Tag Archive | Lisa Borders
Civil Rights Litigator Roberta A. “Robbie” Kaplan To Recieve 2018 WNBA Inspiration Award
Civil Rights Litigator Roberta A. “Robbie” Kaplan, a longtime champion of LGBTQ and women’s rights, will receive the 2018 WNBA Inspiration Award, WNBA President Lisa Borders announced today. “The WNBA and its players have been on the front lines of progress for women’s empowerment,” said Borders. “We are thrilled to recognize Robbie, a legendary litigator, […]
Las Vegas Aces to Host WNBA All-Star 2019
WNBA All-Star 2019 will be played in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, home of the Las Vegas Aces, WNBA President Lisa Borders announced today. The WNBA’s midseason showcase will be played on Saturday, July 27. Telecast information will be announced at a later date. “The WNBA is excited to bring WNBA […]
Dallas’ Diggins-Smith Earns Dawn Stanley Community Leadership Award
Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins-Smith has earned the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award for her extraordinary work in the community in 2017 and the most recent offseason, the WNBA announced on July 19. The award, which is named in honor of WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Dawn Staley, recognizes a player who reflects Staley’s […]
22 Stars Set for Verizon WNBA All-Star 2018
The WNBA revealed on July 17, the list of 22 players selected by fans, WNBA players and head coaches, and media for Verizon WNBA All-Star 2018. Washington Mystics forward/guard Elena Delle Donne and Los Angeles Sparks forward/center Candace Parker will serve as team captains and draft the rosters for the 15th WNBA All-Star Game, which […]
WNBA Announces New All-Star Game Format
The WNBA announced recently a new format for Verizon WNBA All-Star 2018, which will be played on Saturday, July 28 in Minneapolis. Under the revamped format, two captains will draft the 2018 All-Star teams from the pool of players voted as All-Stars. The captains will be the two All-Stars, regardless of conference, who receive […]
WNBA Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month in June
The WNBA will celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in June with activities and initiatives that empower teams, players, fans and employees to share their voices and create a more inclusive environment for their communities. “The WNBA is thrilled to unite with our players, teams, partners and fans during Pride Month to amplify our shared values […]
WNBA Invites Fans to “Take A Seat, Take A Stand” for Women and Girls During 2018 Season
The WNBA today launched “Take a Seat, Take a Stand,” its new women and girls empowerment program for the 2018 season. When regular-season games begin tomorrow, May 18, WNBA tickets will do more than support women’s sports – when fans take a seat at a WNBA game, they will also have the chance to support several organizations […]
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