After a year and a half of talks, the WNBA reached a new agreement that will pay its players higher than any other U. S. women’s professional league. This comes after the U. S. women’s soccer team won a $24‑million settlement and the birth of a new professional women’s hockey league, showing a growi
The Portland Fire, an expansion team that has been in limbo for over a decade, finally gets the green light to play. The league’s latest collective bargaining deal gives players more revenue share, but it also sets a ticking clock for the new franchise. The Fire’s leadership—President Clare Hamill a
The WNBA and its players’ union have just signed a new collective bargaining agreement that could change the sport forever. After more than 100 hours of talks in New York, the deal was sealed at dawn on Wednesday. The players now have a higher salary cap—$7 million for 2026, up from $1. 5 mill
In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria
A new voice at a sports conference said that while one star can spark interest, the real pull comes from the sport itself. The speaker, a senior executive at a major sports network, described a popular college basketball guard as a “gateway drug” that brings people into women’s sports, but promised
Caitlin Clark, a rising star in the WNBA, is taking a leap beyond her playing career. While she gears up for her third season with the Indiana Fever, she's also stepping into a new role as a basketball analyst. This move isn't about filling time or seeking a new challenge; it's about sharing her dee
Aliyah Boston, star player for the Indiana Fever, has openly expressed her admiration for UCLA's top prospect, Lauren Betts. The two crossed paths recently at a Team USA training camp, where Boston shared some valuable insights with Betts. This interaction left Betts deeply moved, as she has long lo
Chelsea Gray is a force to be reckoned with. She proved this not just in the WNBA but also in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league. Gray's journey from a tough WNBA semifinal opponent to a teammate of Lexie Hull is quite interesting. In the 2025 WNBA playoffs, Gray was a key player for the Las Vegas Aces. S
Caitlin Clark, the star player for the Indiana Fever, has been quietly working on something big with Nike for over a year. She recently hinted at this project during an appearance on the New Heights podcast with the Kelce brothers. Clark has been very particular about the design and technology of he
Napheesa Collier, a standout player for the Minnesota Lynx, is facing a significant hurdle in her basketball career. After a tough loss in the WNBA semifinals, Collier has been dealing with ankle injuries that have sidelined her from playing. Recently, it was announced that she will undergo surgery
