Kelsey Mitchell tied a WNBA record with her 20th consecutive 20-point game, leading the Indiana Fever to a 101-95 victory over the Toronto Tempo. Caitlin Clark added 24 points as Indiana secured their fifth straight win despite Mitchell's early exit due to heat.
Bei einem WNBA-Spiel zwischen Indiana Fever und Atlanta Dream forderten Sicherheitskräfte Fans auf, T-Shirts mit politischen Botschaften zu verdecken. Die Liga bezeichnete das Vorgehen als Fehler und betonte ihr Ziel, ein inklusives Umfeld zu schaffen.
The WNBA apologized after security personnel asked fans to cover shirts with messages about transgender women participating in women's sports during a game in Atlanta, stating the actions were incorrect.
Bei einem WNBA-Spiel zwischen den Indiana Fever und Atlanta Dream forderten Sicherheitskräfte mindestens drei Fans auf, T-Shirts mit pro- und anti-trans Botschaften zu verdecken. Die Liga räumte Fehler ein.
Transgender athlete Royce White, 35, seeks to play in the WNBA, sparking debate over biological fairness in women's sports, with some athletes and the White House weighing in.
The 1996 US women's basketball team, whose gold medal win in Atlanta spurred the creation of the WNBA, is inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside stars Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw.
The WNBA condemned attempts to create a divisive narrative around transgender women playing in the league, emphasizing thoughtful engagement with stakeholders on the complex issue while denouncing hate and marginalization.
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White delivered a passionate defense of her players amid mounting off-court controversies involving racial tensions, transgender sports debates, political weaponization of star Caitlin Clark, and bizarre promotional stunts.
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have declared for the 2027 WNBA draft, highlighting a debate over transgender athlete eligibility sparked by Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham's comments.
Following an ejection for a flagrant foul in a WNBA game, player DiJonai Carrington pointed to white privilege, exposing racial double standards in how media and politicians react to aggression by white versus Black players.
Ein hartes Foul von DiJonai Carrington an Sophie Cunningham in der WNBA zieht einen Platzverweis und eine hitzige Debatte nach sich. Carrington äußert im Anschluss Vorwürfe des „White Privilege“, was auf Gegenwehr stößt.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed transgender athlete participation in a memo to teams, noting upcoming discussions by a task force and emphasizing collectively bargained eligibility rules.
Former NBA player and Republican Senate candidate Royce White announced plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, claiming he identifies as a woman for basketball purposes amid an ongoing debate over transgender athletes in women's sports.
NBA great Shaquille O'Neal stated that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is experiencing a standard 'rite of passage' regarding physical play in the WNBA, advising her to endure the hits as other basketball legends once did.
미국여자프로농구(WNBA) 로스앤젤레스 스파크스의 박지현 선수가 포틀랜드 파이어전에서 12점을 기록하며 팀의 6연패 탈출에 기여했다. 스파크스는 데리카 햄비와 은네카 오그우미케의 활약에 힘입어 106-101로 승리했다.
Rallies for and against transgender participation in women's sports occurred at the Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx game, following Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's recent comments. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a 'Trans kids belong' shirt, while Cunningham was booed by some fans.
The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a 2025 first-round pick, Monique Akoa Makani, and a 2028 second-round draft choice. The deal, finalized before Sunday's trade deadline, sees Plum join Phoenix while recovering from a lower leg injury.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a right-wing culture war ambassador, profiting from anti-Black and anti-transgender sentiments within the WNBA. The article argues her rise is fueled by racial and gender dynamics, contrasting her reception with Black players and highlighting how her persona appeals to a "bro culture" audience.
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham states she is unconcerned by rallies supporting her stance against transgender participation in women's sports, which have occurred outside recent Indiana Fever games. The rallies, attracting small crowds, are tied to a Washington state ballot initiative.
Angel Reese accepted Australian coach Sandy Brondello's apology after the WNBA suspended Brondello for calling Reese a "protected species" during a game, a comment Reese found derogatory due to its US connotations.
Angel Reese accepted Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello's apology after Brondello was suspended one game by the WNBA for calling Reese a "protected species." Brondello explained the comment was a common Australian sports phrase but acknowledged its derogatory interpretation in the US, expressing regret.
WNBA suspended Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello for one game due to an "inappropriate comment" made during a game against the Atlanta Dream. Brondello apologized for calling Angel Reese a "protected species," acknowledging the phrase's different impact in the US, especially for Black women.
WNBA coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended for one game by the league for using an "inappropriate comment" during a game. The comment, directed at player Angel Reese, was "protected species," which Brondello later apologized for, acknowledging its derogatory implications in the US.
Eleven Republican politicians have written to the WNBA, urging Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to protect star player Caitlin Clark from "multiple attacks" on court. The lawmakers expressed concern that these "attacks" may be racially motivated, given Clark is white and most WNBA players are Black. They requested clarification on the league's policies regarding on-court aggression and online harassment.
