In light of the news about the IOC’s new policy affecting trans and intersex athletes and it being transgender day of visibility, I wanted to share that my book Fair Play will be published in paperback on May 19. It’s the most comprehensive overview of how we got here. bookshop.org/p/books/fair...

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The pride and power of Iowa State basketball's Audi Crooks Audi Crooks hears the haters. But Iowa State's star inherited resilience from her mom and joy from her dad. Her high-scoring game is the ultimate counterpoint.

Spent some time in Iowa and went long on Iowa State’s Audi Crooks. Despite her dominance, she deals with a lot of negativity, especially about her body. But no matter what is said about her, Audi Crooks wears a smile. www.espn.com/womens-colle...

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Union: WNBA made enough money for revenue sharing The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing.

For the first time in league history, the WNBA generated enough revenue in 2025 to trigger revenue sharing with players. Players will receive $8 million.

The union will also pay out $9.25 million from revenue generated from its group licensing program.

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WNBA players CBA confidential: Negotiations get mixed reviews Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been wondering what players think of the WNBA CBA negotiations. I went to Nashville to talk with a bunch of them at AU. Here’s why i found out www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Today is the perfect LOTR day (until football obviously)

Supreme Court live updates: Cases on transgender athlete bans Live updates from oral arguments at the Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J.

Tuned into live updates from the Supreme Court on the trans athlete bans from @katiebarnes.bsky.social, the pivotal expert on this topic

Supreme Court transgender athlete cases FAQ: What to expect The national debate over transgender athlete participation will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Here's what you need to know.

Two cases involving transgender athletes and laws prohibiting transgender girls and women in girls’ and women’s sports will be argued at the Supreme Court tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know about the cases, the laws, and the arguments.

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WNBA CBA Q&A: Nneka Ogwumike, Napheesa Collier on 'standstill' WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike and VP Napheesa Collier applaud player solidarity but bemoan a lack of progress in CBA negotiations.

This Q&A from @katiebarnes.bsky.social with Nneka Ogwumike and Napheesa Collier is worth your time today:

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WNBA CBA negotiations: Why team-provided housing has become a flashpoint As both sides continue negotiations ahead of the Jan. 9 deadline, housing emerged as an issue in the latest proposal.

Team-provided housing has emerged as a flashpoint in CBA talks. @katiebarnes.bsky.social and I explored how housing works in the WNBA, why the league may no longer want to provide it and the potential ramifications:

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The real Azzi Fudd? 'None of you have seen it' The Most Outstanding Player of last year's Final Four has shown her peak powers only in small glimpses. Now Azzi Fudd is ready to level up for the Huskies' repeat bid.

Don't miss @katiebarnes.bsky.social on Azzi Fudd before she and the Huskies officially begin their title defense tonight

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The Aces Are WNBA Champions! What Happens Now?

new pod with the great @katiebarnes.bsky.social

-the Aces dynastic trio and Becky Hammon’s bet on culture
-a history of distrust between the union and Engelbert
-is “commissioner” an obsolete position?

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The three stars who made the Aces three-time WNBA champs Las Vegas won its third title on the shoulders of A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, and the star trio has no plans to stop there.

The Aces are officially a dynasty. I went behind the scenes on how the Las Vegas Big 3 delivered. Again. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

The biting barb that spurred Chelsea Gray and the Aces Aces "Point Gawd" Chelsea Gray has returned to form in the WNBA Finals. She traces her late-season upswing to a comment from A'ja Wilson.

@katiebarnes.bsky.social wrote a great piece on Chelsea Gray and the way the Aces hold each other accountable. I love seeing Chelsea play at the level she’s at right now. Of active players, she leads the league in W Finals games played. Tonight is #20.

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It’s (almost) that time of year! I build a Christmas playlist every year that I make public on Black Friday. To make this happen, I start listening to Christmas music on Oct 1 (or now apparently). Tell me your faves! What should I be listening to this year?

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What's next for New York Liberty after firing Sandy Brondello? Sandy Brondello seemingly had support from her players, but she's out after four seasons, including the 2024 WNBA title.

Teamed up with @katiebarnes.bsky.social and @michaelvoepelespn.bsky.social to discuss why the Liberty moved on from Sandy Brondello, who could be next on the sidelines in New York and where Brondello might land (Seattle?): www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

'We got that vibe about us': Inside the StudBudz WNBA takeover With pink hair, lively banter and bold basketball, Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman champion Black, gay, masc representation in the WNBA.

Y’all I wrote about the StudBudz and it was just as fun as I imagined www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Also a favorite! How’d I forget it?!

I’m so proud of these stories and all the others. I hope you enjoy the walk down memory lane as much as I did.

Transgender athlete debate rolls on six months after executive order Six months after President Trump signed an executive order banning trans women from women's sports, these athletes are still trying to find ways to compete, and battles around their participation cont...

A look at the impact of President Trump’s executive order affecting transgender athletes after 6 months. www.espn.com/olympics/sto...

Angel Reese knows you're watching LSU's hopes for a repeat national championship could depend on whether Angel Reese can find the right blend of fire and fun.

A profile of Angel Reese, back when she was still No. 10 at LSU. www.espn.com/womens-colle...

More than a shooter: How Azzi Fudd lifted UConn to title Azzi Fudd has long been considered a superb shooter. Now the UConn guard is also an NCAA champion.

A postgame feature on Fudd, using some reporting from another story that never ran. www.espn.com/womens-colle...