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Reports: Toronto nets WNBA expansion franchise

Toronto was awarded an expansion franchise and is set to become the first international franchise in the WNBA in 2026, according to multiple reports. The growing league awarded the club to Kilmer Sports Inc., headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum, part of the minority ownership of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment.

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2024 WNBA Awards Outlook: Most Improved Player

Shakira Austin? Dana Evans? Kia Nurse? Or, maybe somebody else? Here’s a look at who might make the biggest strides and be named the WNBA’s Most Improved Player in 2024.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / 9 hours ago

Brittney Griner out, three other Mercury’s game statuses revealed vs. Sparks

The Phoenix Mercury will look to finish the preseason on a high note as they face the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night, but they may be without four players.

Las Vegas Aces News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Two-time defending champion Aces honored at White House

The Las Vegas Aces, who won their second straight NBA title last October, were honored during a visit to the White House on Thursday. The Aces, who defeated the New York Liberty in the 2023 WNBA Finals under coach Becky Hammon, presented President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with custom jerseys during the ceremony.

Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / 9 hours ago

Caitlin Clark reacts to WNBA’s massive travel change amid growing popularity

Before Caitlin Clark made the jump from college basketball to the WNBA, players had to fly through conventional means around the country for their games.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / 9 hours ago

Watch: Brittney Griner ready to put 2023 behind her, focused on Mercury

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner went through adversity during 2023 with her being imprisoned in Russia, but she claimed at media day that she only wants to look forward to the future and not reminisce of what happened in the past.

Chicago Sky News / Bleacher Report / 11 hours ago

Watch: Angel Reese keeping it real (via @ChicagoSky)

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / 11 hours ago

Watch: Diana Taurasi ecstatic for 20th season in WNBA, has ambitious goals

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi is gearing up for her 20th WNBA season in the Valley and spoke about being excited to have a competitive team around her, has high hopes that the team can be special, working with new head coach Nate Tibbetts and more at Mercury media day.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / 9 hours ago

Aces visit the White House

Thursday, the Las Vegas Aces visited the White House so they could be introduced to the current president, Joe Biden. Meeting the president is a commendable honor that few athletes are given the opportunity to see.

Chicago Sky News / Viral Sports News / 14 hours ago

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese Sends Bold Message to WNBA

With the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Chicago Sky selected LSU star Angel Reese. Along with No. 3 overall pick Kamilla Cardoso, the Sky now has one of the best frontcourt duos in the league to build around.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / 14 hours ago

Aces Play Puerto Rico National Team

This Saturday, the Las Vegas Aces will head down south to play the Puerto Rico national team. A’Ja Wilson will be returning to her hometown of Columbia, South Carolina.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / 17 hours ago

2024 WNBA Awards Outlook: Rookie of the Year

Unsurprisingly, the clear favorite for the 2024 Rookie of the Year award will be the guard from Indiana. Can anyone else make the competition interesting?

WNBA News / 5 GOATs / 18 hours ago

Ticket prices skyrocket for Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever debut

The ticket prices to see the Indiana Fever’s season opener against the Connecticut Sun are rocketing sky-high. The WNBA matchup will be the debut for first overall selection Caitlin Clark who lit up the scoreboard for the Iowa Hawkeyes for four seasons.

Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / 19 hours ago

Indiana Fever: Stunning Caitlin Clark Trend Proves Her Incredible Mainstream Impact

A post on X that has gone viral recently has become another proof of the incredible impact of Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark on women’s basketball.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / 23 hours ago

Chicago Sky: Kamilla Cardoso Reveals 3-Word Advice From WNBA Legend Amid Injury

It will take some time before Kamilla Cardoso can make her WNBA regular season debut for the Chicago Sky. The former South Carolina Gamecocks star suffered

Indiana Fever News / Field Level Media / May 8

Fever add 11 TV markets for Caitlin Clark's rookie season

Former Iowa standout Caitlin Clark is getting the Indiana Fever some more screen time. Twelve television markets will aid in broadcasting 17 of Indiana's games for free this season, allowing fans to get a better glimpse at Clark, the No.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

10 games to watch during first week of WNBA regular season

The most anticipated regular season in WNBA history tips off on Tuesday. Here's a closer look at 10 intriguing opening week games.

Angel Reese calls out critics following strong preseason performance

Columnist suspended following controversial Caitlin Clark interaction

Brittney Griner gives advice to Clark

Mercury star weighs in on chartered flights to be funded by WNBA

MVP odds, picks: Is it A'ja Wilson's to lose, or will a long shot emerge?

Chicago Sky News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Angel Reese calls out critics following strong preseason performance

Angel Reese called out her critics on social media Wednesday following a strong game against the New York Liberty Tuesday night in her second preseason contest.

Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso (shoulder) out 4-6 weeks

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 8

Adidas names Candace Parker president of women's basketball

Candace Parker was named Adidas' new president of women's basketball on Wednesday. The longtime WNBA star retired from her playing career last week after 16 years in the league.

WNBA News / Action Network / May 7