Bay Area Mural Program Showcases Community Stories Through Art
This Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on the Bay Area Mural Program, a nonprofit using art to uplift and tell the stories of underserved communities. B.A.M.P.'s founder, Andre Jahmora, shares their mission and the stories behind the powerful murals.
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Police say he traveled to Indianapolis from North Texas and sent an overwhelming amount of explicit online messages directed to Caitlin Clark, including claims he was driving around her home.
Golden State Valkyries select 11 players through WNBA expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries selected center Iliana Rupert from Atlanta, guards Veronica Burton of Connecticut and Carla Leite of Dallas and forward Maria Conde from Chicago with their initial picks of the WNBA expansion draft on Friday, the first players for the new Bay Area franchise that’s set to begin play next season.
Golden State Valkyries tap Natalie Nakase as first head coach
The Golden State Valkyries tapped Natalie Nakase to serve as the franchise's first head coach.
See the Golden State Valkyries new locker room at Chase Center
The Golden State Valkyries unveiled plans for its facilities in San Francisco and Oakland.
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese out for rest of the season due to injury
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is out for the rest of the year due to a season-ending wrist injury.
Team USA Basketball: This map shows California athletes dominate rosters
The Team USA athletes hail from coast to coast, and from San Diego to the Bay Area, many have ties to California.
Caitlin Clark's salary: How does it compare to men in the NBA?
Caitlin Clark went No. 1 overall in the WNBA draft, but the money she will earn now as a professional athlete has sparked a debate on social media.
Caitlin Clark #1 pick in the WNBA draft, Stanford's Cameron Brink #2 pick
Clark was the #1 pick in the draft after a record-breaking season, becoming the highest scoring college basketball player among women and men.
Stephen Curry tops Sabrina Ionescu in 3-point shootout at All-Star weekend
Stephen Curry was on a roll — and it was barely enough to beat Sabrina Ionescu.
Golden State Warriors leadership names woman as president of WNBA expansion team
Jess Smith has been named as the first president of the WNBA expansion team in the Bay Area.
Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu: NBA stars to square off in epic 3-point showdown
NBA and WNBA stars Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will face off in a highly anticipated 3-point contest during the upcoming All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Sabrina Ionescu shatters Steph Curry's 3-point contest record
Bay Area native Sabrina Ionescu crushed the WNBA 3-point contest Friday in Las Vegas, shattering multiple records.
Brittney Griner in LA to open 1st WNBA season since detainment in Russia
Griner was arrested in Moscow in February 2022 after Russian authorities found vape cartridges with cannabis oil in her luggage. She was released in a prisoner swap in December 2022.
Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
Brittney Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges ended with a prisoner swap in December.
Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury
The 6-foot-9 center last played for the Mercury in 2021 and helped the team reach the WNBA Finals. She averaged 20.5 points and 9.5 rebounds that season.
LSU unveils first female-athlete statue in honor of Seimone Augustus
Augustus, who led the Tigers to three women’s Final Four appearances before starring in the WNBA and in international play, became LSU’s first female student-athlete to be immortalized with a statue on campus Sunday.
Brittney Griner lands back in US after Russian prisoner swap
Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and Phoenix Mercury pro basketball star, was seen getting off a plane that landed Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.
WNBA star Brittney Griner transferred to Russian penal colony in Mordovia region
The WNBA star has been placed at Female Penal Colony IK-2 in Yavas, which is in the region of Mordovia – the same area where American Paul Whelan is being held, according to Reuters.
Brittney Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence
A penal colony is a common type of Russian prison where detainees work for minimal pay.