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New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, more could be on the horizon
Breanna Stewart joined the New York Liberty two years ago with one goal in mind: to bring the long-suffering franchise it’s first championshipSports - ABC News - October 21 -
NY Liberty players talk winning team’s first WNBA championship
Members of the New York Liberty women’s basketball team sit down with Hoda and Jenna to celebrate winning the 2024 WNBA finals to earn the franchise’s first ever championship. The team talks about ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
WNBA players union decides to opt out of current collective bargaining agreement
The WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expirationSports - ABC News - October 21 -
Everything we know about the WNBA players opting out of the CBA
On the heels of a landmark season, WNBA players are expected to focus on salaries and long-term benefits such as pensions in their negotiations.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
WNBA Finals Game 5 draws highest viewership in 25 years
The impressive viewership caps off a WNBA season that saw ratings, engagement and attendance up across the board.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
WNBA Finals Game 5 draws highest viewership in 25 years
The fifth game of this year’s WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty was the most-viewed WNBA finals game in 25 years across all networks, according to ESPN, citing Nielsen ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
The Thibaults are out in Washington: What it means for Mystics, five WNBA coaching vacancies
The Mystics parted ways with Eric Thibault on Wednesday, leaving all four teams in the WNBA draft lottery without head coaches.Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year — but challenges lie ahead
The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New YorkSports - ABC News - October 24 -
Coaching changes: Fever's Sides is sixth coach to be fired this offseason
Indiana fired Christie Sides on Sunday, making her the sixth head coach to be fired in the WNBA this offseason.Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
Seven WNBA coaches have been fired in a month. What’s going on?
Owners are finally taking their teams more seriously, and the hunt for better talent is reflective of a surge in income, publicity and fans. When news broke on Monday that the Connecticut Sun had ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Caitlin Clark No. 1 again? Ranking the WNBA's head-coaching vacancies
Of the 13 WNBA teams that will compete next season, seven organizations have head-coaching openings.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Caitlin Clark effect? Suddenly NBA coaches are talking about opportunities in the WNBA
What was once a coaching afterthought is suddenly something different.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
Seven WNBA coaches have been fired in a month. What’s going on?
Owners are finally taking their teams more seriously, and the hunt for better talent is reflective of a surge in income, publicity and fansSports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Why is it so hard to find a WNBA coach? The reasons behind the lack of candidates
Never has WNBA head coaching been a more tenuous job. Qualify for the playoffs? That didn’t spare the Atlanta Dream’s Tanisha Wright, the Indiana Fever’s Christie Sides or the Connecticut Sun’s ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - 8 hours ago -
Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2
Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA FinalsSports - ABC News - October 13 -
The New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, tying the series at 1-1
The New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, tying the series at 1-1Sports - ABC News - October 13 -
2024 WNBA Finals: Liberty's Breanna Stewart delivers defensive gem to 'change the narrative' in Game 2 win
Stewart recorded a Finals record seven steals in a defensive masterclass against the LynxSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
Sue Bird, Maya Moore among four WNBA players next in line to make the Basketball Hall of Fame
A few first-ballot Hall of Famers should be emerging from the WNBA in the coming yearsSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
Lions crush Cowboys on Jerry Jones' birthday; Dodgers win NLCS Game 1; Liberty even WNBA Finals
It's the largest home loss of Jones' ownershipSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement
The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pieSports - ABC News - October 14 -
Warriors' Steve Kerr says Golden State Valkyries will be 'flagship franchise' in WNBA, praises Natalie Nakase
The Valkyries, who named Nakase their first coach last week, will play their inaugural WNBA season in 2025Sports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
2024 WNBA Finals, Liberty vs. Lynx: Three big questions before a pivotal Game 3
The series is tied 1-1, and Game 3 is set for Wednesday night in MinneapolisSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
During WNBA season, bars and restaurants say they saw greater customer demand for women's sports
The WNBA drew sellout crowds and unprecedented ratings in a transformational seasonSports - ABC News - October 15 -
2024 WNBA Finals: Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton providing spark while battling through injury
Laney-Hamilton knocked down four 3-pointers in the Liberty's Game 2 win over the LynxSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals
New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA FinalsSports - ABC News - October 16 -
On brink of WNBA championship, Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve enjoying her ‘finest’ year
MINNEAPOLIS — It took all of two practices in April for Cheryl Reeve to truly believe that this might work. The new pieces she had acquired through the WNBA offseason — not through high-profile ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Breanna Stewart, wife got threatening, anti-gay emails after WNBA Finals game
New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart says she and her wife, Marta Xargay Casademont, received threatening, homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Bars and Restaurants Report Greater Demand for Women’s Sports on TV During WNBA Season
As the league championship series progresses, the growing demand for women’s sports is showing up in public viewing places.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
'A superteam we are not': How the Lynx built a roster that is two games away from winning it all
Stacked lottery picks? Nope. Superteam? Wrong again. Largely put together with under-the-radar free agency moves, the Lynx are jelling in the Finals.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
WNBA Finals Game 3: How to watch the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx tonight
The New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA finals on Wednesday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart and her wife receive homophobic threats amid WNBA Finals
Police are investigating a threatening, homophobic e-mail sent to WNBA power forward Breanna Stewart's wife as the New York Liberty compete in the finals.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Can Paul George carry the 76ers? Plus, Lonzo Ball's return, WNBA Finals & coaches on the hot seat
Vincent Goodwill and Isis "Ice" Young discuss the 76ers' injury issues, Lonzo Ball's long-awaited return, WNBA Finals thoughts and a lot more!Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Clark first rookie to make All-WNBA 1st team since 2008, joined by unanimous choices Wilson, Collier
Rookie guard Caitlin Clark added another accolade to her outstanding first season, earning All-WNBA honors WednesdaySports - ABC News - October 16
