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Yahoo SportsNo. 1 pick Rhyne Howard drops 33 points in fourth game; No. 2 pick NaLyssa Smith injured
Rhyne Howard and NaLyssa Smith showed out in their first game against each other.
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WNBPA signs on to petition calling for Brittney Griner's 'swift and safe' return from Russia
The petition was started in March, before those involved felt it was safe to make noise about Griner's detention in Russia.
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How the salary cap affects low WNBA roster numbers, and a change proposal
When the CBA was agreed to in January 2020, max salaries went up 82% ($117,500 to $215,00) while the cap only grew 30% ($996,100 to $1.3 million), forcing general managers to be creative in building rosters.
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Lynx agree to contract buyout with veteran Angel McCoughtry as roster issues continue
It's been a tough first week of the season for the Lynx (0-3).
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Kelsey Plum calls out WNBA's already tricky travel problems: 'Those little things make a difference'
It's day 6 of the season and travel issues have already appeared in a big way.
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Mike Tyson will not face charges for punching plane passenger, DA says
Video of Tyson repeatedly punching a passenger on an airplane spread widely last month.
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Parents of 6-year-old marathon runner address outcry after child protective service visit
The parents have faced intense scrutiny after posting photos describing their 6-year-old's difficulties during a marathon the family of eight ran in Ohio.
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Bucks, Hawks will play NBA's first games in United Arab Emirates in 2022-23 preseason
The two preseason games will be held in October.
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WNBA stars grace SI Swimsuit edition after reaching milestones in opening weekend
Sue Bird, Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Te'a Cooper and Didi Richards all posed for the iconic swimsuit edition.
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Women's college basketball transfer portal tracker: Who entered and where they land
The transfer portal is bumpin' once again this offseason with more than 1,000 student-athletes in it for the past month. Track the notable ones here.
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2022 WNBA season tipoff: Sylvia Fowles crosses 6,000 career points and more from opening weekend
The 2022 WNBA season is here. Throughout the opening weekend of games, follow live coverage on Yahoo Sports.
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'We are BG': Mystics call for Brittney Griner's return in postgame team statement
Brittney Griner was on the minds of WNBA players as they readied to start the 2022 season on Friday.
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WNBA season tipoff injury/unavailable report: Elena Delle Donne will rest Sunday
WNBA stars are coming off of injuries and others are still with their overseas clubs. See injury reports for all 12 teams ahead of opening weekend.
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2022 WNBA season primer: Everything you need to know, including predictions
It's a brand new season tipping off on Friday and we're here to help jog your memory on offseason happenings and what to watch for in year No. 26.
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Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper-Dyke accused by former players of abusive behavior, using demeaning sexual language
Cynthia Cooper-Dyke was reportedly scheduled for a Title IX hearing that was cancelled by school policy when she announced her retirement.
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2022 WNBA TV schedule: What games to watch on ABC, ESPN, CBS Sports, NBA TV, Prime, social
The WNBA said 147 games will be broadcast and live streamed. The season tips May 6 on Facebook Watch.
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Kevin Durant, 35 Ventures expand women's sports portfolio with Gotham FC ownership stake
Kevin Durant joins Carli Lloyd as co-owners of the club.
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Sky head coach James Wade points out grim reality as WNBA roster moves begin to cut deep
Roster moves by the Minnesota Lynx are the start to a long week of talented veterans and rookies being left off of opening night rosters.
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'Our dreams': Raptors president Masai Ujiri references WNBA expansion in Toronto
A WNBA team in Toronto has been the talk of the league with Drake, Kia Nurse, Liz Cambage and Raptors personnel calling for it over the years.
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'There is no timetable, no rehab': Mikaela Shiffrin opens up on grief, father, Beijing Olympics
"I think every time I look back on the Beijing Olympics, I'm going to have the feeling that I let people down and thats going to be something that follows me around forever. And you just can't reframe it."