The New York Times – Sports:
Griner returns to basketball after her detention in Russia with a bigger platform and a desire to reshape women’s sports.
Category: Women’s National Basketball Assn
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The Liberty Took a Few Jets and a Boat to Become a Superteam
The New York Times – Sports:
Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai, the Liberty owners, improved their facilities and chartered flights, drawing a W.N.B.A. fine — and enticing top free agents.
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Aces Coach Becky Hammon Suspended for Pregnancy Comments to Dearica Hamby
The New York Times – Sports:
The All-Star forward Dearica Hamby had accused an unnamed person of making “disgusting comments” and questioning her commitment to the team after she became pregnant.
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‘Unfinished Business’ Review: Skimming the Surface of Women’s Basketball
The New York Times – Film:
Unfortunately, this documentary about the W.N.B.A. and the New York Liberty hits the rim and then bounces out — it’s only close to good.
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Brittney Griner Speaks to Reporters for First Time Since Release From Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
Ms. Griner is preparing for her next basketball season in the W.N.B.A. She has called for the release of the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, whom U.S. officials say is being wrongfully detained by Russia.
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WNBA Draft: Aliyah Boston Goes No. 1 to Indiana Fever
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston, a senior forward from the University of South Carolina, was the second-ever top pick from her college.
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A Growing W.N.B.A. Still Boxes Out Some Personalities
The New York Times – Sports:
Ahead of the W.N.B.A. draft, women’s basketball remains troubled by racial disparities in how its stars are showcased.
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Caitlin Clark and the Talent Conundrum Facing the W.N.B.A.
The New York Times – Sports:
Women’s college basketball has never seen the scale of talent it has today. But with only 144 spots in the W.N.B.A., some very bright college stars will have to play elsewhere.
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Women’s Sports Are Raking in Investments. The Final Four Shows Why.
The New York Times – Sports:
With stars, story lines and skill, the TV rights for the women’s Division I basketball tournament could be worth over $80 million, part of a larger wave of investors flocking to women’s sports.