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US Government Working on Trade for Brittney Griner
The last thing we all knew about Brittney Griner was that the Russian court found her guilty. She was convicted of drug smuggling. She accidentally packed her prescription cannabis cartridges [...]
Brittney Griner’s Russian Detainment Update
Britney Griner has been held in custody in Moscow, Russia, since February 17th. When she arrived at Sheremetyevo International Airport, officials detained her for possessing cannabis and hashish in her [...]
NIKE, Inc. Becomes an Investor in the WNBA
NIKE, Inc. furthered its 25-year commitment to the WNBA by becoming an equity investor in the league. Through this investment, as part of the overall partnership, Nike and the WNBA will work [...]
The Shooting Drills and Strength Workout That Propelled Maya Moore to WNBA MVP
You’ve heard the old phrase “you play like you practice.” WNBA MVP Maya Moore knows it’s true, so she tries to make her practices—even her practice shots—as game-like as possible.
Yes We Can Play: The Evolution of Women’s Basketball
"Mom, I want to play basketball," I said as I watched the boys move up and down the court, dribbling around each other to get to the hoop. It was [...]
Nike Releases New WNBA Jerseys As Part Of 25th Anniversary
The WNBA is getting new threads and a fresh look for this upcoming season. Nike announced Thursday that for the WNBA's 25th anniversary season, all 12 teams will have another [...]
UConn Freshman Paige Bueckers Proving To Be As Good As Anybody In College Hoops
If you aren't on the Paige Bueckers hype train, you better hurry. The first-year 5'11 guard has been must-watch TV this season, especially in recent weeks. In February alone, Bueckers [...]
Breanna Stewart named one of SI’s Sportsperson of 2020
Embed from Getty Images As if the trophy case couldn't get bigger, Breanna Stewart adds another accomplishment to what is arguably one of the best professional women's sports careers [...]
Basketball Court Dimensions and Hoop Height: A Quick Guide
How Big is a Basketball Court? An NBA basketball court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. In meters, it's 28.65 m long and 15.24 m wide. The [...]
Elena Delle Donne Reveals the Ins-And-Outs of Her MVP Diet
Elena Delle Donne is one of basketball's brightest stars. In addition to being named WNBA MVP in 2015, the Washington Mystics small forward is a seven-time WNBA All-Star and a [...]