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Catlin Clark impresses in wnba debut: 'a lot to be proud of'
The NCAA's all-time leading scorer scored 11 of Indiana's first 19 points before finishing with 16 in the first half, highlighted by a step-back 3-pointer against veteran Natasha Howard. Clark's 21 points (6-for-15 shooting, 5-for-13 from 3) tied for the game high with Dallas rookie Jaelyn Brown, and she also had 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 5 turnovers. NaLyssa Smith added 20 points for the Fever.
The NCAA's all-time leading scorer scored 11 of Indiana's first 19 points before finishing with 16 in the first half, highlighted by a step-back 3-pointer against veteran Natasha Howard. Clark's 21 points (6-for-15 shooting, 5-for-13 from 3) tied for the game high with Dallas rookie Jaelyn Brown, and she also had 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 5 turnovers. NaLyssa Smith added 20 points for the Fever.
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las vegas aces sign all-star guard jackie young through 2025
Young was a second-team All-WNBA selection last season. The year before, she was named the WNBA's most improved player. She made the All-Star team the past two seasons, shooting more than 43% from 3-point range each season. Last season, Young averaged a career-high 12.8 points.
dream acquire g crystal dangerfield from wings for 2025 pick
After Dangerfield averaged 16.2 points and 3.6 assists per game in her rookie season, she struggled to meet that standard amid multiple roster changes. Last season with the Wings, Dangerfield averaged 8.2 points, 3.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game, her best production in those categories since her rookie season. In her four WNBA seasons, the UConn product has averaged 8.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 120 games.
Young was a second-team All-WNBA selection last season. The year before, she was named the WNBA's most improved player. She made the All-Star team the past two seasons, shooting more than 43% from 3-point range each season. Last season, Young averaged a career-high 12.8 points.
dream acquire g crystal dangerfield from wings for 2025 pick
After Dangerfield averaged 16.2 points and 3.6 assists per game in her rookie season, she struggled to meet that standard amid multiple roster changes. Last season with the Wings, Dangerfield averaged 8.2 points, 3.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game, her best production in those categories since her rookie season. In her four WNBA seasons, the UConn product has averaged 8.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 120 games.
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2024
Draft
Round 1
Top 5
No.1: Indiana - (PG) Catlin Clark, Iowa
No.2: Los Angeles - (PF) Cameron Brink, Stanford
No.3: Chicago - (C) Karmilla Cardoso, South Carolina
No.4: Los Angeles - (SF) Rickea Jackson, Tennessee
No.5: Dallas - (SG) Jacy Sheldon, Ohio State
Round 2
Top 5
No.13: Chicago - (SG) Brynna Maxwell, Gonzaga
No.14: Seattle - (PG) Nika Muhl, UConn
No.15: Indiana - (PG) Celeste Taylor, Ohio State
No.16: Las Vegas - (SG) Dyaisha Fair, Syracuse
No.17: New York - (PF) Esmery Martinez, Arizona
Round 3
Top 5
No.25: Phoenix - (PG) Charisma Osborne, UCLA
No.26: Seattle - (PF) Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana
No.27: Indiana - (PG) Leliani Correa, Florida
No.28: Los Angeles - (SF) McKenzie Forbes, USC
No.29: Phoenix - (SG) Jaz Shelley, Nebreska
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wnba to begin full-time charter flights, commissioner says
Engelbert said in a meeting with sports editors that the league will launch a charter program "as soon as we can get planes in places." She said it's projected to cost around $25 million per year for the next two seasons. That means no more long security lines, bodyguards in public spaces, cramped legroom or layovers for the professional athletes.
Caitlin clark, fever embrace wnba's approval of charter flights
"I'm thankful at whatever point that happens, that would be great for us. It will make recovery easier, it will make travel easier," Clark said. "It just makes life a lot easier for a lot of people, but also it's just something a lot of people have deserved for years and years." In addition to the WNBA's improved travel accommodations, Clark and the Fever will enjoy increased screen time for the upcoming season.
Engelbert said in a meeting with sports editors that the league will launch a charter program "as soon as we can get planes in places." She said it's projected to cost around $25 million per year for the next two seasons. That means no more long security lines, bodyguards in public spaces, cramped legroom or layovers for the professional athletes.
Caitlin clark, fever embrace wnba's approval of charter flights
"I'm thankful at whatever point that happens, that would be great for us. It will make recovery easier, it will make travel easier," Clark said. "It just makes life a lot easier for a lot of people, but also it's just something a lot of people have deserved for years and years." In addition to the WNBA's improved travel accommodations, Clark and the Fever will enjoy increased screen time for the upcoming season.
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Sources: Toronto expansion team on track to join WNBA in 2026
The WNBA is in the final stages of negotiations to add a Toronto franchise that will start play in 2026, sources confirmed to ESPN, as the league hopes to add two franchises that season. An official announcement for the Toronto team is expected May 23, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corpation, which first reported on the expansion franchise. League sources told ESPN that no official vote on a Toronto expansion franchise has been held. "We continue to engage in productive conversations with interested ownership groups in a number of markets and the granting of any expansion teams requires a vote of the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors," a WNBA spokesperson said in a statement. Along with Toronto, sources confirmed that groups are in talks to revive a bid for a new team in Portland, as first reported by The Oregonian. The additions would bring the WNBA to 15 teams. An expansion franchise in Golden State is set to join the league in 2025. The Toronto team, which would be the first WNBA team outside the United States, will be owned by Kilmer Sports Inc., headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum. Tanenbaum is a minority owner and chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Maple Leafs and Raptors, among other teams.
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Aces star A'ja Wilson announces signature shoe with Nike
Two-time WNBA MVP A'Ja Wilson is finally getting her Nike signature shoe. Wilson's shoe will be called "A'One." Nike has named Wilson to the brand's roster of signature athletes -- a group featuring Serena Williams, Megan Rapinoe, Naomi Osaka and the New York Liberty' Sabrina Ionescu. The shoe and rest of Wilson's signature collection will arrive in 2025. After working with Nike for over a year to develop her signature collection, Wilson requested the news drop in conjunction with the Aces' trip to Columbia, South Carolina, which is her hometown.
Wilson will be the 13th WNBA athlete to have a signature shoe, with the majority issued during the league's early years of existence. After a decade-plus hiatus where no WNBA players got a signature shoe, Breanna Stewart and Puma launched the Stewie 1s in 2022, while Nike came out with the Air Deldon, Elena Delle Donne's shoe, in 2022 and the Sabrina 1s for Ionescu the following year.
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aces favorites to win 3rd nba title; a'ja wilson leads mvp
The Aces are even-money title favorites at ESPN BET and sportsbooks around the nation. They're followed by the New York Liberty (+245), and the Seattle Storm (+900) have the third-shortest championship odds. - The Aces' A'ja Wilson (+110) is the betting favorite to win the regular-season MVP, followed by the Liberty's Breanna stewart (+650) and Indiana Fever rookie Catlin Clark (+900).
aces honored with rings, raises 2nd wnba championship banner
Las Vegas celebrated its back-to-back crowns ahead of its 89-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury behind 30 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists from forward A'ja Wilson. The Aces are hoping to become the first team since the Houston Comets from 1997 to 2000 to win at least three titles in a row and the second to ever accomplish the feat.
The Aces are even-money title favorites at ESPN BET and sportsbooks around the nation. They're followed by the New York Liberty (+245), and the Seattle Storm (+900) have the third-shortest championship odds. - The Aces' A'ja Wilson (+110) is the betting favorite to win the regular-season MVP, followed by the Liberty's Breanna stewart (+650) and Indiana Fever rookie Catlin Clark (+900).
aces honored with rings, raises 2nd wnba championship banner
Las Vegas celebrated its back-to-back crowns ahead of its 89-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury behind 30 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists from forward A'ja Wilson. The Aces are hoping to become the first team since the Houston Comets from 1997 to 2000 to win at least three titles in a row and the second to ever accomplish the feat.
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WNBA expansion team Golden State announces team name: Valkyries
The Golden State WNBA expansion team announced Tuesday its name and brand identity: the Golden State Valkyries. The name, which originates from Norse mythology, refers to a "host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering -- flying through air and sea alike," a team release said. "This brand is Golden State's modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce." The team's primary color is "Valkyrie Violet," which signifies "power, ambition, nobility, and women's empowerment, much like purple has been used symbolically in modern history," the team said. The Golden State Valkyries will begin competition in the 2025 WNBA season as the league's 13th active team and first expansion franchise since 2008. The organization will host home games at San Francisco's Chase Center and practice in Oakland at the former practice facility for the Golden State Warriors, the Valkyries' NBA affiliate.
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wnba 2024 rookie tracker
The 2024 WNBA season is off and running for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in league history. With the WNBA at a tipping point, all eyes are on Indiana Fever guard Catlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in April's draft and the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer. But the rookie class is loaded with potential future stars.
The 2024 WNBA season is off and running for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in league history. With the WNBA at a tipping point, all eyes are on Indiana Fever guard Catlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in April's draft and the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer. But the rookie class is loaded with potential future stars.
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WNBA Standings 2024 - League
League Leaders
No.1: New York Liberty (4 - 0)
No.2: Connecticut Sun (3 - 0)
No.3: Las Vegas Aces (2 - 0)
No.4: Minnesota Lynx (2 - 0)
No.5: Atlanta Dream (2 - 1)
No.6: Phoenix Mercury (1 - 1)
No.7: Chicago Sky (1 - 1)
No.8: Dallas Wings (1 - 1)
WNBA Standings 2024 - Conference
Eastern Conference - Leader
New York Liberty (4 - 0)
Western Conference - leader
Las Vegas Aces (2 - 0). Minnesota Lynx (2 - 0)
League Leaders
No.1: New York Liberty (4 - 0)
No.2: Connecticut Sun (3 - 0)
No.3: Las Vegas Aces (2 - 0)
No.4: Minnesota Lynx (2 - 0)
No.5: Atlanta Dream (2 - 1)
No.6: Phoenix Mercury (1 - 1)
No.7: Chicago Sky (1 - 1)
No.8: Dallas Wings (1 - 1)
WNBA Standings 2024 - Conference
Eastern Conference - Leader
New York Liberty (4 - 0)
Western Conference - leader
Las Vegas Aces (2 - 0). Minnesota Lynx (2 - 0)
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WNBA Player Stats 2024
Offensive Leaders
Points: A. Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings - 30.0 ppg
Assist: A. Thomas, Connecticut Sun - 9.3 apg
3-Pointers Made: D. Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury. A. Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings. R. Howard, Atlanta Dream - 4.0 3pmpg
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: A. Thomas, Connecticut Sun - 11.7 rpg
Blocks: A. Smith, Minnesota Lynx - 5.0 rpg
Steals: M. Mabrey, Chicago Sky. N. Collier, Minnesota Lynx - 3.5 apg
WNBA Team Stats 2024
Offensive Leaders
Points: Minnesota Lynx - 92.5 ppg
FG%: Atlanta Dream - 46.0 fg%
FT%: New York Liberty - 91.9 ft%
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: Dallas Wings - 41.0 rpg
Blocks: Dallas Wings - 10.0 bpg
Steals: Minnesota Lynx - 16.5 spg
Offensive Leaders
Points: A. Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings - 30.0 ppg
Assist: A. Thomas, Connecticut Sun - 9.3 apg
3-Pointers Made: D. Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury. A. Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings. R. Howard, Atlanta Dream - 4.0 3pmpg
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: A. Thomas, Connecticut Sun - 11.7 rpg
Blocks: A. Smith, Minnesota Lynx - 5.0 rpg
Steals: M. Mabrey, Chicago Sky. N. Collier, Minnesota Lynx - 3.5 apg
WNBA Team Stats 2024
Offensive Leaders
Points: Minnesota Lynx - 92.5 ppg
FG%: Atlanta Dream - 46.0 fg%
FT%: New York Liberty - 91.9 ft%
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: Dallas Wings - 41.0 rpg
Blocks: Dallas Wings - 10.0 bpg
Steals: Minnesota Lynx - 16.5 spg
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Toronto awarded WNBA's 1st team outside U.S., to play in '26
Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. To approve the new WNBA franchise in Toronto, the WNBA board of governors voted 13-0 and the NBA board of governors voted 29-1, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Only the New York Knicks-- who are suing the Raptors over alleged theft of proprietary information -- voted against the expansion, sources said. Toronto will be the WNBA's 14th franchise, with the expansion Golden State Valkyries set to start play next year. Teresa Resch, a former Raptors executive, was named president of the WNBA team. The commissioner expects the league to get to 16 teams by 2028. Sources confirmed to ESPN this month that groups are in talks to revive a bid for a new team in Portland, which would bring the WNBA to 15 teams.
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wnba stars starting up another women's league
The group compiled a high-profile group of investors including soccer legends Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, NBA greats Carmelo Anthony and Steve Nash, golf icon Michelle Wie West, actor Ashton Kutcher and UConn coach Geno Auriemma.
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A new professional women's basketball league, called Unrivaled and co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, will launch in January 2025, the group announced Thursday.
sparks coach curt miller to miss game for mac hof induction
Miller was the women's basketball coach for 11 seasons at Bowling Green from 2001-12, compiling a 258-92 overall record and a MAC record of 135-41. The six-time MAC Coach of the Year guided the Falcons to the NCAA tournament five times, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 2007.
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The 2024 MAC Hall of Fame class also includes Nick Saban, Frank Solich, Jessica Simpson, Sarah Obras and Jordan Lynch.
The group compiled a high-profile group of investors including soccer legends Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, NBA greats Carmelo Anthony and Steve Nash, golf icon Michelle Wie West, actor Ashton Kutcher and UConn coach Geno Auriemma.
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A new professional women's basketball league, called Unrivaled and co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, will launch in January 2025, the group announced Thursday.
sparks coach curt miller to miss game for mac hof induction
Miller was the women's basketball coach for 11 seasons at Bowling Green from 2001-12, compiling a 258-92 overall record and a MAC record of 135-41. The six-time MAC Coach of the Year guided the Falcons to the NCAA tournament five times, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 2007.
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The 2024 MAC Hall of Fame class also includes Nick Saban, Frank Solich, Jessica Simpson, Sarah Obras and Jordan Lynch.
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storm bring back joyce holmes on rest-of-season contract
Holmes appeared in 29 games for the Storm last season after being claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Sparks on June 29, averaging 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds.
tiffany hayes comes out of retirement, sign with wnba's aces
Hayes was a second-round pick (14th overall) in the 2012 WNBA draft out of UConn. She made the All-Rookie first team in 2012, the All-WNBA first team in 2018 and the All-Defensive second team in 2018.
Holmes appeared in 29 games for the Storm last season after being claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Sparks on June 29, averaging 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds.
tiffany hayes comes out of retirement, sign with wnba's aces
Hayes was a second-round pick (14th overall) in the 2012 WNBA draft out of UConn. She made the All-Rookie first team in 2012, the All-WNBA first team in 2018 and the All-Defensive second team in 2018.
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sparks rookie cameron, rhyne howard among u.s. 3x3 olympic picks
Brink and Howard were WNBA lottery picks, the former going No. 2 overall to the Los Angeles Sparks in 2024 and the latter No. 1 to the Atlanta Dream in 2022. Burdick, who played collegiately at Tennessee from 2011-15, has played for six different WNBA franchises, most recently the Seattle Storm in 2021.
Brink and Howard were WNBA lottery picks, the former going No. 2 overall to the Los Angeles Sparks in 2024 and the latter No. 1 to the Atlanta Dream in 2022. Burdick, who played collegiately at Tennessee from 2011-15, has played for six different WNBA franchises, most recently the Seattle Storm in 2021.
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WNBA Standings 2024 - League
League Leaders
No.1: Connecticut Sun (9 - 0)
No.2: New York Liberty (8 - 2)
No.3: Minnesota Lynx (7 - 2)
No.4: Las Vegas Aces (5 - 2)
No.5: Seattle Storm (6 - 3)
No.6: Atlanta Dream (4 - 3)
No.7: Phoenix Mercury (4 - 6)
No.8: Chicago Sky (3 - 5)
WNBA Standings 2024 - Conference
Eastern Conference - Leader
Connecticut (9 - 0) GB-1.5
Western Conference - leader
Minnesota Lynx (7 - 2) GB-1
GB- Games back
League Leaders
No.1: Connecticut Sun (9 - 0)
No.2: New York Liberty (8 - 2)
No.3: Minnesota Lynx (7 - 2)
No.4: Las Vegas Aces (5 - 2)
No.5: Seattle Storm (6 - 3)
No.6: Atlanta Dream (4 - 3)
No.7: Phoenix Mercury (4 - 6)
No.8: Chicago Sky (3 - 5)
WNBA Standings 2024 - Conference
Eastern Conference - Leader
Connecticut (9 - 0) GB-1.5
Western Conference - leader
Minnesota Lynx (7 - 2) GB-1
GB- Games back
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WNBA Player Stats 2024
Offensive Leaders
Points: A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces - 27.9 ppg
Assist: A. Thomas, Connecticut Sun - 8.8 apg
3-Pointers Made: K. Plum, Las Vegas Aces - 3.3 3pmpg
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces - 12.4 rpg
Blocks: E. Magbegor, Seattle Storm - 3.0 rpg
Steals: A. Ougnbowale, Dallas Wings - 3.0 apg
WNBA Team Stats 2024
Offensive Leaders
Points: Las Vegas Aces - 87.7 ppg
FG%: Minnesota Lynx - 46.2 fg%
FT%: Las Vegas Aces - 84.8 ft%
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: Seattle Storm - 38.0 rpg
Blocks: Dallas Wings - 6.0 bpg
Steals: Minnesota Lynx - 10.7 spg
Offensive Leaders
Points: A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces - 27.9 ppg
Assist: A. Thomas, Connecticut Sun - 8.8 apg
3-Pointers Made: K. Plum, Las Vegas Aces - 3.3 3pmpg
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces - 12.4 rpg
Blocks: E. Magbegor, Seattle Storm - 3.0 rpg
Steals: A. Ougnbowale, Dallas Wings - 3.0 apg
WNBA Team Stats 2024
Offensive Leaders
Points: Las Vegas Aces - 87.7 ppg
FG%: Minnesota Lynx - 46.2 fg%
FT%: Las Vegas Aces - 84.8 ft%
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: Seattle Storm - 38.0 rpg
Blocks: Dallas Wings - 6.0 bpg
Steals: Minnesota Lynx - 10.7 spg
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WNBA earns record TV ratings for 1st month, near-record attendance
The first month of the WNBA season drew its highest attendance since the league's second season in 1998 and the best television ratings in its history, the WNBA announced Tuesday. Across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, ION and NBA TV, WNBA games are averaging 1.32 million viewers, nearly tripling last season's average of 462,000, the league said Tuesday. The WNBA finished May having sold out more than half its games, more than double the number of sellouts last year. Approximately 400,000 fans have attended games, the most through the first month in 26 years. Arenas have been filled to 94% capacity, a 17% rise from last year, the league said. On the television side, the WNBA said it saw a 96% increase in Hispanic viewers and a 67% increase in Black viewers. Merchandise sales rose 236% from the same period last year, with Clark, Reese and Brink ranking in the top five for jersey sales during the first week of the season.
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