Bela Kirpalani, Author at The IX Sports

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Stewart, Storm kick off season with a win over Liberty

by Bela KirpalaniJuly 25, 2020August 21, 2021

Seattle saw the long-awaited returns of Stewart and Sue Bird

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Becky Hammon was Spurs head coach for today’s scrimmage against the Bucks

by Bela KirpalaniJuly 24, 2020December 15, 2022

The former WNBA star and longtime Spurs assistant got a chance to lead the team today in Orlando.

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WNBA releases schedule; season to start July 25

by Bela KirpalaniJuly 13, 2020August 21, 2021

First up in season 24: Breanna Stewart vs. Sabrina Ionescu

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WNBA disavows Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler over opposition to Black Lives Matter movement

by Bela KirpalaniJuly 7, 2020August 21, 2021

WNBPA calls for Loeffler’s ouster after she wrote a letter to Cathy Engelbert urging her to scrap the league’s plans to support the Black Lives Matter movement

Features, WNBA

WNBA dedicates 2020 season to social justice, honoring Black Lives Matter movement

by Bela KirpalaniJuly 6, 2020December 15, 2022

The league and players have teamed up to honor Black victims of police brutality and racial violence, and continue the fight for social justice while playing at IMG Academy in Florida.

Features, Latest News, WNBA

Seven of 137 WNBA players tested positive for COVID-19

by Bela KirpalaniJuly 6, 2020December 15, 2022

The announcement comes on the same day that teams are expected to leave for Florida.

Features, High School and Recruiting

Former LSU, WNBA star Temeka Johnson named head coach of New Orleans high school team

by Bela KirpalaniJune 29, 2020December 15, 2022

Temeka Johnson, who retired from playing professional basketball in 2019, takes the next step in her young coaching career.

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Angel McCoughtry, Emma Meesseman opt in for shortened WNBA season in Bradenton, Florida

by Bela KirpalaniJune 23, 2020December 13, 2022

As the 2020 WNBA season edges closer, players’ decisions keep rolling in.

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WNBA and WNBA Players Association earn Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award

by Bela KirpalaniJune 17, 2020August 21, 2021

The league and players association were honored for their work in negotiating the most recent collective bargaining agreement, a landmark deal for female athletes.