The Dallas Wings have the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, which could be used to build a dynamic backcourt with Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers, while the lottery is designed to promote competitive balance and provide struggling franchises with a path to revitalization.
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Historic Conference Expansion: Paul Quinn College, Huston-Tillotson University Join HBCU Athletic Conference
Paul Quinn College and Huston-Tilloson University have joined the HBCU Athletic Conference, adding to its legacy and creating a “family celebration” for the two schools.
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LaVar Ball’s Amputation Sheds Light on Health Crisis
LaVar Ball, the father of two NBA players and a rapper, was hospitalized with a partially amputated leg due to an untreated diabetes infection, highlighting a growing epidemic of Black Americans losing limbs due to the disease.
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Women’s Sports Face Pay Gap Despite Growth in Popularity and Viewership
Women’s sports are experiencing a surge in popularity, but the financial disparities between men and women, and especially Black women, are still wide, with the highest-paid female athletes earning a fraction of what their male counterparts make.
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A Mission on the Gridiron: The Rise of the Women’s National Football Conference
Elizabeth Jenkins, President of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), is dedicated to establishing genuine pathways for women in football, challenging long-held perceptions, and creating a professional, sustainable platform for women’s tackle football.
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Camille Smith: A Legacy Forged on the Hardwood
Camille Smith, a former All-American basketball player, has transitioned from the WNBA to coaching, currently serving as an assistant coach for the Dallas Wings, after a 13-season WNBA career.
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She Came First: Black Women Transforming Sports
Black women in sports have been breaking barriers and making history for generations, from Dianne Durham becoming the first Black woman to win a U.S. national gymnastics title to Angel Reese owning the court in college basketball.
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Kyrie Irving Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear
Kyrie Irving’s season with the Dallas Mavericks has been cut short due to a torn ACL in his left knee, leaving a significant void in the team’s lineup and challenging their playoff hopes.
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Mavs Ball Scores Big: $2.1 Million Raised for North Texas
The Dallas Mavericks raised $2.1 million at their 10th annual Mavs Ball, benefiting the Mavs Foundation and its mission to empower women, families, and children in North Texas.
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Cynt Marshall Honored with Surprise Proclamation From City of Dallas
Cynt Marshall, the first African American female CEO in the NBA, was celebrated for her groundbreaking leadership, community advocacy, and unwavering resilience during a retirement celebration in Dallas, where she was presented with a special proclamation from the City of Dallas.