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Unrivaled reaches $650M valuation following successful Series C fundraiseUnrivaled reaches $650M valuation following successful Series C fundraise
Unrivaled reaches $650M valuation following successful Series C fundraise
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It’s Unrivaled’s world, and we’re just living in it. The upstart 3v3 women’s basketball league launched by superstars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart is thriving, announcing yesterday that it nearly doubled its valuation in just one year.
August 27, 2026
Dallas Wings complete eight-team WNBA playoff pictureDallas Wings complete eight-team WNBA playoff picture
Dallas Wings complete eight-team WNBA playoff picture
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Atlanta Dream superstar Angel Reese cleaned up the glass on Monday, once again turning rebounding into a personal side hustle. And that’s not the only hot news from this league — here’s the rest of the best from the WNBA.
August 26, 2026
Minnesota Lynx facing ownership changes with playoffs looming Minnesota Lynx facing ownership changes with playoffs looming
Minnesota Lynx facing ownership changes with playoffs looming
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August 25, 2026
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd out for the rest of the seasonDallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd out for the rest of the season
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd out for the rest of the season
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The recently-depleted Dallas Wings dug deep and snapped the surging Indiana Fever’s five-game win streak last night, but that’s just the start of the WNBA news with rookie injuries and a superstar’s impending retirement taking center stage.
August 21, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries can’t stop winning — on and off the courtThe Golden State Valkyries can’t stop winning — on and off the court
The Golden State Valkyries can’t stop winning — on and off the court
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As you may have heard, the WNBA All-Star Game (ASG) is headed to the Bay in 2027 — a monumental dub for a team that will only have played since 2025. It’s the latest in a long string of achievements for the Golden State Valkyries, who can’t seem to stop winning on and off the court.
August 20, 2026
LA’s NBA teams are making headlines for the wrong reasonsLA’s NBA teams are making headlines for the wrong reasons
LA’s NBA teams are making headlines for the wrong reasons
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From family strife to alleged money mishandlings, the NBA is giving reality TV…and providing plenty of programming as both LA teams make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Let’s hoop to it.
August 19, 2026
Recapping an iconic weekend for women in hoopsRecapping an iconic weekend for women in hoops
Recapping an iconic weekend for women in hoops
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It was a great weekend for women in hoops, with an iconic No. 3 jersey raised to the rafters in Phoenix, and three legendary W hoopers adding an orange blazer to their closets. Let’s give the gals their flowers.
August 16, 2026
A WNBA update: on-court headlines onlyA WNBA update: on-court headlines only
A WNBA update: on-court headlines only
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Believe it or not, there’s plenty of actual basketball happening in the WNBA these days, so let’s catch up on the latest from the hardwood.
August 12, 2026
WNBA leadership set to meet on rising tensions surrounding trans athletesWNBA leadership set to meet on rising tensions surrounding trans athletes
WNBA leadership set to meet on rising tensions surrounding trans athletes
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In the 30 years since the WNBA was founded, exactly zero transgender women have played in the league. And yet, the conversation surrounding trans athletes is reaching dangerous levels as the attempts to turn this tiny, vulnerable group of people into a supposed threat to women’s sports increase each day.
August 11, 2026
Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant foul on Indiana Fever’s Sophie CunninghamChicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant foul on Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham
Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant foul on Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham
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Stop us if you heard this one before, but the WNBA is once again making national news — sadly not because Minnesota Lynx star Kayla McBride broke the league’s single-game 3-point record yesterday (10), but due to on- and off-court drama. Here’s what went down in one tension-filled game.
August 10, 2026
USA Basketball drops 12-player roster for upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World CupUSA Basketball drops 12-player roster for upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
USA Basketball drops 12-player roster for upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
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USA Basketball managing director Sue Bird dropped the red, white, and blue’s 12-player FIBA Women’s World Cup (WWC) roster yesterday — and it’s 100% stacked. Here’s more on the tourney before it tips off in Berlin next month, plus the WNBA superstars who’ll be repping the stars and stripes.
August 07, 2026
Cleveland’s forthcoming WNBA franchise announces name and brandingCleveland’s forthcoming WNBA franchise announces name and branding
Cleveland’s forthcoming WNBA franchise announces name and branding
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A little over a year ago, Cleveland was announced as the WNBA’s 16th franchise after Rock Entertainment Group (REG) paid a historic $250 million expansion fee. Now, the city finally knows who they’ll be cheering for: the Sirens. The club debuted its name and branding on Tuesday at Rocket Arena, the 19.4K-seater stadium where it will begin play in 2028.
August 06, 2026
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