WNBA opens 2026 season in May
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Duncan also makes her Netflix debut on Friday.
The foundation for the WNBA’s next television era is officially in place. As the league prepares for its debut season on a new national platform, USA Sports is finalizing key elements of its broadcast plans well ahead of tipoff.
Former 'SportsCenter' host Elle Duncan has opened up about her exit from ESPN and move to Netflix last month, saying that she had done as much as she could do at the network, with limited opportunities given ESPN’s extensive roster of talent.
The Minnesota Lynx continue to be haunted by injuries. Napheesa Collier is already dealing with surgeries on both her knees, and her availability for the start of the 2026 WNBA season in May is uncertain.
Brittney Griner spent her 12thWNBA season with the Atlanta Dream. After playing for the Phoenix Mercury for 11 years, the 6-foot-9 center signed with the Dream as a free agent ahead of the 2025 season.
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WNBA returns to Portland as Fire set May 9 debut
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