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.
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The New York Liberty Wins First WNBA Title in Franchise History
The New York Liberty won their first title in franchise history, but not without controversy. In the final seconds of the fourth quarter of Game 5, a foul was called […]
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Dallas Wings Take Flight in Thrilling Season Opener Victory over Chicago Sky
The Dallas Wings opened their season with an 87-79 victory over the Chicago Sky, thanks to Arike Ogunbowale’s 14 fourth-quarter points and double-doubles from Natasha Howard and Teaira McCowan.
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Brittney Griner Reveals Harrowing Russia Experience, Life After Release in New Book
By ReShonda Tate Originally appeared in Word in Black Griner talks focusing on mental health, advocacy, and life after detainment in her new book. Brittney Griner, the perennial WNBA All-Star, […]
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‘Rike and Sa: An All Star Duo
The Wings stars are headed to Vegas to start at this year’s All-Star Game DALLAS, TX – Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale and forward Satou Sabally were named All-Star starters. The […]
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Brittney Griner is Home but How Welcoming is America?
Originally appeared in NNPA By Stacy M. Brown For varying reasons, Griner’s return home last week resonated with so many. The images remain surreal. WNBA Star Brittney Griner walked across […]