Dallas Wings Face WNBA’s Toughest Early Schedule

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Dallas Wings Face WNBA’s Toughest Early Schedule

Dallas has the WNBA’s toughest first-quarter schedule, according to ESPN Analytics, with Phoenix, Portland, Golden State and Las Vegas rounding out the top five. Rebecca Lobo noted strength of schedule matters when judging early records, saying New York faces only four 2025 playoff teams in its first 11 games, while Dallas faces eight.

By Raahib Singh

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Breanna Stewart Blames Ref Calls For Liberty-Mystics Game Having No Flow

Stewart criticized the stop-and-go pace after New York’s 98-93 OT win over Mystics lasted “two hours and 41 minutes,” calling that “insane.” She said the whistle disrupted “everyone’s flow” on both teams and repeated that players are still learning the officiating standard. Stewart said some calls were “unnecessary on both sides,” adding, “I still don’t know.”

By Raahib Singh

WNBA Media Rights Deal Grows to Massive $3.1 Billion Through 2036

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WNBA Media Rights Deal Grows to Massive $3.1 Billion Through 2036

The WNBA has expanded its media rights package from $2.2 billion deal with Disney, Amazon, and NBC in 2024 to $3.1 billion after adding USA Sports and renewing agreements with Scripps and Paramount, per Front Office Sports. The league’s average annual media value now sits at $281 million, a massive jump from the previous $43 million annual deal.

By Adit Pujari

Cathy Engelbert: WNBA Isn't Unique To Media Deal Challenges

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Cathy Engelbert: WNBA Isn't Unique To Media Deal Challenges

Engelbert said the WNBA is “not unique” as fans navigate rising subscription costs and scattered broadcasts, calling it part of the U.S. media “free market.” She said the league has grown from 15 national games when she arrived to 216 of 330 this season. While the coverage has grown, so has the price: Nearly $100 monthly to watch WNBA games.

By Raahib Singh

Jonquel Jones Calls Out WNBA Refs For Their Poor Officiating

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Jonquel Jones Calls Out WNBA Refs For Their Poor Officiating

"I’m not the type of person to go into the media and complain about referees... but at this point, it’s ridiculous," said Jones. WNBA stars have been scrutinizing refs since the season began and understandably so. Breanna Stewart recently said, "It disrupts everyone’s flow, not just my team, both sides of the game. This game was 2h 41m. That’s insane."

By Samir Mehdi

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