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sports19 days ago•11 min saved

Aces Set to Reign? WNBA’s 30th Season Braces for Expansions and a Record CBA

Predictions for the WNBA’s 30th season center on a historic pay surge under a new CBA and two expansions shaking up rosters; the Las Vegas Aces remain the team to beat, with the Liberty, Sparks, Fever and Mystics in hot pursuit. Olivia Miles is the likely Rookie of the Year, and A’ja Wilson is the MVP favorite. The Mystics could surprise by reaching the playoffs while Phoenix is seen as unlikely to pace the league; the predicted playoff semi-finalists are the Aces, Liberty, Fever and Sparks.

via The Guardian|

#2026-season #aces #cba

sports20 days ago•11 min saved

2026 WNBA Season Preview: New Stars, Bold Bets, and a Liberty Title Run

Sports Illustrated’s WNBA staff preview the 2026 season, weighing key storylines (Dallas Wings’ coaching overhaul, Chicago Sky’s revamped roster, Caitlin Clark’s off-ball usage, Angel Reese joining Atlanta, and Georgia Amoore’s return from ACL injury), plus Rookie of the Year bets (Amoore; Miles; Miles; Flau’ja Johnson), MVP predictions (Clark; Thomas; Wilson), bold takes (Allemand for most improved; Carter as Sixth Man; Mercury miss the playoffs; Brondello to lead the Tempo to the playoffs), and champion forecasts with the New York Liberty favored to win the title amid strong challenges from other contenders.

via Sports Illustrated|

#2026-season #basketball #expansion-teams

sports2 months ago•10 min saved

Nike Unveils 2026 NWSL Kits Highlighting Club Roots and Community

Nike released new primary, secondary, and third kits for all 16 NWSL clubs for the 2026 season, with designs inspired by each club’s roots, neighborhoods, and history; expansion clubs Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC also rolled out inaugural secondary kits, and the regular season opens March 13 with Washington Spirit hosting Portland Thorns FC.

via SportsLogos.Net News|

#expansion-teams #nike #nwsl

sports4 months ago•4 min saved

Fever Unveils 2026 Schedule with Expansion Teams and Cup Showdowns

Indiana Fever released its 2026 schedule (44 games), opening May 9 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Dallas Wings; the season introduces expansion teams Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, features Commissioner’s Cup matchups, several back-to-back game series, road trips, and a league pause Aug. 31–Sept. 16 for the FIBA World Cup.

via Indiana Fever|

#commissioners-cup #expansion-teams #fever

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"NHL Ticket Sales Surge as Kraken Face Golden Knights in Season Opener"

Ticket sales for the upcoming 2023-2024 NHL season have surged, with overall sales more than double compared to last season. The Seattle Kraken and other expansion teams have played a significant role in driving this increase. The data also shows a rise in international demand, with ticket sales coming from buyers in 44 different countries. The top 10 teams among buyers are the Golden Knights, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Rangers, Canadiens, Predators, Kraken, Blackhawks, Lightning, and Oilers. Fans are showing interest in attending away games and visiting iconic hockey cities. The season kicks off with a triple-header featuring the reigning Stanley Cup champions and the Seattle Kraken.

via Fox Business|

#expansion-teams #international-demand #nhl

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Chandler Stephenson's Goal Puts Golden Knights on Verge of NHL History

The Philadelphia Flyers' record of winning the Stanley Cup in seven years as an expansion team may be broken by the Vegas Golden Knights, who are one win away from winning the Cup in just six years. Vegas already holds the record for being the first team to reach the Cup finals in its inaugural season. The Panthers trail 3-1 in the series against Vegas, with Game 5 set to take place in Las Vegas.

via Philly Hockey Now|

#expansion-teams #nhl #philadelphia-flyers