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WNBA players approve strike

WNBA moves closer to labor strike following Players Association vote

The WNBA moved one step closer to its doomsday scenario on Thursday. In a statement, the WNBA Players Association announced its members voted to authorize a strike, if necessary, in its ongoing labor dispute with the league.

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WNBA players' union votes for potential strike amid labor talks

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WNBA players vote to strike 'when necessary' amid labor talks

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WNBA Players Vote to Authorize Executive Committee to Call Strike 'When Necessary'

Players from the WNBA voted overwhelmingly in favor of allowing the executive committee for the Women's National Basketball Players Association "to call a strike when necessary."

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WNBA players authorize union to call a strike if needed during CBA talks

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WNBPA authorizes executive committee to call for strike ‘when necessary’ amid CBA talks

Sylvia Fowles, Fire and WNBA

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WNBA Hall of Famer Sylvia Fowles to join Portland Fire coaching staff

The WNBA's 2026 season gets underway in May next year, and the biggest storyline is the addition of two new franchises — the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo — making them the 14th and 15th teams in th...

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Sylvia Fowles Reportedly Hired as Fire Assistant Coach Ahead of Inaugural WNBA Season

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Source: Sylvia Fowles joining Fire as assistant coach

The Big Lead

Epic 2025 WNBA season sets four ESPN viewership records

Aug 8, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of the scoreboard and the WNBA logo as an announcement is made about throwing any toys or objects on to the court during the first half of the game etween the Dallas Wings and the New York Liberty at College Park ...

Athlon Sports

ESPN Announces Historic WNBA Viewership Numbers

With Bueckers emerging, Wilson dominating and Reese influencing, the WNBA just had its most successful season to date, all without Caitlin Clark. ESPN announced its 2025 coverage delivered the most-watched WNBA regular season and postseason ever across ABC ...

Emotional SportsCenter host in tears during final show before issuing ‘pointed’ message to ESPN

Elle Duncan hosted her final ESPN SportsCenter show on Tuesday as she waves goodbye to the network ahead of her move over to Netflix next year. In honor of her last appearance, the ‘Big

The New York Times

WNBA season is most viewed ever on ESPN networks

An average of 1.449 million viewers tuned into each game during Las Vegas's four-game sweep in the Finals. Christian Petersen / Getty Images As the WNBA enters the most consequential winter in league history — the league’s current collective bargaining ...

ESPN Analyst Drops 5-Word Reaction to Jalen Brunson’s Caitlin Clark Claim

ESPN women's basketball analyst Monica McNutt has drawn the ire of Caitlin Clark's fan base over the past couple of years because of some takes she's had. One

Athlon Sports

WNBA Reacts to Historic Ratings Announcement After 2025 Season

ESPN reported a 6% increase in regular season and 5% in postseason WNBA viewership. WNBA set all-time attendance and viewership records for the 2025 season on ESPN's platforms. The WNBA reacted to the historic announcement from ESPN with a message on ...