by admin | May 2, 2022 | Pay Equity, Representation, SEW
That is the slogan for PWRFWD’s new initiative to bring awareness to the WNBA. The company has purchased season tickets in all 12 WNBA markets and will give them away to fans. To do this, PWRFWD has embarked into NFTs or non-fungible tokens. Members of the NFT...
by admin | May 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW
David Stern’s pitch to NBA owners in his pursuit of establishing the WNBA could be summed up with one question: How would you like to own basketball on a year-round basis in your city? At the time, no one had a tighter grip on the professional basketball landscape...
by admin | May 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Betnijah Laney grabs a miss off the glass and immediately pushes upcourt. She looks for a teammate, but the defensive lanes have been filled; instead, she kicks to the right wing for a trailing Sami Whitcomb. Having been burned by her three-point shooting several...
by admin | Apr 29, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
Second-year New York Liberty guard DiDi Richards chats with Boardroom about the inspirations behind both her debut clothing and NFT collections. The New York Liberty’s DiDi Richards is only entering her second WNBA season, but as a rookie, she seamlessly mastered the...
by admin | Apr 28, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Diana Taurasi isn’t going anywhere. At least, not for a while. The Phoenix Mercury guard said Wednesday that she doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon, as she’s set to start her 18th WNBA season next week. Read More
by admin | Apr 28, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Following the release of Trevor Reed in a prisoner swap with Russia, a U.S. State Department spokesman said Wednesday that Brittney Griner’s return to the United States remains a “top priority.” Griner, a seven-time All-Star with the Mercury and a two-time Olympic...
by admin | Apr 27, 2022 | Representation, SEW
As is our annual tradition, we’re counting down the 30 best players in the WNBA. Nos. 30 through 21 was published Monday, and Nos. 20 through 11 was published Tuesday. Each member of the Swish Appeal staff was asked to rank their top 30, including rookies, based on...
by admin | Apr 27, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Puerto Rico is mostly known for its picturesque beaches and vibrant cobblestone streets, but beyond the swaying palm trees are countless outdoor basketball courts filled with kids hoping to one day fulfill their hoop dreams. And the island’s young girls have an...
by admin | Apr 26, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Emma Meesseman was 19 when the Mystics selected her in the second round of the 2013 draft. She had a lot to grow into, including her role as a leader. Meesseman describes herself as an introvert, but in the Sky’s 92-77 loss to the Wings in their preseason opener...
by admin | Apr 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW
It has been 1,322 days since the Storm played at Seattle Center, which had been home for the WNBA team since the franchise’s inception in 2000. But during the past 3½ years, so much has changed with the Storm. The Storm has a new look and logo, a new coach and only...
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