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books5 days ago•23 min saved

Rachel Reid Teases 'Unrivaled' Novel and Season 2 Details Amid 'Heated Rivalry' Success

Author Rachel Reid is touring for the deluxe edition of 'Heated Rivalry' while preparing for the release of her new novel, 'Unrivaled,' in June 2027. Filming for the show's second season is currently underway, based primarily on her 2022 sequel 'The Long Game.' Reid has expanded the roles of supporting characters like Scott Hunter and Yuna in the new book, noting that the show's massive popularity has increased fan interest in minor characters such as Luca Haas. She describes the transition to high-profile visibility as challenging but is excited about the continued expansion of the franchise.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#books #hbo-max #heated-rivalry

sports-business1 month ago•5 min saved

Unrivaled lands $650M valuation after oversubscribed Series C funding

Unrivaled, the pro three-on-three women’s basketball league, announced an oversubscribed Series C funding that values the league at $650 million, with Ten Pillar Sports Fund leading and the player-equity pool growing to about $200 million. High-profile backers include Carmelo Anthony, Trae Young, Geno Auriemma, Trybe Ventures, Ashton Kutcher, and Bessemer. The league, entering its third season, will start January 8, 2027, keep six-player rosters (six in development) with plans to add more roster spots in Season 4, expand its tour model to roughly eight stops in 2026, and continue a six-year TNT rights deal while growing nationwide and boosting the fan/player experience.

via The New York Times|

#league-valuation #player-equity #series-c

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Unrivaled valuation soars to $650M after sold-out tour

Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, raised new funding to reach a $650 million valuation after a string of sold-out tour stops; backers include high-profile investors and the league’s player equity pool now approaches $200 million as it expands its Miami campus and braces for competition from Project B.

via New York Post|

#breanna-stewart #business #investors

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Azzi Fudd signs with Project B, signaling a global off-season shift

Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings, has signed with Project B, a new global basketball league, choosing its multi-continent schedule over joining Unrivaled in the off-season. Project B plans six teams with 11 players each, competing in seven two-week tournaments across Europe, Asia and the Americas (with Valencia and Tokyo as host cities) and aims to stream games globally. The move underscores a growing trend of high-profile players pursuing lucrative, international off-season play alongside the WNBA’s advancing salaries under the league’s new CBA.

via The New York Times|

#azzi-fudd #global-basketball #project-b

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

Mist Clinches Unrivaled Crown as Stewart Shines and Plum Sets Playoff Record

Mist edged Phantom 80-74 to win the Unrivaled championship, with Breanna Stewart scoring 32 on 11-of-15 and Kelsey Plum pouring in 40 to set a playoff record; Mist players earned $100,000 each as champions.

via Bleacher Report|

#basketball #breanna-stewart #kelsey-plum

sports7 months ago•8 min saved

Unrivaled's Breakout Run: A Player-Run 3-on-3 League Redefining Women's Basketball

Unrivaled, a player-run 3-on-3 offseason league for women, is closing in on its championship with a $600K prize as revenue projects near $40M this season—up about 48% from last year. A road tour with record attendance, savvy sponsorships (Maker’s Mark, Sephora, Samsung, Ally, Xfinity) and a commitment to stability (multi-year contracts for most players) have driven growth, strong fan engagement, and prolific content creation in arenas that offer glam rooms, nurseries, and media spaces, signaling a new model for visibility and opportunity in women’s basketball.

via Bleacher Report|

#brand-partnerships #revenue-growth #sports

sports8 months ago•1 min saved

Stewart Uses Unrivaled Platform to Protest ICE After Minneapolis Shooting

Breanna Stewart used the Unrivaled game intros to display a sign reading 'Abolish ICE' in response to a fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis; the incident prompted the Timberwolves to postpone a game, an open letter from local teams calling for de-escalation and real solutions, and a NBA Players Association statement defending players' right to protest and stand for justice.

via Bleacher Report|

#abolish-ice #breanna-stewart #minneapolis-shooting

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Unrivaled Women's Basketball League Valued at $340 Million After Celebrity Funding

Unrivaled, a new sports league, has been valued at $340 million after its first season, driven by strong revenue, strategic investments from notable venture capitalists and athletes, and plans for expansion and increased athlete equity. The league made $30 million in its inaugural season, nearly breaking even, with projections to turn a profit in its second year, supported by media deals and sponsorships.

via ESPN|

#business #growth #investment

sports-business1 year ago•3 min saved

Serena Williams' Serena Ventures boosts Unrivaled to $340M valuation

Serena Williams' Serena Ventures participated in a funding round that valued the women's 3-on-3 basketball league Unrivaled at $340 million, a significant increase from $95 million a year earlier, highlighting the rising popularity and valuation of women's sports.

via CNBC|

#investment #serena-williams #sports-business

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Caitlin Clark's Injury Alters WNBA Offseason Prospects

Caitlin Clark, a star in the WNBA, is sidelined for the 2025 season due to multiple injuries. During the offseason, she chose not to play overseas but considered participating in the new league Unrivaled, which focuses on player development and injury prevention. Experts suggest that such leagues could help players stay in shape and reduce injury risks, offering a safer alternative to overseas play.

via Sports Illustrated|

#caitlin-clark #injury #player-development

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Napheesa Collier Responds to WNBA Conspiracy Theories and Fan Accusations

Napheesa Collier defends her dual roles in the WNBA and Unrivaled amid accusations of conflict of interest, emphasizing that her work benefits all players and does not hinder fair negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.

via ESPN|

#cba-negotiations #conflict-of-interest #napheesa-collier

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Unrivaled Women's League: Teams, Draft Highlights, and Mystery Picks

Unrivaled, a new 3x3 winter basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, has announced its rosters for its inaugural season starting January 17. The league, featuring top WNBA players, aims to provide a domestic alternative for athletes during the WNBA offseason, offering the highest average salary in women's professional sports history and equity in the league. Games will be broadcast on TNT and TruTV, with a unique format played on a compressed full court. Notable players like Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson are not participating in the first season.

via The Athletic|

#3x3-basketball #breanna-stewart #napheesa-collier

sports3 years ago•9 min saved

"Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier Dominate WNBA with Career-High Performances"

WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier have founded Unrivaled, a basketball league that will run during the WNBA offseason from January through March. The league aims to address long-standing frustrations with the WNBA, such as the controversial prioritization clause, and provide players with more options and choices. Unrivaled will feature 30 of the best professional women's players on six teams, playing one-on-one and three-on-three games. The founders believe the league will help fill the offseason void for players and boost the popularity of women's basketball. Both Unrivaled and the WNBA see potential for a mutually beneficial partnership in terms of cross-marketing and increasing visibility for players.

via Yahoo Sports|

#offseason-league #player-empowerment #sports

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier Set to Launch New Women's Basketball League

WNBA star Breanna Stewart, along with Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, is helping to launch a new women's professional basketball league called Unrivaled. The league will run from January to March and feature 30 of the top professional women's players split into six teams, playing 3-on-3 and one-on-one basketball games. Unrivaled aims to provide an alternative option for WNBA players to play domestically during the offseason and address the conflicts caused by the WNBA's prioritization rules. The league is set to launch in January 2024 and has assembled a team of business and sports industry leaders to support its establishment.

via syracuse.com|

#breanna-stewart #professional-league #sports

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

WNBA Stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier Launch U.S.-Based League in Offseason

WNBA players Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are founding a new women's basketball league called Unrivaled, which will run from January to March during the WNBA offseason. The league aims to provide top players with an alternative to playing overseas by offering competitive salaries and games of 3-on-3 and one-on-one. Stewart and Collier have assembled a team of industry leaders to help launch the league, and players like Chelsea Gray have shown enthusiasm for the idea. Unrivaled joins Athletes Unlimited as a newly launched league seeking to capitalize on the WNBA offseason.

via ESPN|

#breanna-stewart #offseason-league #sports