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      14/5/1982
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      Duke

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      'Just being treated like a professional athlete': The next chapter of the WNBA, according to players and coaches

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      'Just being treated like a professional athlete': The next chapter of the WNBA, according to players and coaches
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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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              WNBA News

              Chelsea Gray: We would love to get a deal done with WNBA

              Chelsea Gray: We would love to get a deal done with WNBA

              Chelsea Gray joins "SportsCenter" and discusses the latest in the negotiations between the WNBA and its players to agree to a new CBA.
              Silver wants to put 'pressure' on both sides to get WNBA deal done

              Silver wants to put 'pressure' on both sides to get WNBA deal done

              Adam Silver addresses the ongoing WNBA labor negotiations and the current state of the league.
              Adam Silver won't set deadline in WNBA labor negotiations

              Adam Silver won't set deadline in WNBA labor negotiations

              NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he is not prepared to set a deadline for a new agreement to ensure the WNBA season would start on the scheduled May 8 opening night.
              Unrivaled to hold semifinals in Brooklyn after Philly success

              Unrivaled to hold semifinals in Brooklyn after Philly success

              After drawing a record turnout in Philadelphia, Unrivaled will play its semifinal games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
              Stephen Curry's 'GOAT': The making of roarball with director Tyree Dillihay

              Stephen Curry's 'GOAT': The making of roarball with director Tyree Dillihay

              Director Tyree Dillihay breaks down the film -- plus a guide to every NBA and WNBA player in it.
              WNBA mock draft 2026: UConn's Azzi Fudd is projected No. 1

              WNBA mock draft 2026: UConn's Azzi Fudd is projected No. 1

              Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow projected No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd.
              WNBA players CBA confidential: Negotiations get mixed reviews

              WNBA players CBA confidential: Negotiations get mixed reviews

              Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.
              Parker, EDD, Griffin among finalists for '26 Basketball Hall of Fame class

              Parker, EDD, Griffin among finalists for '26 Basketball Hall of Fame class

              Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
              Bueckers, Clark, Reese to make U.S. senior debut at World Cup

              Bueckers, Clark, Reese to make U.S. senior debut at World Cup

              Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will make their U.S. senior national team competitive debuts at the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament.
              WNBA player offers to testify vs. Falcons' Pearce in domestic case

              WNBA player offers to testify vs. Falcons' Pearce in domestic case

              An attorney for WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is "willing to testify" against Falcons player James Pearce Jr. if the domestic violence charges against him go to trial.
              How WNBA's Toronto Tempo are embracing role as 'Canada's team'

              How WNBA's Toronto Tempo are embracing role as 'Canada's team'

              The Carter effect helped popularize the NBA in Canada. The Tempo hope to similarly supercharge women's basketball.
              Angel Reese returning to Unrivaled for remainder of season

              Angel Reese returning to Unrivaled for remainder of season

              Angel Reese is returning to Unrivaled for the remainder of the season, the 3-on-3 league announced Wednesday.
              Falcons' Pearce allegedly crashed SUV into WNBA player's car

              Falcons' Pearce allegedly crashed SUV into WNBA player's car

              Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his vehicle into one being driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson multiple times and struck a police officer with the vehicle while evading arrest, according to the criminal complaint obtained by ESPN.
              Fever's Aari McDonald ruled out for rest of Unrivaled season

              Fever's Aari McDonald ruled out for rest of Unrivaled season

              Aari McDonald has been ruled out for the remainder of the Unrivaled season after suffering a right lower extremity injury.
              What are the winningest regions in sports?

              What are the winningest regions in sports?

              The Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. Which areas and leagues in North America have the most sports titles?
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