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Why are there so few Black team owners in US professional sports?

A look at the fortified glass ceiling that casts a shadow over one of the most exclusive clubs in the world

The Guardian - US

Super teams are nothing new in the WNBA, so what’s with all the added buzz?

When the smoke cleared on this year’s free-agency period, there were two landing spots for the collective group of stars, the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces. Both picked off the Sky’s championship players.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pistons fall to Hornets as losing streak reaches double digits

DETROIT — On a night of celebration for the 2003 Detroit Shock, who won the WNBA championship 20 years ago, the Pistons hosted the Charlotte Hornets inside Little Caesars Arena.

Tribune News Service

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Blinken’s Moscow policy criticized by envoy who helped free Brittney Griner

Secretary of state’s reluctance to speak to Russian counterpart impedes US, says envoy who helped arrange WNBA star’s release

The Guardian - US

Griner's return to WNBA tips off ESPN coverage

Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA will tip off ESPN’s coverage of the league’s 27th season when the Phoenix Mercury visit the Los Angeles Sparks on May 19 — opening night

The Independent UK

Sky will help open ESPN/ABC’s 2023 season coverage of WNBA

The Sky will make their 2023 national TV debut on Sunday, May 21 when they head to Phoenix to face Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury.

Chicago Sun-Times

All-female ensemble set for broadcast of NBA game on ESPN

An all-female ensemble will produce the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans game that will air Wednesday on ESPN

The Independent UK

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Russian gallery shows art by 'Merchant of Death' freed by US

Viktor Bout, a former Russian arms dealer who was released from U.S. prison in a swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner in December, has unveiled an exhibition of his artworks in Moscow

The Independent UK

Aces' Kelsey Plum and Raiders' Darren Waller Announce Marriage

The pair tied the knot in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Kahleah Copper: Precious mettle for the new-look Sky

The drastically different team is built around its All-Star cornerstone, and new players will match her intensity

Chicago Sun-Times

Heartwarming Video of Kevin Durant, Brittney Griner Goes Viral

The Suns and Mercury stars shared an awesome moment.

Sports Illustrated

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark Considering Playing Five College Seasons

The star guard might use her bonus COVID year of eligibility to play two more seasons with the Hawkeyes.

Sports Illustrated

WPL set to give new wings to women's cricket

The inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) is on the way to becoming a game-changer for women's cricket globally in every aspect, having started with the buzz it created by raising Rs 4,669 crore from the sale of five franchise rights, followed by the mega auction of players.

The Times of India

Courtney Williams adds intangibles to Sky team being rebuilt on resolute mentality

In sevens seasons Williams has earned a reputation as a relentless backcourt presence in the WNBA. In her career, she’s totaled 2,603 points, 1,104 rebounds, 622 assists, 180 steals and 59 blocks.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Sports Illustrated

Mercury Post First Video of Brittney Griner Back in Uniform

The forward did not play last season while detained in Russia.

Los Angeles Times

Chiney Ogwumike re-signs with Sparks, reunites with coach Curt Miller

LOS ANGELES — Forward Chiney Ogwumike re-signed with the Sparks on Wednesday, the team announced, reuniting the former No. 1 overall pick with the coach who guided her most recent All-Star appearance.

Sports Illustrated

Layshia Clarendon Is Using Athletes Unlimited to Send a Message—On and Off the Court

The 31-year-old WNBA veteran is set to make their return to the court after being cut by the Lynx last season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner officially re-signs with Phoenix Mercury

The 32-year-old free agent had said she would return to Phoenix in a social media post in December, after she returned home from her 10-month detainment in Russia.

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury

USA Today Sports Media Group

The NBA should be ashamed for honoring Karl Malone during All-Star Weekend

If the NBA is going to advocate for social justice, they should not align themselves with Karl Malone.

WEKU

Brittney Griner is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury, the AP reports

Griner has re-signed with the WNBA team on a one-year contract, a source told The Associated Press. The 32-year-old returned home from Russia in December after a high-level prisoner swap.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner Signs Deal With Mercury, per Report

The Phoenix star has reportedly signed a one-year deal with the franchise ahead of the 2023 season.

Sports Illustrated

Diana Taurasi Signs Multi-Year Deal to Stay With Mercury

She’s been with the team since 2004.

Sports Illustrated

Athletes Unlimited Offers WNBA Players a Domestic Home for the Offseason

The player-centric, five-week league is back for its second season, giving basketball’s top talent an opportunity to compete close to home.

Los Angeles Times

Will WNBA players get charter flights in aftermath of Brittney Griner nightmare?

LOS ANGELES — Not long after Brittney Griner left a Russian prison, freed in a high-level prisoner swap before Christmas, the women's basketball star made a surprising announcement.

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