WNBA

WNBA dedicates 2020 season to social justice, honoring Black Lives Matter movement

By Bela Kirpalani / July 6, 2020

The league and players have teamed up to honor Black victims of police brutality and racial violence, and continue the fight for social justice while playing at IMG Academy in Florida.

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

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

Kristi Toliver, Chiney Ogwumike opt out of 2020 season

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 27, 2020

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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

Connecticut Sun sign Jacki Gemelos

By Natalie Heavren / June 25, 2020

Curt Miller adds another versatile piece to the puzzle for the 2020 season

Amanda Zahui B. is ‘a superstar in the making’

By Jackie Powell / June 25, 2020

The 2015 second overall draft pick will be a “cornerstone” for the Liberty in 2020 and beyond