The Dallas Wings enter the 2026 season with a 44-game schedule, featuring three games at American Airlines Center, a new head coach, and the league’s top draft pick, as they continue to build around guard Paige Bueckers.
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Quiet Power: Jackie Young’s Calm Command of a Championship Era
Jackie Young, a three-time WNBA champion, celebrated her team’s victory by working behind the counter at a Las Vegas Raising Cane’s, while also reflecting on her journey from a small-town star to an Olympic gold medalist and WNBA Most Improved Player.
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Kicks & Cocktails: Dallas Wings Foundation, LaDondra Wilson Celebrate Community Impact
The Dallas Wings Community Foundation, led by LaDondra Wilson, is dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Dallas community through initiatives focused on women and girls, social justice, youth sports, health and wellness, and education, and is celebrating its progress with a rooftop fundraiser, Kicks & Cocktails: An Air of Excellence.
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“Pay Us What You Owe Us”: Not a Slogan, A Line In the Sand
WNBA players wore black T-shirts with the message “Pay Us What You Owe Us” at the 2025 All-Star Game in Indianapolis to protest the league’s existing labor agreement and demand equitable compensation, benefits, and revenue sharing.
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Dallas-Bred, Championship-Tested: Ariel Atkins Leads New Era in Chicago
Dallas’ own Ariel Atkins, a WNBA champion with the Washington Mystics, brings her leadership and experience to the Chicago Sky, aiming to build a winning culture and inspire the next generation of players.
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Race Tensions Flare in WNBA After Reese-Clark Incident
The WNBA is investigating hateful fan comments directed at Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese after a game against the Indiana Fever, where tensions boiled over between Reese and Fever player Caitlin Clark.
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Dijonai Carrington Brings Her Whole Self to Dallas: Power, Purpose, and All
DiJonai Carrington is a WNBA player who has found a new home with the Dallas Wings, bringing her passion for basketball, activism, and business to the city and the league.
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Dallas Wings’ No. 1 Pick Sets Stage for Franchise Revival in WNBA Draft
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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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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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.