“The league’s growth and increased demand for WNBA basketball made this the ideal time to expand the schedule, lengthen the Finals and provide fans more opportunities to see the best players in the world compete at the highest level,” Engelbert said during a Thursday press conference. The s...
Angel Reeserecently made headlines when she said thather WNBA salary doesn’t pay her bills“at all.” At the beginning of the year, Reese called her $73,439 rookie salary “a bonus,” indicating that her meaningful income is the result of her sponsorships with brands including Reebok, Goo...
with a specific emphasis on supporting and assisting under-served and low to moderate income communities…a public reception was held to unveil the foundation at the NCAA Hall of Champions, 3/11/05…in February 2011, the Foundation announced a partnership with the University of Tennessee School ...
income taxes on millions of dollars over a five-year period, a prosecutor said Thursday in closing arguments at the trio's tax evasion trial."These defendants attempted to skip out on taxes that all must pay, regardless of how rich, regardless of how famous," said Assistant U. 鈥...
However, with Clark’s talent and popularity in the sports world, she will most likely have additional income thanks to various sponsorships and deals. However, some critics say that doesn’t matter. “Everyone saying don’t worry she gets endorsements are missing the point. The men ...
NEW YORK (AP)— Kyrie Irving is making sure WNBA players can sit out the season and not stress about a paycheck. The Brooklyn Nets star is committing $1.5 million to supplement the income of players who choose not to play this season, whether it be because of coronavirus concerns or socia...
with the goal of competing in a 3-on-3 format during the offseason, so players can continue to improve their skills and make the “highest salaries in professional women’s sports league history.” Normally WBNA players compete overseas during the offseason in order to maintain an income. ...
With the average WNBA career lasting five to six years, according to the league, many players supplement their income by playing overseas during the offseason. Jones has played in South Korea, China and Russia, and she signed to play in Turkey this upcoming offseason. She also plays for the...
While some WNBA players head overseas in the off-season to supplement their income, Clark, who has already signed a host of lucrative endorsement deals, appears unlikely to follow suit. "I feel like basketball has really consumed my life for a year," she said. "I feel like taking some ti...
Like many WNBA players, Brittney plays for teams in other countries during the off-season to supplement her income and stay in shape. She has played for Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg since 2014. The team's current roster also includes WNBA heavyweightsBreanna Stewart,Courtney Vandersloo...