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Sun set to return to Uncasville in 2026: Shocked, but not that shocked
It’s not necessarily a sure thing quite yet, but Tuesday brought the somewhat surprising news that it appears t he Connecticut Sun will have...
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The Sun are staying at Mohegan Sun Arena, it would appear. For one more season at least.
How the lack of certainty about everything in 2026 and Boston's inability to put together a legitimate ownership team have the Mohegan Tribe pressing pause and possibly setting up a bidding war. #WNBA
How the lack of certainty about everything in 2026 and Boston's inability to put together a legitimate ownership team have the Mohegan Tribe pressing pause and possibly setting up a bidding war. #WNBA
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From Napheesa Collier’s Instagram:
“I am heartbroken to share that I will miss this Unrivaled season … I will continue to work relentlessly with the rest of the players and our staff to push our sport forward and raise the bar for women's basketball.”
“I am heartbroken to share that I will miss this Unrivaled season … I will continue to work relentlessly with the rest of the players and our staff to push our sport forward and raise the bar for women's basketball.”
January 1, 2026 at 4:17 PM
From Napheesa Collier’s Instagram:
“I am heartbroken to share that I will miss this Unrivaled season … I will continue to work relentlessly with the rest of the players and our staff to push our sport forward and raise the bar for women's basketball.”
“I am heartbroken to share that I will miss this Unrivaled season … I will continue to work relentlessly with the rest of the players and our staff to push our sport forward and raise the bar for women's basketball.”
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The WNBA projects a recent proposal from the WNBPA, which would give players ~30% of gross revenue & is believed to feature a ~$10.5 million salary cap, would result in $700 million in losses over the course of the deal.
The union believes that projection is "absolutely false."
The union believes that projection is "absolutely false."
As negotiations over a new CBA near the Jan. 9 deadline, the WNBA and WNBPA remain far apart on several key issues: what a revenue sharing system should look like, what should be considered revenue & how to account for expenses.
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Sources: WNBA, union far apart ahead of deadline
While sources said the WNBA is projecting that a recent proposal from the WNPBA would result in $700 million in losses over the course of the agreement, the union called that "absolutely false," citin...
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January 1, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The WNBA projects a recent proposal from the WNBPA, which would give players ~30% of gross revenue & is believed to feature a ~$10.5 million salary cap, would result in $700 million in losses over the course of the deal.
The union believes that projection is "absolutely false."
The union believes that projection is "absolutely false."
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Terrifying headline if you don’t realize they are sports teams.
December 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Terrifying headline if you don’t realize they are sports teams.
Selling the team to a Trump ambassador is no bueno indeed, but probably expected.
Breaking: Houston Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise, sources told me and @ramonaespn.bsky.social.
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Sources: Rockets expand talks to buy, move Sun
Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise to Houston, sources told ESPN
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December 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Selling the team to a Trump ambassador is no bueno indeed, but probably expected.
The only thing I'd argue with for the Sun: Do they protect Olivia Nelson-Ododa and dare someone to take Marina Mabrey off their hands? #WNBA
WNBA expansion draft: Predicting the five protected players on every roster
Teams are expected to be able to protect five players in the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo WNBA expansion draft.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The only thing I'd argue with for the Sun: Do they protect Olivia Nelson-Ododa and dare someone to take Marina Mabrey off their hands? #WNBA
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BREAKING: The WNBA has proposed cutting team housing in addition to an earlier start date, according to multiple sources.
The start date for training camp could be as early as mid-March, sources indicated, which would come with serious implications.
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The start date for training camp could be as early as mid-March, sources indicated, which would come with serious implications.
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WNBA Proposes Cutting Team Housing, Earlier Start to Season
The league is proposing a seven-figure base maximum salary, but it’s coming at a cost, multiple sources told FOS.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
BREAKING: The WNBA has proposed cutting team housing in addition to an earlier start date, according to multiple sources.
The start date for training camp could be as early as mid-March, sources indicated, which would come with serious implications.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-upd...
The start date for training camp could be as early as mid-March, sources indicated, which would come with serious implications.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-upd...
Nice mural of Breanna Stewart in downtown Syracuse:
November 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Nice mural of Breanna Stewart in downtown Syracuse:
We didn't give away the No. 1 pick. Hurray.
For the second year in a row, the Dallas Wings won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.
Rest of the lottery order:
2. Minnesota Lynx
3. Seattle Storm
4. Washington Mystics
5. Chicago Sky
Rest of the lottery order:
2. Minnesota Lynx
3. Seattle Storm
4. Washington Mystics
5. Chicago Sky
November 24, 2025 at 3:17 AM
We didn't give away the No. 1 pick. Hurray.
Saniya Rivers was here signing autographs earlier today, had some interesting company, but I'm sure Saniya had no trouble fitting in. #WNBA
East Coast Collectibles Convention
THE Sports and Trading Card Show In Connecticut! Join us 4 times a year at Mohegan Sun! EC3 Convention, Mohegan Sun Card Show, East Coast Collectibles Convention, East Coast Collectibles, Ec3 Card Sho...
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November 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Saniya Rivers was here signing autographs earlier today, had some interesting company, but I'm sure Saniya had no trouble fitting in. #WNBA
Going to guess these are slightly cheaper than at the Barclays Center, but from what I've heard, sales are pretty good.
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Going to guess these are slightly cheaper than at the Barclays Center, but from what I've heard, sales are pretty good.
Hey, look where I ended up today (alas, covering a men's college tournament):
November 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Hey, look where I ended up today (alas, covering a men's college tournament):
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The stage is set for the WNBA Draft Lottery 2026 🎰✨
Tune in to ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6:30pm/ET to see who will secure the No. 1 overall pick between the Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky!
Tune in to ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6:30pm/ET to see who will secure the No. 1 overall pick between the Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky!
November 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The stage is set for the WNBA Draft Lottery 2026 🎰✨
Tune in to ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6:30pm/ET to see who will secure the No. 1 overall pick between the Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky!
Tune in to ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6:30pm/ET to see who will secure the No. 1 overall pick between the Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky!
Seems like a good country for a women's sports league to partner with:
In Saudi Arabia, the children of unmarried mothers are banished to the fringes of society, routinely deprived of birth certificates, medical care and education, a New York Times investigation found. Read more: nyti.ms/4p4dTvU
November 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Seems like a good country for a women's sports league to partner with:
Sun moving is I'm sure inevitable, but I will miss stuff like this:
November 8, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Sun moving is I'm sure inevitable, but I will miss stuff like this:
Tina Charles helping people as usual, this time in Jamaica.
cbsmornings on Instagram: "“I plan to do anything that I can to help Jamaica:” WNBA star Tina Charles was in Jamaica visiting family when Hurricane Melissa ca…"
“I plan to do anything that I can to help Jamaica:” WNBA star Tina Charles was in Jamaica visiting family when Hurricane Melissa canceled her travel plans, forcing her to stay on the island during the storm.Charles shares what it was like experiencing the Category 5 storm and what her plans are now.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Tina Charles helping people as usual, this time in Jamaica.
Anyone have any links to Chinese league games?
October 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Anyone have any links to Chinese league games?
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BREAKING: Per @howardmegdal.bsky.social and @theixbasketball.bsky.social, Sandy Brondello will be the first coach of the expansion Toronto Tempo.
BREAKING WNBA NEWS: Sandy Brondello is the first head coach in Toronto Tempo history! #wnba
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October 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
BREAKING: Per @howardmegdal.bsky.social and @theixbasketball.bsky.social, Sandy Brondello will be the first coach of the expansion Toronto Tempo.
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Phoenix Mercury #WNBA
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October 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Phoenix Mercury #WNBA
I wish for a Best-of-7 finals: #WNBA
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October 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I wish for a Best-of-7 finals: #WNBA
Yeah, the headline is bad, but the quotes in the article are much worse, believe me.
Some sports gamblers are trying to predict WNBA players’ performance—and the outcomes of games—based on the athletes’ periods. One betting content creator has dubbed it “blood money." www.wired.com/story/men-ar...
Men Are Betting on WNBA Players' Menstrual Cycles
Some sports gamblers are trying to predict WNBA players’ performance—and the outcomes of games—based on the athletes’ periods. One betting content creator has dubbed it “blood money."
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October 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Yeah, the headline is bad, but the quotes in the article are much worse, believe me.
Phoenix Mercury #WNBA
an elderly woman behind bars with the words mostly dead is slightly alive
Alt: an elderly woman behind bars with the words mostly dead is slightly alive
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October 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Phoenix Mercury #WNBA
Hey, Mohegan Tribe: Tomorrow's a good day to sue the league if you want. Would have some support from places you might never expect. #WNBA
NEW Wheelhouse, Wednesday October 1 on @ctpublic.bsky.social. What’ll it take to keep the @ctsunwnbanews.bsky.social in Connecticut? @blumenthal.senate.gov (D-Conn.) addresses a letter he wrote to the WNBA. We’ll also talk to him about the prospect of a government shutdown.
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Hey, Mohegan Tribe: Tomorrow's a good day to sue the league if you want. Would have some support from places you might never expect. #WNBA
How much to release those exit interviews? I got a few bucks laying around.
The Dallas Wings have released a statement on the firing of Chris Koclanes.
September 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
How much to release those exit interviews? I got a few bucks laying around.