Those who criticize WNBA Pride Nights clearly haven’t been following the league.
Pride Month and the WNBA: A Complex Relationship June is recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time celebrated for community progress, yet it also serves as an important moment for protest and activism. However, the commercialization of pride has noticeably entered sports culture, with teams and brands joining in what some have dubbed a “rainbow-like” […]
Nyara Sabally performs strongly in her first WNBA start, filling in for the injured Jonquel Jones
Nyara Sabally Shines in WNBA Debut Nyara Sabally probably didn’t anticipate how smoothly she would slide into the game, effortlessly driving through to the basket and finishing with a hook shot on Liberty’s very first possession on Tuesday night. It was a notable start, marking her first WNBA appearance in two and a half hours. […]
WNBA achieves strong TV ratings as Fever triumph without Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever Triumphs Over Chicago Sky The Indiana Fever faced off against the Chicago Sky in their latest matchup, which ended with a surprising score of 79-52, even as they played without a key player due to a quad injury. Unfortunately, the Sky also experienced a setback when star player Courtney Vandersloot suffered a serious […]
Kelsey Plum criticizes WNBA referees in intense NSFW outburst
Kelsey Plum, a guard for the Los Angeles Sparks, expressed her frustration with a “Ticktuck” foul call after the team lost to the Golden State Valkyries in overtime on Monday night. After the game, Plum appeared quite emotional, voicing her complaints about what she perceived as biased officiating. “I’ll probably get fined for saying this, […]
Kelsey Plum of the LA Sparks describes WNBA refereeing as ‘unfair’
Valkyries Edge Sparks in Overtime Clash The Golden State Valkyries, in their inaugural season, showcased a fierce contest against the Los Angeles Sparks, ultimately securing an overtime victory in Los Angeles on Monday night. Kelsey Plum spent 41 minutes on the court, ending the match with a team-high 24 points in a final score of […]
New WNBA program lets girls dress up as Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu in parks nationwide.
WNBA’s “Line ‘Em Up” Initiative Outdoor basketball courts throughout the U.S. will soon feature WNBA three-point lines, thanks to a new initiative called “Line ‘Em Up.” This program is designed to bring women’s professional basketball closer to communities by marking official WNBA three-point lines on local park courts. In addition, the WNBA plans to donate […]
Former WNBA first-round selection released for the second time this season
Phoenix Mercury shared last Sunday that they signed Guard Haley Jones under a hardship agreement. Just a week later, they announced they’ve let her go, suggesting a key player is fit to come back from their injury. Haley Jones has been let go twice this season Jones was picked sixth overall in the 2023 WNBA […]
Riley Gaines criticizes WNBA after her media credential request was rejected.
Former NCAA swimmer and Outkick contributor Riley Gaines has made headlines following the news that some media credential requests for WNBA games won’t be fulfilled. Gaines referenced a recent incident involving Brittney Griner during a game against the Indiana Fever, mentioning how unexpected certain reactions can be in sports. “You can interpret what Griner might […]
Indiana Governor Mike Braun requests WNBA to look into Griner following Clark issue
WNBA Investigates Comments Amid Rising Tensions In the opening week of the WNBA season, Kate Linklark found herself at the center of a heated discussion. Just a day after a game where she and the Indiana Fever faced off against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, the league announced it would look into allegations of […]
We asked our team for their boldest opinion on the WNBA one month into the season.
If there’s one thing that WNBA fans appreciate, it’s a bold opinion. With about a month into the 2025 season, we thought it was a good time to check in on some hot takes about the league. Dallas might need to showcase Ogwumike’s trade potential before deadlines The Dallas Wings currently sit at 1-6, and […]