Some stadiums will print tickets on demand, or fans can pay extra for printed tickets for special games. But many don’t print tickets for everyday games.
As interest in paper tickets has persisted, some artists are trying to fill the gap ⤵️
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When was the last time you entered a stadium with a paper ticket? 🎟️
Most venues are phasing out paper tickets, but some fans want them back.
Here is our best attempt to sort through the winners and losers of the 2026 WNBA Draft.
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The longest draft in WNBA history is in the books.
The players selected Monday will be better compensated than any draft class in league history.
The 2026 WNBA Draft is in the books!
◽ Azzi Fudd to the Dallas Wings
◽ Flau’jae Johnson traded to the Seattle Storm
◽ UCLA makes history with SIX players selected
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The Valkyries selecting Flau’jae Johnson with the No. 8 pick earned an A grade, but that grade became moot when Golden State later traded Johnson to Seattle.
Here’s how we graded each team’s pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft:
There’s a Storm coming.
The Mystics have made SIX first-round picks in the last two years 🔮
◽️ Sonia Citron
◽️ Kiki Iriafen
◽️ Georgia Amoore
◽️ Lauren Betts
◽️ Angela Dugalić
◽️ Cotie McMahon
Washington also has a first-round swap with the Sky in '27 and has the rights to Chicago's first in '28 along with its own pick.
Round 1 of the 2026 WNBA Draft is complete ✅
Which team made the best pick?
🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨
Seattle receives: Flau'jae Johnson
Golden State receives: Marta Suárez and Seattle's 2028 second-rounder
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UCLA has set a WNBA Draft record for most first-round picks from one school in a single draft (5).
◽️ No. 4 - Lauren Betts, Mystics
◽️ No. 5 - Gabriela Jaquez, Sky
◽️ No. 6 - Kiki Rice, Tempo
◽️ No. 9 - Angela Dugalić, Mystics
◽️ No. 15 - Gianna Kneepkens, Sun
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(DC)LA.
UCLA teammates Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalić were both selected by the Washington Mystics in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Staying in 🟣
With the No. 8 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Golden State Valkyries select Flau’jae Johnson.
Is Olivia Miles a good fit for the Minnesota Lynx?
The Athletic's @chanteljennings.bsky.social thinks so.
With the No. 6 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, and first draft pick in franchise history, the Toronto Tempo select Kiki Rice.
The national champion is off the board.
With the No. 4 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics select Lauren Betts.
With the No. 3 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Seattle Storm select Awa Fam Thiam.
With the No. 2 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Minnesota Lynx select Olivia Miles.
Reunited in Dallas 🫶
With the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd.
The next wave of WNBA stars is HERE.
🟠Who will the Wings select No. 1 overall?
🟠Fire, Tempo make historic first picks
🟠UCLA domination?
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In addition to the regular season power ranking finale, @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social also hands out fourth quarter grades for each NBA team.
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The Thunder, Spurs and Pistons lead the "Top Contenders" tier as NBA playoffs loom.
Who will the Dallas Wings select with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft? ⤵️
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talk, Doc Rivers drama, odd compliments and so much losing...
Eric Nehm goes inside the Bucks’ season from hell ⤵️
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The Angels and Diamondbacks sued Cremily, a froyo company, for non-payment.
The Athletic reviewed dozens of court documents and spoke with more than 20 former Cremily employees and business partners on the situation.
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