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Landmark WNBA deal a victory for women of color in leadership
For an entire daily news cycle, the WNBA and its leadership were front and center for a CBA that was called “historic” and “game-changing.” Women of color were receiving credit in the workplace.
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WNBA'S NEW CBA
What the new CBA means for the WNBA and its players
Did the players get what they were hoping for? What are the key improvements for players? Are the changes to free agency enough? We have answers.
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Ogwumike 'thrilled' with WNBA CBA improvements
Chiney Ogwumike breaks down the notable points of the WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement, including increased player compensation and mental health resources.
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Around the Rim: Dissecting the WNBA CBA
Sue Bird, Pokey Chatman and Mechelle Voepel break down the groundbreaking WNBA CBA. Plus, Arizona State coach Charli Turner Thorne stops by.
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What Walt Hopkins' hire means for Liberty and the WNBA
The New York Liberty's hire of Walt Hopkins impacts Sabrina Ionescu, Tina Charles, Asia Durr and the entire WNBA coaching landscape.
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Remembering David Stern
In launching WNBA, David Stern helped grow women's basketball
Without David Stern's vision, personality and power as NBA commissioner, the WNBA wouldn't have started when it did -- and might not exist at all.
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Laughter Permitted
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Laughter Permitted podcast: Breanna Stewart
Breanna Stewart talks about winning four titles at UConn, what it meant to win a WNBA championship and how she's using her voice as an advocate.
WNBA
Around the Rim: Dissecting the WNBA CBA
Sue Bird, Pokey Chatman and Mechelle Voepel break down the groundbreaking WNBA CBA. Plus, Arizona State coach Charli Turner Thorne stops by.
NCAAW
Why Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu is so good -- and where she still must grow
Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and others say passing, competitiveness and leadership are her strengths and discuss what might challenge her in the WNBA.
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- WNBA ups slate to 36 games, adds tournament
- Lynx hire Hall of Famer Smith as assistant coach
- WNBA, union reach 'groundbreaking' new CBA
- Cash-Canal, Catchings headline HOF finalists
- Stewart set to return for Team USA in exhibition
- Lynx's Hopkins hired as Liberty's new coach
- WNBA, union extend CBA negotiations to Jan. 15
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Mystics' championship season
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Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics finally win WNBA title
Washington overcame a long history of mediocrity, and Elena Delle Donne overcame three herniated disks in her back to win the Mystics' first WNBA crown.
Sparks' chaos
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Racial epithets, a star benched and a coach questioned: Inside the L.A. Sparks' chaotic finish
L.A. was hitting its stride but then got swept. Did an obscenity-laced speech by Penny Toler impact Derek Fisher's decision to sit Candace Parker?
