WNBA

Since its inception in 1996, the WNBA has become a defining force in women's professional basketball, showcasing elite athletes across 12 teams from major U.S. cities. Founded in 1996, the league thrives on a fast-paced, strategic style of play that highlights skill and teamwork, culminating annually in the high-stakes WNBA Finals. More than just a sports league, the WNBA has established itself as a platform for social activism, with players actively leading campaigns on racial and gender equity. This blend of competitive excellence and community advocacy has cultivated a passionate fanbase that engages deeply with both the games and the league's broader impact on society.

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Enes Kanter Freedom Reveals Private Texts from 'American Hero' Sophie Cunningham
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Enes Kanter Freedom Reveals What ‘American Hero’ Sophie Cunningham Texted Him After Ejection

Freedom says the Indiana Fever guard asked one simple question after he was removed from the Chicago Sky game — and he has now shared his response.

Chicago Sky Owner Responds to Enes Kanter Freedom's Federal Lawsuit: 'Meritless and Frivolous'
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Chicago Sky Owner Fires Back at Enes Kanter Freedom Lawsuit: ‘Meritless and Frivolous’

Michael Alter says arena security acted only after Freedom confronted Natasha Cloud and stepped toward the court—not because of his shirt.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Announces Retirement at the End of 2026
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Retiring After Years of Clashes With Players

The former Deloitte CEO will exit at the end of 2026, leaving behind record WNBA growth, a $3 billion media deal and a fractured relationship with players.

Enes Kanter Freedom Sues Chicago Sky for Violating His Rights
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Enes Kanter Freedom Takes His WNBA Fight to Federal Court With Chicago Sky Lawsuit

The former NBA center claims his ejection and ban from WNBA games at Wintrust Arena violated his First Amendment rights — but the Sky tells a sharply different story.

Enes Kanter Freedom Wants WNBA Commissioner to Have a 'Summit' with Him and Caitlin Jenner
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Enes Kanter Freedom Challenges WNBA Commissioner to 'Peace Summit' With Caitlyn Jenner

The former NBA center wants a public debate on WNBA eligibility rules, with the Olympic gold medalist and media personality moderating.

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Enes Kanter Freedom Says He'll Stop His WNBA Bid Under One Condition
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Enes Kanter Freedom Says He'll Drop His WNBA Bid—But Only Under One Condition

The former NBA center wants the WNBA to rewrite its eligibility language, even as league sources say he cannot enter the 2027 draft.

Royce White is Still Stunt-Queening in a Blonde Wig at WNBA Games
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Royce White Shows Up to WNBA Game in Blonde Wig After Being Deemed Ineligible for Draft

The former NBA player took his 'Queen Roysha' act courtside days after league sources dismissed his 2027 WNBA draft claim as a publicity stunt.

Caitlin Clark Has a Taylor Swift-Gifted Friendship Bracelet, Because of Course She Does
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Caitlin Clark Just Took Swiftie Friendship Bracelets to Another Level

Clark's new Nike Caitlin 1 turns the Eras Tour's friendship-bracelet tradition into a beaded nod to her longtime Swiftie fandom.

WNBA Announcers Accused of Trying to Embarrass Caitlin Clark with 'Statpadding' Accusation
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Former ESPN Broadcaster Accused of Double Standard After Caitlin Clark 'Stat Padding' Jab

Cindy Brunson questioned Clark's 37-point, 10-assist night, but her praise for Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese sparked backlash from WNBA fans.

Sophie Cunningham Shares Which Rap Songs She Listens to Before Games
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Sophie Cunningham Makes an Interesting Choice When Asked About Pre-Game Rap Music

Cunningham danced to “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” instead of naming a rapper, despite previously listing Drake, Lil Wayne, and Future among her picks.

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Angel Reese Just Shattered a WNBA Record
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Angel Reese Smashes Two WNBA Rebounding Records in Monster Night

The Atlanta Dream star grabbed 26 boards to erase a 23-year-old mark — and passed A’ja Wilson for the WNBA single-season record.

Robert Griffin III Rips Enes Kanter Freedom for 'Lame' WNBA Stunt
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Robert Griffin III Calls Enes Kanter Freedom’s WNBA Stunt ‘Lame’ and Harmful

The former NFL star says the ex-NBA center crossed a line after security removed him for approaching Natasha Cloud during a Fever-Sky game.

Angel Reese Spotted a NSFW Object Thrower at a WNBA Game and Got Him Banned for Life
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Angel Reese Spots NSFW Toy Thrower in Crowd, Gets Him Banned from WNBA and NBA Games for Life

“That’s him! Get him!” Reese shouted before security detained the fan during the Atlanta Dream’s blowout win over the Los Angeles Sparks.

Sophie Cunningham Gets Booed at Fever-Tempo Game
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Sophie Cunningham Has a Message for Toronto Fans Who Booed Her

The Indiana Fever guard embraced a chorus of Toronto boos, praising the Tempo crowd and explaining why the reception is 'what sports is all about.'

Azzi Fudd Injury Update When Will She Return
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Azzi Fudd Injury Update: When Will Wings Rookie Return? (Updated)

Fudd has not played since early August as she is dealing with a knee injury. How much longer is the Wings rookie expected to be out?

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Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Talk About How Their Relationship Got Started
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Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Reveal How Their Friendship Became Something More

Inside the UConn spark, the private pact, and how the Dallas Wings stars finally opened up about their relationship on and off the court.

Enes Kanter Freedom Says He'll Dunk on Angel Reese When He Joins the WNBA
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Enes Kanter Freedom Vows to Dunk on Angel Reese in WNBA Bid

Freedom’s viral Angel Reese jab is part of a bigger play: a controversial bid to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft and challenge the league’s women-only rules.

WNBA's Phoenix Mercury Honors Diana Taurasi by Retiring Her Jersey
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Diana Taurasi’s No. 3 Hits the Rafters as Phoenix Mercury Honor WNBA Icon

Inside the emotional night Phoenix turned 20 seasons, three titles and 10,000 points into a forever tribute to its greatest WNBA star.

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