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WNBA players say leagueās proposal for new CBA falls short after All-Star bargaining meeting
Read full article: WNBA players say leagueās proposal for new CBA falls short after All-Star bargaining meetingWNBA players and league officials met Thursday before the start of the All-Star weekend festivities for discussions on a new collective bargaining agreement.
Olivia Miles decided to skip WNBA draft and stay in college for one more season
Read full article: Olivia Miles decided to skip WNBA draft and stay in college for one more seasonOlivia Miles might have been playing this weekend along with WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers at the leagueās All-Star Game.
Aāja Wilson scores a season-high 37 and Las Vegas holds off a late rally to beat the Wings 90-86
Read full article: Aāja Wilson scores a season-high 37 and Las Vegas holds off a late rally to beat the Wings 90-86Aāja Wilson scored a season-high 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season and the Las Vegas Aces held off a late rally to beat the Dallas Wings 90-86.
Women's basketball stars' name, likeness and image brands carrying over into the WNBA
Read full article: Women's basketball stars' name, likeness and image brands carrying over into the WNBACaitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are part of the new generation of womenās basketball stars who have been able to profit off their name in college and build brands that have helped them excel off the court in the WNBA.
WNBA ready for the spotlight with All-Star Game in Indiana this weekend
Read full article: WNBA ready for the spotlight with All-Star Game in Indiana this weekendThe WNBA finishes off the first half of its season this week before heading into the All-Star break in Indiana, which will be a showcase for young star Caitlin Clark.
Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart
Read full article: Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks StewartCaitlin Clark has picked Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart first in the WNBA All-Star Game draft.
WNBA All-Star Game: Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron among reserves
Read full article: WNBA All-Star Game: Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron among reservesKayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will be making their All-Star debuts in Indianapolis later this month as they were all chosen on Sunday as reserves for the game.
Cleveland, Detroit respond to Sophie Cunningham's WNBA expansion comments
Read full article: Cleveland, Detroit respond to Sophie Cunningham's WNBA expansion commentsIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has sparked reactions from Cleveland and Detroit after questioning the WNBA's decision to expand to those cities.
Caitlin Clark's groin strain sidelines her for Fever's 3rd game in row, Commissioner's Cup vs. Lynx
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's groin strain sidelines her for Fever's 3rd game in row, Commissioner's Cup vs. LynxCaitlin Clark was ruled out of the WNBA Commissionerās Cup final with a strained groin in her third straight absence for the Indiana Fever.
Rookie Paige Bueckers named WNBA All-Star starter. Nneka Ogwumike selected for 10th time
Read full article: Rookie Paige Bueckers named WNBA All-Star starter. Nneka Ogwumike selected for 10th timePaige Bueckers will play in her first WNBA All-Star Game while Nneka Ogwumike has earned her 10th selection.
Wings rookie Paige Bueckers out with knee issue day after loss to Fever without Caitlin Clark
Read full article: Wings rookie Paige Bueckers out with knee issue day after loss to Fever without Caitlin ClarkDallas Wings standout rookie Paige Bueckers has been ruled out of Saturday nightās home game against Washington because of a right knee issue.
Paige Bueckers gets first win as a pro in return to Connecticut as she scores 21 points
Read full article: Paige Bueckers gets first win as a pro in return to Connecticut as she scores 21 pointsPaige Bueckers scored a season-best 21 points in her return to Connecticut to earn her first win as a pro in Dallas' 109-87 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night.
Bueckers crosses another first off career list as homecoming leaves Wings with latest loss to Lynx
Read full article: Bueckers crosses another first off career list as homecoming leaves Wings with latest loss to LynxPaige Bueckers admired the Minnesota Lynx as a kid while cheering on each of the four WNBA championships that played a part in her ascension to becoming the first overall pick in the draft last month.
San Antonioās NaLyssa Smith back playing in the Lone Star State with the Dallas Wings
Read full article: San Antonioās NaLyssa Smith back playing in the Lone Star State with the Dallas WingsA fresh start always has its advantages in professional sports, and for NaLyssa Smith, the new chapter brings her closer to home.
Paige Bueckers looks forward to moving on after getting much-hyped WNBA debut out of the way
Read full article: Paige Bueckers looks forward to moving on after getting much-hyped WNBA debut out of the wayPaige Bueckersā hometown in Minnesota took on her name for a day as a tribute to her WNBA debut.
WNBA set for new season with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese leading the way
Read full article: WNBA set for new season with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese leading the wayThereās a lot of excitement and buzz around the WNBA as its set to tip off its 29th season on Friday night thanks in large part to last seasonās rookie class led by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever draw heavy betting action as WNBA season prepares to open
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever draw heavy betting action as WNBA season prepares to openCaitlin Clark's star power and the Indiana Feverās offseason moves to bolster an already competitive roster around her is drawing strong betting interest.
WNBA set to tipoff season with host of teams looking to challenge for title including Clark's Fever
Read full article: WNBA set to tipoff season with host of teams looking to challenge for title including Clark's FeverThere are no shortages of challengers to the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty or star power across the league.
Back to school: WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campus
Read full article: Back to school: WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campusCaitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Sabrina Ionescu and Arike Ogunbowale will all get a chance to play one more game at their college arenas as their WNBA teams are playing preseason games on campus.
Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draft
Read full article: Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draftPaige Bueckers raised the expectations and excitement level for the Dallas Wings and their fans many months before she was even drafted by the WNBA team.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games to be shown on national TV
Read full article: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games to be shown on national TVCaitlin Clark and Angel Reeseās return to college for WNBA preseason games will be two of a record four exhibition games shown on national TV.
WNBA training camps set to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2
Read full article: WNBA training camps set to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2Aāja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are returning to court to begin the chase for a coveted WNBA championship with the opening of training camps and last yearās rookie sensation Caitlin Clark begins Year 2 in the league.
WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's roster
Read full article: WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's rosterWNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and thereās no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league.
Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by Wings
Read full article: Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by WingsPaige Bueckers is doing her best to live in the present during what has been an insanely busy stretch.
Paige Bueckers talks about her investment stake in Unrivaled league on 'Good Morning America'
Read full article: Paige Bueckers talks about her investment stake in Unrivaled league on 'Good Morning America'Paige Bueckers, the first overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings, confirmed during an appearance on āGood Morning Americaā on Wednesday that she is an investor in Unrivaled, which just completed its inaugural season.
Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase
Read full article: Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcaseFuture WNBA stars are using the league's draft night as more than an opportunity to step into the spotlight for their talent on the court, but to use the moment to honor where they come from, showcase who they are beyond the jersey, and make powerful statements through fashion, family, and tradition.
Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs. Angel Reese and the Sky will tip off new WNBA Rivals Week in August
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs. Angel Reese and the Sky will tip off new WNBA Rivals Week in AugustThe WNBA will have its inaugural Rivals Week in August tipping off with Caitlin Clark and Indiana facing Angel Reese and Chicago in prime time.
WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn about what Caitlin Clark did
Read full article: WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn about what Caitlin Clark didPaige Bueckers will receive roughly the same salary that Caitlin Clark got last year as the top pick in the WNBA draft as player salaries continue to be a topic of conversation.
France's Dominique Malonga among players to watch during WNBA draft after Paige Bueckers goes No. 1
Read full article: France's Dominique Malonga among players to watch during WNBA draft after Paige Bueckers goes No. 1Paige Bueckers is clearly the best-known player in Mondayās WNBA draft, but Dominique Malonga of France is among the most interesting.
Women's college basketball looking for next star with no Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins injured
Read full article: Women's college basketball looking for next star with no Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins injuredWomenās college basketball has been on the rise these last few years, riding the wave of iconic players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins.
UConn returns to top of women's basketball, dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th title
Read full article: UConn returns to top of women's basketball, dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th titleUConn is back on top of womenās basketball, winning its 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 behind Azzi Fuddās 24 points.
Paige Bueckers' UConn resume is missing an NCAA title. She says others can ponder her legacy
Read full article: Paige Bueckers' UConn resume is missing an NCAA title. She says others can ponder her legacyPaige Bueckersā UConn resume has one glaring omission: She hasnāt been able to lead the storied womenās basketball program to a 12th NCAA title.
Duke's Cooper Flagg and USC's JuJu Watkins win John R. Wooden Awards as nation's top college players
Read full article: Duke's Cooper Flagg and USC's JuJu Watkins win John R. Wooden Awards as nation's top college playersDuke's Cooper Flagg and USC's JuJu Watkins are adding more hardware to their trophy cases.
South Carolina returns to the NCAA title game and gets a rematch of 2022 against Bueckers and UConn
Read full article: South Carolina returns to the NCAA title game and gets a rematch of 2022 against Bueckers and UConnThe journey has been more challenging than usual, but Dawn Staley and defending national champion South Carolina are still getting the job done.
Strong, Fudd help UConn blow out UCLA 85-51 in Final Four as Bueckers moves 1 win from elusive title
Read full article: Strong, Fudd help UConn blow out UCLA 85-51 in Final Four as Bueckers moves 1 win from elusive titleSarah Strong and Azzi Fudd didnāt even need much help from superstar Paige Bueckers to propel UConn into the national title game, leading the Huskies to a remarkably easy 85-51 victory over UCLA in the Final Four of the womenās NCAA Tournament.
Prop betting began as another way to bet the Super Bowl and has grown into major wagering attraction
Read full article: Prop betting began as another way to bet the Super Bowl and has grown into major wagering attractionArt Manteris at Caesars Palace had an idea leading up to the Super Bowl in the 1985 season.
UConn's Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma share mutual respect heading into the Final Four
Read full article: UConn's Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma share mutual respect heading into the Final FourUConn's run to the Final Four reveals the partnership guard Paige Bueckers and coach Geno Auriemma have forged over her time with the Huskies.
No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionals
Read full article: No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionalsPaige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith and Azzi Fudd have reached out to a mental health professional for help at one point, seeking assistance to cope with the increasing pressure on college basketball players.
Paige Bueckers carries UConn to record 24th women's Final Four with 78-64 win over USC
Read full article: Paige Bueckers carries UConn to record 24th women's Final Four with 78-64 win over USCPaige Bueckers carried UConn to its record 24th Final Four of the womenās NCAA Tournament, scoring 31 points Monday night in a 78-64 victory over Southern California, which couldnāt overcome the loss of injured star JuJu Watkins.
USC shakes off JuJu Watkins' absence and beats Kansas State 67-61 in March Madness
Read full article: USC shakes off JuJu Watkins' absence and beats Kansas State 67-61 in March MadnessKennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the womenās NCAA Tournament.
Bueckers has career-high 40 to lead one-woman March Madness rout for UConn, 82-59 over Oklahoma
Read full article: Bueckers has career-high 40 to lead one-woman March Madness rout for UConn, 82-59 over OklahomaPaige Bueckers scored a career-high 40 points, rescuing UConn from its first-half doldrums and single-handedly turning a tight game against Oklahoma into an 82-59 rout that sent the Huskies to the Elite Eight of the womenās NCAA Tournament.
There's less March Madness chaos this year in Spokane, with fewer teams and lessons learned
Read full article: There's less March Madness chaos this year in Spokane, with fewer teams and lessons learnedThereās a lot less chaos in Spokane for this yearās NCAA Tournament with fewer teams, games and fans in town.
JuJu Watkinsā season-ending knee injury leaves a ābig voidā in womenās NCAA Tournament
Read full article: JuJu Watkinsā season-ending knee injury leaves a ābig voidā in womenās NCAA TournamentDawn Staley sent JuJu Watkins a text as soon as she saw the star Southern California sophomore suffer a season-ending knee injury earlier this week.
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Read full article: Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16There is plenty of star power left in womenās March Madness with Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts still playing even if JuJu Watkins wonāt be.
Paige Bueckers eyeing a national title after playing at Gampel Pavilion for the final time
Read full article: Paige Bueckers eyeing a national title after playing at Gampel Pavilion for the final timeAfter the game was over, UConn star Paige Bueckers returned to the court with a microphone in her hand.
JuJu Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo headline women's AP All-America team; Bueckers, Betts, Booker join them
Read full article: JuJu Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo headline women's AP All-America team; Bueckers, Betts, Booker join themJuJu Watkins of Southern California and Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame are on The Associated Press women's basketball All-America team for second straight year, becoming the third and fourth players to earn that honor in their first two seasons.
In March Madness, the women still have more stars and perhaps more people watching too
Read full article: In March Madness, the women still have more stars and perhaps more people watching tooThe two biggest names in college basketball these days will be playing in the womenās tournament when March Madness gets into full swing.
Betting on women's college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament begins
Read full article: Betting on women's college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament beginsCaitlin Clark drew lots of eyeballs to womenās basketball when she led Iowa to consecutive national-championship games.
March Madness: How to win your NCAA women's tournament pool and a look at what history tells us
Read full article: March Madness: How to win your NCAA women's tournament pool and a look at what history tells usCongratulations to the 12 teams left in the chase for the womenās Division I national championship.
Paige Bueckers and UConn are healthy and rolling as her final March Madness approaches
Read full article: Paige Bueckers and UConn are healthy and rolling as her final March Madness approachesPaige Bueckers is in a class by herself in the Big East, becoming the first player to win the most outstanding player of the conference tournament three times.
Paige Bueckers scores 24 points and UConn wins 23rd Big East crown with 70-50 victory over Creighton
Read full article: Paige Bueckers scores 24 points and UConn wins 23rd Big East crown with 70-50 victory over CreightonPaige Bueckers scored 24 points and Azzi Fudd added 13 to help No. 3 UConn beat 22nd-ranked Creighton 70-50 to win the Big East championship.
No. 5 UConn claims 5th straight Big East regular-season title with 72-53 win over No. 22 Creighton
Read full article: No. 5 UConn claims 5th straight Big East regular-season title with 72-53 win over No. 22 CreightonSarah Strong had 22 points and nine rebounds and Paige Bueckers added 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as No. 5 UConn defeated No. 22 Creighton 72-53 and claimed its fifth straight Big East regular-season title.
Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA TournamentJuJu Watkins and Southern California have moved up to a No. 1 seed in the womenās NCAA Tournament in the latest projections of the top teams.
Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stake
Read full article: Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stakeThe regular season titles in the four major conferences will come down to the final week of the season as league play wraps up this weekend.
Azzi Fudd helps No. 7 UConn end No. 4 South Carolina's 71-game home win streak with 87-58 rout
Read full article: Azzi Fudd helps No. 7 UConn end No. 4 South Carolina's 71-game home win streak with 87-58 routAzzi Fudd scored 28 points and No. 7 UConn ended No. 4 South Carolinaās 71-game home winning streak with an 87-58 victory Sunday.
Spearman's late bucket lifts No. 19 Tennessee over No. 5 UConn 80-76
Read full article: Spearman's late bucket lifts No. 19 Tennessee over No. 5 UConn 80-76Zee Spearman scored 18 points, including a basket with 12 seconds left, to lead No. 19 Tennessee to an 80-76 win over No. 5 UConn on Thursday night.
Maryland going into key conference stretch potentially without two of its top scorers
Read full article: Maryland going into key conference stretch potentially without two of its top scorersMaryland is going into a key stretch of its conference season with games against No. 12 Ohio State and top-ranked UCLA this week.
As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAA
Read full article: As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAAA court settlement that would require colleges to pay athletes billions for their play is not going to settle the debate over amateurism in NCAA sports.
Security a priority at Unrivaled with cyber stalking on the rise toward women's basketball players
Read full article: Security a priority at Unrivaled with cyber stalking on the rise toward women's basketball playersOn the eve of its debut, Unrivaled held a security meeting with its players about their safety.
Unrivaled womenās basketball league is setting a new standard for salaries before it even tips off
Read full article: Unrivaled womenās basketball league is setting a new standard for salaries before it even tips offUnrivaled is setting a new standard for womenās basketball before one game has been played in the upstart league.
No. 23 Michigan heads out west for matchup with No. 4 USC to tipoff Big Ten play
Read full article: No. 23 Michigan heads out west for matchup with No. 4 USC to tipoff Big Ten playMichigan has gotten off to a strong start this season and the No. 23 Wolverines will try and close out 2024 with a big victory when they visit No. 4 USC on Sunday.
USC up to No. 4 in women's AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3
Read full article: USC up to No. 4 in women's AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3Southern California jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press womenās college basketball poll on Monday after edging UConn.
JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women's basketball's top stars
Read full article: JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women's basketball's top starsJuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers both showed out in a primetime matchup between two of the brightest stars in womenās basketball.
JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70
Read full article: JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70JuJu Watkins scored 25 points and No. 7 USC recovered from blowing a 18-point second half lead to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night.
Hidalgo scores 29 as No. 8 Notre Dame holds off No. 2 UConn 79-68
Read full article: Hidalgo scores 29 as No. 8 Notre Dame holds off No. 2 UConn 79-68Hannah Hidalgo had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and No. 8 Notre Dame handed second-ranked UConn its first loss with a 79-68 victory Thursday night.
No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
Read full article: No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2Tennessee is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 19, ending the schoolās longest drought in the 48-year history of the womenās basketball poll.
Watkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women's hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st time
Read full article: Watkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women's hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st timeUSC star JuJu Watkins and UConnās Paige Bueckers headline The Associated Press preseason All-America team that for the first time includes three sophomores in a clear sign of the young talent in a sport coming off a record year of fan interest.
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaits
Read full article: Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaitsCaitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the womenās Final Four.
Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC
Read full article: Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USCAfter being a spectator a year ago, Paige Bueckers is headed back to the Final Four after scoring 28 points and lifting UConn to a 80-73 win over Southern California in the womenās NCAA Tournament.
Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45
Read full article: Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45Paige Bueckers scored 24 points to lead third-seeded UConn and its injury-depleted roster back to the Elite Eight of the womenās NCAA Tournament with a 53-45 victory over No. 7 seed Duke.
Caitlin Clark, freshmen JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo top AP women's All-America team
Read full article: Caitlin Clark, freshmen JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo top AP women's All-America teamIowa star Caitlin Clark has been honored for the third straight season as a first-team Associated Press All-American.