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Unrivaled announces $340M valuation, plans for upcoming season Unrivaled announces $340M valuation, plans for upcoming season
Unrivaled announces $340M valuation, plans for upcoming season
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On Monday, Unrivaled shared that after last December’s successful Series A investment round, the league’s recent Series B round brought its valuation to $340M, or almost 10x its initial May 2024 valuation. With investors and sponsors circling the next big thing in women’s basketball, let’s dive into why the league works and what makes it truly unrivaled.
September 10, 2025
A’ja Wilson–led Las Vegas Aces stay hot with two weeks left in the regular season A’ja Wilson–led Las Vegas Aces stay hot with two weeks left in the regular season
A’ja Wilson–led Las Vegas Aces stay hot with two weeks left in the regular season
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The WNBA standings are like reality TV, but with layups. Aside from the Minnesota Lynx, who’ll likely lock in the No. 1 spot this week, nearly every postseason position is up for grabs — and there are only two weeks left in the regular season. The drama.
August 27, 2025
Nailcare brand Orly’s VP Tal Pink shares insights on the brand’s LA Sparks partnership Nailcare brand Orly’s VP Tal Pink shares insights on the brand’s LA Sparks partnership
Nailcare brand Orly’s VP Tal Pink shares insights on the brand’s LA Sparks partnership
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This week, nailcare brand Orly celebrated its 50th anniversary by launching its first-ever sports partnership with the LA Sparks. As nailcare brands begin tapping on women’s sports, we enjoyed an in-depth conversation with Orly about how consumer trends and its LA roots led to this partnership.
August 22, 2025
WNBA breaks attendance record amid epic seasonWNBA breaks attendance record amid epic season
WNBA breaks attendance record amid epic season
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More than 2.5M fans (and counting) have packed WNBA arenas this year, making 2025 the most-attended season in league history. Amazing what can happen when folks have access to world-class hoops — here’s the latest from the ever-captivating hardwood.
August 22, 2025
Durable Minnesota Lynx continue to set the pace as league-wide injuries mountDurable Minnesota Lynx continue to set the pace as league-wide injuries mount
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Durable Minnesota Lynx continue to set the pace as league-wide injuries mount
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Step aside crab fishermen — the most difficult job in the world isn’t on the high seas; it’s in WNBA arenas across the country, where team medical staff are dealing with a barrage of injuries. Here’s the latest from the league’s injury report.
August 20, 2025
Connecticut Sun reportedly exploring multiple options for saleConnecticut Sun reportedly exploring multiple options for sale
Connecticut Sun reportedly exploring multiple options for sale
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The struggling Connecticut Sun, who will officially miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016, aren’t just contending with on-court troubles — the saga surrounding the team’s potential sale is just getting started. Let’s break down yesterday’s fascinating ESPN report.
August 20, 2025
The buzziest headlines from a jam-packed weekend of WNBA actionThe buzziest headlines from a jam-packed weekend of WNBA action
The buzziest headlines from a jam-packed weekend of WNBA action
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Whether it was the league’s first-ever statue unveiling or an expansion logo tattoo, the W movers and shakers are celebrating the past and future. Now, let’s lock in on the present.
August 18, 2025
The highs and lows of the WNBA’s rapid growthThe highs and lows of the WNBA’s rapid growth
The highs and lows of the WNBA’s rapid growth
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Tonight’s WNBA Canada game was set to be a victory lap, celebrating the league’s growth and Toronto as its first Canadian expansion city. But some on- and off-court drama is crashing the party before the 10 p.m. ET tipoff, demonstrating the challenges of a rapid rise to the mainstream.
August 15, 2025
WNBA reportedly prefers Houston over bids to keep Connecticut Sun in New England WNBA reportedly prefers Houston over bids to keep Connecticut Sun in New England
WNBA reportedly prefers Houston over bids to keep Connecticut Sun in New England
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This week, Front Office Sports (FOS) shared updates on the ongoing saga surrounding the sale of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. In early August, weeks after Steve Pagliuca pledged a record $325M to bring the Sun to Boston, FOS reported the Mohegan Tribe approved the deal, but the W never did.
August 15, 2025
Playoff positioning headlines the final month of WNBA regular-season actionPlayoff positioning headlines the final month of WNBA regular-season action
Playoff positioning headlines the final month of WNBA regular-season action
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All-Star Weekend? Check. Trade deadline? Check. Now it’s full steam ahead to the most important item on the WNBA calendar: the playoffs. With exactly one month left of the regular season, postseason positioning is all that matters. Now the fun really begins.
August 11, 2025
This year’s WNBA trade deadline is differentThis year’s WNBA trade deadline is different
This year’s WNBA trade deadline is different
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Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier will sadly be sidelined for the foreseeable future after leaving Saturday’s game early with a sprained ankle. That’s one question answered — but it’s far from the only WNBA query with tomorrow’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline looming.
August 06, 2025
On-court drama takes center stage in the WNBA’s first-ever Rivals WeekOn-court drama takes center stage in the WNBA’s first-ever Rivals Week
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On-court drama takes center stage in the WNBA’s first-ever Rivals Week
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One of the WNBA’s most controversial rivalries has thankfully reached its denouement — but the spiciest on-court drama is still to come with the league’s inaugural Rivals Week tipping off tonight.
August 05, 2025
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