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      14/5/1982
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      Duke

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      'Just being treated like a professional athlete': The next chapter of the WNBA, according to players and coaches

      • 5Y
      • Kelly Cohen, Vritti Rashi Goel
      'Just being treated like a professional athlete': The next chapter of the WNBA, according to players and coaches
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        Beard, 2-time WNBA DPOY, retires after 14 years

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          LA Sparks re-sign reigning DPOY Alana Beard

          • 7Y
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            Sparks' Beard named WNBA's top defender

            • 8Y
            • Mechelle Voepel
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              Sparks sign All-WNBA guard Cappie Pondexter

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              Rookie Olivia Miles prepared to log plenty of minutes with Lynx

              Rookie Olivia Miles prepared to log plenty of minutes with Lynx

              Olivia Miles is expected to see a lot of playing time as a rookie point guard for the Lynx. "I think I'm in this position for a reason," Miles said.
              Paige Bueckers addresses relationship with Azzi Fudd

              Paige Bueckers addresses relationship with Azzi Fudd

              Paige Bueckers says that her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd is nobody's business and that what they choose to share is up to them.
              Bueckers hopes focus can be on Fudd as 'a basketball player'

              Bueckers hopes focus can be on Fudd as 'a basketball player'

              During media day proceedings with the Dallas Wings, star Paige Bueckers addressed the buzz surrounding her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd on Monday.
              Las Vegas Aces vs. Japan - Game Highlights

              Las Vegas Aces vs. Japan - Game Highlights

              Watch the Game Highlights from Las Vegas Aces vs. Japan, 04/26/2026
              Williams says joining Valkyries was about 'winning culture'

              Williams says joining Valkyries was about 'winning culture'

              Gabby Williams said she was attracted to signing with the Valkyries due to their winning culture.
              New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever - Game Highlights

              New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever - Game Highlights

              New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever - Game Highlights
              Caitlin Clark returns to court with Fever, gets preseason win

              Caitlin Clark returns to court with Fever, gets preseason win

              Caitlin Clark finished with seven points, four assists and three rebounds in just under 17 minutes of play in her first game with the Fever in nine months.
              Top 10 WNBA free agent moves: Which players will have the biggest fantasy upgrade?

              Top 10 WNBA free agent moves: Which players will have the biggest fantasy upgrade?

              Catch up on a busy WNBA offseason at a glance with the most impactful signings and trades in fantasy women's basketball.
              Aussie Alanna Smith joins Project B basketball league

              Aussie Alanna Smith joins Project B basketball league

              Alanna Smith has been unveiled as the first Australian to join Project B, a new startup basketball league with women's and men's teams, that will feature seven two-week tournaments starting later this year.
              Falcons' James Pearce offered intervention program to avoid trial

              Falcons' James Pearce offered intervention program to avoid trial

              The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
              Dominique Malonga gets letter of clearance from FIBA to play for Seattle this season

              Dominique Malonga gets letter of clearance from FIBA to play for Seattle this season

              Seattle Storm standout Dominique Malonga, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2025 WNBA draft, received her letter of clearance from FIBA on Wednesday, officially making her eligible to play in the WNBA this season.
              A'ja Wilson? Caitlin Clark? Who to take with the No. 1 fantasy women's hoops pick

              A'ja Wilson? Caitlin Clark? Who to take with the No. 1 fantasy women's hoops pick

              You're on the clock with the first pick, who do you take? Here's a look at some of the top-ranked fantasy women's basketball players.
              Caitlin Clark looks to handle the ball less this upcoming season

              Caitlin Clark looks to handle the ball less this upcoming season

              Caitlin Clark is looking to play off the ball more to stay energized during games.
              Fever's Caitlin Clark aims to stay fresh by handling ball less

              Fever's Caitlin Clark aims to stay fresh by handling ball less

              Fever star Caitlin Clark is prepared to give up a bit of control heading into the season by playing off the ball for stretches in order to give her a bit of rest.
              WNBA schedule 2026: This season's 10 must-see games

              WNBA schedule 2026: This season's 10 must-see games

              The 2026 WNBA schedule tips off May 8, with a WNBA Finals rematch between the Aces and Mercury the next day.
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