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Racist WNBA Fans Have Always Existed. Now They’re Not Hiding It
The WNBA's explosive growth has delivered great success for the league, its players and fans. However. that growth has also exposed the ugly side...
A’ja Wilson Becomes Second Unanimous MVP In WNBA History
Las Vegas Aces' star A'ja Wilson has put together one of the most historic seasons in WNBA history, and on Sunday she was rewarded...
The WNBA Adds Portland Franchise But Philadelphia Must Be Next
The WNBA has experienced a great surge of growth over the past few seasons across many categories including ratings, attendance, exposure and overall popularity.
That...
A’ja Wilson Makes History With WNBA’s First 1,000-Point Season
The WNBA officially began play in 1997 and over the next 27 years, some of the greatest players in basketball history roamed the WNBA...
Atlanta Dream’s Allisha Gray Makes WNBA History
Atlanta Dream guard, Allisha Gray, made WNBA history this past weekend by winning both the 3-point contest and skills challenge at the WNBA All-Star...
WNBA Set For Massive Increase In New Media Rights Deal
Women's sports have exploded over the recent few years, and the WNBA is a large part of that growth. Now it appears that the...
A’ja Wilson Is Reminding Everyone Who’s The WNBA’s Best Player
On Sunday, A’ja Wilson reminded the WNBA community that she's still the league's best player.
Wilson, with 28 points and 17 rebounds, had another dominant...
MLB Must Market Elly De La Cruz Like The WNBA Markets Caitlin Clark
Regardless of the night, the biggest name in the WNBA is Caitlin Clark. Even when she's not playing, the media can't stop talking about...
Dyaisha Fair And The Importance Of Expansion In The WNBA
Former Buffalo and Syracuse standout guard Dyaisha Fair was waived by the Las Vegas Aces late last month after the back-to-back champs drafted the...
Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso Showing There Are Other Young Stars In The WNBA
Contrary to popular opinion, the WNBA is much more than just Caitlin Clark.
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has been on a hot streak recently...
WNBA Legend Teresa Weatherspoon Named Chicago Sky Head Coach
On Thursday, the Chicago Sky tapped WNBA royalty in Teresa Weatherspoon to be the team's new head coach.
Weatherspoon, the fiery point guard selected by...
The Bay Area Deserves A WNBA Team, But Put It In Oakland
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that the WNBA was looking at the Bay Area, specifically San Francisco, for a possible expansion franchise, which is...
With WNBA MVP Photo, ESPN Again Fails To See How Images Impact Perceptions Of...
This past April, Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas was a guest on ESPN’s now-canceled Keyshawn, JWill & Max show, and while introducing Thomas, a...
The WNBA And Playstation Announce Multi-Year Partnership
The growth of women's sports continues and the WNBA is rightfully benefitting from long-overdue corporate investment.
Today, the league and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced...
Former Texas Longhorns, WNBA Star Tiffany Jackson Passes Away
On Monday, the basketball community received sad news when we learned that former Texas Longhorns' star player, Tiffany Jackson, passed away at 37 after...
Arrest Of WNBA’s Brittney Griner on Drug Charges In Russia Rocks Sports World
This morning news broke that WNBA star, Brittney Griner, was arrested in Russia on charges of drug smuggling.
According to the Russian Federal Customs Service,...
Steph Curry, WNBA Players Named NAACP’s Jackie Robinson Sports Award Winners
Basketball players have been some of the most active and outspoken athletes in regards to social justice initiatives and the fight for equality. Yesterday...
Renee Montgomery Retires From WNBA To Pursue Social Activism
Renee Montgomery was a star at the University of Connecticut and played in the WNBA for 11 seasons. Last year she opted out of...
Monica McNutt, Kendrick Perkins, Chiney Ogwumike Sign Multi-Year Deals With ESPN
Monica McNutt, Chiney Ogwumike and Kendrick Perkins have been three of ESPN's rising stars in basketball coverage, entertaining and informing audiences across live games...
“Athletes For Harris” Launches In Support Of Kamala Harris
From the moment Kamala Harris emerged as the Democratic Presidential candidate, a surge of enthusiasm and excitement has swelled, with groups forming to support...
Magic Johnson Expands Sports Portfolio, Invests In NWSL’s Washington Spirit
Magic Johnson has expanded his sports portfolio, this time by investing in the NWSL's Washington Spirit franchise.
On Thursday, the Spirit announced that the 5x...
Kamala Harris Can Work With Sports To Win The White House
In a little over a week, Kamala Harris ignited a blue tsunami of support after President Biden, who announced he won't run for re-election,...
Nigeria Women’s Basketball Shows Its Arrived With Olympic Win
On Monday, history was made when Nigeria women's basketball beat Australia 75-62, giving the team its first Olympic victory since 2004.
"It feels so good....
Diverse Representation To Celebrate 2nd Annual Black Women In Sports Day
Black women continue to make both power moves and history in sports, and one of the groups doing the work to carve out success...
Pelicans Promote Bryson Graham To GM, Swin Cash To SVP Basketball Operations
There are two new sheriffs in town in New Orleans, and Bryson Graham and Swin Cash are their names.
Today, the day before the NBA...
A’Ja Wilson’s Dominant 2024 Proves She’s Only Getting Better
WNBA superstar A‘ja Wilson has been amazing this season and recently became the third-fastest player to reach 4,000 career points.
In her seventh year in...
Shannon Sharpe The Conversationalist Continues His Success With ESPN Extension
Shannon Sharpe's run on ESPN will continue as he has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with ESPN.
According to the network, the 3x Super...
Angel Reese Becomes An Owner Of DC Power Football Club
Over the last two years, Angel Reese has had as much success off the court as she's had on it.
She won a National Championship...
Candace Parker Named President Of Adidas Women’s Basketball
A little over a week ago, 2x NCAA champion and 3x WNBA champion Candace Parker announced she was retiring from professional basketball at the...
Candace Parker Retires, But Her Impact In Basketball Continues
On Sunday, Candace Parker, one of the greatest to ever play the game, announced on Instagram that she was retiring from the game she...
Caitlin Clark’s Signature Shoe Deal Sparked A Black Marketability Debate
Earlier this week Caitlin Clark, the number one overall pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft, signed a shoe deal with Nike, making her one...
Jontay Porter’s Lifetime NBA Ban Exposes Hypocrisy And Stupidity In Sports Betting
On Wednesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver brought Thor's Stormbreaker down on the Raptors' Jontay Porter for his involvement in sports betting, and it was...
Maya Moore To Have Her Jersey Retired By The Minnesota Lynx
Maya Moore was one of the most dominant basketball players the WNBA has ever seen, and now the Minnesota Lynx will honor her for...
Are These The Last Days Of Black Iconic College Basketball Coaches?
After reading a story by Eric Prisbell of On3 about the loss of larger-than-life men's basketball coaches, it struck me that we have in...
NAACP Urges Black Athletes To Take A Stand Against Florida’s “Anti-Black Policies”
Last May, the NAACP issued a warning to Black people thinking about traveling to Florida. Now it's done the same for Black student-athletes.
On Monday,...
Baylor To Retire Brittney Griner’s Jersey
They say time heals all, and that appears to be true concerning the distant relationship between Baylor University and its former star player, Brittney...
Sports Loves The Military, So Why Won’t It Stand Up To Tommy Tuberville?
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to gleefully play games with America's military out of pure spite for the Pentagon’s policy of providing travel funds...
The Magic Donated $50k To DeSantis’ Super Pac. So Orlando Players/Coaches, What Will You...
DeSantis' attack on civil and human rights has extended to almost every aspect of society in Florida, from corporations to higher ed. Now we're...
Diverse Representation To Host Inaugural Black Ownership In Sports Symposium
After Michael Jordan's sale of his majority ownership in the Charlotte Hornets, Black majority team ownership no longer exists in the NFL, NBA, WNBA,...
With Commanders Sale, The NFL Has Seven Black Team Owners
Thursday was the day all Washington football fans have been dreaming of since Daniel Snyder first started dragging the franchise down after acquiring it...
Former Basketball Star And Coach Nikki McCray-Penson Passes Away
On Friday, the basketball world was shocked and heartbroken after learning about the passing of Nikki McCray-Penson.
She was 51.
https://twitter.com/firstandpen/status/1677475769398722560
McCray-Penson's rise to stardom in the...
2022-23 NBA Season Proves “Go Woke, Go Broke” Is An Absolute Joke
Despite the crying from conservatives and MAGA loyalists dying to silence and oppress progress, the relationship between social justice and sports remains strong, especially...
Group Featuring Magic Johnson Submits Bid For Commanders
Could the Washington Commanders, the NFL's sole team in Chocolate City, finally have a Black owner? That could happen if Magic happens, and by...
Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki Lead 2023 Basketball Hall Of Fame Class
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has its class of 2023, and it's stacked with champions.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the class features...
Kyrie Irving Is Helping Others Out Yet It’s Crickets From The Media
Kyrie Irving is an easy target for media clickbait fodder.
His first name alone will spark an eruption on Twitter, and most of the time...
Brittney Griner’s Return Proves Politics Help And Harm Black Women
On the morning of Thursday, December 8th, WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was finally released from Russian custody after ten months.
For months, the WNBA and...
Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Prison After Prisoner Swap
Finally, after 10 long months, Brittney Griner is free!
Earlier this morning, CBS News broke the story that the Biden administration agreed to a prisoner...
Once Again, It’s Left Up To Players To Fight For Real Justice, This Time...
The NBA has been much more active and responsive to issues involving race, social justice and equality.
The league vastly outshines the NFL, NHL and...
Brittney Griner’s Legal Team Officially Files Appeal
This morning, Brittney Griner's legal team said they appealed her conviction.
The appeal comes as prisoner exchange discussions have picked up between the United States...
Lack Of Indignation For Brittney Griner Shows Painful Reality Black Female Athletes Face
Initial support for Brittney Griner was mostly nonexistent, with US authorities and reps not offering much more than to say they were working to...
Brittney Griner Found Guilty And Sentenced to Nine Years On Drug Charges
Today the Russian Court hearing Brittney Griner's drug case found her guilty of drug possession and smuggling and sentenced the WNBA star to nine...
The ESPYS Blew It, For Aliyah Boston Deserved Much Better
Title IX celebrated its 50th anniversary last month.
The civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972 meant to prohibit sex-based...
Brittney Griner, Black Female Athletes Are Forced To Weigh Money vs. Safety
So why was Britney Griner, one of the best women’s basketball players in the world, playing basketball in a Russian league?
She, like many other...
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges In Russia
Breaking news out of Russia as WNBA star Brittney Griner has pled guilty to drug charges.
Griner, detained in Russia since February, pled guilty to...
Brittney Griner Writes Emotional Letter To President Biden
Brittney Griner's plight is well known.
She's been detained in Russia on drug charges since February while her friends, family, teammates and the world beg...
White House Says Brittney Griner, Cherelle Griner Will Speak By Phone Soon
Yesterday we learned that Brittney Griner had called her wife 11 times while she continues being detained in Russia.
Unfortunately, due to a staffing issue,...
Brittney Griner’s Detention Extended Again by Russian Court
Today we learned that Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia would be extended through at least July 2nd.
Russian state media outlet TASS reported the developing...
LeBron James Wants To Own An NBA Team And He Wants It In Vegas
The greatness and presence of LeBron James continue, despite not being in the NBA Finals this year.
Last week, LeBron achieved a historic milestone when...
Russia Denies US Claim That Brittney Griner’s Detention Is Illegal
Russia clapped back at the U.S. over the latter's claim that Brittney Griner's detainment was "illegal."
A statement was issued to CNN yesterday stating:
"She ...
Dawn Staley Makes History And Adds To Her Basketball Legacy
At the end of Sunday night's NCAA women's basketball championship game, we all knew we had witnessed something special in Dawn Staley and her...
Everyone Must Remain Vigilant About Brittney Griner
We are all watching the devastating attacks Russia is unleashing on Ukraine. We see the refugees fleeing across the border and mourn for the...
Russia Extends Brittney Griner’s Imprisonment
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been imprisoned in Russia multiple weeks, and now Russian authorities have stated they're extending her imprisonment.
Earlier today, Russian...
Black Sportswomen Compete Against Much More Than Just Sexism
At the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion, a director, screenwriter, and producer, decided the best way to highlight her...
Brittney Griner’s Arrest Is Too Convenient Not To Be Questioned
Yesterday the news of Brittney Griner's arrest in Russia on drug charges rocked us all.
According to the Russian Federal Customs Service, the Phoenix Mercury...
Brian Flores’ Courageous Stand Is So Much Bigger Than Football
On the first day of Black History Month, when most in the media celebrate traditional figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie...
Black Women Dominate The Highest-Paid Female Athletes List
While the NFL continues to disrespect Black head coaches, Black women continued their ascent in sports and in earnings.
Yesterday, Forbes released their list of...
Was Kevin Durant Wrong For Choosing The Nets?
Kevin Durant's accolades and Hall Of Fame resume are indisputable.
He's an 11x All-Star, 2x NBA Champion, 4x NBA scoring champ, League MVP and one...
NAACP Urges Free Agents To Say “No” To Texas
Texas has enacted a sweeping number of restrictions, adversely affecting large parts of the state's population.
From restrictions on voting and a woman's right to...
Dawn Staley Signs Major New Deal With South Carolina
Dawn Staley and South Carolina Gamecocks fans rejoice. Your head coach isn't going anywhere.
Today the university announced that they had approved a new seven-year,...
Is Kyrie Irving More Trouble Than He’s Worth?
Kyrie Irving is as good a basketball player as he is a reflective and spiritual man.
His athletic talent is undeniable and the Nets are...
Black August Is A Time Of Revolution And Black Sportswomen
August is a time of revolution and social change. It’s a month when Black revolutionaries were born and Black revolutions fought.
From Marcus Garvey and...
Women Student-Athletes Are Quietly Flexing Their Power Through The Transfer Portal
The number of women college basketball players entering the transfer portal is growing.
As of May 22nd, 2021 over a thousand women basketball student-athletes have...
Atlanta Dream Assembles All-Black Female Broadcast Team
On Monday, the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA made history by assembling an All-Black female broadcasting team.
https://twitter.com/AtlantaDream/status/1391868811666759681
“As the Atlanta Dream experiences new beginnings we...
Boxing Champ Jamal James Is Minneapolis, George Floyd And Daunte Wright
Jamal James is the WBA Welterweight boxing champion. He's also a child of Minneapolis who lives and works in the city. His nickname is...
Chauvin Guilty Verdict Exposes Understanding And Ignorance In Sports
When the jury found Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts for killing George Floyd, the reactions were swift.
Most celebrated, cheering a verdict that...
We Need More Adia Barnes!
The 2020-21 Women's tournament dwarfed everything the men's tournament gave fans. And its greatest gift to us all was the Arizona Wildcats' head coach,...
Dawn Staley Leads From The Front, Where She’s Always Been
Real basketball fans know who Dawn Staley is.
NCAA Champion (2017).
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer (2013).
Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist (1996, 2000, 2004).
Five-time WNBA...
It’s Not Too Late For NBA All-Stars To Take Action
It’s not too late for the 26 players taking the court in Atlanta Sunday night for the 2021 NBA All-Star festivities. Really, it’s not.
They...
Saroya Tinker’s Heroic Face-Off Against Racism In Women’s Hockey
Historically, when a Black woman is one of the few in her vocation and calls out systemic issues, men, mostly white men, often utilize...
On Inauguration Day We Reflect On The Last Four Years of Colin Kaepernick
Inauguration day 2021 brought a sense of calm, civility, excitement, pride, and professionalism that moved us light years away from the embarrassing, toxic, tumultuous,...
