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Charter flights help, but security for players remains 'paramount' for WNBA

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As popularity surges and the game evolves, so must security, league coaches and players said.

Saturday, May 11

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Fantasy women's basketball: Preseason standouts and other takeaways

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Eric Moody highlights what has stood out during the WNBA preseason.

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Mystics acquire guard Melbourne from Storm

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The Washington Mystics acquired guard Jade Melbourne from the Seattle Storm on Saturday in exchange for a 2025 third-round draft pick.

Facts vs. Feelings on Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Plum and more

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Liz Loza helps fantasy managers separate the facts from the feelings leading up to the start of the WNBA season.

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Aces star Wilson lands signature shoe with Nike

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Aces star A'ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA champion and two-time league MVP, is getting her own signature shoe with Nike.

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Sources: Toronto on track for WNBA expansion

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The WNBA is in the final stages of negotiations to add a Toronto franchise that will start play in 2026, sources confirmed to ESPN, as the league hopes to add two franchises that season.

Friday, May 10

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Fantasy women's basketball 6-team mock draft: Is Skylar Diggins-Smith a first-rounder?

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From Breanna Stewart to Diamond DeShields, here's how our second fantasy women's basketball mock draft played out.

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Fantasy women's basketball: Top rookies aside from Caitlin Clark

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Jennifer LaCroix breaks down which rookies other than Caitlin Clark can help your fantasy teams this season.

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How to watch 2024 WNBA opening night: ESPN schedule

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The 2024 WNBA season is here. Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, and other stars are ready for opening night. Here's the rundown on the game schedule.

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How to watch Clark, Cardoso in 'Full Court Press' on ESPN+

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"Full Court Press" offers viewers exclusive basketball content on Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice. Here's how to watch on ESPN+.

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Clark draws crowd, scores 12 in 'fun' home debut

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Caitlin Clark had 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 turnovers in her Indiana preseason home debut Thursday as the Fever beat the Dream 83-80.

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Aces celebrate at White House amid 'banner year'

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The Aces visited the White House on Thursday to commemorate their second consecutive WNBA title, with President Joe Biden hailing the growth of women's basketball and calling for support of women's sports.

Thursday, May 9

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Angel Reese, Tina Charles among players dropping too far in drafts

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The fantasy experts pinpoint the players who are dropping too far in fantasy women's basketball drafts.

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Wilson, Stewart and more of the 25 best WNBA players in 2024

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In the preseason edition of our top 25 rankings, here are the players -- from A'ja Wilson to Aliyah Boston -- we expect to be the best in 2024.

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Will Caitlin Clark make the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris Games?

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The U.S. women will take 12 players to Paris. We look at whether the Fever guard will be among them.

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Hoopers' Eke had his BAL doubts, despite Ogwumike's advice

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When WNBA star Chiney Ogwumike advised her cousin, Nigeria men's national team small forward Devine Eke, to sign for Rivers Hoopers in the BAL, he was not without his doubts.

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Clark, Fever embrace approval of charter flights

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Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark said the WNBA's decision to provide chartered flights for teams will make life "a lot easier for a lot of people."

Reese excited to help boost WNBA's star power

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Rookie Angel Reese has "a lot going on" these days, but whether it's playing for the Sky or attending the Met Gala, she's happy to help create more buzz for the WNBA.

Wednesday, May 8

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Writer won't cover Fever after Clark interaction

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Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel will not cover the Indiana Fever in person this season after his interaction with Caitlin Clark was criticized in the national media as being inappropriate.

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24-hour Angel: Everything Angel Reese did on her epic 22nd birthday

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Angel Reese's 22nd birthday was headlined by an appearance at the Met Gala, which served as a buildup to her Chicago Sky home debut.

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Adidas names Parker prez of women's basketball

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Candace Parker was named Adidas' new president of women's basketball Wednesday.

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Why chartered flights could be a game-changer for WNBA players

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The move to chartered flights addressed years of concerns and is a big win for WNBA players.

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Clark effect: Sparks move Fever game into L.A.

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The Los Angeles Sparks have moved their May 24 home game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from Long Beach State's campus to Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.

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Williams, Odunze attend Chicago Sky preseason game

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The Bears' first rounders were on hand to support Angel Reese and the Sky in their preseason game against the New York Liberty.

Tuesday, May 7

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New heights: WNBA to provide full-time charters

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For the first time, the WNBA will fund full-time charter flights for its teams. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the program will launch "as soon as we can get planes in places."

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Aces three-peat? WNBA BPI tabs Las Vegas as early favorite

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How dominant is the defending two-time champ? BPI projects the Aces to have the best offense and defense and a 58% chance to win the title.

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Preseason Power Rankings: Aces back on top, Storm climbing

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The two-time defending champion Aces are in the top spot, and the Storm and Mercury make huge jumps.

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Brittney Griner's book details harsh life in Russian prison

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Griner's memoir about her experience, "Coming Home," written with Michelle Burford, is being released Tuesday.

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Angel Reese, Serena Williams shine on the Met Gala's red carpet

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The WNBA rookie wore 16Arlington by Marco Capaldo while the tennis icon wore a golden Balenciaga gown.

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NBA ROY Victor Wembanyama joins list of greatest debut seasons ever

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The Spurs center averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and a league-leading 3.6 blocks per game as a rookie.