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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Our Toronto Tempo beat writer, Sarah Maat, reports live from outside Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, where commissioner Cathy Engelbert spoke to the media before the Tempo's debut regular season game.

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to the media before Toronto Tempo's regular-season debut

YouTube video by The IX Sports

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Kristen & John | Attack the Baseline Podcast @atbpod.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Kia Nurse is signing with the Toronto Tempo, per @chelsealeite.bsky.social #WNBA

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Kia Nurse is signing with the Tempo, according to a report from @chelsealeite.bsky.social Very cool! (Also awesome to see Chelsea breaking news. Must-follow for Tempo fans.)

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Josh Lewenberg @jlewenberg.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Kia is such an incredible ambassador for and representation of women’s sports and basketball in Canada. As if the first Canadian player on the WNBA’s first Canadian team could’ve been anybody else. A slam dunk move. Well done to everyone involved (and to @chelsealeite.bsky.social for breaking it).

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 27/03/2026

🎥 A finalized Protected List won’t be until Sunday. If Chelsea were the GM of the Toronto Tempo, which player might she target based on a hypothetical list? Full Episode: 🍎 apple.co/3PxnzTn 📺 bit.ly/4sA1SjX Clip from The Her Hoop Stats Podcast Hosts: @chelsealeite.bsky.social @jsteyz.bsky.social

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

The Toronto Tempo won the WNBA's expansion franchise coin toss. @chelsealeite.bsky.social explains what that means in a new video: youtube.com/shorts/qFqLK...

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Toronto wins WNBA coin toss

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The WNBA has released the rules for the upcoming Expansion Draft between Toronto and Portland, which will take place on April 3. On the latest episode of Women's Sports Daily, @chelsealeite.bsky.social recaps what you need to know:

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WNBA Expansion Draft sets date | Women’s Sports Daily

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 18/03/2026

🎥 We will have a WNBA season! Talking about the details of the new CBA. Full Episode: 🍎 bit.ly/4770FIo 📺 youtu.be/fSrsiuBf1IU Clip from The Her Hoop Stats Podcast Hosts: @chelsealeite.bsky.social @tylerdeluca.bsky.social @richardcohen.bsky.social

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 18/03/2026

The WNBA and WNBPA agreed on a new CBA, FIBA World Cup Qualifiers came to a close, and more with @chelsealeite.bsky.social, @richardcohen.bsky.social, and @tylerdeluca.bsky.social. 🍎 bit.ly/4770FIo 📺 youtu.be/fSrsiuBf1IU

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Howard Megdal @howardmegdal.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Again: we have you covered every morning, Monday-Friday, with our swarm of reporters on women's sports and headed up by @stephaniekaloi.bsky.social and @chelsealeite.bsky.social on Women's Sports Daily. Available FIRST THING each weekday, listen while you brew your first cup of coffee! #WNBA

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

On today's episode of Women's Sports Daily, Chelsea and Jackie catch you up on night two of CBA negotiations: open.spotify.com/episode/18tK...

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Howard Megdal @howardmegdal.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

We have the ABSOLUTE LATEST on #wnba CBA negotiations, live from the hotel where they are taking place. Give a listen!

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Richard Cohen @richardcohen.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Talked about this with @chelsealeite.bsky.social on our preview podcast: the tournament in Istanbul is the most interesting because several teams can all beat each other. Japan clinging to Hungary's coattails with 5 minutes left, trailing by 8. #FIBAWWC

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 10/03/2026

🎥 A closer look at the Qualifiers Tournament set to take place in Wuhan, China, feat. South Sudan, Czechia, Belgium, Brazil, Mali, and China. Full Episode: 🍎 apple.co/3MUUErz 📺 youtu.be/gbRBm3Ukgx8 Clip from The Her Hoop Stats Podcast Hosts: @chelsealeite.bsky.social @richardcohen.bsky.social

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 27/01/2026

🎥 The emotional side of sports is often the most intriguing part. Full Episode: 🍎 bit.ly/4q32LQg 📺 youtu.be/noEucjczqzE Clip from The @herhoopstats.com Podcast Hosts: @chelsealeite.bsky.social and @tylerdeluca.bsky.social

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Harrison Faigen @faignews.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

At this point, it feels like there is no way the WNBA is going to play the full season schedule it announced last week. @chelsealeite.bsky.social has the latest update: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

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WNBA CBA negotiations just got an ominous update

Negotiations between the WNBA and it’s players have stalled, per ESPN.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Left this recording feeling lighter. Hope yall enjoy!!!

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Harrison Faigen @faignews.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Every WNBA team dropped a schedule today for a season that still might not happen. @chelsealeite.bsky.social wrote about the unique whiplash that inspired: www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

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The WNBA dropping their schedule today is super confusing

Approach this schedule release with a little bit of caution, WNBA fans.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Come on over friend!! That’s also one of the Tempo games at the big arena so it’s gonna be a good one!! Would be happy to welcome you :)

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 20/01/2026

The only two undefeated teams left are No. 1 UConn and No. 5 Vanderbilt. Poll Ponderings by @chelsealeite.bsky.social: bit.ly/3YNA12Q

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Harrison Faigen @faignews.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

“Bobby Webster went to the Masai Ujiri School of How to Operate an NBA team, and his tactics are likely similar to those of his predecessor and mentor. I wouldn’t expect Bobby to do much…” The latest from @chelsealeite.bsky.social on where the Raptors are as Feb approaches

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Will the Toronto Raptors do anything at the trade deadline?

Historically, the Raptors approach the trade deadline with caution… but it’s a new era.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Harry Styles is back, 2026 is so incredibly UP

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 08/01/2026

🎥 Media outlets’ lack of resources in covering the women’s game draws many parallels to what is happening in the CBA negotiations. Full Episode: 🍎 bit.ly/3Yv7tLi 📺 youtu.be/U4lcTRpT3Xw Clip from The @herhoopstats.com Podcast Hosts: @chelsealeite.bsky.social and @jsteyz.bsky.social

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Harrison Faigen @faignews.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

"This week, something clicked — I realized how exhausting, frustrating, and emotional it is to see these women have to fight tooth and nail for the most basic of benefits. It’s a reflection — and reminder — of the emotional exhaustion that being a woman in our society creates."

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Chelsea cooked here.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Sat in the rage of these CBA negotiations today to figure out why it’s been so emotionally taxing to talk about. My reflections are below ⬇️ www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

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Watching even the WNBA devalue women is incredibly dispiriting

As a woman, watching these WNBA CBA negotiations is incredibly frustrating… and familiar.

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 06/01/2026

🎥 Breeze Basketball Club had a strong showing on the first night of @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social Season 2. Full Episode: 🍎 bit.ly/4bkE5ic 📺 youtu.be/UsIxqFHHNrs Clip from The @herhoopstats.com Podcast Hosts: @chelsealeite.bsky.social and @tylerdeluca.bsky.social

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

TORONTO/CANADA WNBA FANS: I am looking to talk to 1-2 SUPER FANS about the importance of women's basketball representation in Canada, and the excitement surrounding the Tempo If you're willing to chat and be quoted, pls REPLY TO THIS POST

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

I examined the potential impact of a show like Heated Rivalry on male sports leagues, predominantly the media coverage of male sports leagues, and the importance of art as a tool for social change, even in sports: www.raptorshq.com/general/4892...

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Heated Rivalry has the potential to change the culture of male sports

Crave’s Heated Rivalry sparks important conversations about acceptance in professional male sports leagues.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

7 games, 11 days, all but 2 at home. Just getting home from tonight’s game at 12:45am. Then there’s all my other work outside of the Raptors on top… it’s been an overwhelming week. I need to reset, tend to all my ignored emails/texts, fix my sleep schedule, and turn my brain off 😴

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Harrison Faigen @faignews.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

. @chelsealeite.bsky.social hit the nail on the head. You can't talk about your growth and how popular you're becoming at every opportunity and then cry poor when it's time to pay your workers (who are also the actual product in this case!) www.sbnation.com/womens-sport...

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The IX Sports Podcasts @theixsportspod.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The ABSOLUTE latest on the #WNBA CBA negotiations are here in @chelsealeite.bsky.social's new episode of Women's Sports Daily. Get your five-minute fix for women's sports news every weekday morning! Free to subscribe: open.spotify.com/episode/7nGg...

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WNBA CBA provisions debated | Women's Sports Daily

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 02/12/2025

Texas is now No. 2 in the Associated Press Poll after wins against former No. 2 South Carolina and No. 3 UCLA last week. Poll Ponderings by @chelsealeite.bsky.social: bit.ly/4oNwz2N

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Heyyyyyy we got a new daily pod for ya — check out Women’s Sports Daily for daily women’s sports news!

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 25/11/2025

Thanksgiving week tournaments are bringing a Top-5 matchup between No. 3 UCLA and No. 4 Texas that will cause one of their undefeated streaks to end. Newsletter by @chelsealeite.bsky.social: bit.ly/3KnDLUU

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Harrison Faigen @faignews.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

In the WNBA's 30-year history (incl. 2026): 6 seasons have had an even men-to-women coaching ratio 11 seasons have had more women coaches 13 seasons have had more men coaches **When a coach was fired mid-season, @chelsealeite.bsky.social counted the coach who coached more games

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The WNBA (once again) will have more men as head coaches than women in 2026

The New York Liberty will reportedly Chris DeMarco as their head coach, meaning 8 of the WNBA’s 15 coaches are men.

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 18/11/2025

This week's rankings saw Michigan enter the top 10 for the first time since 2022, while Notre Dame fell to No. 24 and Duke dropped out of the Top 25. Newsletter by @chelsealeite.bsky.social: bit.ly/4i7NFXk

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Per Jake Fischer, the NBA Eastern Asst that is a finalist for the New York Liberty head coaching job: Toronto Raptors Asst Jama Mahlalela. He apparently met with owners while the Raptors were in Brooklyn, and the Raptors are aware of his standing in the process.

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Tuesday, the Toronto Tempo officially introduced Sandy Brondello as the franchise's first head coach. @chelsealeite.bsky.social was there and has all the details about what Brondello's hiring means to her and the franchise.

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Why Sandy Brondello is ready to be the Toronto Tempo's first coach - The IX Basketball

The Toronto Tempo hosted a press conference Tuesday, announcing Sandy Brondello as the franchise's first head coach.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Emceeing the Tevlin Challenger in Toronto today! It’s a great day to watch women’s tennis 🎾

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Unrivaled announces COACHES for this season: · Breeze BC: Noelle Quinn · Hive BC: Rena Wakama · Laces BC: Andrew Wade · Lunar Owls BC: DJ Sackmann · Mist BC: Zach O’Brien · Phantom BC: Roneeka Hodges · Rose BC: Nola Henry · Vinyl BC: Teresa Weatherspoon

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic and new Seattle Storm Head Coach Sonia Raman worked together as assistants for the Memphis Grizzlies. I asked him this afternoon what it was like working with Raman, and his reaction to her being hired by Seattle. Quote below⬇️

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

“Any questions about the Raptors?” 😂

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