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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks during a news conference before the WNBA All-Star Game on July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/AP)

WNBA commissioner optimistic about completing a new CBA deal, but ‘there’s a lot of hard work to be done’

July 19, 2025 at 10:53 p.m.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is optimistic that the league and players union will come to a new collective bargaining agreement at some point.

Sky forward Angel Reese stands on the court before a game against the Dream on July 16, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

WNBA players say league’s proposal for new CBA falls short after bargaining meeting ahead of All-Star weekend

July 18, 2025 at 1:02 p.m.

WNBA players and league officials met Thursday before the start of All-Star weekend festivities for discussions on a new collective bargaining agreement.

Josh Harris, left, managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers, Arn Tellem, Detroit Pistons vice chairman, Nic Barlage, representing the Cleveland Cavaliers, listen as WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks during a news conference on June 30, 2025, in New York, announcing WNBA basketball expansion teams. (AP Photo/Doug Feinberg)

WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over the next 5 years

June 30, 2025 at 1:41 p.m.

The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030.

Senegal’s Cierra Dillard, right, and Nigeria’s Promise Amukamara chase a loose ball during an Olympic qualifier on Feb. 8, 2024, in Antwerp, Belgium. (Virginia Mayo/AP)

Senegal women’s basketball team members denied US visas, prime minister says

June 20, 2025 at 11:03 p.m.

The Senegalese women’s basketball team has scrapped plans to train in the U.S. after several players and team officials had their visas denied.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark falls to the court after Connecticut Suns guard Marina Mabrey, second from left, pushed her during an altercation in the third quarter on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Marina Mabrey’s foul on Caitlin Clark during Connecticut Sun-Indiana Fever game upgraded to a Flagrant-2

June 18, 2025 at 4:44 p.m.

The WNBA has upgraded the technical foul on the Connecticut Sun's Marina Mabrey for shoving the Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark to the court to a Flagrant-2.

Sue Bird arrives during her jersey retirement ceremony for the Seattle Storm on June 11, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Olympic great Sue Bird to be the 1st managing director of USA Basketball women’s national team

May 8, 2025 at 1:36 p.m.

Sue Bird is giving another assist to USA Basketball, becoming the managing director of the women’s national team.

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese is introduced before the home opener against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena on May 25, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Angel Reese and Chicago Sky vs. Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever will start WNBA Rivals Week

April 11, 2025 at 6:02 p.m.

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky will face Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in primetime to tip off the inaugural WNBA Rivals Week in August.

UConn center Jana El Alfy (8) and guard Paige Bueckers celebrate during the first half of a Final Four game against UCLA on April 4, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (Chris O’Meara/AP)

UConn routs UCLA to set up national title game against defending champion South Carolina

April 5, 2025 at 12:17 a.m.

UConn rolled past UCLA and defending champion South Carolina overwhelmed Texas in the Final Four on Friday night, setting up Sunday's national title game.

Mystics’ Elena Delle Donne smiles after scoring during a game against the Sky on June 22, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Elena Delle Donne, the 2015 WNBA MVP with the Chicago Sky, retires after 10 seasons and 1 championship

April 4, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

When healthy, Elena Delle Donne was a force on the court, winning two WNBA MVP awards — including one with the Chicago Sky in 2015 — making seven All-Star appearances...

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