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Ranking top 2026 WNBA free agents: MVPs to rotation players

The WNBA is entering a significant free agency period with over 100 players available after a new collective bargaining agreement was ratified.

Expansion draft projections: Top player available on each team

The WNBA expansion draft begins, allowing Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo to build their rosters amid new CBA negotiations.

Fire make Bridget Carleton top WNBA expansion draft pick

Bridget Carleton was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Portland Fire in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.

Golden State Warriors

Welcome To The Craziest Possible WNBA Offseason, With Maitreyi Anantharaman | Defector

The WNBA is preparing for a busy offseason with significant events including drafts, training camps, and free agency amidst a new CBA.

WNBA's CBA: 10 biggest wins from new agreement

WNBA and players association reached a transformative collective bargaining agreement benefiting current, future, and retired players.

Toronto Maple Leafs

WNBA 2026 expansion draft: Breaking down Portland, Toronto picks

Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo began roster building in expansion draft, selecting 11 players each from unprotected pool of WNBA franchises.

Washington Nationals

Ranking top 2026 WNBA free agents: MVPs to rotation players

The WNBA is entering a significant free agency period with over 100 players available after a new collective bargaining agreement was ratified.

Expansion draft projections: Top player available on each team

The WNBA expansion draft begins, allowing Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo to build their rosters amid new CBA negotiations.

Fire make Bridget Carleton top WNBA expansion draft pick

Bridget Carleton was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Portland Fire in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.

Golden State Warriors

Welcome To The Craziest Possible WNBA Offseason, With Maitreyi Anantharaman | Defector

The WNBA is preparing for a busy offseason with significant events including drafts, training camps, and free agency amidst a new CBA.

WNBA's CBA: 10 biggest wins from new agreement

WNBA and players association reached a transformative collective bargaining agreement benefiting current, future, and retired players.

Women

NCAA women's basketball Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Top 25 rankings

Women

UCLA blows out South Carolina for first women's NCAA title

Boston Bruins

Commentary: Becoming the next South Carolina was always UCLA's goal. Now it must beat its inspiration

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Women

UCLA crushes South Carolina to win NCAA women's basketball national championship

Boston Bruins

UCLA hold off Texas in slugfest to set up title game matchup with South Carolina

Women

UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

NCAA women's basketball Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Top 25 rankings

UCLA faces significant offseason challenges with top players leaving, while the transfer portal will reshape team rankings for the upcoming season.

UCLA blows out South Carolina for first women's NCAA title

UCLA women's basketball won its first NCAA championship, defeating South Carolina 79-51 with a dominant performance.

Commentary: Becoming the next South Carolina was always UCLA's goal. Now it must beat its inspiration

UCLA women's basketball aims to emulate South Carolina's success, culminating in a championship matchup after four years of growth and determination.

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UCLA crushes South Carolina to win NCAA women's basketball national championship

UCLA women's basketball wins NCAA national championship, defeating South Carolina 79-51, marking their first title since 1978.

UCLA hold off Texas in slugfest to set up title game matchup with South Carolina

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44 to reach the women's NCAA Tournament championship game for the first time, led by Lauren Betts' key performance.

UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44, avenging their only loss and advancing to the NCAA championship game.

Women's NCAA title game 2026: South Carolina-UCLA predictions

South Carolina and UCLA compete for the NCAA championship, with South Carolina aiming for its fourth title and UCLA for its first.

Dawn Staley eyes another title as South Carolina meets UCLA in the NCAA women's final

Dawn Staley reflects on her coaching journey and hopes UCLA's first championship experience differs from her own.

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Chicago Cubs

Clippers vs. Kings Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

LA Clippers

2026 NBA buzz: the latest live updates, news and intel from around the league

The NBA playoff picture is solidifying while teams focus on the upcoming draft and offseason.

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The N.B.A. Has a Tanking Problem

Tanking remains a strong incentive for teams, despite league efforts to combat it.

Chicago Cubs

NBA Votes to Explore Expansion to Seattle, Las Vegas

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NBA owners vote to explore Seattle, Las Vegas expansion bids

NBA owners voted to explore expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle for the 2028-29 season.

Sources: NBA votes to explore Vegas, Seattle expansion bids

The NBA is exploring expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, targeting the 2028-29 season for their debut.

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Chicago Cubs

Clippers vs. Kings Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

LA Clippers

2026 NBA buzz: the latest live updates, news and intel from around the league

The NBA playoff picture is solidifying while teams focus on the upcoming draft and offseason.

fromThe New Yorker

15 hours ago

The N.B.A. Has a Tanking Problem

Tanking remains a strong incentive for teams, despite league efforts to combat it.

Chicago Cubs

NBA Votes to Explore Expansion to Seattle, Las Vegas

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NBA owners vote to explore Seattle, Las Vegas expansion bids

Sources: NBA votes to explore Vegas, Seattle expansion bids

The NBA is exploring expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, targeting the 2028-29 season for their debut.

Commanders' free-agent heist already turning heads even before hitting the field

Nick Cross is recognized as a significant addition to the Washington Commanders' defense, ranking 27th in Sports Illustrated's top-50 NFL free agency moves.

Chicago Blackhawks

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Chicago Fire v Nashville SC: Hosts not worried about missing play-offs, says DAvilla - Soccer News

Chicago Fire is confident about their playoff chances this season, showing improvement compared to last year.

San Francisco Giants

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A new Bay Area women's pro volleyball team is coming to San Francisco: Here's what to know

San Francisco's women's pro volleyball team, part of LOVB, is expanding with notable owners and set to debut in 2027.

Chelsea

Sam Kerr set for Chelsea exit after reportedly signing with US club Denver Summit

Sam Kerr is reportedly leaving Chelsea to join expansion club Denver Summit in the US after the Women's Super League season ends.

Los Angeles Rams

Chasing history, Arizona is staying present in run to Final Four

Tommy Lloyd's momentary confusion before a crucial game became a source of confidence as Arizona advanced to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years.

National Hockey League

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Three teams who desperately need a rebuild after this season

NHL teams failing to meet expectations should consider a full rebuild to improve future performance.

Toronto Raptors

Masai Ujiri joins ownership group of WNBA's Toronto Tempo

Masai Ujiri joins the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, a new WNBA franchise, emphasizing growth in women's sports.

fromFortune

The Houston Comets are back: Connecticut Sun sold to Rockets owner for record $300 million | Fortune

I would have loved to remain in the region for our fan base and for the fact that I think this region deserves a women's basketball team. At the same time, it wasn't my decision and I'm at a point now where my focus turns to making this the best season we can have and a memorable one for our fans. It's an opportunity to say thank you to them.

Boston Celtics

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San Francisco Giants

How Denver Summit smashed the NWSL attendance record in their first home game

Denver Summit set a new NWSL single-game attendance record with 63,004 fans in their first home game at Empower Field.

NWSL Power Rankings: What's wrong with Washington Spirit?

Portland, Angel City, and San Diego are performing strongly in the 2026 NWSL season, while Seattle's scoring ability remains in question.

San Francisco Giants

How Denver Summit smashed the NWSL attendance record in their first home game

Denver Summit set a new NWSL single-game attendance record with 63,004 fans in their first home game at Empower Field.

NWSL Power Rankings: What's wrong with Washington Spirit?

Portland, Angel City, and San Diego are performing strongly in the 2026 NWSL season, while Seattle's scoring ability remains in question.

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Los Angeles Rams

This year, one word is echoing through women's March Madness: joy

Duke's season ended with a loss to UCLA, but the team showed significant growth and resilience throughout the year.

Chicago Cubs

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Magic vs. Suns Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Phoenix Suns are underdogs against the Orlando Magic, with betting predictions favoring the Suns to cover and the game to go over 225.5 points.

What to know about Mabrey and the rest of the Tempo's expansion draft picks

Toronto Tempo has selected 11 players, focusing on international talent and younger players for their inaugural WNBA team.

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What the Tempo can learn from last years' WNBA expansion draft

The Toronto Tempo is the first WNBA team in Canada, embarking on a historic expansion journey with lessons from the Golden State Valkyries.

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What to know about Mabrey and the rest of the Tempo's expansion draft picks

Toronto Tempo has selected 11 players, focusing on international talent and younger players for their inaugural WNBA team.

fromRaptors Republic

What the Tempo can learn from last years' WNBA expansion draft

The Toronto Tempo is the first WNBA team in Canada, embarking on a historic expansion journey with lessons from the Golden State Valkyries.

A'ja Wilson voices commitment to Aces: 'I'm not leaving Vegas'

A'ja Wilson intends to remain with the Las Vegas Aces and aims to defend their championship title.

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College baseball midseason 2026: Top players and teams halfway through the year

The 2026 college baseball season has seen the emergence of new stars and unexpected team performances.

Washington Nationals

Sources: WNBA salary cap set to top $10M by end of new CBA

What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries

The WNBA and players' union reached a landmark collective bargaining agreement after 17 months of negotiations, featuring the first-ever direct tie between player salaries and league revenue share at approximately 20%.

The WNBA And Players' Union Have A Verbal Agreement On A New CBA | Defector

WNBA and players' union reach verbal agreement on new CBA with maximum salaries over $1 million, minimum salaries over $300,000, and $7.5 million starting salary cap, representing dramatic increases from previous terms.

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WNBA, players' union return to CBA talks after a 16-hour marathon session | CBC Sports

The WNBA and players' union negotiated intensively for a fourth consecutive day, with revenue sharing remaining the primary disagreement despite the league increasing its salary cap offer to $6.2 million for the first year.

WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new CBA

The WNBA and players union reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement featuring revenue-tied salaries and the league's first $1 million player salaries.

WNBA union boss: Talks 'in the right direction' after 12-hour day

WNBA and players' union failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement after a 12-hour negotiation session, though both sides indicated progress toward a deal.

Washington Nationals

Sources: WNBA salary cap set to top $10M by end of new CBA

What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries

The WNBA And Players' Union Have A Verbal Agreement On A New CBA | Defector

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WNBA, players' union return to CBA talks after a 16-hour marathon session | CBC Sports

WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new CBA

The WNBA and players union reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement featuring revenue-tied salaries and the league's first $1 million player salaries.

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WNBA union boss: Talks 'in the right direction' after 12-hour day

WNBA and players' union failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement after a 12-hour negotiation session, though both sides indicated progress toward a deal.

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Women

South Carolina and UCLA are expecting another physical game as they meet for women's national title

Women

Ranking the 15 best players in the women's Final Four

Women

Rusty in crunch time, women's Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowouts

South Carolina and UCLA are expecting another physical game as they meet for women's national title

South Carolina ended UConn's undefeated season in the NCAA Tournament semifinals, while UCLA defeated Texas to advance to the national championship game.

Ranking the 15 best players in the women's Final Four

UConn's Sarah Strong leads the final women's college basketball player rankings as the NCAA tournament reaches the national semifinals.

Rusty in crunch time, women's Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowouts

The Final Four features elite teams facing potential challenges after dominating their opponents throughout March.

Previewing the 2026 McDonald's All American girls' game

The McDonald's All American game showcases top high school basketball prospects, featuring balanced rosters and key individual matchups.

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL 2026 mega-preview: Predictions for all 16 teams

Kansas City Current retained its core roster and is predicted to finish first despite coaching changes and injury concerns, with enhanced attacking potential through Bethune's creativity.

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four

UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA reached the Final Four for the second consecutive year, showcasing their dominance in women's NCAA basketball.

Women's Final Four 2026: Semifinal predictions, analysis

The women's Final Four features familiar teams, with UConn and South Carolina meeting again after last year's championship clash.

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four

UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA reached the Final Four for the second consecutive year, showcasing their dominance in women's NCAA basketball.

Women's Final Four 2026: Semifinal predictions, analysis

The women's Final Four features familiar teams, with UConn and South Carolina meeting again after last year's championship clash.

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UCLA's Cori Close is finally ready for her national championship moment

Cori Close aims for her first NCAA championship title with UCLA after 15 years of program development.

Candace Parker heads 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Candace Parker calls Hall of Fame enshrinement 'truly special'

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Chamique Holdsclaw and others.

fromBustle

Basketball Legend Candace Parker Reveals Her Current Favorite Workout

Candace Parker shares her successful career, morning routine, and insights as a basketball analyst during March Madness.

Candace Parker calls Hall of Fame enshrinement 'truly special'

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Chamique Holdsclaw and others.

fromBustle

Basketball Legend Candace Parker Reveals Her Current Favorite Workout

Candace Parker shares her successful career, morning routine, and insights as a basketball analyst during March Madness.

Washington Wizards

ESPN talent predict men's Final Four winners, national champion

Women

How viral videos sparked a women's NCAA tournament revolution

ESPN talent predict men's Final Four winners, national champion

UConn and Arizona are favored to win their respective Final Four matchups and are predicted to compete for the national championship.

How viral videos sparked a women's NCAA tournament revolution

Women's NCAA tournament facilities have improved significantly since 2021 due to increased awareness of inequities.

WNBPA, WNBA confirm progress as CBA negotiations continue

WNBPA and WNBA negotiations show progress after 70+ hours of talks, though a 2026 season delay remains possible if major issues like revenue share and housing aren't resolved.

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Women's March Madness 2026: Previews, live updates, analysis from Sunday's Elite Eight

Hannah Hidalgo leads Notre Dame against UConn in a crucial Final Four matchup.

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Elite Eight

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina dominate the Elite Eight, while Michigan and Notre Dame represent a shift in team dynamics.

Women's March Madness 2026: Previews, live updates, analysis from Sunday's Elite Eight

Hannah Hidalgo leads Notre Dame against UConn in a crucial Final Four matchup.

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Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Elite Eight

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina dominate the Elite Eight, while Michigan and Notre Dame represent a shift in team dynamics.

#womens-basketball

NCAA women's Final Four: UConn v South Carolina, UCLA v Texas live

Connecticut and South Carolina return to the Final Four, showcasing their dominance in women's college basketball despite player departures.

Women

Bigger and better: Women's Final Four teams filled with multi-talented frontcourt players

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Women

Unrivaled shows its worth with WNBA's 2026 season uncertain | amNewYork

NCAA women's Final Four: UConn v South Carolina, UCLA v Texas live

Connecticut and South Carolina return to the Final Four, showcasing their dominance in women's college basketball despite player departures.

Bigger and better: Women's Final Four teams filled with multi-talented frontcourt players

Madison Booker exemplifies the evolution of women's basketball with her versatile skills and height, contributing to a trend of larger players in the sport.

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Women

Unrivaled shows its worth with WNBA's 2026 season uncertain | amNewYork

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Women's Final Four 2026: How UConn star Sarah Strong found her voice

Sarah Strong, UConn's star player, struggles with public speaking despite her success and accolades in basketball.

fromWiz of Awes

Wizards receive the Kyshawn George update fans both expected and feared

Kyshawn George's promising season was cut short by injury, but he remains a foundational piece for the Washington Wizards moving forward.

fromBustle

Exclusive: Monique Billings Is All About The Last-Minute Tunnel 'Fit

Monique Billings reflects on her journey in the WNBA, highlighting her growth, enjoyment of basketball, and the league's evolution in pay and opportunities.

NBA expansion: Seattle, Las Vegas, draft format, news, updates

The NBA is moving toward adding Seattle and Las Vegas franchises starting in the 2028-29 season, with a board vote expected next week to explore the expansion.

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Women's Final Four on repeat as UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina fight for title

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina reach the women's Final Four for the second consecutive year, marking a rare repeat of teams in this event.

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WNBA star Breanna Stewart: Women 'know what it means to step up to the plate'

Women and girls have made significant strides in sports since the passage of Title IX in 1972, leading to greater visibility and opportunities.

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Unrivaled playoffs 2026: Schedule, teams, stats to know

Unrivaled's second playoff season features a new format with six teams competing for a $600,000 prize pool, with the Phantom as top seed and defending champion Rose seeking to repeat their title.

1 month ago

As CBA negotiations linger, how are WNBA GMs preparing for 2026 season?

WNBA general managers face unprecedented uncertainty during CBA negotiations while preparing for expansion draft, free agency, and college draft before the May 8 season opener.

2 months ago

2026 Unrivaled megapreview: Rosters, rankings, rules, how to watch

The 3-on-3 league -- founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, who are also Women's National Basketball Players Association vice presidents -- was created to give players a domestic offseason playing opportunity. Along the way it also has offered players a six-figure salary and equity in the league, resources that they are fighting to secure in the WNBA as well. Each member of this season's Unrivaled championship team will win an additional $100,000 (each player on the title team last year won $50,000).

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