On3 releases its top 10 list of women’s March Madness NIL valuations
On3 releases its top 10 list of women’s March Madness NIL valuations
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Last week, On3 dropped its top 10 list of women’s March Madness NIL valuations, with popular hoopers like Caitlin Clark and Haley and Hanna Cavinder making the cut.
March 20, 2023
Dick's Sporting Goods becomes NCAA's official sporting goods retailer
Dick's Sporting Goods becomes NCAA's official sporting goods retailer
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On Wednesday, the brand inked a multimillion dollar deal to become the NCAA’s official sporting goods retailer and is tipping off its partnership with a major presence during March Madness.
March 10, 2023
NCAA hands down first NIL infraction to Miami women's basketball
NCAA hands down first NIL infraction to Miami women's basketball
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On Friday, the college sports governing body publicized fines for the University of Miami’s women’s basketball program after head coach Katie Meier unlawfully facilitated an NIL deal for stars Hanna and Haley Cavinder.
February 27, 2023
ESPN to air a Women's March Madness pregame show
ESPN to air a Women's March Madness pregame show
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Late last week, ESPN announced an hour-long preview that will precede this year’s championship game, which will air on network TV for the first time ever.
February 27, 2023
Hair and beauty brand Hally inked name, image and likeness (NIL) deals with more than 100 players from Baylor
Hair and beauty brand Hally inked name, image and likeness (NIL) deals with more than 100 players from Baylor
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On Tuesday, hair and beauty brand Hally inked name, image and likeness (NIL) deals with more than 100 players from the Texas-based university to help launch a new batch of Shade Stix, a temporary hair dye in Baylor’s signature green and yellow.
February 24, 2023
WNBA League Pass to air Athletes Unlimited basketball games
WNBA League Pass to air Athletes Unlimited basketball games
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Yesterday, the women’s sports organization announced that most of its 2023 hoops slate will air on WNBA League Pass, creating a unique partnership in the women’s basketball space.
February 15, 2023
WNBA investigating Las Vegas Aces' potential breach of salary cap rules
WNBA investigating Las Vegas Aces' potential breach of salary cap rules
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After the WNBA opened a probe into the Las Vegas Aces for discrimination, the league launched another investigation into the team’s potential breach of salary cap rules, according to a Wednesday report.
February 10, 2023
Sabrina Ionescu gets a signature shoe with Nike
Sabrina Ionescu gets a signature shoe with Nike
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While the team dominated WNBA free agency last week, a Thursday report revealed that Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu (pronounced yo-NESS-coo) will drop a signature shoe with Nike in the fall.
February 06, 2023
WNBA, NBA name Starry as official soft drink
WNBA, NBA name Starry as official soft drink
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On Wednesday, the WNBA, NBA and NBA G League booked Starry as their official North American soda, weeks after PepsiCo launched the lemon-lime flavored beverage.
February 03, 2023
Breanna Stewart campaigns for charter flights for the WNBA
Breanna Stewart campaigns for charter flights for the WNBA
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Free agent Breanna Stewart went public on Sunday with a campaign to improve travel accommodations across the league and has made it a top priority as she negotiates a new contract for herself.
January 25, 2023
The University of Arkansas announced an operating surplus in FY 2022
The University of Arkansas announced an operating surplus in FY 2022
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On Friday, the school’s athletics department announced an operating surplus of $8.19 million in FY 2022, outpacing its pre-pandemic totals.
January 23, 2023
Toronto will host first-ever WNBA game
Toronto will host first-ever WNBA game
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On Wednesday, the league announced a preseason game between the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on May 13th that may serve as a bellwether for the city’s expansion credentials.
January 20, 2023