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WNBA coaching changes for 2025: Sparks hire Utah Utes' Roberts as head coach

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The Sparks named Lynne Roberts head coach on Tuesday as the longtime Utah Utes coach makes the jump to the WNBA.

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Sparks hire Utah's Roberts as new head coach

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Lynne Roberts, who guided the Utah women's basketball team to the Sweet 16 last year, has been named head coach of the Sparks.

Tuesday, Nov 19

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3-time champ Clark among AU players for '25

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Three-time WNBA champ Alysha Clark is among players joining Athletes Unlimited for its 2025 season. The 5-on-5 women's league will play all its games in Nashville.

Monday, Nov 18

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WNBA mock draft: Paige Bueckers in Dallas, two UConn lottery picks and Sedona Prince breaks into first round

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The Dallas Wings are on the clock after winning the lottery and the top 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. Paige Bueckers is the projected No. 1.

Sunday, Nov 17

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Wings win WNBA draft lottery, get No. 1 selection

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Dallas will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft -- widely expected to be UConn star Paige Bueckers -- after winning the league's draft lottery.

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Storm investigating coaching staff, source says

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The Seattle Storm coaches are being investigated by the organization for alleged player mistreatment, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Saturday, Nov 16

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Bird, Fowles lead women's hoops HOF '25 class

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Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter and Alana Beard will headline the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Friday, Nov 15

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Weatherspoon, Handy among Unrivaled coaches

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Teresa Weatherspoon and Phil Handy headline the list of coaches who will be leading the new WNBA team, Unrivaled, which launches Jan. 17.

Wednesday, Nov 13

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From the court to the golf course: Caitlin Clark's best moments from LPGA pro-am

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The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year teed off at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida on Wednesday.

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'Golf is hard': Clark draws crowd at LPGA pro-am

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Caitlin Clark brought her golf game and a big buzz to the LPGA Tour on Wednesday when the basketball star played in a pro-am that attracted a bigger crowd than the tour often gets for its tournament rounds.

How will FGCU coach Smesko translate to the WNBA, Atlanta Dream?

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Karl Smesko built Florida Gulf Coast into one of the country's most consistent mid-major women's basketball teams. Is his style a fit in Atlanta?

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Dream hire Florida Gulf Coast's Smesko as coach

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The Atlanta Dream hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team Wednesday.

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'Let's put this picture back': Angel Reese jokes about old photo with Geno Auriemma

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Reese originally committed to Maryland, before later transferring to LSU.

Tuesday, Nov 12

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Clark excited to tee it up; 'pro' talk just a joke

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Caitlin Clark, who described herself as an "average golfer" with about a 16 handicap, will play with Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam at Wednesday's pro-am in Florida.

Monday, Nov 11

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WNBA runner-up Lynx lose GM, assistant coach

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Minnesota Lynx general manager Clare Duwelius and assistant coach Katie Smith have moved on from the WNBA's 2024 runner-up team.

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Klay Thompson is latest star to receive warm welcome in return

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Thompson came back to face his old team at Chase Center and was welcomed with a standing ovation. Here's how other big stars across sports have fared in returns to former homes.

Saturday, Nov 9

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Ex-Sparks coach Miller takes over as Wings GM

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Curt Miller has been hired as the Wings' general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations.

Tuesday, Nov 5

Are Tyler Marsh's skill development and the Sky's potential a perfect match?

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Two of seven WNBA head-coaching jobs are filled after the Chicago Sky named Tyler Marsh their coach.

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Fever's White eager to work with Clark, Boston

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Fever coach Stephanie White said Monday she is excited to be able to coach Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.

Sunday, Nov 3

Sky turn to Aces assistant Marsh as new coach

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The Sky have named Tyler Marsh, an assistant coach and head of player development with the Las Vegas Aces, as their new head coach.

Stephanie White: An Indiana basketball legend and a good fit for Clark

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White is an upgrade on the sideline and will be tasked with turning the Fever into a contender.

Friday, Nov 1

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WNBA's Fever name White as new head coach

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Former Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White has been hired as the new head coach of the Indiana Fever, the team announced Friday.

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Unrivaled expands rosters, awaits Clark decision

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Unrivaled, the newly formed 3-on-3 women's basketball league, announced Fever star Aliyah Boston as its 30th player and plans to add six additional players before the league opens play in January.

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Mahomes eyes WNBA team: 'No-brainer' for K.C.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, who is part of the ownership group for the NWSL's Current, said bringing a WNBA franchise to Kansas City would be a "no-brainer"

Thursday, Oct 31

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Sources: Ionescu hurt hand in G4 of WNBA Finals

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New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu suffered a high-grade UCL tear on her right, shooting hand during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN on Thursday.

Tuesday, Oct 29

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WNBA doesn't fine Lynx coach Reeve, source says

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A week after the season ended, the WNBA chose not to fine Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve after her criticism of the officiating from the winner-take-all Game 5 of the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty, a league source told ESPN.

Monday, Oct 28

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With Christie Sides out, what's next for the Fever?

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Sides led Indiana to its first postseason since 2016, but now Caitlin Clark will have a new coach.

White out as Sun head coach after two seasons

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Stephanie White is out as head coach of the Connecticut Sun after two seasons, the team announced on Monday.

Sunday, Oct 27

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Fever ax Sides despite Clark stardom, playoff bid

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The Fever have fired coach Christie Sides after two seasons. Sides presided over Caitlin Clark's historic rookie season and led the team to its first postseason appearance since 2016.

Saturday, Oct 26

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Aces restructuring front office, cut ties with GM

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The Aces will not renew the contract of general manager Natalie Williams as part of a restructuring of their front office, the team announced.