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The WNBA’s plans for growth are on track and might even be ahead of schedule. In April 2024, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she felt confident that the league would have 16 teams by 2028.

WNBA player DiJonai Carrington invited a flurry of backlash for wearing a shirt that said "The F--- Donald Trump Tour," and conservative influencer Riley Gaines was quick to jump in. Carrington ...

Unrivaled, the latest pro women’s basketball league is already making waves, and it’s putting the WNBA in an uncomfortable spotlight. Earlier this week, Rose guard Kahleah Copper, who also ...

In a major development for the WNBA, reports from Sports Business Journal indicate that the league is gearing up to announce its next expansion franchise, and Cleveland is emerging as the likely ...

A week ago, 2025 WNBA free agency erupted with the first trade in league history involving multiple No. 1 picks. The wheels of free agency continued to spin wildly on Saturday, when players could ...

The 2025 WNBA free agency period has finally slowed to a crawl, though some big names remain on the board, namely New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart, who is expected to re-sign in Brooklyn to ...

A former William & Mary basketball player, referee Tiara “T” Cruse is a frequent presence at high-visibility NCAA and WNBA games. She is also an advocate for equal treatment of women and more ...

The 2025 WNBA free agency period is in full swing. Negotiating free agent contracts began on Jan. 21, with players putting pen to paper starting Feb. 1. And with the new collective bargaining ...