Wilson, a 6-foot-4 center for the Las Vegas Aces, has dominated this year. In her eighth season, she finished in the top five in points, rebounds, blocks and steals.
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As rumors swirl around Connecticut’s WNBA team, could Providence be a suitable destination?
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee recently met with an investor who is interested in potentially purchasing the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun and moving them to Providence, according to WPRI. The meeting comes on the heels of reports that the Sun, who play at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., may be up for sale. Morning Host […]
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The WNBA is expanding again, adding 3 new cities for a record 18 teams
The WNBA is adding three new teams: Cleveland will join in 2028, Detroit begins play in 2029 and Philadelphia will be added to the roster in 2030. This will bring the league to a record 18 teams.
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5 new books this week spotlight Joe Biden, the WNBA, rivers, migrants and autofiction
New books out this week look at everything from pressing political concerns — Original Sin — to perspective-altering riddles about life itself, like in Is A River Alive? and The Book of Records.
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As the WNBA season tips off, here are 4 of our biggest questions
Will a new-look Indiana Fever contend in Caitlin Clark’s second year? Will A’ja Wilson win a record 4th MVP? And the biggest question of all: Can the league as a whole build on last season’s success?
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Hot off her NCAA title, Paige Bueckers cruises for 1st pick in the WNBA draft
Monday’s WNBA Draft is expected to be the latest jewel in the crown of Bueckers, the 6-foot guard who barely a week ago led her UConn Huskies to their first national championship in a decade.
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Diana Taurasi, 6-time Olympic gold medalist and the WNBA’s top scorer, will retire
Taurasi leaves her basketball career as the most decorated woman to ever play, with three WNBA titles, three NCAA titles and six Olympic gold medals to her name.
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A’ja Wilson breaks the WNBA’s single-season scoring record and eyes another milestone
The Las Vegas Aces star surpassed the previous mark of 939 points set by Jewell Loyd in 2023. Wilson could potentially be the first WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a year.
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WNBA star Dearica Hamby sues the league and her former team for discrimination
The suit accuses the Las Vegas Aces of trading Hamby because she was pregnant and retaliating against her for speaking out. Her lawyers say the WNBA’s response amounted to a “light tap on the wrist.”
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Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will play on the same team for the WNBA All-Star game
Clark and Reese developed a rivalry after facing off in the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship, and have played against each other since they both were drafted to the WNBA earlier this year.
