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Reminder: An exclusive chat with founder of The Next

By Bria Felicien / June 30, 2020

Mark your calendars for Wednesday’s exclusive chat with the founder of The Next.

Chicago Sky sign Stella Johnson after Sydney Colson tests positive for COVID-19

By Nick Niendorf / June 30, 2020

Johnson figures to fill out Chicago back court rotation

Washington Mystics add point guard Shey Peddy and center Alaina Coates

By Jenn Hatfield / June 29, 2020

The signings bring the current Mystics roster up to 12 players

Former LSU, WNBA star Temeka Johnson named head coach of New Orleans high school team

By Bela Kirpalani / June 29, 2020

Temeka Johnson, who retired from playing professional basketball in 2019, takes the next step in her young coaching career.

Natasha Cloud featured in Philadelphia 76ers’ Pride photo series

By Jenn Hatfield / June 29, 2020

“I’m proud of who I am every single day,” Cloud said in the accompanying interview

Catching up with the Connecticut Sun

By Natalie Heavren / June 28, 2020

Six players discuss workouts, social justice, and the 2020 season

Sparks add two players to roster

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 28, 2020

Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver opted out on Friday.

Yale Bulldogs pick up 2021 recruit Grace Thybulle

By Jackie Powell / June 28, 2020

Head coach Allison Guth picks up a natural post player and another rim protector to complement Camilla Emsbo

Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell recovering from brain surgery

By Dorothy J. Gentry / June 28, 2020

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Behind the scenes of the Washington Mystics’ Juneteenth march for racial justice

By Jenn Hatfield / June 27, 2020

Myisha Hines-Allen came up with the idea, inspired by Natasha Cloud’s example