Tag Archive | Cathy Engelbert

Bounce back night for the Liberty in Game 2 victory Over the Sun

In what was a star-studded night and with 10,000 fans in attendance’ it was a thriller in Game 2 of the Semis featuring the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun. With a ton of special guest appearances at the Barclays Center, including New Yorks own Alicia Keys, Just Leon, G-Eazy (rapper), Common, Tierra Whack, Gail […]

The Future is Now for the Draftees of the WNBA

It is one of the biggest days of the year for those who love the WNBA, as they will have a chance to see who the future stars of the team will be. There must be a ton of emotions both within the fanbase, as well as the members of the staff and the Draftees […]

WNBA’s ‘W25″ Platform Will Honor 25 Greatest Players of All Time

As the WNBA continues to commemorate its landmark 25th season, the league today announced plans for the selection of “The W25” and the first ever launch of the “Vote for the GOAT” program. Many WNBA players have been deemed the greatest of all time (GOAT) over the last 25 years, but fans will vote for their […]

WNBA Announces Plan To Tip Off 2020 Season

After significant discussions with the league’s key stakeholders, including the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), the WNBA today announced elements of plans to return to the court to begin the WNBA 2020 season. The league is finalizing a partnership that would make IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, the Official Home of the 2020 WNBA […]

WNBA Statement Regarding the Start of the 2020 Season

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert released the following statement: “As developments continue to emerge around the COVID-19 pandemic, including the extension of the social distancing guidelines in the United States through April 30, the WNBA will postpone the start of its training camps and tip of the regular season originally scheduled for May 15. While the […]

WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm to be held as Scheduled on April 17

The WNBA Draft 2020 presented by State Farm will be held on April 17 as scheduled. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WNBA will conduct a virtual draft without players, guests, and media. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN2 with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET, and top […]

WNBA Statement Regarding the Passing of Kobe Bryant

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert released the following statement: “The WNBA mourns the sudden and tragic loss of NBA Great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Kobe’s support for the WNBA and women’s basketball along with his passion for helping young girls and boys follow their dreams made him a true legend for our sport. We […]