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Indiana Fever release Laney, Mavunga rejoins active roster
Two concurrent moves bring Fever roster to 12 with training camp on the horizon
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Zahui B. signs with Dynamo Kursk, more from around EuroLeague Women
WNBA rookies Satou Sabally and Megan Walker will also join Europe’s best for the 2020-21 season
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Samantha Prahalis named to The Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame
The former Buckeye standout to be formally recognized as one of Columbus’ best
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WNBA and WNBA Players Association earn Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award
The league and players association were honored for their work in negotiating the most recent collective bargaining agreement, a landmark deal for female athletes.
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‘Moved to action,’ Fortier reflects on protests at Gonzaga’s end-of-season banquet
On the court, the season didn’t end how the Zags wanted. Off the court, they recognize that life — and even basketball — is about much more
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2020 WNBA betting odds see Mystics set for back-to-back championships
According to Sports Betting Dime’s latest odds, Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics look set for a repeat finish of last year’s success.
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Pitt’s Jahsyni Knight has entered the transfer portal
The sophomore played in 30 games — including seven starts — this past season for the Panthers.
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The trail-blazing Phoenix Mercury will continue their fight during strange 2020 season
Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins-Smith have always been vocal, so expect them to lead the charge in Bradenton