WNBA Player Safety Task Force In The Works, Commissioner Says
As the league grows, so does visibility and attention. But it's not all positives as online and physical harassment targeted at players has increased.
Roberta F. Rodrigues is a multimedia bilingual journalist and creator with extensive experience in women's basketball and international communications. She holds a journalism degree from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi and an MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management from Seattle University. Roberta is the founder of the first women's basketball news portal in Latin America, where she combines her passion for storytelling with strategic insight to amplify underrepresented voices in sports. Fluent in Portuguese and English, she specializes in crafting culturally nuanced content, engaging audiences across continents. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing equity and empowering women's sports worldwide.
As the league grows, so does visibility and attention. But it's not all positives as online and physical harassment targeted at players has increased.
Bueckers became the first player since Breanna Stewart in 2016 to be drafted No. 1 and win the national championship in the same year.
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WNBA's mentorship initiative aims to reach 100,000 girls in 2025, expanding its program with new mentors, tech tools, and career-focused leadership opportunities.
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For the second consecutive year, the draft will be a ticketed event with fans in attendance.
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New York Liberty star and Bay Area native to contribute to commercial strategy and athlete branding
With reproductive rights under increasing threat, Opill, the WNBA, and Black Women's Health expanding partnership to reach HBCUs and states with restrictive laws
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are going back to their respective colleges in WNBA preseason games against the Brazilian National Team
As Unrivaled prepares to make its debut on Friday night, what lessons can the WNBA already learn from the league's rollout?
Confira tudo o que você precisa saber sobre a nova liga de basquete feminino
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Amidst a pandemic and personal tragedy, the Minnesota Lynx forward from Brazil is playing the best basketball of her career.
The WNBA experienced record numbers in 2024 while the NBA has experienced dropping ratings and criticisms over its play.
O que não faltou essa temporada foram recordes... em jogos e nos negócios
With WNBA players opting out of the CBA with the league, will they be able to reap the benefits of the league's incredible growth?
Inside the first professional 3x3 women's basketball league, from how it will look on the court to the financials behind it all.
Epiphanny Prince. Jantel Lavender. Candice Dupree-what do these players have in common? In addition to years of experience and meaningful accomplishments throughout their careers, each brings a new six-figure contract into the 2021 season. WNBA free agency has brought some heated changes so far, with several stars and franchise players making unexpected moves.
Kamilla Cardoso talks to Brazilian journalist during Chicago Sky exit interviews to discuss her thoughts on her rookie season and the support from Brazilian fans.
🇧🇷 Kamilla Cardoso bateu seu recorde de pontos na WNBA com 22 contra o Minnesota Lynx neste domingo. O Beta Basket participou da coletiva de imprensa pós-jogo e perguntou à sua companheira de garrafão Angel Reese sobre a atuação da brasileira, que também teve 9 rebotes e 1 assistência.
O Beta Basket teve acesso exclusivo à nova consultora técnica da seleção brasileira de basquete feminino, Pokey Chatman. Chatman assume esse papel um um momento crucial para o Brasil, no qual o país tenta voltar ao patamar de potência mundial da modalidade.
How sexism, neglect, and corruption took Brazil from world champions to international irrelevancy.
Handicapping the Australia roster as Olympics beckons, with 26 players, many with WNBA experience ,vying for 12 spots.
Over the past two seasons of the WNBA, second-round picks have left a meaningful mark on the league. While one was voted Rookie of the Year, five became champions. Each had a strong impact on their team, and their accomplishments were key to the success of their respective franchises.
During the 2021 offseason, the Washington Mystics signed some of the most sought out players in WNBA free agency. Alysha Clark, coming from the Seattle Storm, was added to the roster for $183,000 for each of the next three years; Tina Charles, who sat out the past season, renewed for a single-season $175,000 contract; Ariel...
Playing in Europe provides a special stage for women's basketball, with players drawn across the Atlantic for different reasons. For some, finances are a driving force in the decision to play overseas; for others still, the chance to get more playing time, to bolster and enhance their skill sets before returning to the WNBA, is...