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Can New York Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco meet all the competing expectations of his new role?

On Wednesday, the New York Liberty formally introduced the franchise’s new head coach, Chris DeMarco. But more than an introduction, the press conference, which was attended by Liberty players Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Nyara Sabally and Isabelle Harrison, served as an opportunity for both general manager Jonathan Kolb and DeMarco to, indirectly, answer (or substantiate) […]

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The second round of EuroLeague Women begins with Praha giving Galatasaray their first loss

In their first game of the second round of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Women competition, ZVVZ USK Praha reminded that they are the defending champions. After finishing first-round play with an uninspiring 3-3 record, Praha opened second-round action with a 64-55 win over previously-undefeated Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring. As Eric Nemchock noted in his preview, this Praha […]

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Is Shakira Austin’s WNBA future still with the Washington Mystics, or somewhere else?

Shakira Austin, who has completed her four-year rookie deal with the Washington Mystics, is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason. Austin’s tenure in Washington has worn many different faces. Her talent has never come into question, and few would ever claim that she wasn’t worthy of being picked third overall in the […]

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In CBA negotiations, WNBA players committed to betting on themselves—for the now and for the future

In their latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposal, the WNBA has reportedly relented, agreeing to a modicum of revenue sharing, which has been the primary priority of the WNBPA throughout negotiations. However, the league’s willingness to share remains limited, as the proposed salary structure would result in players receiving less than 15 percent of the […]

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AP Top 25 poll discussion: With a record nine ranked teams, is the Big Ten women’s college basketball’s best conference?

On Sunday, three ranked teams lost their undefeated status. While previously-No. 13 Ole Miss and previously-No. 20 Michigan State were upset by unranked opponents, then-No. 21 Washington was defeated by No. 16 USC. The Rebels and Spartans thus took the biggest tumbles of the week, dropping a respective four and five spots. The Huskies, in […]

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How did No. 7 Maryland erase a late nine-point deficit to escape in double overtime against Minnesota?

It took a double-digit comeback and two overtimes, but No. 7 Maryland—some way, somehow—is still undefeated. Someone check on Zack Ward. First, a lockdown third quarter helped Maryland almost eliminate Minnesota’s once 15-point advantage, putting the Terrapins down by just four points entering the final frame. The home team, however, did not go quietly, as […]

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Who’s been the best freshman, sophomore, junior and senior through the first month of women’s college basketball?

We’re just over one month into the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season, with most teams approaching the 10-game mark. The sample size is still pretty small. Yet, there’s enough evidence to identify the standout players from each class. Here’s a look the leading freshman, sophomore, junior, senior and super senior so far: Freshman: Aaliyah Chavez […]

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With no “culture of trust,” the WNBPA remains unconvinced by the WNBA’s CBA concessions

“I don’t feel like there’s any cultivation of a culture of trust. We don’t feel valued in these talks as they stand today. … I feel like we’ve been heard, but not listened to.” That’s what WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike said about the players’ perspective of WNBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations, according to reporting […]

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The pettiness of the WNBA’s latest proposal suggests a new CBA is a long way away

While the WNBA initially advertised the generous aspects of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposals that were presented to the WNBPA before the expiration of the initial, extended 30-day bargaining window, the more draconian details of the league’s deals have begun to emerge. A maximum player salary of $1 million before incentives, an average player […]

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