by admin | Jul 21, 2022 | Representation, SEW
WNBA stars Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith joined ESPYs host Steph Curry on the stage during Wednesday night’s show to share a powerful message about Brittney Griner’s wrongful detainment in Russia. “We cannot stop fighting for her,” Curry said. “We cannot...
by admin | Jul 21, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Most WNBA fans have deemed the Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard, the 2022 No. 1 draft pick, the runaway favorite to win WNBA Rookie of the Year. But the race shouldn’t be as lopsided as it might appear because of the stellar, yet somewhat subdued in...
by admin | Jul 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is on her 12-city tour of the league, and landed in Los Angeles Tuesday to take in Sparks vs. Fever. Engelbert took some time to speak with the media, which included members of Swish Appeal, about the state of the WNBA and how it...
by admin | Jul 19, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
As American women seethe over the loss of their rights and full standing in society, the WNBA and the NWSL have an opportunity to make a strong statement on their behalf. Both leagues plan to add two expansion teams over the next three years, and at least a dozen...
by admin | Jul 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The Las Vegas Aces announced Sunday they have signed Kelsey Plum to a contract extension: Rachel Galligan of Just Women’s Sports reported it’s a two-year extension for the guard, who was set to become a free agent at the end of the year. Read...
by admin | Jul 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve was less than thrilled with the WNBA after her team faced an array of travel issues to get to Washington for Sunday’s 3 p.m. tip-off, which the Mystics claimed, 70-57. Mystics Coach Mike Thibault wasn’t sympathetic. Read...
by admin | Jul 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW
When unspeakable tragedies occur, people often call for unity. They’ll say, “We are Boston Strong” or “Je suis Charlie” or “We are [insert wherever or whomever the unthinkable has happened to].” It’s a laudable instinct to claim solidarity with those who have...
by admin | Jul 12, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
The WNBA took over Chicago this weekend for the league’s All-Star weekend, but in between celebrating the best and brightest in women’s basketball, the focus of the weekend was on detained WNBA star, Brittney Griner. “Yeah, every now and then...
by admin | Jul 12, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
The stars were aligned as the best of the best in the world of women’s basketball came together in Chicago for the WNBA All-Star weekend. As much as the fans were on hand to admire the talents of A’ja Wilson, Candace Parker, Kelsey Plum, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Kahleah...
by admin | Jul 12, 2022 | Representation, SEW
All-star guard Jewell Lloyd became the highest-paid player in the WNBA when she re-signed with the Seattle Storm on a two-year $463,030 contract earlier this year, according to the Associated Press, earning an average of $231,515 a season. The four-time WNBA All-Star...
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