Ahead of the W.N.B.A. draft, women’s basketball remains troubled by racial disparities in how its stars are showcased.
Category: Women’s National Basketball Assn
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Caitlin Clark and the Talent Conundrum Facing the W.N.B.A.
The New York Times – Sports:Women’s college basketball has never seen the scale of talent it has today. But with only 144 spots in the W.N.B.A., some very bright college stars will have to play elsewhere.
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Women’s Sports Are Raking in Investments. The Final Four Shows Why.
The New York Times – Sports:With stars, story lines and skill, the TV rights for the women’s Division I basketball tournament could be worth over $80 million, part of a larger wave of investors flocking to women’s sports.
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Yes, They Are Tall. No, They Do Not Play Basketball.
The New York Times – Sports:For the vertically gifted, every day of the year means standing out. But March can be particularly maddening.
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Once an Inspiration to People at Home, a Former Star Now Faces Trial
The New York Times – Sports:Shoni Schimmel was the pride of Native Americans when she played for Louisville and then starred briefly in the W.N.B.A. Now she is accused of violence against her romantic partner.
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Brittney Griner Will Return to W.N.B.A.
The New York Times – Sports:Griner, who was released from a prison camp in Russia in December, signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury.
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Two Women’s Basketball Coaches, Cheryl Reeve and Janice Washington, on Mentorship and Adjusting Expectations
The New York Times – Sports:Cheryl Reeve, a three-time W.N.B.A. Coach of the Year, and Janice Washington, the new head coach at Lincoln University, discuss “the persistence of women in leadership who have pulled us forward.”
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Breanna Stewart Will Sign With Liberty, Joining Fellow M.V.P. Jonquel Jones
The New York Times – Sports:Stewart, a two-time W.N.B.A. and four-time N.C.A.A. champion, has been outspoken about player travel leading up to the free-agent signing period.
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A Farewell to Maya Moore, a Team Player Who Is Also One of a Kind
The New York Times – Sports:Moore, who has officially retired from the W.N.B.A., will be remembered for her brilliance on the court and her fight for justice away from it.
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A Farewell to Maya Moore, a Team Player Who Is Also One of a Kind
The New York Times – Sports:Moore, who has officially retired from the W.N.B.A., will be remembered for her brilliance on the court and her fight for justice away from it.
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Sedona Prince Has a Good Feeling About the Next Era
The New York Times – Sports:For many, the basketball player’s TikTok was a before-and-after marker of how society talks about modern women’s sports. For Prince, there’s much to celebrate, more to be done and a W.N.B.A. roster spot to secure.
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With Suns Deal, Mat Ishbia Is Close to His Basketball Dream
The New York Times – Sports:Mat Ishbia was a walk on at Michigan State 20 years ago before he became a wealthy businessman. His $4 billion deal to buy the Phoenix Suns could help him live his sports dream.