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Ionescu picks up WNBA torch as she steps into New York spotlight

Amy Tennery, Reuters
Posted at Apr 19 03:51 PM

Sabrina Ionescu is poised to transform the New York Liberty and ready to torch the competition with the national spotlight pointed on her. Read more »

WNBA: New York Liberty take Sabrina Ionescu with first pick in draft

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 18 03:22 PM

Ionescu closed out a brilliant US college career as the first women's athlete in NCAA history to surpass 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists. Read more »

WNBA star Quigley beats NBA icon Paul in H-O-R-S-E

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Apr 13 05:13 PM

Allie Quigley is a three-time WNBA All-Star who knocks down 3-point shots with ease. Yet her status skyrocketed on Sunday for simply winning a game of H-O-R-S-E. Read more »

WNBA trio prevails in NBA 2K Three For All opener

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 01 02:22 PM

Watch Us Work, a team consisting of three WNBA players, won a first-round match Tuesday in the NBA 2K Three For All Showdown. Read more »

WNBA stars set to compete in NBA 2K Three For All

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Mar 31 05:22 PM

WNBA stars will be among the gamers participating when the second round of the NBA 2K Three For All Showdown begins Tuesday.   Read more »

As WNBA boosts pay, women's hockey players see path forward

Amy Tennery, Reuters
Posted at Jan 23 10:29 AM

The WNBA's latest collective bargaining agreement sent up roars of celebration that reached beyond women's basketball. Read more »

USA basketball women expand pre-Olympic training plans

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 28 09:03 AM

Reigning world and Olympic champion United States unveiled an expanded training program Saturday ahead of next year's Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

WNBA suspends Sparks' Williams over domestic violence incident

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 17 08:13 AM

NEW YORK - Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams was suspended 10 games by the WNBA on Tuesday in connection with a domestic violence incident in April. Read more »

NBA: Pelicans name Swin Cash to key front-office role

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 11 09:58 AM

Former WNBA star Swin Cash will assume a prominent role in the front office of the New Orleans Pelicans. Read more »

WATCH: Former WNBA star Penicheiro shares tips for success

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 05:46 PM

Retired WNBA star Ticha Penicheiro recently visited the Philippines to participate in the Jr. NBA camp.  Read more »

WNBA icon Penicheiro hopes to see Pinoys in big leagues

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 05:31 PM

WNBA legend Ticha Penicheiro believes that she is living proof that anyone can make it to the biggest basketball leagues in the world – as long as the player is ready to put in "a lot of hard work, dedication, commitment, and sacrifice."  Read more »

GameTime: WNBA champ Alana Beard hopes PH nurtures women’s basketball

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 12:25 AM

The Los Angeles Sparks defensive specialist said she enjoyed her time teaching young Pinoys the basics of the sport. Read more »

Mga bata, tinuruang mag-basketball ng mga taga-NBA, WNBA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 10:52 PM

Nabuhayan ng loob ang ilang kabataang Pinoy na nangangarap na maging magaling na manlalaro ng basketball. Read more »

WNBA champion Storm not interested in Trump visit

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 17 09:15 AM

WNBA champion Seattle Storm has no interest in making a White House visit if US President Donald Trump does invite them, veteran point guard Sue Bird said. Read more »

USA women's hoop dynasty names 16 finalists for World Cup

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 12 08:55 AM

Four-time Olympic champion guards Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi were among 16 roster finalists named Tuesday for two-time defending champion United States ahead of this month's Women's Basketball World Cup. Read more »

NBA: Kings name former WNBA player Boucek assistant coach

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 21 09:31 AM

LOS ANGELES - The Sacramento Kings named former WNBA player and coach Jenny Boucek as an assistant coach for player development on Friday. Read more »

WATCH: Diana Taurasi breaks WNBA scoring record

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 09:11 AM

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury became the new leading scorer in WNBA history on Sunday (Monday in Manila) after scoring 19 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. Read more »