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"Inherently Adversarial": Basketball Analyst Flags Biggest Issue With Nneka Ogwumike Becoming WNBA Commissioner

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With Cathy Engelbert announcing she will retire as the WNBA Commissioner, the speculation is on. Who will step into the shoes of the woman who, despite the controversies around player safety and more, led the league to new financial heights? Among the names is soon-to-be former WNBA Players Association President Nneka Ogwumike, but there’s a problem.

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Women’s Sports: Unrivaled Basketball Coming to Minnesota

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MEDLEY, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Lunar Owls arrives prior to a game against Phantom at Wayfair Arena on February 07, 2025 in Medley, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was announced on Thursday morning that the players-founded Unrivaled basketball league will be arriving to Minnesota for the first time ever. View this post on Instagram If you are new to women’s basketball, then it’s possible you haven’t heard about what Unrivaled is. Our v...

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WNBA Faces Pressure to Define ‘Women’ After US Representative Demands Answers

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The WNBA is dealing with a rules question that has moved from public discussion into a formal request for answers. The issue arises as the league prepares for a leadership change and reviews a policy that could affect future player eligibility. The latest push comes from U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman and other lawmakers in a [...]

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'Different Adrenaline': Stephanie White Breaks Silence On FIBA World Cup Run Ahead Of WNBA Playoffs - Fadeaway World

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As the WNBA looks to resume the 2026 season following the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White wants to make sure her team finishes the regular season strong. The Fever are looking to close the season on a good note as they build toward the WNBA playoffs, which kick off […]

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5 WNBA Records That Could Fall In The Final Four Games - Fadeaway World

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The WNBA is back, and there are several pieces of history that could change hands before the regular season comes to a close. Every team has four games remaining, giving some of the league’s biggest stars one last chance to add their names to the record book. Five single-season records are particularly close with Kelsey […]

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Royce White fires back at Montrezl Harrell over WNBA comments - TalkBasket.net

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Royce White has responded sharply to Montrezl Harrell after the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year criticized White and Enes Kanter Freedom’s campaign against the WNBA’s eligibility rules. Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported Thursday that White responded by text after Harrell described the former NBA players’ actions as “corny and lame” during an interview […] The post Royce White fires back at Montrezl Harrell over WNBA comments appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Amidst a disappointing season, have the Los Angeles Sparks found their future star in Rae Burrell?

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Rae Burrell. (Photo by Luke Hales) | Getty Images Los Angeles Sparks fifth-year wing Rae Burrell has quietly started racking up points consistently. She’s been a double-digit scorer with regularity. In 23 of 39 appearances this year, Burrell has reached 13-plus points, including in seven of her last eight games, with the one exception being a 12-point outing. The last eight games also featured her career-high of 28 points on Aug. 13 and an average of 19.4 points per game across the stretch. O...

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WNBA Journalist Picks Championship Favorite Between Caitlin Clark's Fever & Angel Reese's Dream in Bold Prediction

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Four games remain in this regular season; it only remains to be seen which teams end up securing what seed heading into the playoffs. For now, Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream (4th) and Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever (5th) are currently positioned to face each other in the first round of the playoffs.

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NFL, Taylor Swift Example Helps Caitlin Clark’s Biographer Expose Overlooked WNBA Opportunity

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Christine Brennan, author of Caitlin Clark’s biography, says the WNBA is squandering its biggest growth moment. Sometimes, a league’s biggest growth opportunities come from an audience that was never part of the original equation, forcing the league to decide whether it wants to embrace that attention or simply let it pass.

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Lynx Can’t Afford Another Slip in No. 1 Seed Race Over Valkyries

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The Minnesota Lynx had spent most of the season making the No. 1 seed look comfortable. Then the regular season reached its final stretch, and the margin suddenly became a little less forgiving. Minnesota enters the final four games at 31-9, with the Golden State Valkyries sitting two games back at 29-11. The Lynx still [...]

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Dallas Wings Ready to Flip Script with a Historic WNBA Record in Sight

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The Dallas Wings are heading into the final four games with plenty still to chase. Their playoff spot is already secured, yet the last week of the regular season could add another chapter to a season that has already changed the franchise’s recent history. Dallas sits at 24-16 after going 10-34 last season. The Wings [...]

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