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Unrivaled playoffs 2026: Schedule, teams, stats to know

The Phantom will face the Vinyl and the Mist play the Breeze in the semifinals on Monday in Brooklyn.

Vinyl, Breeze advance to Unrivaled semifinals after first-round wins

Rhyne Howard scored 30 points to lead Vinyl past Laces and into the Unrivaled semifinals on Saturday, while Paige Bueckers' 29 points led Breeze past Rose to secure its semifinal berth.

Sources: New WNBPA proposal offers concessions

Sources: WNBPA offers revenue sharing, housing concessions in latest proposal

The Women's National Basketball Players Association submitted a new counterproposal to the WNBA on Friday evening with some concessions on revenue share and housing, a source told ESPN on Friday.

Cameron Brink reveals her fiancé introduced himself via email

Brinks now-fiancé got in contact via unconventional means, eschewing social media direct messages and instead sending an email.

Agents ask for 'coordinated communication' with WNBPA in CBA talks

A slew of prominent WNBA player agents asked the WNBPA for "transparency and coordinated communication" moving forward in CBA negotiations, according to a letter obtained by ESPN.

Former WNBA player Amy Okonkwo headlines Nigeria squad for FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers

The Nigeria Basketball Federation announced a 17-player preliminary roster for D'Tigress ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament, with forward Amy Okonkwo leading the squad.

Minnesota Lynx to play Nigeria WNT in WNBA preseason friendly

The Minnesota Lynx announced that Nigeria's women's national basketball team will play the WNBA franchise in a historic preseason friendly at the T-Mobile Center on April 27.

Unrivaled playoff teams set after Vinyl's win vs. Lunar Owls

The Vinyl beat the Lunar Owls 75-68 on Monday night to complete the six-team Unrivaled playoff field, with coach Teresa Weatherspoon saying, "They knew what was at stake."

Sources: WNBA sets CBA target date to keep '26 schedule intact

The WNBA told the union and its teams on Monday that a new CBA should be agreed to by March 10 for the 2026 schedule not to be impacted, sources told ESPN.

What are the next steps in negotiations for a new WNBA CBA?

Alexa Philippou breaks down what the next steps are for a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement.

Union: WNBA made enough money for revenue sharing

The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing.

Kara Braxton, 2-time WNBA champion with Detroit Shock, dies at 43

Kara Braxton, a two-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock and former SEC Freshman of the Year at Georgia, has died at the age of 43.

Sources: New WNBA proposal includes housing for players in '26

The WNBA submitted a new collective bargaining agreement proposal on Friday that would guarantee housing for all players in 2026, sources said.

Stephen A.'s advice to WNBA players for CBA negotiations

Stephen A. Smith gives his take on how the WNBA players' association should approach its CBA dispute with the league.

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