The WNBA is poised to significantly expand its regular season from 44 to 52 games over the course of its next collective bargaining agreement (CBA), according to reports from sources familiar with the negotiations. The agreement, which is still awaiting formal ratification, was reached through extended talks between league owners and the players’ union. If…
The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) have reached a landmark collective bargaining agreement (CBA) just weeks ahead of the league’s 30th season. While headlines highlight salary increases, the deeper significance lies in a structural transformation of women’s sports economics. For decades, women’s sports were considered a cultural asset rather than a…
The missed opportunity to acquire the Portland Trail Blazers may still linger, but for Lisa Bhathal Merage, the future is already taking shape—firmly rooted in women’s sports. Through their investment firm RAJ Capital, Bhathal Merage and her brother Alex Bhathal have built a growing portfolio centered on two Portland-based franchises: the WNBA’s Fire and the…
The WNBA and WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) have reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, ending nearly 18 months of negotiations and ensuring the 2026 season will proceed as scheduled. Training camps will open April 19, and the season tips off May 8. The deal introduces a new player pay structure, expected…
WNBA superstar and entrepreneur Angel Reese has officially joined the ownership group of the Brisbane Bullets. Announced on March 10, 2026, this strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for the franchise as it aims to strengthen its footprint in the NBL and spearhead a bid for a new WNBL expansion team. A Strategic Partnership Reese…
The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) have entered a critical phase in collective bargaining negotiations. Despite a previously identified “target date” of March 10 passing without a formal agreement, both sides are continuing to trade proposals in an effort to finalize a deal that will allow the league’s 30th season to…
The WNBA has once again dominated the global sports landscape, securing the number one ranking for online search growth in the Redtorch SportOnSocial Global Sports Properties 2026 report. The findings, released on February 24, 2026, underscore a massive shift toward women’s sports and innovative, digitally native formats. WNBA: Beyond the “Caitlin Clark” Effect Despite star…
In a landmark programming shift, ESPN has announced the launch of “Women’s Sports Sundays,” a new primetime franchise debuting in the summer of 2026. The series will place women’s professional sports at the heart of the Sunday night sports calendar, traditionally one of the most coveted windows in American television. The End of an Era:…
In a historic financial milestone for women’s professional basketball, the WNBA generated enough revenue in 2025 to trigger its revenue-sharing clause for the first time. The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) confirmed on Monday, February 23, 2026, that approximately $8 million will be dispersed to players across the 13 teams that competed last season….
The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) are facing a high-stakes stalemate as negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) enter a critical phase. Despite exchanging revised proposals this week, both sides remain fundamentally divided on the core issue: how to split league revenue. As the May 8 season opener approaches,…
