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New logo, new era for the WNBA
Today, the WNBA announced that the league has entered into a new television deal with ESPN through the 2022 season. In addition, it announced that it will embark on a new branding campaign which features a new league logo and uniforms for the 2014 season. According to the Sports Business Daily, this television deal will be worth approximately $12 million a season.
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May 9, 2013
WNBA Western teams' best & worst case scenarios
The Eastern Conference is loaded with top coaches. This conference is loaded with top players.
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May 8, 2013
WNBA Eastern teams' best & worst case scenarios
Some more reading material on what an a plausible best case and worst case scenario of each team could look like.
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May 5, 2013
Links to all the WNBA team's training camp rosters
First preseason game is this Thursday in Tulsa as the Shock faces the Dream.
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May 3, 2013
WNBA Training Camps Start Sunday
And also some very early guesses on how the regular season standings will look like as of today.
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April 5, 2013
Open Thread: Is Year Round Play Hurting the WNBA?
Players, even stars often have to play year round which can be partly to blame for injuries that have caused a number of players to miss large parts of the WNBA season.
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March 29, 2013
The new WNBA rule: "No apologies"
Apology is now in the trashcan, and thank God. The impression being given is that the WNBA will stop apologizing for its product. It will stop trying to mirror the NBA.
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March 28, 2013
ESPN partnership critical to reimagining the WNBA
ESPN's renewed commitment to the WNBA is as not merely a business partner but a partner in helping to shape and realize the league's vision is critical to the continued growth of the league.
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March 28, 2013
WNBA has a new logo, marketing campaign & TV deal
2013 is a big year because of new rookies, new game rules, and now a new logo to differentiate it from the NBA.
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December 28, 2012
The state of the WNBA: 2012 edition
As 2012 runs out of sand, it's time to reflect back on the previous year and think about the year to come. What is the state of the WNBA at the end of the 2012?
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December 13, 2012
WNBA makes major rule changes
How will they affect the game? Are they in the league's best interest?
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October 25, 2012
Video: David Stern's retirement, legacy
ESPN's Marc Stein reflects on David Stern's legacy after nearly 30 years as NBA commissioner.
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June 18, 2012
Laurel Richie on her "master plan" for the WNBA
Second-year WNBA President stopped by Philips Arena on Friday and chatted with local media prior to the Atlanta Dream's impressive victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.
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July 24, 2011
Video: WNBA's Richie at 2011 WNBA All-Star game
Before the 2011 WNBA All-Star game, Laurel Richie fielded some tough questions about the viability and sustainability of the league in a tough economic market that has caused lockouts and fissions in other leagues. She spoke candidly about the growth of women's sports into just sports. And Richie talked about a plan to get more fans of the game she called magical.
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April 27, 2011
Introduction of Richie charts new court for WNBA
NBA commissioner David Stern introduced new WNBA president Laurel Richie to the media yesterday, focusing on team-building and promoting the league as an inspirational force distinct from the NBA.
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April 22, 2011
Three ways Richie's Girl Scouts experience helps
As we all wait to learn more about Laurel J. Richie's vision for the WNBA, a portion of her remarks at the 2010 Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas State of the Girl event to be somewhat insightful in terms of what she might bring to the WNBA.