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Engelbert to stress workplace policies to teams amid Aces situation

Daily / Friday, May 19, 2023
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league will be “talking with all of our teams, all of our coaches with our respect in the workplace policies” following the recent punishment handed to the Las Vegas Aces and coach Becky Hammon. The team lost its...

ESPN prepares coverage for Brittney Griner's return, opening of WNBA season

Daily / Friday, May 19, 2023
Mercury C Brittney Griner’s return to basketball takes center stage in part of four WNBA games this opening weekend across ESPN and ABC . Griner’s 10-month detainment in Russia marked headlines across the sports and political spheres, and ESPN will cover her homecoming to the hardwood....

Homecoming Court: Griner's return headlines WNBA's 27th season

Daily / Friday, May 19, 2023
Mercury C Brittney Griner will return to the court for her “first official WNBA game in 579 days” since her detainment in Russia, and the league is “not the same now, in part because of her,” according to Jonathan Abrams of the N.Y. TIMES.  The issues...

WNBA sees positive trends in growing fanbases leaguewide

Daily / Friday, May 19, 2023
A consistent goal of the WNBA has been to “grow its fan base,” and in recent years there have been "positive trends" to see that to fruition, according to Kareem Copeland of the WASHINGTON POST. Last year was the “most-watched regular season in 14 years,” with...

N.Y. Liberty, Las Vegas Aces stardom creates hype around WNBA season

Daily / Friday, May 19, 2023
With the Liberty and Aces both “potential title contenders,” the WNBA could have a “cross-country competition brewing -- one that has broad national appeal,” according to Merchant & Pickman of THE ATHLETIC. Coming off last year’s title and signing two-time MVP Candace Parker in free agency, the Aces have...

WNBPA, Priority Pass deal a step toward better travel experience for players

Daily / Friday, May 19, 2023
The WNBPA is partnering with Priority Pass -- an airport lounge access program -- to “improve player travel experiences” at 1,300 airport lounges in “more than 148 countries,” according to Ben Pickman of THE ATHLETIC. The memberships will be offered to “all current WNBA players.” The announcement...

Atlanta, Colorado Leading Way In Quest For Expansion Team

Daily / Friday, May 18, 2007
Groups in Atlanta and Colorado are among several markets actively campaigning to land a WNBA expansion team for the ’08 season. WNBA President Donna Orender said talks are also in “various stages of development” with groups in the Bay Area, New Mexico, K.C. and Arkansas and added, “Our objective...

WNBA Set To Tip Off 11th Season This Weekend

Daily / Friday, May 18, 2007
The WNBA opens its 11th season Saturday with several significant changes, most notably the sale of two of the league’s flagship franchises to non-NBA owners and the loss of an original team, the Charlotte Sting. Today’s special section looks at the sale of the Sparks and Comets, several...