WNBA: Top stakeholders are mapping out a bright future after record breaking season
WNBA: Top stakeholders are mapping out a bright future after record breaking season
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It was a WNBA season for the record books, showcasing the strengths of the league’s current structure.
September 21, 2022
NWSL Chicago Red Stars and Germany's VfL Wolfsburg strike global partnership
NWSL Chicago Red Stars and Germany's VfL Wolfsburg strike global partnership
Yesterday, the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars and Germany’s VfL Wolfsburg launched a strategic alliance to build both brands domestically and abroad, while also capitalizing on the global growth of the women’s game.
September 21, 2022
Phoenix Mercury: Pressure’s on
Phoenix Mercury: Pressure’s on
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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
ESPN launches Creator Network program to strengthen presence on TikTok
ESPN launches Creator Network program to strengthen presence on TikTok
The sports conglomerate announced its Creator Network yesterday, a program that recruits young content creators to whip up sports-centric TikToks geared toward their generation.
September 16, 2022
Financial services company Citi partners with Notre Dame
Financial services company Citi partners with Notre Dame
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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
2022 WNBA season cementing it's legacy of record-high engagement
2022 WNBA season cementing it's legacy of record-high engagement
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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
Disney is working to expand into sports betting
Disney is working to expand into sports betting
CEO Bob Chapek said Sunday that the mass media conglomerate is “working very hard” to expand into sports betting, readying itself to disrupt an already saturated marketplace.
September 14, 2022
WNBA to play a preseason game in Canada in 2023
WNBA to play a preseason game in Canada in 2023
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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.
September 12, 2022
WNBA working to land a nine-figure broadcast agreement
WNBA working to land a nine-figure broadcast agreement
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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
WNBA: FanDuel becomes the W's official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner
WNBA: FanDuel becomes the W's official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner
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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
NIL: Instagram and Facebook parent Meta has inked deals
NIL: Instagram and Facebook parent Meta has inked deals
Instagram and Facebook parent Meta inked deals with 30 female athletes across nine conferences on Wednesday for its NIL Empower program, which will match athletes with brands and mentors.
September 09, 2022