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April 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM

The meteoric rise of women's basketball

ESPN's Kelley Carter explores how a new wave of star athletes is not only drawing crowds and investment but also redefining the cultural impact of women's basketball on and off the court.
April 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
VIDEO: The meteoric rise of women's basketball
April 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM

Paige Bueckers speaks out on new WNBA career

The UConn star joins “GMA” live after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.
April 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
VIDEO: Paige Bueckers speaks out on new WNBA career
April 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM

Biggest moments from 2025 WNBA draft

The Dallas Wings selected UConn’s Paige Bueckers as the first overall pick of the draft.
April 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
VIDEO: Biggest moments from 2025 WNBA draft
April 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Geno Auriemma talks WNBA Draft

As we count down to Monday night's WNBA Draft, "GMA" catches up with Geno Auriemma, fresh off winning his 12th national championship with the UConn Huskies.
April 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
VIDEO: Geno Auriemma talks WNBA Draft
April 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM

All eyes on 2025 WNBA Draft

Paige Bueckers, fresh off leading UConn to a 12th national title, is expected to be a top pick at the draft.
April 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
VIDEO: All eyes on 2025 WNBA Draft
April 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Preview of the 2025 WNBA draft

ESPN basketball analysts Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike takes a look at the names in contention for Monday night’s WNBA draft.
April 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: Preview of the 2025 WNBA draft
April 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs. Angel Reese and the Sky will tip off WNBA Rivals Week

The WNBA will have its inaugural Rivals Week in August tipping off with Caitlin Clark and Indiana facing Angel Reese and Chicago in prime time
April 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
UConn guard Paige Bueckers holds up a piece of the net after the Huskies defeated South Carolina inthe national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
April 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM

WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn what Caitlin Clark did

Paige Bueckers will receive roughly the same salary that Caitlin Clark got last year as the top pick in the WNBA draft as player salaries continue to be a topic of conversation
April 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
FILE - Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates during Senior Day ceremonies following a victory over Ohio State in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette, File)
2 months ago

New McDonald's Happy Meal features Carmelo Anthony, Sabrina Ionescu, more stars

McDonald's created a new Happy Meal timed to the All American Games in April.
2 months ago
McDonald's launched an All American Game themed Happy Meal.
2 months ago

Serena Williams joins WNBA's Toronto Tempo ownership group

Legendary tennis player Serena Williams has joined the ownership group for the WNBA's new Toronto Tempo.
2 months ago
The Toronto Tempo announced that tennis pro Serena Williams has become one of the basketball team's newest owners, March 3, 2025.
2 months ago

Diana Taurasi says she has 'no clue' what's next after WNBA retirement

Diana Taurasi, a WNBA star whose career spanned two decades, is retiring.
2 months ago
Diana Taurasi talks about her WNBA retirement decision, Feb. 26, 2025, on "Good Morning America."
2 months ago

Diana Taurasi talks WNBA retirement decision

The Phoenix Mercury star joins "GMA" to talk live with Robin Roberts about her next career move.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Diana Taurasi talks WNBA retirement decision
3 months ago

WNBA offseason side hustles: Serving up success on and off the court

"GMA" highlights WNBA players and entrepreneurs Allisha, Erica and Azurá, who are using their offseason to build successful restaurant businesses with their families.
3 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA offseason side hustles: Serving up success on and off the court
3 months ago

WNBA players give back with offseason side hustles

"GMA" explores how WNBA players share their smarts and give back to their communities as coaches.
3 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA players give back with offseason side hustles
3 months ago

WNBA offseason side hustles: Players' surprising ventures

"GMA" explores how WNBA players are supplementing their incomes during the offseason with unexpected side hustles, from Sydney Colson's hit show to Aeriel Powers' empowering role at Team Liquid.
3 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA offseason side hustles: Players' surprising ventures
3 months ago

Man accused of stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark shouts he's guilty in court

Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, declared he was guilty of stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark on Tuesday before a judge entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf.
3 months ago
VIDEO:  Man accused of stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark shouts he's guilty in court
3 months ago

Man charged with stalking for allegedly threatening WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Michael Lewis, 55, was arrested on Sunday in Indianapolis and has been charged with stalking for allegedly sending "numerous threats" to Caitlin Clark, officials said.
3 months ago
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up the court against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 15, 2024 in Indianapolis, Ind.
4 months ago

WNBA's newest team completes expansion draft

The Golden State Valkyries are ready to make waves in the WNBA with team selections like Kate Martin from the Aces and Temi Fagbenle from the Fever.
4 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA's newest team completes expansion draft
6 months ago

New York Liberty celebrate WNBA win with parade

Basketball fans were in full force in New York City to honor the New York Liberty’s championship win with a ticker tape parade on Thursday.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New York Liberty celebrate WNBA win with parade
6 months ago

WNBA champs New York Liberty celebrate 1st title with a Canyon of Heroes parade

Thousands of fans flooded the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan to celebrate the WNBA champion New York Liberty with a ticker-tape parade Thursday.
6 months ago
VIDEO:  WNBA champs New York Liberty celebrate 1st title with a Canyon of Heroes parade
6 months ago

Thousands celebrate Liberty’s WNBA championship win in NYC

Fans of all ages turned out to cheer the basketball champions with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday. The celebration moved to City Hall, where players received keys to the city.
6 months ago
Thousands celebrate Liberty’s WNBA championship win in NYC
6 months ago

NYC celebrates Liberty’s WNBA championship win with parade

Broadway will be full of New York Liberty fans as the city holds its first parade for a basketball team since 1973.
6 months ago
VIDEO: NYC celebrates Liberty’s WNBA championship win with parade
6 months ago

New York Liberty Parade of Champions underway

Seafoam green has filled the Canyon of Heroes as New York City comes together to celebrate the New York Liberty's WNBA championship.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New York Liberty Parade of Champions underway
6 months ago

WNBA legend Renee Montgomery discusses her hopes for the league's future

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Renee Montgomery on her journey to become the first former player to be vice president and co-owner of a WNBA team.
6 months ago
WNBA star and exec. Renee Montgomery on her hopes for the future of the league
6 months ago

WNBA star and exec. Renee Montgomery on her hopes for the future of the league

ABC New’ Linsey Davis speaks with Renee Montgomery on her journey to become the first former player to be VP and co-owner of a WNBA team in the new documentary, “A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery.”
6 months ago
WNBA star and exec. Renee Montgomery on her hopes for the future of the league
6 months ago

WNBA players opt out of collective bargaining agreement

The WNBA players’ union is opting out of its collective bargaining agreement early to demand higher pay and better training facilities.
6 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA players opt out of collective bargaining agreement
6 months ago

Breanna Stewart talks missed shot redemption in WNBA Finals win

The New York Liberty celebrated their first-ever WNBA Championship with "Good Morning America," talking about what the win means to them.
6 months ago
The New York Liberty joined "GMA" in studio Monday morning after winning their first WNBA Championship title.
6 months ago

New York Liberty talk winning WNBA championship

The team defeated the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the series to claim their first titles.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New York Liberty talk winning WNBA championship
6 months ago

Liberty win WNBA championship

The New York Liberty won the franchise’s first WNBA title after beating the Minnesota Lynx in overtime of Game 5, 67-62.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Liberty win WNBA championship
6 months ago

Game 5 of the WNBA Finals will finish record-breaking season

ABC News Lives discusses the big game with journalist Jordan Robinson.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Game 5 of the WNBA Finals will finish record-breaking season
6 months ago

WNBA Finals going into a winner-take-all Game 5

ESPN host Elle Duncan is here with all the highlights from the Minnesota Lynx’s win over the New York Liberty in Game 4 in the quest for the WNBA championship.
6 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA Finals going into a winner-take-all Game 5
6 months ago

Federal judge unseals more than 1,800 pages in Trump’s Jan. 6 case

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's federal election interference case unsealed the redacted appendix of evidence gathered by special counsel Jack Smith.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Federal judge unseals more than 1,800 pages in Trump’s Jan. 6 case
6 months ago

play of the day

Minnesota Lynx’s mascot, Prowl, and the New York Liberty’s mascot, Ellie, have been exchanging fun barbs on social media as the teams prepare to battle out in Game 4.
6 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA mascots battle it out ahead of Game 4 finals
6 months ago

What to expect from the WNBA finals

“Queens of the Court” podcast co-host and WNBA writer Jordan Robinson breaks down the expectations for the WNBA finals after the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3.
6 months ago
VIDEO: What to expect from the WNBA finals
6 months ago

Liberty seal win against Lynx in last minute of WNBA Finals Game 3

ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally has the highlights from the exciting Game 3 between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Liberty seal win against Lynx in last minute of WNBA Finals Game 3
6 months ago

WNBA star and wife receive homophobic threats

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart said her wife, former WNBA player Marta Xargay, received an anonymous email containing homophobic threats after Game 1 of the WNBA finals.
6 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA star and wife receive homophobic threats
6 months ago

Liberty bounce back to win Game 2 in WNBA Finals

The New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 in front of a record-breaking crowd.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Liberty bounce back to win Game 2 in WNBA Finals
6 months ago

Lynx stun Liberty in an OT win in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

ABC News’ Diane Macedo has the highlights from the Minnesota Lynx’s 95-93 win over the New York Liberty.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Lynx stun Liberty in an OT win in Game 1 of WNBA Finals
6 months ago

Lynx to play Liberty in WNBA finals

The four-time WNBA champions, the Minnesota Lynx, are headed back to the Finals after winning against the Connecticut Sun in a winner-take-all semifinal game, 88-77.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Lynx to play Liberty in WNBA finals
7 months ago

Aces stay alive in semifinal series against Liberty

ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi breaks down the two high stakes WNBA playoff matchups.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Aces stay alive in semifinal series against Liberty
7 months ago

Liberty go 2-0 over Aces while Lynx even the score against Sun in WNBA semifinals

ABC News’ Will Reeve has the latest on the WNBA semifinals.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Liberty go 2-0 over Aces while Lynx even the score against Sun in WNBA semifinals
7 months ago

Liberty, Sun lead as WNBA semifinals begin

The New York Liberty took Game 1 at home 87-77 against the Las Vegas Aces while the Connecticut Sun won on the road against the Minnesota Lynx, 73-70.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Liberty, Sun lead as WNBA semifinals begin
7 months ago

Meet the woman behind viral New York Liberty mascot, Ellie the Elephant

ABC News correspondent Will Ganss joins "GMA" to discuss the “it girl” mascot of the WNBA.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Meet the woman behind viral New York Liberty mascot, Ellie the Elephant
7 months ago

WNBA playoff semifinals set

The Connecticut Sun pulled out a victory over the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx advance after beating the Phoenix Mercury.
7 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA playoff semifinals set
7 months ago

New York and Las Vegas to face off in WNBA Semifinals

Caitlin Clark and the Fever will look to rebound after a loss to the Sun, and the Lynx will look to end the Mercury's season and perhaps Diana Taurasi’s career in games airing Wednesday night.
7 months ago
VIDEO: New York and Las Vegas to face off in WNBA Semifinals
7 months ago

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA playoff debut

"GMA" shares highlights of the WNBA opening games on Sunday where Caitlin Clark made her playoff debut.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark makes WNBA playoff debut
7 months ago

A'ja Wilson opens up on her 3rd WNBA Most Valuable Player Award: 'Truly a blessing'

A'ja Wilson has been announced as the 2024 Kia WNBA MVP, an award she has now won three times in her career.
7 months ago
Gold medalist A'Ja Wilson #9 of Team United States poses for a photo during the Women's basketball medal ceremony on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on Aug. 11, 2024 in Paris.
7 months ago

A’ja Wilson awarded 2024 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player

The two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion was named the 2024 Kia WNBA MVP for a historic season.
7 months ago
VIDEO: A’ja Wilson awarded 2024 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player
7 months ago

WNBA playoffs set to begin

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee takes a look ahead of the first round of the WNBA playoffs, beginning the championship phase of a phenomenal season for the league.
7 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA playoffs set to begin
7 months ago

WNBA players bring style to the stadium

Athlete and celebrity stylist Courtney Mays joins ABC News Live to talk how the growing popularity of WNBA influences fashion.
7 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA players bring style to the stadium