SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries,the WNBA‘s newest franchise,unveiled their inaugural roster Friday night,marking a historic moment for the Bay Area and the league itself. General Manager Ohemaa Nyanin and her staff faced a unique challenge: informing each selected player before news broke elsewhere, navigating time zones and schedules to ensure a personal touch. … Read more
The Chinese Women’s Basketball Association (WCBA) season is heating up,wiht some teams surging ahead while others struggle to find their footing. The sichuan Blue Whales remain the league’s only undefeated squad, closely followed by the Shanxi Flame and Henan Phoenix.Meanwhile, teams like Tianjin Zhongxin, Hebei, and Fujian are still searching for their first victory. WNBA … Read more
Teh 2024 USA 3×3 Women’s AmeriCup Team roster has been announced, and it includes a surprising selection: Abbey Hsu, a standout player from Columbia University. Hsu will join WNBA stars Azurá Stevens, Maddie Siegrist, and Brittney Sykes in Puerto Rico next week for the 3×3 competition, where they will face off against teams from across … Read more
LSU basketball star Flau’jae Johnson has inked a groundbreaking NIL deal with Unrivaled, a move that could considerably reshape the landscape of women’s basketball. Unrivaled,known for assembling rosters brimming with talent,is strategically securing its future stars.Earlier this year,the league made headlines by signing UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers to a lucrative NIL deal. Now, they’ve … Read more
Canada’s newest professional basketball team has officially unveiled its identity: the Toronto Tempo. The name and logo were revealed on Thursday,just days after a leak on the WNBA’s website sparked speculation. The Tempo, set to debut in the 2026 season, pays homage to the “rhythm of our city, our country, and the game of basketball,” … Read more
Caitlin Clark‘s rise to superstardom has proven to be incredibly lucrative. According to a report by Sportico, Clark ranked as the world’s 10th highest-paid female athlete in 2024, raking in a staggering $11.1 million. The majority of her earnings, a whopping $11 million, stemmed from Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals secured during her time … Read more
Valkyries Secure Major Sponsorship with CarMax Ahead of Inaugural WNBA Season The Golden State Valkyries are gearing up for their 2025 WNBA debut with yet another exciting announcement. CarMax, the nation’s leading used-car retailer, has joined the Valkyries as their third founding partner. This enthusiasm for women’s sports aligns perfectly with the guiding principles of … Read more
Caitlin Clark’s Speaking Fee Exposes Shocking Financial Disparity in the WNBA Caitlin Clark, the dynamic star who electrifies the WNBA, is making waves both on and off the court. While her rookie WNBA salary with the Indiana Fever clocks in at a modest $76,535, the 21-year-old earns a staggering $100,000 for a mere 30-minute virtual … Read more
Dallas Wings Dunk on Traditional Schedule Release with Local Flavor The Dallas Wings just hit a slam dunk with their 2025 schedule reveal, and it’s not because of a flashy poster or press conference. They gamified the announcement with the help of foodie sensation Keith Lee, adding a delicious twist to the standard reveal. Lee, … Read more
Can Azzi Fudd Solidify Her Place Among The Elite During Her Final Frolic With UConn? The spotlight burned brightest for Azzi Fudd before she even stepped foot on a college court. Going from a sixth grader receiving scholarship offers to a Gatorade National Player of The Year and McDonald’s All-American, hers was a trajectory predicted … Read more