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News alert: WNBA players sit out Wednesday’s games to protest racial injustice

By Bela Kirpalani / August 26, 2020

The players will sit out all three of the WNBA’s games on Wednesday, according to a statement read by Atlanta Dream player Elizabeth Williams on ESPN.

Lauren Betts narrows her list to nine

By Matt Ward / August 1, 2020

Learn more about the top-ranked recruit in the 2022 class and others

Patriot League shuts down fall sports, spares women’s basketball for now

By Todd Goclowski / July 14, 2020

Head coaches highlight the challenge and uncertainty of coaching through a contagion as the season approaches

Seven of 137 WNBA players tested positive for COVID-19

By Bela Kirpalani / July 6, 2020

The announcement comes on the same day that teams are expected to leave for Florida.

Liz Cambage will not play in the 2020 WNBA season

By Howard Megdal / July 4, 2020

Las Vegas signs Avery Warley-Talbert

Storm coach Dan Hughes to miss 2020 WNBA season

By Ben Rosof / June 30, 2020

The 18-year coaching veteran will not make the trip to Florida

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

Kristi Toliver, Chiney Ogwumike opt out of 2020 season

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 27, 2020

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New York Liberty sign Joyner Holmes to fill roster

By Jackie Powell / June 26, 2020

New York brings in an athletic forward who can rebound and defend at a high level

Bec Allen opts out of 2020 WNBA season

By Jackie Powell / June 25, 2020

The Aussie sharpshooter who was positioned for a breakthrough WNBA season will sit out