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WNBA Revamps Commissioner's Cup Format, Intensifies June Games

The WNBA overhauls its Commissioner's Cup format, halving the games and playing them within a two-week period in June. Increased urgency and excitement exp...

Top News · Dec 18, 2023

6 cities the WNBA could still (technically) expand to if Portland is out

So, you're telling me there's a chance.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 2, 2023

WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendar

The WNBA is competing for viewers during one of the busiest times on the sports calendar and the league is holding its own

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Bryce Harper is so incredibly cool and fun that it makes it easy to root for the Phillies

There's no way Bryce Harper should be this cool.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2023

WNBA coaches, executives and commissioner Cathy Engelbert support separation of coach/GM positions

“The general manager job became a lot more strategic, and we needed a full-time person to focus on it,’’ Engelbert said. ‘‘But, again, it’s up to the owners to decide what the structure is because we still have it together in some places.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2023

All-Star Game leaving Las Vegas; players unhappy with schedule

LAS VEGAS — Notes from around the WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas:

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2023

Aces star Kelsey Plum calls out WNBA for not supplying players with All-Star Weekend tickets

Aces guard Kelsey Plum called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for the league not supplying players with tickets to attend this year’s All-Star Weekend festivities in Las Vegas.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023

Brittney Griner Allowed to Fly Charter for Rest of WNBA Season, per Report

The Mercury star will reportedly have new changes in her security and travel for the rest of the season.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 17, 2023

WNBPA calls for charter travel after Brittney Griner, Mercury harassed in Dallas airport

“We cannot help but wonder if the league and teams preclude more reasonable and flexible rules regarding charter travel in 2023 in order to seek leverage on this issue at the bargaining table,” the WNBPA’s statement read in part.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2023

Inside the new WNBA season with Brittney Griner return and Candace Parker admission

The WNBA has tipped off its 27th season with the 2023 campaign underway - and the league's future has never looked brighter with stars and marketable cities aplenty

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2023