Valkyries stunned fans with unusual draft-day move. Here’s why it makes sense The Valkyries’ move on draft day shocked fans, but columnist Bruce Jenkins suggests there are several good reasons GM Ohemaa Nyanin’s roster maneuvering could turn out well for Golden State.

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Lexie Hull wanted to return to Indiana Fever because 'they made this place feel like home' There would have been opportunities for Lexie Hull to go elsewhere as an RFA. But at the end of last season, she knew exactly where she wanted to be.

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This Australian rookie is ready to get going with the Portland Fire A former first round pick, Nyadiew Puoch is finally ready to get her WNBA career started with the Portland Fire.

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For players like Wings' Alysha Clark, WNBA's new landmark CBA could be life-changing Under the newly adopted agreement, WNBA newcomers and veterans alike are benefiting.

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Portland Fire building team culture from scratch ahead of inaugural WNBA season Ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, the Portland Fire's team culture is a blank slate.

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Jacie Hoyt is right. Audi Crooks' transfer to OSU women's basketball is 'surreal' Audi Crooks, the top women's basketball transfer, chose Oklahoma State, making the Cowgirls a portal powerhouse.

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Valkyries Report: What to watch in training camp for each player Some thoughts on everyone at Golden State Valkyries training camp after the first day.

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Hoop Queens Half a century ago, the women’s basketball team at Wayland Baptist College set an extraordinary record that may never be broken: the longest winning streak in sports history.

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Big East Commissioner and former WNBA President Val Ackerman to retire in August, ending a transformative era Val Ackerman has served as the commissioner since 2013, presiding over the rebirth of the conference following the decision a year earlier for the Big East to split.

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Floods, baskets and Billie Jean King: how the rough and tumble WBL set the stage for the WNBA It is 45 years since the Women’s Professional Basketball League played its final game. But it laid the foundation for the stars of today

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Audi Crooks joins Oklahoma State women’s basketball out of transfer portal Audi Crooks is heading to Oklahoma State. After signing the All-American, Jacie Hoyt's Cowgirls are winners in the women's basketball transfer portal.

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Valkyries shocked the WNBA in their first season. Now they’re aiming even higher The Golden State Valkyries set the bar higher than anyone expected in their inaugural season. How do they not only meet that level this year, but exceed it?

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The Financial Product That Blew Up the Global Economy Is Back As if the economy isn’t already in enough chaos, the banks are reviving credit default swaps. Hold on to your butts!

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Las Vegas Aces enter training camp with small but mighty roster Even with just 11 players boasting professional experience, the Las Vegas Aces’ training camp roster is likely the most decorated in the league.

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WNBA developmental roster spots 'an interesting new scenario.' Why Fever named draft pick to one Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox explained why she added second-round pick Justine Pissott to a new developmental roster spot. Here's what she told IndyStar.

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Five burning questions for rebuilt Storm heading into training camp Can the Storm develop one of their young players into an MVP-caliber leader? Will Flau'jae Johnson be allowed to shine? And how do the old vets fit in?

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WNBA season preview: Breaking down the league into four tiers Who’s contending? Who’s pretending? The season is still three weeks away, but it’s never too early to start guessing.

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2026 WNBA Draft: Winners, Losers, and the Moves That Defined the Night » Winsidr Who won the 2026 WNBA Draft? A look at the biggest winners, puzzling decisions, and key storylines from draft night.

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From Seattle’s bold moves to Golden State’s puzzling trade and Washington’s crowded frontcourt, here’s our full review of the 2026 WNBA Draft 🏀

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Every WNBA team's biggest question mark heading into training camp From Angel Reese's fit to Caitlin Clark's shooting — every WNBA team has questions they'll be hoping to answer before the season starts.

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‘Hella excited’: Rookie Marta Suarez embraces Valkyries at rookie introduction Golden State traded LSU star Flau’jae Johnson for the former Cal forward on draft night.

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How will Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd jell on the court? Wings' timer starts at training camp Head coach Jose Fernandez will have less than three weeks from Sunday to answer the team's most pressing roster questions

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USC’s JuJu Watkins, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo headline 2027 WNBA Draft class The 2027 draft class has been eagerly anticipated since the moment the players in this group took the court as freshmen. On the first day of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Hannah Hidalgo put u...

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Meet the women paving the way for flag football at the NCAA Power 4 level Students at Georgia, Arizona State and USC founded their own women's flag football teams. Now, they'll play in a tournament hosted by the Fiesta Bowl.

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'It'll leave a big void': Loss of Connecticut Sun adds to state's history of pro sports woes “I’m just so sad inside, I really am,” said 80-year-old Sun fan Kathy Geltzer of Wethersfield. “I love our team."

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WNBA Marketability Index 2026: Who Really Drives the League’s Attention? We rank the most marketable WNBA players in 2026 using a custom index that blends social media reach, search demand, brand power, and on-court visibility.

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Why the Chennedy Carter signing makes sense for the Aces despite the risks Carter, who has been out of the league since 2024, is with Las Vegas on a training camp contract

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Veteran Skylar Diggins determined to bring high standards to Chicago Sky: ‘We’re not going to get punked’ Skylar Diggins will be responsible for establishing a new culture with the Chicago Sky. “I bought into the vision,” the veteran point guard said.

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ANALYSIS | Toronto Tempo are no longer just an idea. Now, they are a team | CBC Sports In just under two years after CBC Sports first broke the news that the WNBA was coming to Toronto, and less than a month after the league and players agreed on a new collective bargaining, the Tempo a...

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After the Angel Reese trade, are the Chicago Sky actually on the way up? Some significant free-agent signings and solid draft picks may signal a change for the Chicago Sky.

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