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Sue Bird Clears Stance on WNBA Players Making More Money Than Her
Athlete salaries in major sports have risen meteorically over the decades. In the 1979-80 NBA season, the average player salary was $173,500. A change in free agency, made possible by a lawsuit filed by Oscar Robertson in 1976, rapidly changed the sport's landscape, along with a new era of superstars like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / April 14
Wings choose UConn star Paige Bueckers with No. 1 overall pick
The Dallas Wings chose All-American guard Paige Bueckers of UConn with the No. 1 overall selection in Monday night's WNBA Draft in New York.
Efficient scorer, versatile defender: How Paige Bueckers' game will translate to the WNBA 
Only Caitlin Clark and Sue Bird have averaged 10 PPG and 5.0 APG as WNBA rookies, a group Paige Bueckers should aspire to join.
The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz
Since its inception in 1997, the WNBA has seen 28 draft picks go first overall, counting the inaugural season's Elite draft, which selected already graduated players who had already been playing professionally on other American teams or overseas. How many of these 28 players can you name?
Sue Bird Felt Bad For What She Did To Caitlin Clark During National Championship
The 2024-25 women's college basketball season has come to a close, and the UConn Huskies are on top once again. On Sunday, Paige Bueckers secured her first national championship win after No.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / April 6
College Basketball Team Reveals Exciting Caitlin Clark News
Amid the drama of the NCAA women's Final Four, former Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark has been making moves on the college basketball scene. No, that is not a reference to her appearance on ESPN's Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi alt-cast of the national championship game between No.
Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 5
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductees announcement adds to banner UConn weekend
UConn added to a banner weekend for the program when two former stars were selected to the Naismith Pro Basketball Hall of Fame.
Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / April 5
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard headline 2025 NBA Hall of Fame class
Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard headline the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / April 5
Caitlin Clark Issues Strong Message After Big News About Former Iowa Coach
It was announced that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will take part in the national title game between South Carolina and the University of Connecticut in the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 4
The dynamic duo, Taurasi and Bird, are ready for their Final Four show with their signature flare
PHOENIX — In case fans needed a reminder: Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird are back tonight for another edition of The Bird & Taurasi Show during the NCAA Women’s Final Four.
Connecticut Huskies News / Hardwood Heroics / March 28
'That Has Nothing To Do With Paige': Paige Bueckers Getting Tears From Geno Auriemma Debunked By WNBA Legend
UConn Huskies star Paige Bueckers and head coach Gen Auriemma went viral on social media lately over a moment on one press conference, where the head coach supposedly was on the verge of tears after Bueckers left the presser.
Geno Auriemma in tears after postgame moment with Paige Bueckers
UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma got emotional Monday after his team advanced to the Sweet 16 of this year’s NCAA Tournament. The 2nd-seeded Huskies took care of business in a 91-57 second-round blowout of the 10th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 15
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard among legends up for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
There were 17 finalists named for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2025 at NBA All-Star Weekend, with several big names leading the way.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 14
Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird among 17 finalists for Hall of Fame
Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard and former women's star Sue Bird are among the 17 finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.
WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 16
'There's going to be so many superteams formed': Sue Bird speaks out on Unrivaled becoming a free-agency recruitment place
Women’s basketball legend Sue Bird made a prediction that players in the Unrivaled league would take the opportunity to recruit fellow stars to their teams.
WNBA News / Basketball Network / December 21
Sue Bird discusses fans and media criticizing Game 5 of the WNBA Finals - 'Exhaustion combined with both teams beating the crap out of each other'
The 2024 WNBA season was filled with dazzling highs and frustrating lows. This campaign showcased the league's incredible talent, growth, and steady controversies.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 20
Brooklyn Nets: Cam Johnson Breaks Down What It’s Like to Play for a Rebuilding Team
Brooklyn Nets wing Cam Johnson was on the latest episode of ‘The Young Man and The Three’ podcast with Tommy Alter and Sue Bird, and he shared what it is like to play for a rebuilding team.
Indiana Fever News / Basketball Network / December 19
'I didn't read that remark and think she's apologizing for being White' - Sue Bird thinks Caitlin Clark critics have it all wrong amid her powerful comments
The WNBA has owned the spotlight lately and continues to revolve around Caitlin Clark. The Indiana Fever rookie, widely regarded as one of the league's brightest stars, was recently named TIME's Athlete of the Year.
Phoenix Mercury News / The Spun / December 17
Sue Bird Reveals How She Found Out About Brittney Griner's Detainment
Sue Bird first learned that Brittney Griner was facing trouble in Russia in an unusual setting. Russian officials detained Brittney Griner at an airport in February 2022 after finding vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage.
Seattle Storm News / Hardwood Heroics / December 12
'I Don’t See This As A Slap On The Face': Sue Bird Clears The Air On Seattle Storm Drama
Seattle Storm co-owner Sue Bird broke silence on the topic of the Seattle Storm’s recent woes, as her team faced allegations of bullying and harassment, and one of their players asking out of the team.
WNBA Legend Drops Strong Prediction About Paige Bueckers Possibly Joining Wings
The Dallas Wings hit the jackpot after earning the No. 1 overall pick in next year's WNBA Draft. The Wings, who finished with a 9-31 card this season, had the second-highest odds of getting the top overall selection at 22.7% behind the 44.2% of the Los Angeles Sparks.
WNBA News / Sports World News / August 27
WNBA Star Sue Bird Gets Seattle Street Named After Her Near Storm Arena
Seattle is celebrating one of the best female basketball players to play for the city in the best way possible--naming a street after her. On Monday, the city in Washington state held a ceremony outside Climate Pledge Arena to honor Sue Bird's lasting mark on Seattle basketball.
Seattle Storm News / Field Level Media / April 25
Former Storm star Sue Bird joins team's ownership group
Former Seattle Storm star Sue Bird joined the team's ownership group ahead of the 2024 WNBA season. Financial terms were not disclosed for Bird, who played her entire career with the Storm after they selected her with the top overall pick of the 2002 WNBA Draft out of UConn.
The best players in UConn women's basketball history
No program in NCAA women's college basketball history has won more national championships than Connecticut's 11. Guided by legendary coach Geno Auriemma, the Huskies have been the gold standard in the women's game. Here's our list of the 20 best players in school history.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2022
WNBA All-Star Game starters announced
The 2022 WNBA All-Star Game is 18 days away. On Wednesday, the 10 starters for the contest were announced, and the group will feature plenty of familiar faces.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17, 2022
Get ahead of Stanley Cup Final Game 2
Congratulations to the Golden State Warriors, led by Finals MVP Steph Curry. Now it's back to the ice, and Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between Colorado and Tampa Bay.
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