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Candace Parker's "Can-Do Mindset" Details WNBA Challenges

WNBA star Candace Parker's new book, "The Can-Do Mindset," details her career's triumphs and struggles, including low WNBA salaries and lack of paid maternity leave, forcing her to play overseas to support her family; her story highlights the double standards faced by women athletes.

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WNBA Season Success Spurs League Expansion and Player Acquisitions

The 2023 WNBA season was a success, with increased attendance and viewership, highlighted by a record-breaking 3.3 million viewers for Game 5 of the Finals; the league aims to build on this by adding key players and an expansion team.

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Williams' WNBA Commitment Jeopardizes French Eurobasket 2025 Participation

French women's basketball star Gabby Williams is likely to miss the Eurobasket 2025 due to conflicting WNBA commitments, jeopardizing the team's performance after their Olympic silver medal win; other players face similar challenges.

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Bueckers Drafted No. 1 Overall by Dallas Wings

Paige Bueckers, a UConn star, was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings on June 10, 2025, at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City, marking her as the sixth UConn player to achieve this accolade and highlighting her exceptional collegiate career.

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Bueckers Selected First Overall in 2024 WNBA Draft

The Dallas Wings selected Paige Bueckers first overall in the 2024 WNBA draft; other notable picks include Dominique Malonga (Seattle), Sonia Citron (Washington), and Serena Sundell (Seattle).

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Chicago Sky Adds Olympic-Level Coach Rena Wakama to Coaching Staff

The Chicago Sky hired Rena Wakama, the first female head coach of Nigeria's D'Tigress, as an assistant coach; Wakama's experience leading D'Tigress to the 2024 Olympic quarterfinals and her philosophy of meticulous preparation are expected to significantly improve player development and team perform...

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WNBA Investigates Allegations of Racial Abuse at Season Opener

The WNBA is investigating allegations of racial comments made toward Chicago Sky player Angel Reese by a fan or fans at Indiana's Gainbridge Fieldhouse during Saturday's season opener against the Indiana Fever; the league and WNBPA strongly condemned the incident and pledged to take swift action und...

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2025 WNBA Season: Unexpected Contenders Shake Up Championship Odds

The 2025 WNBA season begins with the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces as favorites, but the Indiana Fever (+300) and Minnesota Lynx (+400) are strong contenders due to roster improvements and last season's success, creating an unexpectedly competitive field.

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Bonner, Clark Lead Indiana Fever's Title Contention

DeWanna Bonner and Caitlin Clark, former rivals, are now Indiana Fever teammates; Bonner's mentorship and experience aim to propel the Fever into title contention alongside Clark's rising stardom.

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2025 WNBA Draft: Bueckers to Dallas, Malonga to Seattle, and Significant Roster Changes

The 2025 WNBA Draft concluded with the Dallas Wings selecting Paige Bueckers first overall, followed by the Seattle Storm drafting Dominique Malonga second; several UConn players were also selected, while Sedona Prince went undrafted despite pre-draft expectations.

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UConn Wins Championship; Bueckers' Success Fuels Women's Basketball

Paige Bueckers, a 23-year-old college basketball player, led UConn to victory in the national championship game against South Carolina (82-59), scoring 17 points; her success is amplified by a lucrative endorsement portfolio including her own shoe line, totaling €1.3 million, stemming from a 2021 Su...

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Nika Mühl Signs Multi-Year Deal with Under Armour

Croatian women's basketball player Nika Mühl signed a multi-year deal with Under Armour, becoming a brand ambassador; this follows a challenging rookie season with the Seattle Storm and a subsequent ACL injury while playing overseas in Turkey.

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