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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Angel Reese has been named the 2026 #WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. She wins the award the first time and becomes the first Dream player to do so. Reese received 46 votes from a national panel of 74 sportswriters and broadcasters.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Jessica Shepard has been named the 2026 WNBA Most Improved Players. Shepard received 29 of 74 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Updated 2026 #WNBA Playoffs First Round Schedule:

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Inbox from the Seattle Storm: Ezi Magbegor underwent successful surgery on 9/25 to repair her right ACL that originally occurred against Italy in the World Cup. Updates on her progress and return to play will be made public when available.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Olivia Miles is the 2026 #WNBA unanimous Rookie of the Year. Miles received all 74 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters in addition to $15,000 and a trophy.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

INBOX: The New York Liberty announce Satou Sabally miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season due to a head injury.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Inbox: The Chicago Sky announce that Skylar Diggins will miss the remainder of the season. The decision was made to prioritize Diggins’ long-term health as she recovers from an aggravated right knee injury and prepares for the 2027 season.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Inbox: FIBA World Cup Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have been added to 2026 USA Basketball Women’s National Team Roster. Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson are no longer able to compete due to health reasons.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

INBOX: Unrivaled announced its Series C fundraise has surpassed $100 million, bringing the league's valuation to $650 million. The latest investors includes Carmelo Anthony, Geno Auriemma, Jenny Just, Ashton Kutcher, Alex Morgan, Trae Young +more. More to come at @Ballislife

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Per release, Breanna Stewart and Olivia Miles are your #WNBA Players of the Week. Stewart (New York Liberty): 24.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg and 3.0 apg (East) Olivia Miles (Minnesota Lynx): 22.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg and 7.7 apg (West)

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Per release, The final long form version of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement has been completed and signed.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Breaking news out of Chicago. Per release, Rickea Jackson underwent an MRI that revealed a left torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Jackson will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season and undergo surgery to repair the injury.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Per release, the WNBA unveils the 2026 All-Star logo. All-Star weekend will take place from July 24-25 and will be held in Chicago.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Mystics starting 5 Georgia Amoore Sonia Citron Cassandre Prosper Kiki Iriafen Shakira Austin

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Toronto’s first-ever starting 5. Brittney Sykes Nyara Sabally Temi Fagbenle Julie Allemand Marina Mabrey

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Fever/Wings injury report for 5/9 Indiana Monique Billings-QUESTIONABLE (ankle) Justine Pissott – OUT (Coach’s Decision) Dallas Aziaha James – PROBABLE (Left Ankle Sprain) Alanna Smith – PROBABLE (Nasal Fracture)

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The #WNBA's 30th season is here! 🥳 Check out my power rankings heading into the 2026 season. Let us know your thoughts. Which teams are ranked too high, too low, and who got it just right? tinyurl.com/3u2v943w

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

All 15 rebel edition jerseys. Which ones are your favorite?

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Anddd the WNBA 30th season kicks off today. I already have all my writing done. I would love to hear everyone’s predictions (bold ones too)!

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

INBOX: The 2026 WNBA Free Agency dates are set. Negotiations start Wednesday, April 8, and last three days. Contracts can officially be signed beginning Saturday, April 11. 👇

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Tentative dates Expansion Drafts: TBD Free Agency: TBD WNBA Draft: April 13 Preseason: April 25 Season tipoff: May 8

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The playoffs will begin on Saturday, Feb. 28. Here are the top 6 teams: Phantom Mist Laces Breeze Rose Vinyl The top two seeds will receive a first round bye. Playoff seeding will be determined after Friday’s games The Semifinals will take place on Mar. 2 at Barclays Center

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Unrivaled released an updated regular season schedule for Friday, Feb. 27 1 p.m. ET: Hive @ Lunar Owls | truTV, HBO Max 2:15 p.m. ET: Mist @ Vinyl | truTV, HBO Max 7:30 p.m. ET: Rose @ Phantom |TNT, truTV, HBO Max 8:45 p.m. ET: Breeze @ Laces |TNT, truTV, HBO Max

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Unrivaled injury report for 2/23 Lunar Owls BC None Vinyl BC Rhyne Howard: Probable (R Lower Extremity) Mist BC Li Yueru: Out (L Lower Extremity) Breeze BC None

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Unrivaled injury report 2/9 Vinyl BC None Phantom BC Natasha Cloud: Questionable (Illness) Dana Evans: Out (L Lower Extremity) Satou Sabally: Out (Concussion) Kiana Williams has been assigned to Phantom Rose BC Sug Sutton: Out (Illness) Haley Jones remains active for Rose Mist BC None

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

🚨 Unrivaled Trade Alert 🚨 Breeze BC will receive Courtney Williams from Vinyl BC. Vinyl BC will receive Saniya Rivers from Hive BC. Hive BC will receive Azurá Stevens from Rose BC. Per Unrivaled, the trades follow the announcement of Breeze BC’s Aari McDonald being ruled out for the season.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Philly is Unrivaled injury report for 1/30

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Unrivaled injury report for 1/23: Aziaha James has been assigned to Phantom BC.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

ICYMI: Unrivaled unveiled Club Edition jerseys for all eight clubs today. Club Edition jerseys for all players will be on sale online beginning Friday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. ET on Unrivaled's website.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Per Unrivaled, below is the injury report for 1/9: Game 1: Vinyl BC at Rose BC,7:30 p.m. ET Vinyl BC Brittney Griner:Out (R Lower Extremity) Rose BC Kahleah Copper:Out (R Lower Extremity) Game 2:Breeze BC at Hive BC,8:45 p.m. ET Breeze BC Aari McDonald:Out (R Lower Extremity) Hive BC None

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Unrivaled is back tonight. Vinyl (+3.5) (+140 ML) vs. Rose (-3.5) (-180 ML) O/U 137.5— 7:30 p.m. ET Breeze (-4.5) (-220 ML) vs. Hive (+4.5) (+170 ML) O/U 136.5— 8:45 p.m. ET Both games will be broadcast on TNT/truTV

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

News from Unrivaled: Unrivaled has signed Kiana Williams (guard)to the development pool for the 2026 season. Williams will remain in the development pool until further assignment in the event of injuries.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Per Unrivaled, starting players and injury report for today's matchups:

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Unrivaled announced a series of upcoming watch parties in Philadelphia. 📍Jan. 5, 7 p.m. ET— Unrivaled season tip-off party 📍Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. ET—Watch party for Laces vs. Phantom + Rose vs. Hive 📍Jan. 30, 4:30 p.m. ET—Pre-Game + watch party for Philly is Unrivaled Details👇

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The WNBA has released the following statement in response to the WNBPA’s strike vote: “We are aware that the players have voted to authorize the WNBPA Executive Committee to call a strike if the Executive Committee decides to take that step in the future.”

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

INBOX: Unrivaled News! Season 2 of Unrivaled will return on TNT, beginning Monday, Jan. 5 Here's a list of studio coverage, play-by-play announcers, and veteran reporters. It's once again a great lineup.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Ahead of Unrivaled media day today (and tomorrow), here is the complete list of players and coaches. Announced the other day, Satou Sabally will be replaced by Tiffany Hayes.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Some cool news from Unrivaled. Unrivaled announced the expansion of a multi-year partnership with Sephora. With the partnership, the Miami headquarters will be called "Sephora Arena."

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The New York Liberty make the Chris DeMarco hire official in a press release. I’m incredibly honored to join the Liberty and proud to help carry forward the standard this franchise has set – excellence on the court and a strong connection to the community”-Chris DeMarco.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Breaking news from the WNBA The WNBA and WNBPA have agreed to extend the current collective bargaining agreement through January 9, 2026.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The Phoenix Mercury release their Heroine and Explorer uniforms following yesterday’s announcement of the modernized rebrand. The uniforms will debut in 2026.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The Portland Fire announced that Brittni Donaldson has been named assistant coach and assistant GM. Donaldson was part of the Toronto Raptors’ basketball operations staff during their 2019 championship run. In 2023, she was hired as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The Phoenix Mercury unveils new branding, including a primary, global, and secondary logo. More information below.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

2026 WNBA Draft Order (Top 5) 1. Dallas Wings 2. Minnesota Lynx 3. Seattle Storm 4. Washington Mystics 5. Chicago Sky The Dallas Wings will hold the No.1 pick for the second consecutive season.

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Happy WNBA Draft Lottery Day! The 30-minute special will air tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. No. 1 Overall Pick Odds: Dallas Wings: 42 % Minnesota Lynx: 26.1 % Seattle Storm: 16.7 % Washington Mystics: 9.7 % Chicago Sky: 5.5 % Genuinely curious what folks think will happen/ projected No. 1

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Unrivaled Schedule Release: Opening night will be Jan. 5, 2025. 1v1 Tournament: Feb. 11 and 13-14 Championship: March 4 Clubs will face each opponent twice. More to come on BALLISLIFE.COM

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Sara Jane Gamelli @sarajanegamelli.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Alyssa Thomas announced on social media she will play in Project B. She’s the second player, along with Nneka Ogwumike that will play in the league.

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