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Washington Mystics hire Jamila Wideman as general manager, Sydney Johnson as coach
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Washington Mystics hire Jamila Wideman as general manager, Sydney Johnson as coach

Associated Press  

The Washington Mystics hired Jamila Wideman as the franchise’s new general manager and Sydney Johnson as the team’s coach on Monday. “Jamila’s breadth of experience, range of core competencies, and passion for developing the whole athlete, makes her the ideal person to usher in the new era of Mystics Basketball,” team president Michael Winger said. “Today’s appointments of Jamila and …

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Dallas Wings hire USC assistant Chris Koclanes as head coach
5 hours, 59 minutes ago

Dallas Wings hire USC assistant Chris Koclanes as head coach

Associated Press  

The Dallas Wings hired Chris Koclanes as the franchise’s new head coach, the team announced Monday. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris Koclanes as the new head coach of the Dallas Wings,” said Curt Miller, executive vice president and general manager. The Connecticut Sun defense shined under Koclanes, consistently finishing in the top three in the WNBA in opponent scoring …

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Taylor Swift fans go wild as Jason and Travis Kelce tease 'very special' guest on New Heights
5 days, 10 hours ago

Taylor Swift fans go wild as Jason and Travis Kelce tease 'very special' guest on New Heights

Daily Mail  

Jason and Travis Kelce teased a 'very special' guest on their popular New Heights podcast that had Taylor Swift fans in agreement - but not in the way you might think. Speaking on Wednesday's show, the NFL brothers revealed to listeners that January 2 will see a 'very special guest episode' drop, with Jason adding that they 'finally got someone …

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The darker side of the rise of women’s sports: With more visibility comes more online harassment
5 days, 12 hours ago

The darker side of the rise of women’s sports: With more visibility comes more online harassment

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — For Djaniele Taylor, attending WNBA games was the perfect way to rediscover a sense of community coming out of the long slog of pandemic-era lockdowns. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas celebrates a basket while being fouled during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff series against the Indiana Fever, Sept. 25, 2024, …

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Dave Portnoy slams 'race-baiters' and 'fake fans' in blistering Caitlin Clark defense amid 'white privilege' saga
6 days, 6 hours ago

Dave Portnoy slams 'race-baiters' and 'fake fans' in blistering Caitlin Clark defense amid 'white privilege' saga

Daily Mail  

Dave Portnoy has slammed both 'race-baiters' in the WNBA and 'fake fans' of Caitlin Clark in a blistering defense of the Indiana Fever star. 'You have a lot of jealous basketball players, pundits, whatever, race-baiters, being like: "Oh, the only reason Caitlin Clark is getting all these endorsements, all this attention, all everything is because she's white." Clark was named …

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From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year
6 days, 10 hours ago

From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year

Associated Press  

Record numbers of basketball fans filled arenas to watch the rookie seasons of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unfold. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE- Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, left, signs autographs for Iowa fans after Indiana lost to the Dallas Wings during …

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Atlanta and Seattle to play first WNBA regular season game in Canada in August
1 week ago

Atlanta and Seattle to play first WNBA regular season game in Canada in August

Associated Press  

The WNBA will stage its first regular season game outside the U.S. when Atlanta and Seattle play in Vancouver on Aug. 15, the league announced Monday. “The WNBA Canada Game has been a tremendous opportunity to grow our league’s footprint, and we look forward to hosting the first-ever international regular season game with the Seattle Storm’s return to Canada to …

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WNBA Team Owner Catches Heat For Criticizing Time’s Caitlin Clark Cover
1 week ago

WNBA Team Owner Catches Heat For Criticizing Time’s Caitlin Clark Cover

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sheila Johnson, co-owner of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, sparked criticism on Friday after she told CNN that Time magazine could’ve put the “whole” league on its cover instead of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Johnson, America’s first Black woman billionaire and co-founder of BET, suggested that Time could’ve named the WNBA as its “League of the Year” …

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Caitlin Clark brushes off WNBA 'white privilege' controversy as she joins Tyrese Haliburton at college game
1 week, 1 day ago

Caitlin Clark brushes off WNBA 'white privilege' controversy as she joins Tyrese Haliburton at college game

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark brushed off the controversy surrounding her TIME Magazine interview this week to soak up some college basketball. But Clark put the criticism behind her as she joined her NBA counterpart, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, at Wisconsin men's basketball game against Butler. Caitlin Clark was honored with TIME's Athlete of the Year award for 2024 earlier this week …

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Megyn Kelly Attacked Caitlin Clark For Addressing White Privilege. Here's What Kelly's Missing.
1 week, 3 days ago

Megyn Kelly Attacked Caitlin Clark For Addressing White Privilege. Here's What Kelly's Missing.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Megyn Kelly unleashed an attack against Caitlin Clark after the WNBA star talked about ways white privilege seeps into women’s basketball during an interview published in Time magazine this week. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, is also often credited for playing a significant role in the WNBA’s recent record-breaking attendance and TV ratings — dubbed …

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Caitlin Clark should not have been singled out by Time, says Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson
1 week, 3 days ago

Caitlin Clark should not have been singled out by Time, says Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson

CNN  

CNN — Sheila Johnson, billionaire co-owner of WNBA franchise Washington Mystics, has criticized Time for its awarding of “Athlete of the Year” to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The league’s overall attendance increased by 48% year-on-year to its highest level in over 20 years; this phenomenon has been coined “The Caitlin Clark effect.” A side effect of Clark’s success has …

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Caitlin Clark stuns on red carpet at TIME event in New York after winning Athlete of the Year award
1 week, 4 days ago

Caitlin Clark stuns on red carpet at TIME event in New York after winning Athlete of the Year award

Daily Mail  

A day after Caitlin Clark was announced as TIME's Athlete of the Year, she wowed in a black dress on the red carpet and as part of a panel at an event for the company in New York City on Wednesday night. The Indiana Fever star also took photos with track and field athletes Anna Cockrell and Dina Asher-Smith on …

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WNBA and players’ union meet to discuss new CBA
1 week, 4 days ago

WNBA and players’ union meet to discuss new CBA

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The WNBA and the league’s players union met in person Wednesday to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement. “Today’s meeting included preliminary conversations and constructive dialogue, with a mutual agreement to continue discussions for a transformational, new CBA,” the two sides said in a joint statement. The WNBA players union opted out of the current collective bargaining …

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"Blocking out the noise": WNBA's Caitlin Clark fires back at Megyn Kelly in ongoing privilege debate
1 week, 4 days ago

"Blocking out the noise": WNBA's Caitlin Clark fires back at Megyn Kelly in ongoing privilege debate

Salon  

WNBA star Caitlin Clark broke the record for assists in her rookie season. Clark shot back at conservative commentator Megyn Kelly while accepting a Time magazine award for “Athlete of the Year” on Wednesday. "I think my best skill is just blocking out the noise, and hopefully it continues to be, because with the way things are going and where …

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Golden State Valkyries select 11 players through WNBA expansion draft
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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Connecticut Sun hire Belgium national team coach Rachid Meziane
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Connecticut Sun hire Belgium national team coach Rachid Meziane

Associated Press  

The Connecticut Sun hired Belgium national team coach Rachid Meziane to replace Stephanie White, the team announced Wednesday. “We are thrilled to welcome Rachid as the new head coach of the Connecticut Sun,” new general manager Morgan Tuck said in a statement. “I am honored to represent a franchise like the Connecticut Sun, a team and organization with a rich …

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Morgan Tuck named Connecticut Sun general manager. Darius Taylor takes on new role
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Morgan Tuck named Connecticut Sun general manager. Darius Taylor takes on new role

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Morgan Tuck has been named general manager of the Connecticut Sun and will replace Darius Taylor, who will become the team’s chief basketball strategist and director of scouting, the Sun announced Tuesday. Tuck, 30, won four national championships as a player at UConn and played her first four WNBA seasons with the Sun, who picked her third …

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WNBA season to begin on May 16 with new team Golden State Valkyries opening at home
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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Sifan Hassan facing tough competition in BBC World Sports Personality of the Year award
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sifan Hassan facing tough competition in BBC World Sports Personality of the Year award

NL Times  

Sifan Hassan is one of several highly prestigious athletes who are nominated for the BBC World Sports Personality of the Year award. Other nominees include US Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, Basketball player Caitlin Clark, and Armand Duplantis, who broke the Olympic and world record in pole vaulting in 2024. One of the contenders for the award is Simone Biles, …

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World's most marketable athletes revealed in shock new study... but can you guess which Olympic star is No 1?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

World's most marketable athletes revealed in shock new study... but can you guess which Olympic star is No 1?

Daily Mail  

No NFL stars who play outside of Kansas City. Olympics sensation Simone Biles has been ranked the most marketable athlete in world sports The gymnast finished ahead of soccer star Vinicius Jr. and NBA legend LeBron James Messi's rival Ronaldo sits ninth on the list following his move to Saudi Arabia, while Real Madrid sensation Kylian Mbappe is two spots …

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WNBA star Caitlin Clark joins Cincinnati ownership group in bid for NWSL team
1 month ago

WNBA star Caitlin Clark joins Cincinnati ownership group in bid for NWSL team

The Hindu  

WNBA player Caitlin Clark is joining a group bidding to own a National Women’s Soccer League franchise in Cincinnati. The NWSL bid team said Clark’s influence on women’s sports will serve as a boost toward its goal for an expansion franchise. “The NWSL Cincinnati bid team is thrilled that Caitlin Clark has joined our ownership group in pursuit of bringing …

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USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb offers inside look at Trojans' growth
1 month ago

USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb offers inside look at Trojans' growth

LA Times  

When Lindsay Gottlieb thinks back to the start, her mind travels to a phone call 3½ years ago. I hope she doesn’t just go to Stanford.’” USC guard JuJu Watkins and her teammates celebrate during the Trojans’ 124-39 win over Cal State Northridge on Nov. 12 at the Galen Center. In the time it took Davidson to choose her college …

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Teresa Weatherspoon isn’t dwelling on surprising firing by Chicago Sky
1 month ago

Teresa Weatherspoon isn’t dwelling on surprising firing by Chicago Sky

Associated Press  

Teresa Weatherspoon is focused on her future and not dwelling on the past. It’s been nearly two months since the Chicago Sky fired her as coach after just one season with the franchise. “I’m excited,” Weatherspoon said on a conference call for her new team in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league. I process and I let it go.” It was the …

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Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women’s hoops, Rockers once in league
1 month ago

Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women’s hoops, Rockers once in league

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Cleveland wants back in the WNBA game. With interest in women’s pro basketball surging, Rock Entertainment Group, which is also tied into the NBA’s Cavaliers, is trying to bring a WNBA expansion team to Cleveland. “Cleveland’s vibrant ecosystem of world-class assets, passionate and engaged sports fans, coupled with a culture that has allowed professional sports to thrive, make …

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