Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday’s Women’s NBA match between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever after becoming involved in a verbal altercation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Sitting at courtside, Kanter Freedom stood up with his arms outstretched and took steps towards the court after Cloud began pointing and shouting
The Roku Originals documentary, “Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete,” made its world premiere at the 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) on Sunday afternoon. The intimate film is part of Roku’s “Gamechangers” series and follows WNBA stars Sheryl Swoopes, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Bria Hartley, Natalie Achonwa and Allison Feaster as they reflect on the joys and
The WNBA operates under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), a deal negotiated between the league and its players association (WNBPA), setting rules on matters including player salary caps, revenue sharing, benefits and overall league operations. On player eligibility, the CBA states: “Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA.” The WNBA
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Midway through the 2026 season, the league enters the 22nd edition of the WNBA All-Star Game. The best and brightest players, including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Allisha Gray, Olivia Miles, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart,
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a “political football” in the United States and the debate over fouls against the player “is not primarily about officiating,” says NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Clark, 24, has become one of the WNBA’s biggest attractions since being drafted by the Fever in 2024. As a result, a lot
The financial services firm Ally has worked to carve out new roosts in sports that in years past might never have been shown on TV. Ally is a major sponsor of the Unrivaled three-on-three women’s basketball league and plans to invest ad dollars in “Women’s Sports Sundays,” a new showcase from ESPN that will replace