conference semis berth since 2014, will face NY Knicks
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The first round of the NBA Playoffs is nearly done, but the drama isn’t letting up yet even as the first conference semis tip off.
May 03, 2024
πŸ€πŸˆ Big money movesπŸ€πŸˆ Big money moves
Major moves rock NCAA basketball and football as spring transfer portal windows close
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Unlimited trips to the transfer portal mean basketball and football players always keep us on our toes, even in the offseason.
May 01, 2024
πŸ€ New kids on the blockπŸ€ New kids on the block
Next generation of NBA stars lighting up the postseason
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With two decades of dominance possibly in the rearview mirror, here’s a refresher on a few of the next gen hoopers lighting up the postseason.
May 01, 2024
πŸ€ When one door closes, another opensπŸ€ When one door closes, another opens
Two-time WNBA MVP and three-time champion Candace Parker announces her retirement
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The legendary Candace Parker retired yesterday, but her impact on and involvement in the game will undoubtedly endure. Here’s to her truly game-changing career and even more to come.
April 29, 2024
πŸ’° Not a step back, but a step upπŸ’° Not a step back, but a step up
Candace Parker outlines future business plans in her retirement announcement
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WNBA legend Candace Parker announced her retirement yesterday, and like everything else she does, Parker did it differently. In the announcement, she outlined plans to ramp up her business aspirations, which include owning a WNBA team and an NBA team.
April 29, 2024
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