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WNBA and NBA teams are helping youth score investment buckets

On Wednesday, investment app Stackwell enlisted at least six teams to encourage Black millennials and Gen Zers to grow their wealth. Count it.

September 23, 2022

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Phoenix Mercury and Suns franchises for sale

After a truckload of public pressure, the Phoenix Mercury and Suns franchises are officially on the market. Majority owner Robert Sarver said Wednesday that he’s started the selling process, tipping off the search for a new owner — and a guessing game about how high the price will be.

September 23, 2022

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WNBA: Top stakeholders are mapping out a bright future after record breaking season

It was a WNBA season for the record books, showcasing the strengths of the league’s current structure.

September 21, 2022

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Phoenix Mercury: Pressure’s on

The outcry following the NBA’s one-year suspension of Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver for racist and sexist comments is growing.

September 19, 2022

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Financial services company Citi partners with Notre Dame

Financial services company Citi partnered with Notre Dame yesterday, providing a major assist to the Fighting Irish women’s basketball (WBB) team.

September 16, 2022

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2022 WNBA season cementing it's legacy of record-high engagement

The WNBA Finals started off with a win for the Las Vegas Aces and the league as a whole. The W’s posted several off-court triumphs this week, cementing the 2022 season as one of the best yet.

September 14, 2022

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WNBA working to land a nine-figure broadcast agreement

Back in the States, the WNBA is shooting its shot by taking a multi-pronged approach to land a nine-figure broadcast agreement.

September 12, 2022

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WNBA to play a preseason game in Canada in 2023

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September 12, 2022

The WNBA will make a pit stop in Canada next year. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced yesterday that the league will play a preseason game in the country in 2023, teasing a wide-ranging growth strategy for the W. Break out the zhampagne.

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WNBA: FanDuel becomes the W's official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner

FanDuel is increasing its wager on the WNBA. The company upgraded its sponsorship yesterday to become the W’s official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner.

September 09, 2022

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Google becomes first women's-only global partner with FIBA

Google is feeling the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup (WBWC) fever.

August 31, 2022

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NCAA plans to host women's version of men's National Invitational Tournament (NIT)

Coming soon to a screen near you: more women’s college hoops.

August 29, 2022

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NIL: Queens of basketball

Once again, women’s basketball (WBB) is taking the NIL cake. Women earned six of the top 10 spots on ESPN’s most marketable college hoopers list yesterday, with the rankings based on social media following, brand and market affiliations and on-court ability.

August 26, 2022

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WNBA: Votes for bonuses

WNBA fans will soon have a say in player bonuses.

August 22, 2022

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2022 WNBA regular season viewership reaches 14-year high

August 19, 2022