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Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
Angel Reese Sends Clear Message to WNBA About Salary Negotiations
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese hasn't been shy about her feelings toward the ongoing negotiations between the WNBA and its players regarding player salaries. As outspoken as any player in the league, Reese threatened a lockout months ago when advocating for higher player salaries on social media, and nearly two weeks ago she made it clear the players are willing to keep fighting for a bigger piece of the revenue pie. "We are all here to fight for the same thing, and what we deserve," Reese said, via Robin Lundberg. "We're not going to stop until we get exactly what we want. And yesterday's meeting really woke me up to the eyes of, we aren't getting what we deserve. And knowing that for a long time... the numbers they were giving us, I'm like, 'Wow, I didn't know all this stuff.'" Collective bargaining agreement negotiations have intensified in the last week, with as many as 40 players meeting in person with WNBA officials to try and find some common ground. The players even made a resounding statement during the All-Star game last weekend, wearing shirts with the message "Pay Us What You Owe Us" printed on the front, which prompted the fans in attendance to shout "pay them" during warmups and when Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier was presented with the MVP award after the game. More Basketball: Warriors' Steph Curry Reveals Surprising Bronny James Revelation Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky warms-up prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky warms-up prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, took her advocacy a step further during a recent appearance on "NBA on ESPN," in which reporter Elle Duncan asked her what the non-negotiable is for her in the next CBA, to which Reese sent a strong message to league officials. "The team revenue, the revenue shares — that's really important for us," Reese said. "We deserve it. I know we're not letting up. I know we're going to do whatever it takes to get what we deserve. I'm just going to continue to educate myself on what's going on and staying involved. "I know my voice, I know my platform, and I know when I speak, people are listening. Not that I need the money, but it's for everybody else. It's for people that are coming behind me. It's the people that already played before me, so that's why I'm going to continue to speak." More Basketball: A'ja Wilson Makes WNBA History vs Indiana Fever The WNBA lost a reported $40 million last year, which is what many believe league officials are using as their leverage for not increasing player salaries. The league's $147,745 average player salary is the lowest of the six biggest professional leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, WNBA), just behind the $594,000 the average MLS player makes. According to Hearst Television Data, professional sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, and NHL give their players a guaranteed fixed percentage anywhere from 47-51% of the revenue generated by the league as part of their CBA. The WNBA, however, gives its players a percentage of "excess revenue," which is only paid out if the league hits its revenue target. Both the WNBA and MLS give pay out 25% of the revenue excess.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Las Vegas Aces vs Minnesota Lynx: Live Stream WNBA, Start Time, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The WNBA's best is on display Friday night as A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces (12-12) travel north to take on the Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx (21-4), owners of the league's top record. Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis,... Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. More Photo byHow to Watch Las Vegas Aces vs Minnesota Lynx When: Friday, July 25, 2025 Time: 8:30 PM ET Where: Target Center TV Channel: WNBA on ION Live Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) Minnesota has won three in a row, including a 91-68 rout of the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night. The Lynx trailed by six after the first quarter before turning up the defense, holding the Sky to just 44 points in the last three quarters. All five Minnesota starters scored in double figures, with Collier and Kayla McBride tying for the team lead with 19 points. Bridget Carleton added 11 points and three steals, and reserve Diamond Miller scored eight off the bench on a perfect 8-for-8 from the foul stripe. The Aces had their three-game win streak snapped at the hands of the Indiana Fever a night previous, dropping the 80-70 decision despite leading by six at halftime. Wilson had a solid game, scoring 20 points to go with six rebounds and three steals, and fellow starter Jackie Young tallied 19 points on 8-for-14 from the field. As a team, the Aces shot just 2-for-15 (13.3%) from the 3-point line. Minnesota defeated Las Vegas 76-62 in a Commissioner's Cup game in June, and will face each other two more times this season. Live stream Las Vegas Aces at Minnesota Lynx on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Indiana Fever Make Roster Move Amid Caitlin Clark's Injury Concerns
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entering the 2025 WNBA season, the Indiana Fever were widely expected to be a top-tier championship contender. Caitlin Clark was expected to be an MVP candidate and to continue her meteoric rise to the top of the league. Unfortunately, the season has not unfolded that way for the Fever. Indiana has seen Clark deal with multiple different injury issues. She has missed a lot of time due to the injuries and currently remains out as she tries to come back from a groin injury. Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts on court prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts on court prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo byAfter their much-needed win over the Las Vegas Aces in their last game, the Fever hold a 13-12 record. They are staying afloat in the chase for the playoffs. However, they will not be able to win a championship without Clark healthy and on the court. Read more: Caitlin Clark Names Best NBA Player of All-Time Without Hesitation To that end, Indiana recently made an announcement regarding Clark's injury. There is no return timeline in place for her right now. "Caitlin Clark underwent further medical evaluations earlier this week, which confirmed that no additional injuries or damage were discovered," the statement read. "Clark will continue working with the medical team on her recovery and rehabilitation, with the priority on her long-term health and well-being. There is no timetable available for her return." With Clark's status for the rest of the season completely unknown, the Fever made a roster move on Friday. As shared by Indiana, the Fever went out and signed Australian forward Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract. During the 2025 season, Bibby has played in five games with the Golden State Valkyries. She averaged 6.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game. Read more: A'ja Wilson Makes WNBA History vs Indiana Fever Obviously, Bibby is not going to be the piece that comes in and powers Indiana back to being a championship contender. However, she will have a chance to add valuable depth to a Fever team that badly needs help. It may not be a head-turning move for Indiana, but it's quite possible that Bibby could end up seeing some time on the court at some point. Should that end up being the case, hopefully she'll be ready and able to play a role and bring energy off of the bench. In the meantime, the Fever will hope that Clark can continue progressing towards a return to the court this season. Make sure to follow Newsweek Sports for all Indiana Fever and WNBA news and updates.
New York Post
20-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Sabrina Ionescu still has eyes on Liberty season amid All-Star festivities
We've got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA. tRY IT NOW INDIANAPOLIS — Liberty stars Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart met near center court Saturday night. They may be wearing different color threads for this year's WNBA All-Star game but they still made sure to stick to their preseason routine. It started by locking pinkies, then they continued with the rest of the special handshake they do before every game and then Stewart went in for a tight hug with a toothy smile. Saturday's game — a 151-131 win by Team Collier over Team Clark — was the punctuation on a fun three days of festivities during the league's midseason break. Ionescu went in with the right mindset. 'Absolutely no desire or care if we win or not,' Ionescu told The Post with a laugh. 'No, I mean, I hope I don't even play that many minutes to be honest, we play in two days.' 3 Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty defends against Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty during the first quarter of the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Getty Images She's got a point. The Liberty are scheduled to host the Fever on Tuesday. The team's break — if you can call it that for those who participated in All-Star festivities — was short-lived. 'Obviously, it's fun,' Ionescu said. 'I think it probably would have been a little bit more competitive if teams didn't play in such a short amount of days, and I think that's something as we're talking into our [collective bargaining agreement] and understanding, like All-Stars don't really have a break. We finish, we get on a flight the next day, we're here, jam-packed weekend, wanting to pour into the fans, show up to events, do 3-point contests, skills contest, and then playing a game and fly right back to practice and play in three days. And so I think that's something obviously as players we want to be able to come out here during this time, put on a great show for the fans, but also take care of our bodies because we don't have time.' 3 Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty shoots from a 4-point circle against Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Getty Images Caitlin Clark had been anxiously awaiting this weekend since it was announced last summer that Indianapolis would host the 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend. Despite earning her second consecutive All-Star nod, Clark watched the Friday and Saturday night festivities from the sidelines as she continues to deal with a groin injury. Clark said it's 'certainly unfortunate' she couldn't participate in the 3-point contest nor the All-Star Game like she planned. 3 Caitlin Clark watches following a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team Collier, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. AP But she said she did her best to balance enjoying the weekend and receiving treatment for her injury. The Liberty are scheduled to host the Fever on Tuesday for their first game after the midseason break. Clark's status for that game is uncertain. Sonia Citron didn't think Ionescu was serious about giving the Mystics rookie half of her $62,575 prize money for winning the 3-point contest. But Ionescu swears she's a woman of her word. 'I didn't think she was being for real at all,' Citron said when Ionescu offered before the event. 'But I guess she was.' Consider this a tip of the crown from the champion to the first-year player who had courage to compete against the seasoned veterans.
Newsweek
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA History During 2025 All-Star Game
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Though she's only 18 games into her WNBA career, Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is already among the top players in the league. The 23-year-old guard ranks in the top 10 in several categories including fourth in playing time (34.9 minutes per game), fifth in field goals made per game (6.8), seventh in assists (5.5 per game), and eighth in scoring (18.4 points per game), so it was no surprise she was selected for her first All-Star game in her debut season. Playing on Team Collier as one of the top picks of captain Napheesa Collier, Bueckers put forth a memorable performance that landed her in the WNBA/NBA record books. The former UConn star finished with six points, eight assists, and two rebounds in 22 minutes of action, and she ended her night accomplishing something no other player ever had in WNBA or NBA history. More Basketball: Fever Make Major Caitlin Clark Announcement After Injury vs. Sun Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings talks with Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings talks with Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana."Paige Bueckers had the most assists without a turnover by a rookie in NBA/WNBA All-Star game history," Polymarket Hoops posted on X. That wasn't the only WNBA first Bueckers accomplished. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick also hit the first-ever four-point shot in All-Star Game history 28 seconds into the first quarter — it came on her very first shot, to boot. first ever 4 point shot in all star history made by paige bueckers as a rookie bc of course it is — elena (@elenajustsaying) July 20, 2025 More Basketball: Clear Favorite Emerges In Potential LeBron James Trade Though the Wings are just 6-17 this season, Bueckers has been the lone bright spot for the team. She leads the Wings in points per game, assists per game, minutes per game, and steals per game (1.7), and she ranks first in points, assists, and made field goals (123), second in steals (31), third in blocks (13), and sixth in rebounds among WNBA rookies.
