Sparks
The Sparks have missed a huge moment. With no practice facility, the franchise has missed out on the explosion of interest in the WNBA.
Sept. 19, 2024
The WNBA team in Portland, Ore., will be owned and operated by Raj Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal. They paid $125 million for the franchise.
Sept. 18, 2024
Sports
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes, who has drawn scorn from some for her criticism of Caitlin Clark, said this week that the Indiana Fever rookie isn’t ‘dominating’ the WNBA.
The WNBA and Aces filed motions to dismiss former Las Vegas player Dearica Hamby’s federal lawsuit that alleges mistreatment over her pregnancy.
Sept. 12, 2024
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert responded to criticism for her comments on fans’ racist and sexist treatment of players like stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Sept. 11, 2024
Rickea Jackson, Dearica Hamby and Rae Burrell helped the Sparks build an early and fend off a New York Liberty rally, earning a home win Wednesday.
Aug. 28, 2024
Caitlin Clark is refreshed after an Olympics snub gave her a month away from basketball. She’s setting records, getting technical fouls and calling out WNBA salaries.
Aug. 19, 2024
Sparks All-Star forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Aces while pregnant.
Aug. 12, 2024
Olympics
WNBA teammates’ chemistry showed during the U.S. women’s basketball team’s rout of Nigeria during the Paris Olympic women’s basketball quarterfinals.
Aug. 7, 2024
WNBA players’ union head Terri Jackson is concerned the league is being undervalued with its $2.2-billion media rights deals negotiated by the NBA.
July 19, 2024