WNBA
Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Matchup Likely to Boost Ion’s WNBA Ratings
For the fourth and final time in the regular season, the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky will face off in what has become the WNBA’s marquee rivalry on the TV screen. This…
Caitlin Clark, Fever Set Attendance Record With Olympians Watching
More than 500,000 fans have now watched Caitlin Clark’s record-shattering rookie season in person, setting a new attendance high for a WNBA team. The Indiana Fever…
Why ESPN, NBA TV Passed on Televising WNBA Sellout in Boston
WNBA star DiJonai Carrington sharply criticized the league over its national TV broadcast strategy—but her frustrations may have been misplaced. After the…
NWSL Eliminates Draft, Boosts Pay as New CBA Overhauls League
The NWSL is eliminating its annual draft, increasing pay and effectively granting no-trade clauses to players across the league, all part of the new labor accord that…
WNBA, Delta Expand Partnership With Sponsorship, Charter Flights
On Monday, the WNBA announced a multiyear partnership with Delta Air Lines, making Delta the league’s official airline. This comes as the league is making a push toward…
Hamby’s Lawsuit Could Change How Pro Teams Handle Pregnancies
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s federal lawsuit against the WNBA and her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, could set important precedent for the employment…
Caitlin Clark and Fever Break WNBA All-Star Hosting Drought
Indianapolis will host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game—the first time the city has received that honor despite having a franchise since 2000. It’s likely to provide…
‘Caitlin Clark Effect’ Hits Bottom Line in Indiana Fever Finance Report
As Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever return from the WNBA’s Olympic break this week, the franchise is hoping to maintain the momentum it established before last…
Ion Eyes WNBA Rights Extension as Parent Scripps’ Stock Plunges
Scripps Sports president Brian Lawlor predicted Ion will agree to a long-term broadcast rights extension with the WNBA—even if the surging league raises fees after…
A’ja Wilson Opens Up About Landing a Nike Signature Shoe Deal
This story was exclusively published by Footwear News on Aug. 1, 2024. On set at Blok Photo Studio in Phoenix, photographer Flo Ngala asks A’ja Wilson to give her…
Breanna Stewart on Unrivaled’s Big Opportunity, Puma, More
This story was exclusively published by Footwear News on Aug. 1, 2024. Breanna Stewart was clearly in her element at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Games…
Las Vegas Aces’ $100,000 Deals Contain CBA Conflict Clause
The controversial $100,000 per year NIL deals between players on the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces’ and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority includes language that…