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Beard, 2-time WNBA DPOY, retires after 14 years
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LA Sparks re-sign reigning DPOY Alana Beard
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Sparks' Beard named WNBA's top defender
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Sparks sign All-WNBA guard Cappie Pondexter
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The best of Indiana sports history: stars, teams, and moments

From the "Hoosiers" to Fernando Mendoza, Indiana has a rich sports legacy. Check out historical highlights in football, basketball, and more.

What we're hearing on the WNBA's CBA negotiations

How and when would the WNBPA executive committee vote to strike? What would that entail? What benefits would be lost?

Blake Griffin, Candace Parker among 2026 hoops HOF candidates

Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson are among the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

WNBPA's Ogwumike on seeking 'fair' CBA deal: 'Whatever it takes'

WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike told ESPN on Friday that despite the union's strike authorization vote amid its current negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, the WNBA players still want to play next season.

Alexa Philippou: A lot of momentum for Rockets ownership to buy and relocate Sun

Alexa Philippou joins “NBA Today” to report the latest on Rockets ownership's plan to buy and relocate the Connecticut Sun.

Sources: Rockets owners 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.

WNBPA says its members have voted to strike 'when necessary'

The WNBPA announced Thursday that its members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize calling a strike "when necessary" during the ongoing negotiations between the players association and the WNBA on a new collective bargaining agreement.

How likely is it that WNBA players go on strike?

Kendra Andrews and Chiney Ogwumike react to news that the WNBPA executive committee has been authorized to call a strike "when necessary."

Forbes: WNBA's Liberty are most valuable women's team

The Liberty sit atop Forbes' first-ever list of the world's most valuable women's teams.

Source: Sylvia Fowles joining Fire as assistant coach

Hall of Famer Sylvia Fowles is joining the Portland Fire as an assistant coach for the organization's inaugural season, a source told ESPN.

Collier: People are seeing that changes need to be made

Napheesa Collier said that while "nothing has changed" at the league level, she remains confident in the future as the WNBA and players' union continue to work through ongoing CBA negotiations.

Napheesa Collier: 'People are seeing that changes need to be made'

Three months after her exit interview in which she called for new WNBA leadership, Lynx star Napheesa Collier said that while "nothing has changed" at the league level, she remains confident in the future as the players' union works toward a new CBA.

Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu's home in Los Angeles burglarized

The Los Angeles-area home of Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu was burglarized Monday night, with police saying several handbags worth more than $60,000 were stolen.

Toronto Tempo unveil uniforms ahead of 2026 inaugural season

The new Toronto WNBA franchise revealed its fresh look heading into its inaugural season.

Dearica Hamby, Aces drop lawsuit over pregnancy discrimination

The Las Vegas Aces and Dearica Hamby mutually agreed to dismiss her lawsuit against the WNBA club, according to a federal court filing Thursday.

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