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Tom Gores, superteam of investors submit bid to bring WNBA team back to Detroit
It would revive the legacy of the Detroit Shock, which won three championships as one of the league's first expansion franchises from 1998-2009.
Nashville group submits bid for WNBA expansion team ‘Tennessee Summitt’
News of the Nashville bid comes in the midst of a growth period in the WNBA, which intends to expand to 16 teams by 2028.
Shock-er: Pistons' Gores, group of mega-investors submit expansion bid for WNBA team
An investment group, led by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and including Detroit Lions principal owner Sheila Hamp and General Motors CEO Mary Barra, submitted a formal expansion bid on Thursday for a WNBA franchise.
Potential WNBA team in Nashville inspires young basketball players
A new pro sports team could soon call Nashville home! The potential ownership group, which includes some true star-power, submitted a bid to bring the next WNBA team to Music City.
Why Tyler Summitt said Nashville WNBA bid is 'perfect way' to honor Pat Summitt's legacy
Tyler Summitt said the Nashville bid for a WNBA expansion team, named the Tennessee Summitt, is the "perfect way" to honor Pat Summitt's legacy.
Nashville bids for WNBA team, would honor Pat Summitt with name
Nashville's bid to join the WNBA features a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The team would be named in honor of the late Pat Summitt.
Tennessee Summitt WNBA: How Candace Parker, Peyton Manning factor into expansion team bid
Nashville is trying to land an expansion WNBA team named the Tennessee Summitt in honor of Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt. Here are the details.
Tennessee Summitt: Meet 6 people spearheading WNBA expansion bid named for Pat Summitt
Here are the star-studded, well-funded investors trying to land a WNBA expansion dubbed Tennessee Summitt in Nashville, named after icon Pat Summitt.
Nashville's WNBA bid promises new economic expansion with fourth major league team
Nashville is officially chasing a WNBA team as the league continues its expansion. Here's what to know about the potential ...
How a 16th WNBA team in Nashville could happen by 2028 (Candace Parker!)
A WNBA team in Nashville, Tennessee, could happen thanks to a pretty familiar name—Candace Parker. Yep. That’s right, WNBA ...
Brionna Jones agrees to join Dream. Here are more 2025 WNBA free agents
But on Jan. 28, Griner reportedly agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Dream, which would be the 34-year-old's second WNBA team ...
Report: Natasha Howard Lands Fever Contract in WNBA Free Agency to Join Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark is reportedly getting another high-profile teammate. ESPN's Alexa Philippou reported Friday that veteran forward Natasha Howard agreed to a ...
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Pistons owner leads bid for Detroit WNBA team with investor supergroup
The owner of the Detroit Pistons is leading a supergroup of investors in an effort to bring a WNBA franchise back to Detroit.
3-time WNBA All-Star leaving Connecticut Sun for Atlanta Dream (report)
Brionna Jones will play for a new WNBA team for the first time in her career when the 2025 season begins. The three-time All-Star plans to sign with the Atlanta Dreams, Jones' agent Boris Lelchitski ...
Brittney Griner's First Post After Joining New WNBA Team
Amid news of her move, Griner took to Instagram to make her first post about her free agency decision. She shared a clip of ...
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New professional women's basketball league coming to Charlotte
Zawyer Sports & Entertainment, the Charlotte Checkers majority ownership group, will bring professional women's basketball to Charlotte in 2026. Why it matters: Women's pro sports have seen a surge in ...