Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Rebecca Lobo across Basketball, Baseball.
During Inspiring Women Night, the Fever recognized former WNBA President Val Ackerman with the Lin Dunn Award, highlighting her foundational role and the league’s growing visibility.
UConn freshman Marine Dursus has chosen to wear the number 5 jersey, once sported by star player Paige Bueckers, prompting a wave of reactions on social media. The move revives the conversation about the university’s tradition of retiring jersey numbers, a list that includes Rebecca Lobo, Swin Cash, Sue Bird and soon Maya Moore. Bueckers, now with the Dallas Wings in the WNBA, remains a top contender for the U.S. national team.
The Los Angeles Sparks honored three decades of history in a tightly contested victory over the New York Liberty, spotlighting legends and the groundbreaking CBA championed by Nneka Ogwumike.
ESPN’s upcoming ‘Women’s Sports Sunday’ will take over the former ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ slot, showcasing WNBA and NWSL games while reflecting a broader industry shift driven by rising interest in female athletes and new sponsorship deals.
The WNBA celebrates its thirtieth anniversary amid team expansion to Canada, the rise of fresh superstars, and a comprehensive broadcast lineup that spans traditional TV and multiple streaming platforms.