Articles filed under WNBA
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Ariel Investments starts new fund to tap into women’s sportsJan 31, 2025 2:58 pm - Ariel Investments, a Chicago-based firm that manages $13.8 billion, is starting a new fund to buy up holdings in women’s sports.
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Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investorsJan 30, 2025 5:42 pm - The chairman of the NHL's Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Naperville native Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
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Courtney Vandersloot to sign with Chicago Sky, returning to franchise that drafted herJan 29, 2025 4:31 pm - Free agent guard Courtney Vandersloot is headed back to Chicago. Her agent confirmed the signing on Wednesday. The veteran guard will rejoin the team that drafted her in 2011 after spending the last two seasons in New York. WNBA free agents can't sign contracts until Feb. 1.
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Caitlin Clark’s foundation awards grants to 4 Iowa charities days before Hawkeyes retire her No. 22Jan 29, 2025 11:05 am - Basketball star Caitlin Clark has awarded $22,000 grants through her foundation to four Iowa charities that she said inspired her during her time at the University of Iowa.
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Eight new WNBA coaches now in place. In 2025, 7 women and 6 men will be in charge on the benchDec 24, 2024 10:43 am - The WNBA now has all of its head coaching spots filled after there were eight open positions this off-season.
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‘It’s a different type of popularity’: Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the YearDec 24, 2024 10:35 am - Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA.
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Teresa Weatherspoon isn’t dwelling on surprising firing by Chicago SkyNov 21, 2024 1:20 pm - Teresa Weatherspoon is focused on her future and not dwelling on the past. It's been nearly two months since the Chicago Sky fired her as coach after just one season with...
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Sky nabs No. 3 overall pick in WNBA draft, also picks No. 10Nov 17, 2024 5:30 pm - The Chicago Sky will select third overall in the upcoming WNBA draft following the results of Sunday’s draft lottery.
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Caitlin Clark draws a big crowd for an LPGA pro-am in FloridaNov 13, 2024 4:26 pm - BELLEAIR, Fla. — Caitlin Clark brought her golf game and a big buzz to the LPGA Tour on Wednesday when the basketball star played in a pro-am that attracted a bigger cro...
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New Sky coach Marsh plans to spread a championship mentalityNov 12, 2024 7:58 pm - Why did the Sky shift from Teresa Weatherspoon to new coach Tyler Marsh? There were no direct answers but several clues when the former Las Vegas assistant was introduced Tuesday.