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Sue Bird, Layshia Clarendon and more sign letter asking NCAA not to host events in Idaho

By Bela Kirpalani / June 11, 2020

The athletes’ request comes after Idaho passed a law which bans transgender girls from participating in high school sports.

2020 Season Simulation: Atlanta Dream at the almost-halfway point

By / June 10, 2020

The Dream rank ninth in the WNBA at 7-10 at the end of June

WNBA players, former Sparks GM Penny Toler speak out about WNBA proposed plan

By Ari Chambers / June 9, 2020

In a video posted to Instagram, Toler said, “In my opinion, the players should receive their whole salary.”

You can change how women’s basketball is covered in America

By Howard Megdal / June 9, 2020

Become a paid subscriber to The Next. Here’s why.

The definitive Vanderquigs family stats comparison

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2020

Breaking down Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley, and Sam Quigley Smith’s storied careers

Crunching the Numbers: 2020 WNBA Rosters

By Kurtis Zimmerman / June 7, 2020

With rosters set in place last week ahead of the May 26 deadline, how do the numbers shake out?

MVC Player Tracker: Dozens of new faces foster move forward after unfinished season

By Christine M. Hopkins / June 6, 2020

From maintaining dominance to navigating unfamiliar starting fives, track all the player movement (or lack thereof) in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Tierra Ruffin-Pratt discusses systemic racism, police brutality

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 5, 2020

Los Angeles Sparks star speaks to The Next about her work on Black Lives Matter

2020 Season Simulation: Connecticut Sun begin season at the top of the standings

By Jenn Hatfield / June 5, 2020

The Sun led the league with a 6-1 record as the calendar changed to June

Missouri women’s basketball join march in honor of George Floyd

By Lauren Rosenberg / June 5, 2020

Coach Robin Pingeton and other members of the women’s basketball team joined the Mizzou football and men’s basketball players and coaches to honor George Floyd.