WNBA Coverage

Caitlin Clark finishes with 20 points as Indiana falls to Connecticut in WNBA opener

Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71 on Tuesday night.

By DOUG FEINBERG, AP Basketball Writer

Caitlin Clark's ready for her WNBA regular-season debut as Fever take on Connecticut

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) -- Caitlin Clark's much anticipated WNBA debut is set for Tuesday night in Connecticut.

By DOUG FEINBERG, AP Basketball Writer

WNBA, Olympic champion Wilson writing to encourage girls

A'ja Wilson has been many things in her storied career: a national champion, a WNBA champion, an MVP and an Olympic gold medalist, so she has plenty to write and sing about.

Canes join a historic club, Duke departures and free chicken in the sports moments of the week

The Hurricanes have topped 50 wins for a third straight season, putting them in rarified air in the NHL. Plus, Scottie Scheffler wins The Masters, Caitlin Clark could change the WNBA and more!

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected

Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career.

DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer

Chambers hosts 'Her Time To Play' at SE Raleigh High School

Bleacher Report host and Raleigh native Ari Chambers comes to town to inspire young girls.

Raleigh native gives back to her hometown with new WNBA basketball

A year ago, Ari Chambers' influence attracted attention from Wilson Sporting Goods with the invitation to design a new ball.

Raleigh native Ari Chambers turns her love for women's sports into new WNBA basketball

A year ago, Ari Chambers' influence attracted attention from Wilson Sporting Goods with the invitation to design a new ball.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Cunane, Jones selected in the second round of the 2022 WNBA Draft

NC State women's basketball center Elissa Cunane and forward Kayla Jones became the 17th and 18th draft picks in team history as they were selected in the second round of the 2022 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft.

Cunane one of 12 invited to WNBA Draft in NYC

Elissa Cunane is one of 12 prospects invited to attend the 2022 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm, which will be held on Monday, April 11 at Spring Studios in New York.

WNBA and Players Agree to Plan for 22-Game Season Starting in July

WNBA players have ratified a plan between the league and the players' union to play a 22-game season, beginning in late July, along with a full playoff schedule, all at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, the league announced Monday.

Howard Megdal, New York Times

Duke's Gorecki preps for first ever virtual WNBA draft

Duke standout guard, Haley Gorecki, is preparing for the WNBA Draft at her home in Chicago but her gym is closed due to the coronavirus​. It's so cold, she rarely has a chance to practice shooting outside.

Mary Dunleavy WRAL Sports Anchor / Reporter

Former Duke stars return as assistant coaches

Two Former Duke women's basketball stars are returning to Durham this season with a different role. WRAL's Mary Dunleavy sat down with Wanisha Smith and Keturah Jackson about their return.

N.C. Central adds WNBA veteran to coaching staff

North Carolina Central University third-year head women's basketball coach Trisha Stafford-Odom has announced the appointment of WNBA player and local collegiate standout Erlana Larkins as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2019-20 season.

N.C. Central Sports Information

Courtside with Chasity Melvin: Hometown hero to have court named in her honor this weekend in Roseboro

Chasity Melvin, NC State women's basketball great, former WNBA All-Star and assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA's G-League, joins the Sports Shop to talk about having a basketball court named in her honor this upcoming weekend in her hometown of Roseboro at the start of this year's Bloomfest. Melvin also chimes in on the NBA Playoffs, including Portland advancing past Oklahoma City last night thanks to Damian Lillard's 37-foot buzzer-beating shot.

Dishing It Up with Dr. Deborah Stroman: Something is wrong when world-class athletes in the WNBA are paid like they work at the movie theater

Dr. Deborah Stroman, UNC Professor and Sport Business Entrepreneur, joins the Sports Shop to discuss WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart tearing her Achilles' tendon while playing overseas, which will cause her to miss the 2019 WNBA season and also reignited the debate over pay inequity between the NBA and the WNBA since women's basketball players compete for teams overseas to supplement their income.

Courtside with Chasity Melvin: I wanna be like Serena

Chasity Melvin, NC State women's basketball great, former WNBA All-Star and new assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of NBA's G-League, joins the Sports Shop to discuss a variety of topics, including whether or not the Hornets should make a play for Carmelo Anthony, the return of Demarcus Cousins to the Warriors and how the Lakers are dealing with injuries to LeBron James and Lonzo Ball. In addition, Melvin gives a shout out to Serena Williams after she fell last night in the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Courtside with Chasity Melvin: NBA executives will be watching players at the G-League showcase in Vegas

Chasity Melvin, NC State women's basketball great, former WNBA All-Star and assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of NBA's G-League, joins the Sports Shop from the NBA G-League Showcase in Las Vegas This week's topics include: the Indiana Pacers hiring the NBA's first female assistant general manager, who the hottest teams in the NBA are and why James Harden of the Rockets seems to get away with traveling so much.

Courtside with Chasity Melvin: Even overseas, people remember Jimmy V

Chasity Melvin, NC State women's basketball great, former WNBA All-Star and new assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of NBA's G-League, joins the Sports Shop in-studio. This week's topics include: NC State dedicating the arena at Reynolds Coliseum to the late Jim Valvano tonight, the latest news with the Greensboro Swarm and the Golden State Warriors starting to rediscover their form. Melvin also shares some insight into her coaching styles as well as the differences between coaching men and women.

Cary High product Stevens, Duke's Brown selected in WNBA Draft's first round

Cary High product and former Duke and UConn women's basketball player Azura Stevens was taken sixth overall in the first round of Thursday's WNBA Draft and Duke's Lexie Brown was selected three spots later at ninth overall.

Marilyn Payne. WRAL Multimedia Sports Reporter