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Sophie Cunningham is averaging 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists as a key bench player for the Indiana Fever this season.

Standing well over 7-feet tall, China's Zhang Ziyu ranks as not only the tallest athlete in women's sports, but one of the tallest women in the entire world.

There are a few things WNBA players have to adapt to during the FIBA World Cup.

“Hell no!” was Courtney Williams’ response when she was asked whether Caitlin Clark is overrated as a player. The Indiana Fever Guard emerged as a breakout WNBA superstar in her rookie season in 2024, shattering multiple all-time records.

The Chicago Sky aren’t letting Enes Kanter run the show. Principal owner Michael Alter released a statement on behalf of the team, stating the truth will be revealed in court....

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Aliyah Boston has battled elite WNBA bigs throughout her career, but Team USA’s World Cup opener presented a challenge unlike anything she had seen before. Standing across from her was China’s teenage sensation Ziyu Zhang, a 7-foot-4 tower who made the Fever star look helpless on one viral possession. With Boston matched up against Zhang, […]

The Sparks, who will miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, are hiring Ariana Andonian as general manager.

From record growth and a landmark media deal to expansion, labor battles and a fractured relationship with players, Engelbert’s tenure was rarely quiet

Angel Reese gave up nearly a foot in height while physically battling 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu during Team USA’s victory.

Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play on Friday in Berlin, Germany.

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What does the league need from its next commissioner after Cathy Engelbert retires? Is the WNBA better off now than when she took over?

The New York Liberty quickly made some roster adjustments following the season-ending update on Satou Sabally.

Caitlin Clark scored 14 points in a 94-61 victory against China. She added three rebounds and 11 assists with no turnovers.

Royce White is putting the WNBA in a tight spot amid their silence over gender eligibility rules. Enes Kanter is taking the nuclear option, filing a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Sky, the city, and Wintrust Arena after getting kicked out over a provocative shirt.

Natasha Cloud made sure to show her support for Chicago Sky assistant coach Rena Wakama, who is the head coach of the Nigeria women's national basketball team.

Guard Caitlin Clark got a new nickname from the Indiana Fever during the WNBA break for Team USA's 2026 FIBA World Cup run.

Linda Cohn's insecurity theory about A'ja Wilson's FIBA withdrawal ignites a fierce debate across the WNBA world.

Two major basketball organizations are taking opposite regulatory paths on the same issue ahead of the 2026 World Cup. By relying on vague CBA language stating only that players must be “woman,” the WNBA has avoided defining eligibility criteria.

Their rivalry just became Team USA’s secret weapon.

The United States basketball system has played a major role in the development of Nigeria's national women's basketball team, known as D'Tigress.

Reese isn’t scared - she’s ready to lead.

The three-headed monster in Indiana has been one of the most exciting trios to watch this WNBA season. Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell have firmly kept their team in the conversation as one of the best in the league.

Skylar Diggins did not hold back her opinions on what is wrong with the Chicago franchise during a recent press conference. It was recently announced that Diggins will no longer be part of the Sky team going forward as a result of a knee injury. Diggins has actually been missing since the previous month after [...]

The FIBA World Cup tips off on Friday with a 16-team field. More than 50 WNBA players, who are on a two-week break from the league, will take part in the competition as the United States seeks its fifth consecutive title, and 15 other federations attempt to dethrone the champs. Here’s what to know as play begins: What is on the line for the USA? It’s hard to overstate the Americans’ dominance in international competition. Since the creation of the WNBA, Team USA is undefeated in the Olympics — o

The WNBA has been at the centre of a debate regarding whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. Sophie Cunningham’s comments over the summer caused much debate at the time after she spoke about wanting to protect girls from biological males, while Enes Kanter and Royce White have since declared for the WNBA draft next year.

WNBA guard Odyssey Sims is excited to host a camp for girls ages 10-17 at the Gulf Breeze Rec Center on Saturday afternoon.

Team USA begins its quest for a fifth straight FIBA World Cup gold medal against China on Friday. Here's what you need to know.