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What's next in #WNBA CBA negotiations?

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Can the WNBA show the creativity called for by players? Will Adam Silver get involved? Can the sides agree to a satisfactory revenue sharing model? Will real progress be made by the January 9 deadline?
WNBPA leadership is waiting for the WNBA to show “creativity and innovation” in CBA negotiations
According to Nneka Ogwumike and Breanna Stewart, a lack of real progress still plagues CBA negotiations.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
For #NCAAWBB fans, the gifts will arrive after Christmas.

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The latest top 25 poll reflects the calm before the storm of conference chaos to come.
AP Top 25 poll discussion: Is women’s college basketball in the calm before the storm of conference chaos?
The latest top 25 rankings reflect the pre-conference play calm of women’s college basketball.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne should be no-brainer members of the #26HoopClass.

Another women's basketball legend also clearly belongs in the Hall of Fame.

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Chamique Holdsclaw should already be a Hall of Famer.
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne are no-brainer Hall of Famers—and so is Chamique Holdsclaw
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne should cruise into the Hall of Fame in 2026, and so should Chamique Holdsclaw.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This weekend, #NCAAWBB stars celebrated the season by giving buckets.

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Another 40-ball from Audi Crooks. A season-high from Olivia Miles. A triple-double from Hannah Hidalgo. More Joyce Edwards' outbursts. A shared showcase from Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong. And more...
With another 40-ball, Audi Crooks leads women’s college basketball’s season of giving buckets
The weekend of women’s college basketball featured lots of buckets, led by another 40-point game from Audi Crooks.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Champions Classic turned into a classic example of UConn dominance, with Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong combining to overwhelm Iowa.

Before that, Louisville outclassed Tennessee.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social on the big wins from the Huskies and Cardinals.

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No. 16 Louisville impresses while No. 1 UConn stays perfect at the Champions Classic
Louisville and UConn turned the Champions Classic into a showcase of their superiority.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Will the Women's Champions Classic be (another) UConn coronation? Or, can Iowa prove that the champs are NOT unbeatable?

The Hawkeyes have enough to give the Huskies their toughest test yet.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social explains how Iowa can do the improbable.

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No. 1 UConn looks unbeatable, but No. 11 Iowa can achieve the improbable at the Champions Classic
Yes, Iowa is good enough to give UConn a challenging game at the Champions Classic.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Women's Champions Classic opens with a top-20 #NCAAWBB showdown between Louisville and Tennessee.

It's a particularly important game for a Lady Vols team still searching their 1st signature win.

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@nemchocke.bsky.social analyzes the matchup.
Tennessee and Louisville, both in search of a ranked win, clash in Saturday matinee
The high-octane Lady Vols look for a signature win against the well-balanced and deep Louisville Cardinals.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It seems like #WNBA teams never make things easy on themselves.

The latest team to wade into choppy waters? The Toronto Tempo.

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An examination of all the angles of the expansion team's jersey "controversy."
The Toronto Tempo’s jerseys expose the corporate realities of WNBA’s past—and future
Why the newest WNBA jerseys are reminiscent of the league’s dark past.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Another week of #EuroLeagueWomen action. Another Fenerbahçe domination.

Loaded Fenerbahçe cruised to 8-0 behind a big game from Megan Gustafson, plus contributions from Emma Meesseman, Kayla McBride and Gabby Williams.

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Catch up on what else happened in ELW.
With depth and dominance, Fenerbahçe cruises to an undefeated 8-0 in EuroLeague Women
Two weeks into the second round of EuroLeague Women and Fenerbahçe looks as unstoppable as ever.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
There have been 10 undefeated champs in #NCAAWBB DI history.

Will this year result in No. 11? Huskies? Longhorns? Horned Frogs?

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@ecreates88.bsky.social evaluates the undefeateds' chances of staying perfect.
What are the chances UConn, Texas, TCU or another team finishes the season undefeated?
There are a handful of undefeated teams in women’s college basketball. Can any of them complete a perfect season?
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December 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Zaragoza accomplished the almost-impossible last week, completing a 20-point 4th quarter comeback

Can they now achieve something even more improbable? Can they take down Fenerbahçe?

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@nemchocke.bsky.social assesses that matchup and the rest of the #EuroLeaguewomen slate.
Up next for Casademont Zaragoza: EuroLeague Women favorites Fenerbahçe Opet
Casademont Zaragoza plays hard until the final buzzer. Can they knock off championship favorites Fenerbahçe Opet?
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December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How can you not be excited for Season 2 of Unrivaled?

Media day was just a tease for all the excitement to come.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social highlights 5 players you should be most excited to watch in Miami.
Breeze BC’s trio of young stars highlight five must-watch players in Unrivaled
Unrivaled media day kicked off Season 2, sparking excitement for the opportunity to watch these five players.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Is it time for the WNBPA to compromise?

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Nah. The players' latest proposal indicates they remain uncompromising, and united, in their fight for a fair, sustainable CBA.

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Based on their latest proposal, the WNBPA is not yet ready to compromise in CBA negotiations
Details about the WNBPA’s proposal suggest players are uncompromising in negotiating for what they deserve.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
If UCLA returns to the Final Four, don't be surprised if Charlisse Leger-Walker is a huge reason why.

The former WSU superstar's college career suggests she'll be ready to meet the biggest moments.

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@zacklward.bsky.social on CLW's past glories and future potential.

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Once WSU superstar Charlisse L-W is part of UCLA’s embarrassment of riches
The New Zealander who took the US by storm as a Washington State freshman is hoping for a national title with UCLA.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Lone Star State enters the national spotlight.

As Texas aims to confirm their top-tier status with another ranked win, Baylor will look to prove that they're ready to battle with the nation's best.

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@nemchocke.bsky.social previews Longhorns vs. Bears.

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The Baylor Bears and Texas Longhorns renew their rivalry this Sunday in the espnW Invitational
Can red-hot Texas pass another test in their nationally-televised rivalry game against Baylor?
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December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
No JuJu, big problems.

USC, certainly, learned that lesson on Saturday, as UConn destroyed the Trojans.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social analyzes what else USC can learn from their blowout loss to the defending champions.

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The harsh reality check that No. 1 UConn delivered to No. 16 USC can be a valuable learning experience
Blown out by UConn, USC learned a lot about what it takes to be a title team.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
USC knows that UConn is not unbeatable, as they took down the Huskies approximately one year ago.

Repeating that feat, however, looks more difficult than ever.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social on how the Trojans can pull off the improbable.

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Can No. 16 USC achieve the improbable and prove that No. 1 UConn is not unbeatable?
Is UConn unbeatable? USC intends to prove that the Huskies are mortal in their LA matchup.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We've got A'Ones, Sabrinas and Angels.

But it's time for more #WNBA players to receive signature shoes.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social calls on Nike, Puma, adidas and others to step up for these 5 stars.
Nike? Puma? adidas? Stop waiting around and get these five WNBA stars their own signature shoe
The success A’ja Wilson’s A’One proves that more WNBA stars need a signature shoe. Who should be next?
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December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In the battle of in-state undefeateds, one team had Audi Crooks, and the other didn't.

Behind another 30-ball from Crooks, the Cyclones got their first win over the Hawkeyes since 2021.

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@draveszachary.bsky.social has more on the Cy-Hawk showdown.

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No. 11 Iowa’s spirited comeback was not enough against No. 10 Iowa State and Audi Crooks
While Iowa mustered a double-digit comeback, Iowa State prevailed in the annual in-state matchup.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Have you read more books about the #WNBA and the Liberty than new head coach Chris DeMarco?

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More seriously, any temptation to criticize DeMarco for his cringey attempt to show his investment in his new gig should instead be redirected to general manager Jonathan Kolb.
Can New York Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco meet all the competing expectations of his new role?
The New York Liberty formally introduced new head coach Chris DeMarco.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Today might be the start of a new #USABWNT training camp.

But even though we have two and half years to go, thoughts already trend toward 2028.

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What might we learn about who will represent Team USA at the LA Olympics?
What might the upcoming Team USA training camp tell us about the 2028 Olympic team?
It’s hard not to view this weekend’s Team USA camp, the first under Sue Bird and Kara Lawson, through a 2028 lens.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Being named TIME Athlete of the Year is the perfect end to A'ja Wilson's unprecedented 2025.

The #WNBA megastar's accomplishments---both on and off the court---added to her increasingly overwhelming GOAT case.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social celebrates A'ja's incredible year.
A’ja Wilson’s unprecedented year ends with another achievement—2025 TIME Athlete of the Year
It’s getting harder and harder to not crown A’ja Wilson, now the TIME Athlete of the Year, as the GOAT.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The #NCAAWBB top 5 have established themselves above the rest.

What makes UConn, Texas, S. Carolina, UCLA and LSU so good? Are there any concerns that could emerge in conference play?

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@jfeltonnn.bsky.social evaluates the top 5's strengths and weaknesses.
What are the proven strengths and potential weaknesses of UConn, Texas, South Carolina, UCLA and LSU?
The NCAA’s top five teams have separated themselves. What makes them so good? Are there any reasons for concern?
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December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The 2nd round of #EuroLeagueWomen tips off today!

Fenerbahçe not only enters undefeated but with Gabby Williams back in the fold. Also undefeated Galatasaray will look to remain that way with Marine Johannès.

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@nemchocke.bsky.social previews the must-watch matchups.
The second round of EuroLeague Women group play is underway
The second round of EuroLeague Women play begins, narrowing the field and increasing the level of competition.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
With a record-matching 9 teams in the top 25 is the #B1G the best conference in #NCAAWBB?

Or, with 3 teams in the top 5, does the honor belong to #SECWBB?

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And how does the defending champion UConn of #BIGEASTwbb influence this debate?
AP Top 25 poll discussion: With a record nine ranked teams, is the Big Ten women’s college basketball’s best conference?
For the second time, the Big Ten has a record nine teams ranked in the top 25.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM