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Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr celebrates sister's WNBA Draft selection with heartfelt message

April 14, 2026

Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr celebrates sister's WNBA Draft selection with heartfelt message

The Chicago Sky drafted Gabriela Jaquez with the No. 5 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, and her brother, Jaime Jaquez Jr., who plays for the Miami Heat, congratulated her.

WNBA commissioner plays gender card when asked about future

April 14, 2026

WNBA commissioner plays gender card when asked about future

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert played the gender card when asked about her future, wondering if a male commissioner would face the same question.

Azzi Fudd goes No 1 in WNBA Draft to Wings, reunites with Paige Bueckers with historic $500K salary

April 14, 2026

Azzi Fudd goes No 1 in WNBA Draft to Wings, reunites with Paige Bueckers with historic $500K salary

Azzi Fudd went first overall to the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft, earning a historic $500,000 rookie salary under the league's new CBA agreement.

WNBA player faces backlash over op-ed criticizing IOC for policy to protect women's sports

April 14, 2026

WNBA player faces backlash over op-ed criticizing IOC for policy to protect women's sports

Brianna Turner wrote an op-ed claiming the IOC's new genetic testing policy does not protect women's sports and scapegoats transgender athletes.

WNBA player opposes new Olympics transgender policy, saying they do 'anything but' protect women

April 13, 2026

WNBA player opposes new Olympics transgender policy, saying they do 'anything but' protect women

WNBA player Brianna Turner criticized the International Olympic Committee's new policies barring biologically male athletes in female sports in a USA Today op-ed.

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham rejoins Fever after emerging as fan favorite

April 12, 2026

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham rejoins Fever after emerging as fan favorite

Sophie Cunningham re-signed with the Indiana Fever on a one-year deal, calling the upcoming 2026 WNBA season another chance to make a championship run.

Caitlin Clark's Fever make several key offseason signings in championship pursuit

April 11, 2026

Caitlin Clark's Fever make several key offseason signings in championship pursuit

The Indiana Fever made key offseason signings to surround Caitlin Clark with talent as the team eyes a WNBA championship run in the 2026 season.

Lexie Hull reveals most rewarding part about playing for Fever during Caitlin Clark era

April 10, 2026

Lexie Hull reveals most rewarding part about playing for Fever during Caitlin Clark era

Lexie Hull says promoting the game to young fans is the most rewarding part of playing for the Indiana Fever alongside WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.

Former Baylor women's basketball star Melissa Jones dead at 36

April 10, 2026

Former Baylor women's basketball star Melissa Jones dead at 36

Former Baylor women's basketball star Melissa Jones, one of only seven players to have her jersey retired by the program, has died at age 36.

Fever's Lexie Hull speaks out against attacks on players as team's popularity grows during Caitlin Clark era

April 9, 2026

Fever's Lexie Hull speaks out against attacks on players as team's popularity grows during Caitlin Clark era

The Indiana Fever's Lexie Hull talks about increased social media scrutiny, louder arenas and life alongside Caitlin Clark ahead of the 2026 WNBA season.