Phoenix Mercury v Los Angeles Sparks

Brittney Griner Deserves Her Freedom

After nearly three months of silence on Griner, the Biden administration on May 3 declared that Griner had been “wrongfully…
by Rokeshia Renné Ashley
05.20.22
The Olympic Games-Tokyo 2020

'Bring Brittney Home' Campaign Presses For Player's Release

Black Feminist Future remains firm in a public campaign focused on the WNBA player to ensure her safe return sooner…
by Anoa Changa
05.17.22
LSU Tigers vs Jackson State Lady Tigers

Jackson State University Alumna Makes WNBA History

Jackson State University grad Ameshya Williams-Holliday made history as the first WNBA draft pick from an HBCU in 20 years.
by Brandee Sanders
04.17.22
Lusia Harris, basketball legend

Stephen Curry Named Producer Of Lusia Harris Documentary

NBA star Stephen Curry has signed on as an executive producer for a documentary about the life and legacy of…
by Brandee Sanders
03.17.22
Las Vegas Aces v Phoenix Mercury - Game Four

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Detained In Russia

The escalating tensions in the region could slow any diplomatic resolution for Griner.
by NewsOne Staff
03.05.22
Barack Obama Campaigns With Joe Biden In Michigan 3 Days Ahead Of Election

Barack Obama Surprises Youth At Chicago YMCA

Former President Barack Obama recently made a surprise visit to a Chicago-based YMCA community center.
by Brandee Sanders
12.04.21
Mike Jensen: Dawn Staley talks No. 1-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks, coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Olympic team and her closet

WNBA Legend Dawn Staley Makes Women’s Hoops History

WNBA legend Dawn Staley recently made history by becoming the highest-paid Black head coach in women’s basketball.
by Brandee Sanders
11.01.21
Dallas Wings v Los Angeles Sparks

WNBA Players Unveil Initiative To Address Pay Gap

The WNBA Players Association recently unveiled a plan designed to address the wage gap in women’s sports.
by Brandee Sanders
08.29.21
Minnesota Lynx v Chicago Sky

WNBA Initiative Will Combat Racial Disparities In Healthcare

The WNBA has unveiled an initiative designed to address racial health disparities faced by Black women and girls.
by Brandee Sanders
09.30.21
2019 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony

Teresa Weatherspoon Named Full-Time NBA Assistant Coach

WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon has been named full-time assistant coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Phoenix Mercury v Los Angeles Sparks

Candace Parker, Daughter Become Owners Of Soccer Team

WNBA star Candace Parker and her 11-year-old daughter are now part-owners of a professional soccer team.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
op-ed Orlando Magic v Milwaukee Bucks - Game Five

The Burden Of Racism

There aren't any cotton swabs or social distancing from white people's hunger for Black death.
by David Dennis, Jr.
10.02.21
Atlanta Hawks v Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving Commits $1.5M To Supplement WNBA Salaries

Kyrie Irving has committed $1.5 million to supplement the salaries of WNBA players who have opted out of the season.
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21
A DL Warfield Art Show

WNBA Star's #SayTheirNames Jersey Campaign Launches

WNBA star Angel McCoughtry launched the #SayTheirNames Jersey Campaign to honor victims of police brutality.
by NewsOne Staff
10.01.21
NBA Awards 2019 - Arrivals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Donates Safety Goggles To Healthcare Workers

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar donated 900 pairs of safety goggles to healthcare workers at UCLA Health.
by NewsOne Staff
10.09.21
Westchester Knicks at Maine Red Claws

Former WNBA Player Makes History Within Knicks Franchise

Former WNBA player Lisa Willis made history by becoming the first woman coach of the New York Knicks’ G League…
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
BIG3 - Championship

Lisa Leslie To Be Honored With Statue

Legendary WNBA player Lisa Leslie will be honored with a statue outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Show

One Player Is Still Kneeling With Colin Kaepernick

Solidarity is crucial for change. 
by NewsOne Staff
06.23.18
Connecticut Sun Vs Indiana Fever

NBA Live Featuring WNBA Teams

EA Sports announced that full WNBA teams and players will be featured for the first time in the "NBA Live…
by Cory Townes, Cassius
08.04.17
Dallas Wings v Minnesota Lynx

WNBA Reverses Fines Against Players For BLM Protest…

Tensions between players and the organization rose throughout the month of July after the Minnesota Lynx wore Black shirts stitched…
by Charise Frazier
07.25.16