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The WNBA commissioner says the massive NIL success for women's college basketball players will be a 'huge positive' for the league
Star college players have elevated women's basketball. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said NIL could be a "huge positive" for the league. Engelbert also shared eight teams to watch in women's college basketball this season.
Ex-WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie slams men who are calling for the rims to be... Ex-WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie slams men who are calling for the rims to be lowered in women's basketball: 'Shut the f*** up' Leslie was the first WNBA player to dunk in a league game in 2002.
Liz Cambage shocks fans with bizarre social media act after signing a staggering $1million contract... Liz Cambage has deleted all but 12 of her Instagram posts. The 31-year-old has signed a three-month contract with Chinese team Sichuan. Cambage was sacked by her WNBA club LA Sparks and told her time in the Australian Opals was over this year following a series of race-related controversies.
CNN 10: The big stories of the day, explained in 10 minutes | CNN Israel Defense Forces are targeting a vast underground network of tunnels in Gaza. Japanese scientists tackle a space waste problem by building satellites with a much more earth-friendly material. Coy meets basketball superstar Sabrina Ionescu to learn how she rose to the top of the WNBA.
Sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike started off as gymnasts. Here's how they 'fell into basketball' Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike play for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. Nneka is serving her third term as president of the players' union. The WNBA announced on Oct. 5 it is adding a new team in San Francisco.
Federal court records claim sale of thousands of counterfeit M-30 pills led to large scale multi-county drug bust this week Apple reaches $25M settlement with the DOJ for discriminating against US residents during hiring. Candace Parker says return to the court for another WNBA season relies on 'big if'
Fanatics helps pro athletes transition to life after sports with business immersion program Fanatics is expanding a pilot program to offer business education and exposure to players with the WNBA and MLB. Players get in-classroom learning combined with hands-on experiences in Fanatics' different business units. Eventually, the company plans to include retired players and offer a longer, six-month co-op-like experience.
The NBA's next rights deal could be historic for player salaries Shirin Malkani is the NBA's former SVP of global media distribution. She helped negotiate the league's last media rights deal that tripled in value. Malkani said the upcoming deal and a possible streaming partner could drive historic player salaries.
Las Vegas Is Quickly Becoming The Newest Sports Mecca Las Vegas will be host an F1 race this month, Super Bowl LVIII in February and the NCAA Men's Basketball Final 4 in 2028. Since 2017, the city has landed NHL, NFL and WNBA franchises.
Liz Cambage has the last laugh after signing a staggering $1million contract to play in China,... Liz Cambage has the last laugh after signing a staggering $1million contract to play in China, months after being sacked by WNBA and Opals. Has been at the centre of racism scandals and was told the door has closed on playing for her country Will earn the massive payday for just three months work.
Reports: WNBA delays possible Portland expansion Portland had been expected to be the league's 14th club. The WNBA concluded its 2023 season last month. The Golden State Warriors will own an expansion team that is scheduled to begin play in 2025.
With WNBA expansion into Toronto unlikely, Canadian women's national team remains only game in town | CBC Sports MLSE reportedly pulled back on bidding to bring franchise to Toronto. WNBA announced in October it is adding a 13th team in the Bay Area in 2025.
From his parents objecting to him playing basketball to officiating in the NBA: the South Korean referee making history Hwang In-tae will become the first Asian staff referee in the NBA. Hwang is currently refereeing in the G League, the NBA's developmental league. He has also officiated in the Olympics, including the women's gold medal game.
Magic Johnson becomes the 4th athlete billionaire, according to Forbes Forbes says Johnson made $40 million playing in the NBA, but most of his wealth doesn't come from basketball. Johnson's career as a businessman took flight with savvy investments in the Los Angeles Lakers and Starbucks.
Magic Johnson becomes the 4th athlete billionaire, according to Forbes Forbes says Johnson made $40 million playing in the NBA, but most of his wealth doesn't come from basketball. Johnson's career as a businessman took flight with savvy investments in the Lakers and Starbucks.
WNBA draft lottery slated for Dec. 10 The lottery for the 2024 WNBA draft will be held Dec. 10. The four teams vying for the No. 1 overall pick are the Indiana Fever, Phoenix Mercury, Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm. Indiana won last year's lottery and drafted South Carolina star Aliyah Boston first overall.
Magic Johnson declared a billionaire by Forbes Magic Johnson has been declared a billionaire by Forbes. The Los Angeles Lakers legend had his wealth measured at a giant $1.2bn. Johnson, 64, is the third NBA player to become a billionaire after Michael Jordan and Lebron James.
Kim Kardashian, Adam Silver, SKIMS, And NBA Make Marketing Magic SKIMS has signed a deal to become the official partners of the NBA, WNBA, and USA basketball. The deal with the NBA and WNBA introduces a new ‘shapEWear’ category for the first time. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told me that he thinks “the men’s line will be a huge hit”
Skims Is the Official Underwear Partner of the NBA and WNBA Skims is now the official underwear partner of the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball. The company shared the news in a campaign featuring Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa and soccer icon Neymar Jr.
Magic Johnson becomes the 4th athlete billionaire, according to Forbes Forbes says Johnson made $40 million playing in the NBA, but most of his wealth doesn't come from basketball. Johnson's career as a businessman took flight with savvy investments in the Lakers and Starbucks.
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