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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is out for WNBA all-star weekend after injuring her right groin on Tuesday night in the final minute of the team’s win over the Connecticut Sun. She said Thursday in a message posted on X that she had to rest her body. CBC | Sports News
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Golden example: Valkyries provide Tempo a template for WNBA expansion success
The Golden State Valkyries entered the WNBA this season but are already in the mix for the playoffs. Their path to success – against the odds – could provide hope for the Toronto Tempo, who will begin play in the league next season. CBC | Sports News
Read More »WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next 5 years
The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Tempo GM Monica Wright Rogers plotting out Toronto roster a year before WNBA debut
Monica Wright Rogers is just about ready to shift the Toronto Tempo into a new gear. Wright Rogers has been focused on the business side of the new WNBA franchise in her first four months as the Tempo’s inaugural general manager. CBC | Sports News
Read More »WNBA investigating alleged racial slurs by fans toward Angel Reese during Indiana game: reports
The WNBA is investigating allegations of racial comments directed toward Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky’s loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever at Indiana on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the situation. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘Seriously broken’ — Paige Bueckers’s new salary a reminder how little WNBA players earn
Basketball’s newest star is projected to earn just $ 78,831 US for her rookie year — about $ 109,480 Cdn, or less than the real median household income in the States. CBC | World News
Read More »Dallas Wings choose UConn star Paige Bueckers with 1st pick of 2025 WNBA draft
Paige Bueckers is headed to Dallas as the first pick Monday night in the WNBA draft. The versatile UConn star is the latest Huskies standout to go No. 1, joining former greats Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Why this WNBA draft could provide clearest route for Tempo to acquire franchise player in 2026
In about one year, the Toronto Tempo could have their franchise player. At least, that’s the goal. The first entry-draft pick in Tempo history may also be the most important, helping set the tone for the expansion team like Damon Stoudamire once did for the Toronto Raptors in 1995. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Tennis legend Serena Williams joins WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo as part owner
Serena Williams, who won 23 major championships over a 27-year tennis career, is joining Toronto Tempo ownership, the WNBA team announced on Monday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Mercury’s Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons, leaving behind a legendary WNBA career
Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history. The WNBA’s career scoring leader and a three-time league champion, Taurasi announced her retirement on Tuesday in an interview with Time magazine. CBC | Sports News
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