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3-Time WNBA Champion Among 7 Top Candidates To Replace Commissioner Cathy Engelbert—Report

After seven years as WNBA commissioner, Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of the calendar year. So, the league is searching for its new leader and has identified several strong candidates. According to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou and Michael Voepel, seven candidates have been shortlisted as potential replacements.
3-Time WNBA Champion Among 7 Top Candidates To Replace Commissioner Cathy Engelbert—Report

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3-Time WNBA Champion Among 7 Top Candidates To Replace Commissioner Cathy Engelbert—Report

Who Are The Top WNBA Prospects Heading Into the 2026-27 College Season

Another exciting women's college basketball season is about to commence. With the college hoops season less than a month from tipping off, who are the top WNBA prospects to keep an eye on? Who Are The Top WNBA Prospects Heading Into the 2026-27 Season The UCLA Bruins enter the 2026-27 campaign as the defending champions, …

UCLA’s Cori Close hasn’t shut door on WNBA after winning national title

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Cori Close won’t bolt for another college job, she promises. The WNBA? That remains to be seen. After guiding the UCLA women’s basketball team to its first...

Former NBA Player Etan Thomas Taunts The Caitlin Clark 'Mob'

Former NBA center Etan Thomas has gotten tired of Caitlin Clark's fans and had a message for them on X this week.

A'ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A'ja Wilson fine-tunes her shooting touch following every practice. That little bit of extra work has defined her greatness since being drafted first overall in 2018.

NWSL looking to expand to at least 20 teams, says commissioner Jessica Berman

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is looking to expand to 20 teams and beyond, according to commissioner Jessica Berman. The league has 16 teams for the ongoing 2026 season, with Atlanta and Columbus set to join in 2028 for record expansion fees of $165million and $205m respectively. Berman, 49, said there was no fixed deadline for awarding the next two franchises. “We’re about to open our data room for teams 19 and 20 because we intend to continue expanding,” Berman said Thursday at the

2026 WNBA MVP Voting Results: Caitlin Clark Got One First-Place Vote

For the third year in a row and the fifth time since 2020, A'ja Wilson is the WNBA MVP. And according to the numbers, it wasn't particularly close either.

Expansion is the rage in pro sports. But is bigger really better?

The NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA and NWSL are all looking to get bigger, chasing billions in expansion fees. But as the leagues add teams, they're also confronting a fundamental question: How big is too big?

WNBA MVP Voting Results Show Caitlin Clark Missing Top 3 Behind Rookie

The 2026 WNBA MVP voting results show an interesting trend, particularly involving Caitlin Clark.

A'ja Wilson wins record-setting fifth WNBA MVP award

Wilson becomes first five-time MVP in WNBA history

A ceremony marking her record-extending fifth MVP award will take place on Friday night, but A'ja Wilson will not take part before a must-win game.

What A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart must do that has never happened before to reach the WNBA Finals

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are both one win away from meeting in the WNBA Finals after taking 2-0 leads in their respective best-of-five semifinal series. Angel Reese led the Dream to a 101-98 overtime win on Wednesday night, finishing with 23 points and seven rebounds.

‘One of one’: A’ja Wilson stands alone with record fifth WNBA MVP award

The Las Vegas Aces star becomes the first player to win three straight WNBA MVP awards, moving clear of Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson

Aces star Wilson wins record-extending fifth WNBA MVP

Las Vegas Aces center-forward A'ja Wilson was named the WNBA Most Valuable Player for a record fifth time, bagging the award for an unprecedented third straight season, the league said Thursday.Drafted number one in 2018, she has been the face of the franchise that relocated to Las Vegas in her rookie season.

‘If You Really Want To Make It Like the Best of the Best’ — Candace Parker Calls for Major WNBA Playoff Format Change

As WNBA fans enjoy the playoffs and the road to the Finals, the postseason format has become a topic of discussion, specifically the first round. Hall of Famer Candace Parker is among those frustrated with the opening-round playoff format and has proposed a solution.

Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson earns fifth WNBA MVP, first to three-peat

The Aces star won the award for the fifth time overall after receiving 65 of 74 votes from a national media panel, the league announced on Thursday.

WNBA awards 2026: Complete list of winners for MVP, Most Improved, Sixth Player, Rookie of the Year and more

A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell will vie for some of sports' biggest prizes over the coming few weeks.

Cori Close Leaves Door Open to WNBA Move After UCLA National Title

UCLA coach Cori Close says the WNBA could be her next step if she cannot find the right balance in the college game.

Check out the unique Breanna Stewart bobblehead coming to UConn’s Brooklyn showcase

One familiar face may steal the show without even stepping onto the court.

Golden State Valkyries beat Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever to historic $100 million milestone

The Golden State Valkyries are achieving unprecedented success in the WNBA before even making it to the WNBA Finals. The WNBA has been making history when it comes to their exponential growth in the last few seasons.

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