WNBA season to begin on May 16 with new team Golden State Valkyries opening at home
3 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA season to begin on May 16 with new team Golden State Valkyries opening at home

The Hindu  

An expanded WNBA with more games and a new franchise will tip off on May 16. The league extended its schedule to 44 games this year, up from 40, with the addition of a new team, Golden State Valkyries. “We look forward to tipping off the WNBA’s 29th season in May of 2025 and continuing to build on the success of last season, when the WNBA delivered its most-watched Draft and All-Star Game, and set records for viewership, attendance, digital consumption and merchandise sales,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. “The upcoming free agency period and the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm will create a tremendous level of excitement, and we are also looking forward to the expansion Golden State Valkyries taking the court for the first time.” The New York Liberty will celebrate their first title with a ring and banner ceremony on May 17 when it hosts Las Vegas. The Liberty, which beat Minnesota in a decisive fifth game in last season’s championship, will face the Lynx four times with the first meeting coming July 30.

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CBS to show 2 primetime matchups between Caitlin Clark and Indiana vs Angel Reese and Chicago
1 week ago

CBS to show 2 primetime matchups between Caitlin Clark and Indiana vs Angel Reese and Chicago

Associated Press  

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will have two of their games broadcast in primetime nationally for the first time in league history. The WNBA will have more than 175 games broadcast across multiple platforms in the regular season, including 13 on ABC. “The WNBA is coming off a 2024 season in which incredible basketball and countless memorable performances paved the …

Golden State Valkyries select 11 players through WNBA expansion draft
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Golden State Valkyries select 11 players through WNBA expansion draft

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries selected center Iliana Rupert from Atlanta, guards Veronica Burton of Connecticut and Carla Leite of Dallas and forward Maria Conde from Chicago with their initial picks of the WNBA expansion draft on Friday, the first players for the new Bay Area franchise that’s set to begin play next season. Golden State rounded out …

What to know about the WNBA expansion draft as Golden State starts filling out its roster
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to know about the WNBA expansion draft as Golden State starts filling out its roster

Associated Press  

The Golden State Valkyries will finally begin selecting players to fill out their roster as the WNBA holds its first expansion draft in 16 years on Friday. Each WNBA team is allowed to protect up to six players on their roster who can’t be drafted by Golden State. Golden State is also able to make trades with existing teams before …

WNBA season to tip May 16 with expansion Golden State Valkyries opening at home that night
3 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA season to tip May 16 with expansion Golden State Valkyries opening at home that night

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An expanded WNBA with more games and a new franchise will tip off on May 16. The league extended its schedule to 44 games this year, up from 40, with the addition of the expansion Golden State Valkyries. “We look forward to tipping off the WNBA’s 29th season in May of 2025 and continuing to build on …

WNBA releases 2025 schedule: The Valkyries’ debut, record games per team and matchups to watch
3 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA releases 2025 schedule: The Valkyries’ debut, record games per team and matchups to watch

New York Times  

WNBA teams will play a record 44 games during the 2025 regular season, which begins with a Friday, May 16 slate that includes the Golden State Valkyries’ home debut. In addition to the Valkyries’ first game, the opening weekend of the season features the Indiana Fever hosting the Chicago Sky, the New York Liberty hosting the Las Vegas Aces and …

NBA WNBA: A Thriving Landscape for the Future
5 months ago

NBA WNBA: A Thriving Landscape for the Future

Associated Press  

The WNBA is looking promising for the upcoming season after a record-setting year. The league is expanding and will increase the number of regular season games to 44. The WNBA will hold an expansion draft for Golden State in December. The Valkyries will be the league's 13th franchise. The league will add franchises in Toronto and Portland in 2026 with …

WNBA makes major change for next season to capitalize on Caitlin Clark's impact
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA makes major change for next season to capitalize on Caitlin Clark's impact

Daily Mail  

After having the most successful regular season in the history of the league, the WNBA is looking to capitalize on its popularity by growing. The 2024 season saw an influx of popular rookies - most notably Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark - that saw the game reach new heights and capture sports headlines around the country. After Caitlin Clark's record-setting …

WNBA teams allowed to protect up to six players for upcoming expansion draft for Golden State
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA teams allowed to protect up to six players for upcoming expansion draft for Golden State

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The WNBA will have its first expansion draft in 16 years in December as the Golden State Valkyries start to fill out their roster. The Valkyries will only be able to choose one player from each team and can select players in the draft without regard to the league’s salary cap. Most of the league’s players have …

WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
6 months, 1 week ago

WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026

LA Times  

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, shown speaking to the media before the league held its draft in April, said that with the addition of a team in Portland, Ore., the league has “the Pacific Northwest kind of locked in now.” The WNBA is headed back to Portland with the Oregon city getting an expansion team that will begin play starting in …

Golden State Valkyries eclipse 17,000 season ticket deposits ahead of WNBA debut in 2025
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Golden State Valkyries eclipse 17,000 season ticket deposits ahead of WNBA debut in 2025

New York Times  

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA expansion team that will join the league ahead of the 2025 season, said Friday that they surpassed 17,000 season-ticket deposits, becoming the first professional women’s sports team to pass that mark. The New York Liberty, the Las Vegas Aces, the Los Angeles Sparks and the Seattle Storm round out the top five for WNBA …

WNBA 'adds 15th franchise as it agrees to expand to another West Coast city' amid league's plans to bring new teams to San Francisco and Toronto
6 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA 'adds 15th franchise as it agrees to expand to another West Coast city' amid league's plans to bring new teams to San Francisco and Toronto

Daily Mail  

Riding a historic wave of success in 2024, the WNBA will reportedly be expanding to Portland with the league's 15th franchise. Saturday's news is another example of the league's rapid growth amid Caitlin Clark's wildly successful rookie season in Indiana. With the arrival of rookies Clark and Angel Reese, not to mention Sabrina Ionescu's breakout season in New York, the …

Your early NBA Cup preview. Plus, why Charles Barkley is wrong + WNBA season resumes
7 months, 1 week ago

Your early NBA Cup preview. Plus, why Charles Barkley is wrong + WNBA season resumes

New York Times  

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. The NBA today released its complete game schedule and national television schedule for Group Play of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024. I’ve got New York and Orlando as the two big players from this group, simply because I’m not sure how Philadelphia will handle Joel Embiid’s minutes and games …

WNBA reveals the location of its next expansion franchise... and it will be the league's first team outside the US
10 months ago

WNBA reveals the location of its next expansion franchise... and it will be the league's first team outside the US

Daily Mail  

The league is enjoying a 14-percent increase in attendance from last year With the WNBA's recent upswing in popularity, Toronto has been awarded the league's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told the AP that she's focused on international markets Fueled by its sensational rookie class …

Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside US, with expansion team set to begin play in 2026
10 months ago

Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside US, with expansion team set to begin play in 2026

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Toronto has been awarded the …

The First New WNBA Team In Years Has Revealed Its Name
10 months, 1 week ago

The First New WNBA Team In Years Has Revealed Its Name

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The San Francisco Bay Area’s new WNBA team revealed itself Tuesday as the Golden State Valkyries, a name originating from Norse mythology about flying female warriors. The Valkyries are set to start playing in San Francisco next May, making them the 13th WNBA team and the first professional women’s basketball team to launch in the U.S. since …

WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says
10 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says

Associated Press  

The WNBA plans to commit $50 million over the next two years to provide full-time charter flight service for its teams during the season, the league’s commissioner announced Tuesday in a move that addresses years of player safety concerns. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a meeting with sports editors that the league will launch a charter program “as soon as …

Will the WNBA consider a schedule change? Answering your WNBA mailbag questions
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Will the WNBA consider a schedule change? Answering your WNBA mailbag questions

New York Times  

The WNBA preseason tips off tomorrow! Clashing with the NBA is an issue because of the shared facilities, and the NCAA is simply a more popular entity — the WNBA doesn’t want its playoffs competing with college games on television. The WNBA could shorten its season to avoid those challenges, but it doesn’t make sense for a growing league to …

WNBA will pay for flights for playoffs and back-to-backs. Expansion to 16 teams possible by 2028
11 months, 1 week ago

WNBA will pay for flights for playoffs and back-to-backs. Expansion to 16 teams possible by 2028

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The WNBA will once again pay for charter flights for the entire playoffs as well as for back-to-back games during the upcoming season that require air travel, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Monday. We need to be in the right financial position,” Engelbert said before the WNBA draft Monday night. “It will happen before the college draft and …

WNBA unveils 2024 schedule with 40 regular-season games, new Commissioner’s Cup format
1 year, 3 months ago

WNBA unveils 2024 schedule with 40 regular-season games, new Commissioner’s Cup format

New York Times  

The WNBA will play 40 games during the 2024 regular season, which kicks off on May 14 and includes the defending champion Las Vegas Aces facing the Phoenix Mercury. Save the date 📅 Tip-off for the 28th #WNBA season begins May 14th, 2024 View the full schedule release: https://t.co/w5XjZ5d5CB pic.twitter.com/vuzd37YWeR — WNBA December 18, 2023 2024 opening night games Schedule …

WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendar
1 year, 5 months ago

WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendar

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Through two WNBA Finals games, the series between the …

Golden State Warriors granted WNBA expansion franchise to begin play in 2025
1 year, 5 months ago

Golden State Warriors granted WNBA expansion franchise to begin play in 2025

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Joe Lacob’s love and support of women’s basketball dates back nearly three decades to when he became one of the original investors in the former American Basketball League. “She’s the goddess of women’s basketball.” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the expansion team will begin play in the San Francisco Bay Area for the 2025 season. “The right …

WNBA has most-watched regular season in 21 years; highest average attendance since 2018
1 year, 6 months ago

WNBA has most-watched regular season in 21 years; highest average attendance since 2018

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The WNBA once again had strong metrics as the league had its most-watched regular season in 21 years and its highest average attendance since 2018. Viewership was up 21% over last year across its national television partners and the league’s average attendance of 6,615 fans was the WNBA’s highest since the 2018 season. “The significant rise in …

2023 WNBA playoff field set: Schedule, best first-round matchups, key storylines to watch
1 year, 6 months ago

2023 WNBA playoff field set: Schedule, best first-round matchups, key storylines to watch

New York Times  

The eight-team field for the 2023 WNBA playoffs is official after the regular season wrapped up Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: The official bracket for the 2023 #WNBAPlayoffs presented by @Google ⬇️ First Round begins Wednesday September 13th at 8pm/ET on ESPN2 #MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/Jc90UfZUKt — WNBA September 10, 2023 Full first-round schedule Aces vs. Sky Game 1: Chicago …

Will WNBA Canada preseason game prove a watershed moment for expansion?
1 year, 10 months ago

Will WNBA Canada preseason game prove a watershed moment for expansion?

New York Times  

On June 21, 1997, the date of the first WNBA game, a crowd of 14,284 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, Calf., witnessed the New York Liberty defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 67-57. On Saturday, the inaugural WNBA Canada Game will take place — albeit with a preseason game — when the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky square off …

WNBA adding charter flights for playoffs, back-to-back games
1 year, 11 months ago

WNBA adding charter flights for playoffs, back-to-back games

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The WNBA is adding charter flights for the entire playoffs and back-to-back regular season games this year, the league announced Monday. “It’s significant dollars,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told The Associated Press. We have a very good plan, but I’m not going to share more specifics.” Chartering flights for games on consecutive nights this season is easier …

What to know about the Sparks’ 2023 schedule
2 years, 3 months ago

What to know about the Sparks’ 2023 schedule

LA Times  

Former Sparks star Candace Parker will return to Crypto.com Arena with the Chicago Sky on June 9 and Aug. 29. The Sparks’ Curt Miller era will open on May 19 at Crypto.com Arena against the Phoenix Mercury, the WNBA announced Wednesday as it revealed its regular-season schedule. Sparks Sparks hire coach Curt Miller away from Connecticut Sun The Sparks have …

2023 WNBA season to open May 19: What are the key matchups to watch?
2 years, 3 months ago

2023 WNBA season to open May 19: What are the key matchups to watch?

New York Times  

The first 40-game season in WNBA history will open on May 19, the league announced Wednesday, along with the rest of the 2023 regular-season schedule. It's HERE 🚨 The 2023 #WNBA schedule for the 27th season is now live Check it out on https://t.co/qinD6Ew7dW and let us know what matchups you're most excited to see ‼️ pic.twitter.com/ESEiLkGqy6 — WNBA November …

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin with 8 teams vying for the title
2 years, 7 months ago

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin with 8 teams vying for the title

NPR  

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin with 8 teams vying for the title The WNBA playoffs begin Wednesday with some key match-ups, a pending retirement and absences of some notable players. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The women's pro basketball playoffs begin with eight teams seeking a title. And a lot of great recognizable players for Washington - forward Elena Delle …

WNBA teams to play record 36 games in regular season
3 years, 3 months ago

WNBA teams to play record 36 games in regular season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — WNBA teams will play a record 36 games in the regular season next year. “The 36-game schedule will provide fans greater opportunities to see the best players in the world compete at the highest level,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement. “And year two of the Commissioner’s Cup brings added incentive to the first half …

Sparks to open 2022 WNBA season vs. Candace Parker and champion Sky
3 years, 3 months ago

Sparks to open 2022 WNBA season vs. Candace Parker and champion Sky

LA Times  

Chicago Sky’s Stefanie Dolson, left, and Candace Parker celebrate their 2021 WNBA Championship during a rally in October at Millennium Park in Chicago. The Sparks will open the 2022 WNBA season against the defending champion Chicago Sky and former L.A. star Candace Parker on May 6. The 5 p.m. PST game in Chicago is the second of four on opening …

WNBA changes its playoff format to more traditional bracket
3 years, 4 months ago

WNBA changes its playoff format to more traditional bracket

The Hindu  

The WNBA is changing its playoff format to a more traditional bracket. “We have been evaluating different playoff formats over the past 12 months, and the new playoff format being announced today will enable fans to engage with all of the league’s best teams and top stars right from the start of the postseason with all eight championship contenders immediately …

WNBA changes its playoff format to more traditional bracket
3 years, 4 months ago

WNBA changes its playoff format to more traditional bracket

Associated Press  

The WNBA is changing its playoff format to a more traditional bracket. “We have been evaluating different playoff formats over the past 12 months, and the new playoff format being announced today will enable fans to engage with all of the league’s best teams and top stars right from the start of the postseason with all eight championship contenders immediately …

WNBA announces All-Stars for game against US National Team
3 years, 8 months ago

WNBA announces All-Stars for game against US National Team

The Hindu  

Candace Parker, Liz Cambage and Jonquel Jones will lead Team WNBA against the USA Basketball Women's National Team in next month's WNBA All-Star Game. Las Vegas Aces star Cambage, who is from Australia, and the Chicago Sky's Parker, a two-time league MVP, were among the biggest names selected to Team WNBA. The Aces leads all teams with four players participating …

Sparks to start WNBA schedule with L.A. Convention Center as home court
3 years, 11 months ago

Sparks to start WNBA schedule with L.A. Convention Center as home court

LA Times  

The Sparks have built their 2021 around Nneka Ogwumike, photographed in downtown Los Angeles in 2019, who will get to play with her sister Chiney. After spending last year in a Florida bubble, the Sparks will return to L.A. for the 2021 season with a new roster and new home court. The Sparks play the Dallas Wings on opening day …

NBA sets 49-game pre-season schedule between Dec. 11-19 - Sports News
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA sets 49-game pre-season schedule between Dec. 11-19 - Sports News

The Hindu  

The NBA set in place a 49-game preseason schedule on Friday, with practice games taking place Dec. 11-19 in advance of the Dec. 22 start to the regular season. Each team will play at least two preseason games, with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers playing four times before the delayed regular season gets underway just before Christmas. Five games …

WNBA set to tip off shortened season after delayed start
4 years, 8 months ago

WNBA set to tip off shortened season after delayed start

The Hindu  

A WNBA season like no other will get underway on Saturday with all 12 teams at a single site. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, league staff and the player’s union worked together on a plan to tip off the league’s 24th season at a single site during the coronavirus pandemic. Wearing masks, washing hands, daily temperature checks.” Engelbert, who just finished …

WNBA announces schedule, season to start July 25
4 years, 8 months ago

WNBA announces schedule, season to start July 25

The Hindu  

The Women's National Basketball Association unveiled the schedule for its truncated 2020 season on Monday, with Seattle Storm and New York Liberty kicking off the action on July 25. The opener between the Liberty and Storm should see the debut of the New York squad's highly touted first overall draft pick Sabrina Ionescu, with matchups between the Los Angeles Sparks …

Seven WNBA players test positive for COVID-19
4 years, 8 months ago

Seven WNBA players test positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

The Women's National Basketball Association, which plans to begin its 2020 season in late July amid the coronavirus outbreak, said on Monday seven of 137 players tested positive for the virus over the last week. RELATED| “Any player who tested positive will remain in self-isolation until she satisfies public health protocols for discontinuing isolation and has been cleared by a …

WNBA plans to play 2020 season in Florida starting late July
4 years, 9 months ago

WNBA plans to play 2020 season in Florida starting late July

The Hindu  

The WNBA on Monday announced plans to play a reduced season, with a 22-game schedule that would begin in late July without fans in attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic. "There’s a lot to do between now and the tip of the season, now that we’ve selected IMG Academy” as the location to play, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in …

WNBA announces plan for 22-game season in Florida starting in late July
4 years, 9 months ago

WNBA announces plan for 22-game season in Florida starting in late July

LA Times  

The WNBA has announced plans to play a reduced season, with a 22-game schedule that would begin in late July without fans in attendance. Players and team officials for the league’s 12 teams would be housed at IMG and hold training camps there. “There’s a lot to do between now and the tip of the season, now that we’ve selected …

WNBA reveals plan for 22-game season that will pay players full salaries
4 years, 9 months ago

WNBA reveals plan for 22-game season that will pay players full salaries

New York Times  

The WNBA is coming back. The league announced its plan for a shortened 2020 regular season Monday after reaching an agreement with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association that will pay the players 100 percent of their salaries and full benefits. “We are finalizing a season start plan to build on the tremendous momentum generated in the league during the …

Coronavirus Outbreak: WNBA postpones start of new season indefinitely amid COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: WNBA postpones start of new season indefinitely amid COVID-19 pandemic

Firstpost  

The WNBA season will not start on time next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it begins is unclear. New York: The WNBA season will not start on time next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it begins is unclear. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement on Friday the league will “use this time …

Covid-19 forces WNBA season to be postponed
4 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 forces WNBA season to be postponed

The Hindu  

The start of the 2020 WNBA season has been postponed indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic, league officials said on Friday. “As developments continue to emerge around the COVID-19 pandemic, including the extension of the social distancing guidelines in the United States through April 30, the WNBA will postpone the start of its training camps and tip of the regular …

WNBA postpones the start of the 2020 regular season
4 years, 11 months ago

WNBA postpones the start of the 2020 regular season

New York Times  

The WNBA acknowledged the inevitable on Friday, announcing it was postponing the start of training camps and the 2020 regular season in response to the spread of COVID-19. “As developments continue to emerge around the COVID-19 pandemic, including the extension of the social distancing guidelines in the United States through April 30, the WNBA will postpone the start of its …

Coronavirus: WNBA draft goes virtual this season
5 years ago

Coronavirus: WNBA draft goes virtual this season

The Hindu  

The WNBA announced on Thursday that its draft will still be held on April 17 as originally scheduled, but without players, fans or media in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The WNBA draft is a time to celebrate the exceptional athletes whose hard work and dreams are realized with their selections in the draft,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. …

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