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NBC Sports announcer and reporter Zora Stephenson

Zora Stephenson ‘leading candidate’ to call top WNBA games for NBC, per report

After Front Office Sports broke the news of Stephenson's candidacy, NBC would not confirm its plans.

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 7, 2025 0
Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

WNBA

WNBA greatly underestimates stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese in CBA fight

Jun 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of a Wilson WNBA basketball during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Washington Mystics at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

WNBA agrees to 30-day CBA extension with potential player opt-out

"... the players are more focused, united, and determined than ever to reach an agreement that reflects their value and undeniable impact on the league.”

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 31, 2025 0
A "Simpsons Funday Football" touchdown graphic.

ESPN extends Beyond Sports partnership for animated altcasts, adding WNBA for first time

The deal runs through the 2026-27 sports calendar year.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 28, 2025 0
Sarah Spain

Sarah Spain explains why there is so much misinformation in women’s sports

"Where do you go for women's sports to be sure that if it happened, it would be there?"

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 19, 2025 0
Angel Reese

Angel Reese explains why she’d rather be fined than speak with reporters: ‘The media is really scary’

"I'm scared to do stuff like that because I know how things could get flipped."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 17, 2025 0
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson

WNBA Finals earns second-largest audience ever on ESPN, down slightly versus 2024

The Las Vegas Aces' sweep averaged 1.5 million viewers across ESPN and ABC.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 15, 2025 0
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon during a WNBA All-Star Game press conference. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen A. Smith would hire Becky Hammon as NBA head coach

"If I were a NBA owner, I’d hire Becky Hammon as head coach."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 11, 2025 0
Cathy Engelbert fan flip off

ESPN tries, fails to censor fan flipping off Cathy Engelbert

Cathy Engelbert got a reception from WNBA fans that even David Stern would be wary of when presenting the championship trophy to the Aces.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 11, 2025 0
Charles Barkley criticizing NBA players on The Steam Room podcast

Charles Barkley cautions WNBA players against overplaying their hand

"Billionaires always have the upper hand on millionaires"

By Brandon Contes OnOct 9, 2025 0
Angel Reese 2024 Met Gala

Angel Reese will be first athlete to walk in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

"This will be an unforgettable night that I’ll forever be grateful for."

By Matt Yoder OnOct 9, 2025 0
Oct 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) makes a makes the game winning shot against Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) in the second half during game three of the 2025 WNBA Finals at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Ryan Ruocco

Ryan Ruocco delivers double ‘you bet!’ for A’ja Wilson game-winner

ESPN announcer Ryan Ruocco doubled down on his signature line for A'ja Wilson's game-winner in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 8, 2025 0
Oct 3, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) shoots against Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2025 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena.

ESPN scores best-ever viewership for WNBA Finals Game 1

Good for a 62 percent increase over the series-opener in 2024.

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 7, 2025 0
Kate Scott

USA Network names Kate Scott lead WNBA voice

Scott will call select WNBA Finals games next year for the network.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 7, 2025 0
Candace Parker calls the game for TNT

Candace Parker, Michael Grady named lead WNBA broadcasters for Prime Video

The streamer will air WNBA playoff inventory for the first time next season.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 7, 2025 0
Aug 24, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; WNBA Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

WNBA labor strife completely derails awards announcement schedule

The WNBA is more than a week behind schedule and has not announced an award winner since Sept. 23.

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 6, 2025 0
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks during a presser before the start of game one of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Napheesa Collier cancels meeting with Cathy Engelbert following Friday’s press conference

Engelbert's contention of inaccuracies "pretty much pushed the relationship beyond repair."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 4, 2025 0
Oct 3, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks during a presser before the start of game one of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Caitlin Clark

Previous comments on Caitlin Clark cast doubt on Cathy Engelbert denial

Cathy Engelbert denied making controversial comments about Caitlin Clark to Napheesa Collier, but she's said something similar publicly.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 4, 2025 0
Jul 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the first half of a WNBA game against the Dallas Wings at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Angel Reese gets last laugh on ‘mebounds’ haters

Angel Reese used the 'mebounds' memes mocking her and turned it into profit for herself after trademarking the phrase.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 4, 2025 0
Andraya Carter

ESPN’s Andraya Carter on Cathy Engelbart’s evasive answers: ‘I’m not feeling confidence’

"If you didn't say that, you should say that you didn't say that. She said, instead, there have been a lot of inaccurate statements."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 3, 2025 0
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks during a presser before the start of game one of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert: ‘There’s a lot of inaccuracy out there’

"I'm a human, too. I have a family. I have two kids who are devastated by these comments."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 3, 2025 0
Caitlin Clark on WNBA viewership

Caitlin Clark breaks her silence as she addresses ‘very valid’ WNBA criticism

"I think the points she made were very valid."

By Kevin Harrish OnOct 3, 2025 0
Credit: First Take on ESPN

WNBA

Nobody knows what’s going on in the WNBA

Sep 18, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham (hat) reacts after The Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream during game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gateway Center Arena at College Park

Sophie Cunningham rips WNBA leadership: ‘They don’t know sh*t about basketball’

"I'm just tired of our league."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 2, 2025 0
Scott Van Pelt Cathy Engelbert WNBA Napheesa Collier

Scott Van Pelt calls out embattled WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Scott Van Pelt dedicated his One Big Thing segment to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, adding on the pressure to her job.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 2, 2025 0

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