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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Hear from Blackhawk after its WPIAL softball semifinal victory over Elizabeth Forward
New Trevecca women's basketball coach Doug Novak talks about his philosophy Doug Novak was the interim head coach at Mississippi State in 2023-24 and has been the head coach of three men's programs. 1:13 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Napheesa Collier Did Not Hold Back When Asked to Name Her All-Time UConn Huskies Starting 5
The Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier has become one of the most popular and celebrated athletes in women's basketball as a United States Olympic gold medal winner and founder of the new Unrivaled league. Collier's 2025 WNBA season is off to a scintillating start as she has averaged 28.5 points per game for the undefeated 3-0 Lynx. Advertisement This week, Collier was asked about several topics concerning her 2025 season aspirations and goals, and was also asked to give her all-time starting five for her alma mater, the Connecticut Huskies, a question to which she did not hesitate to give an answer. Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx during warm-ups. © Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Collier was asked to give her all-time starting five by Mark Medina of Sportskeeda and had a surprising first response followed by a pivot. "My all-time actual team would be the 2016 championship," Collier said of the Huskies, whose entire starting five went to the WNBA. "It was a great lineup. "But if I had to pick five, I would pick Diana (Taurasi), Sue (Bird), Maya (Moore), you have to put me on there and Breanna Stewart, out Unrivaled co-founder," Collier said. Advertisement Stewart led her New York Liberty to the 2024 WNBA Championship during what was a banner year for the league with Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark making their WNBA debuts. Collier believes the Lynx have what it takes to win the league title this season. "I think our chemistry was our No. 1 thing last year," she said. "That was something that we hit on right away. The fact that we have almost our whole team back is amazing. "Then we added some really great pieces like Karlie (Samuelson). So I hope we can build and get it done this year. I think we have all the tools. "We just have to go out there and execute." Advertisement Related: Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA History Against Minnesota Lynx Napheesa Collier Did Not Hold Back When Asked to Name Her All-Time UConn Huskies Starting 5 first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Chicago Sky Issues Warning to Fans Before Game Against Caitlin Clark, Fever
The Chicago Sky are set to open their 2025 WNBA season on Saturday against the Indiana Fever, a matchup that features two of the league's brightest young stars: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Both players are entering their second professional seasons, having significantly impacted the league's popularity during their rookie campaigns. Clark led the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016, while Reese emerged as a key leader for the Sky, contributing to the team's rebuilding efforts. Saturday's opener begins another chapter in the rivalry between Reese and Clark, which dates back to their college days, notably intensifying during the 2023 NCAA championship when Reese's LSU team defeated Clark's Iowa squad. LSU forward Angel Reese (10) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22)© Zach Boyden-Holmes / USA TODAY NETWORK In anticipation of Saturday's game, the Chicago Sky issued a statement emphasizing their commitment to fostering a respectful environment, and warning potential violators. Advertisement "No Space for Hate," the team began. "We protect our athletes' mental health on and off the court and stand with our fellow teams in the WNBA as we continue building an inclusive environment in and out of the arena." This message aligns with the WNBA's broader "No Space for Hate" initiative, which aims to combat hate and promote respect across all league platforms. Both Reese and Clark have played pivotal roles in elevating women's basketball, drawing unprecedented attention and viewership to the sport. Their performances have not only captivated fans but also sparked important conversations about representation and respect in athletics. Advertisement Saturday's game, scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, marks the beginning of a season where both the Sky and the Fever aim to build on their previous successes. With new additions to their rosters and high expectations, both teams are poised to make significant strides in the 2025 season. Related: Angel Reese Facing Major Backlash for What She Said About Caitlin Clark Related: Angel Reese Makes Clear Declaration Before Playing Caitlin Clark
Washington Post
17-05-2025
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- Washington Post
Caitlin Clark fouled Angel Reese — and the WNBA was officially back
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark had to have known it was coming. Even before she could walk off the Gainbridge Fieldhouse court Saturday evening, return to the locker room and plug back into the awfully obtuse but very loud world of social media, Clark knew what the world would be talking about.
Fast Company
16-05-2025
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- Fast Company
WNBA 2025 season: How to watch women's basketball games live online or on TV, including free options
After a record-breaking 2024 and exciting offseason, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is primed to keep the ball dribbling in 2025. The season kicks off tonight (Friday, May 16, 2025) with three exciting matchups. Here are some fun facts, history, and everything you need to know to get up to speed about the new season, including how to stream the games live. A brief history of the WNBA The WNBA was not the first professional women's basketball league. That honor fell to the American Basketball League, which operated from 1996-1998. But it is the only one to have the support of the NBA. The WNBA was founded in 1996 and began balling in 1997, following the popularity of the USA Basketball Women's National Team at the Summer Olympic Games. Eight teams battled it out on the court, but the Houston Comets prevailed as the first-ever WNBA champions. What happened during the 2025 WNBA offseason? Fast-forward to 2024 and the League had 12 teams. This year, it's expanding to 13 with the addition of the Golden State Valkyries, based out of San Francisco. The new team on the block will be led by the first Asian American WNBA head coach, Natalie Nakase. Her impressive resume includes assistant coaching for the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers and the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces. Last season, the Dallas Wings were shut out of the playoffs for the first time since 2020. This year, the organization has made changes, such as adding No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers to the roster. She will be led by new general manager Curt Miller and a new head coach, Chris Koclanes, who both have high hopes for a comeback. One cannot talk about the WNBA without mentioning last season's Rookie of the Year, Caitlin Clark. Despite coming off a grueling college season, she helped the Indiana Fever reach the playoffs for the first time in eight years and set a new record of 337 assists. Imagine what she might do this year after getting a bit of a rest. Weekend WNBA schedule and how to stream the games live Be prepared, fans, as this weekend is going to be jam-packed with layups and three-pointers. Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET national: The Minnesota Lynx will face the Dallas Wings. Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET local: The Atlanta Dream take on the Washington Mystics. Friday, 10 p.m. ET national: The final game of the night has a California theme when the LA Sparks and the Golden State Valkyries. All of these games can be viewed on the broadcast TV network Ion, whose full WNBA schedule is on its website. The station is available in many areas with an over-the-air antenna, or as part of a cable bundle. You can also watch Ion on live-TV streaming services such as Fubo and YouTube TV. The league also has a subscription-based service, WNBA League Pass. Saturday brings another triple header. Saturday, 1 p.m ET: The Las Vegas Aces will try to take a bite out of the Big Apple, playing the New York Liberty. Saturday, 3 p.m. ET: Following that, things get hot and windy with the Chicago Sky challenging the Indiana Fever. Saturday, 10 p.m. ET: To end the day, the Seattle Storm will face off against the Phoenix Mercury. The first two Saturday games can be viewed on ABC, ESPN+, and Disney+, while the last one can only be watched on WNBA League Pass. Sunday will bring two more chances to see nothing but net. Sunday, 1 p.m. ET: In the afternoon, the Washington Mystics take on the Connecticut Sun. Sunday, 6 p.m. ET: In the evening, the Minnesota Lynx face the LA Sparks. Both games can be viewed on WNBA League Pass. How can I stream the rest of the WNBA season? This weekend is just the beginning of 175 regular-season games. These feats of athleticism will be available to watch across multiple networks and streaming services: ABC, ESPN, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION, NBA TV, Prime Video, and WNBA League Pass. There's so much basketball to look forward to. The All-Star Game comes around on July 19. The playoffs begin on September 14 with the finals following in October. To plan accordingly, you can see the full WNBA schedule here.
