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The WNBA's 2021 season marks the 25th anniversary of the top professional women's basketball league in the world. Ahead of the regular season debut on May 14, here are the top things to know about the upcoming WNBA campaign.
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Carolyn Swords #4 of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm tipoff Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at Feld Entertainment Center on October 06, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Candace Parker announced her retirement from the game of basketball on Sunday. She shared the news quietly, with just an Instagram post saying she didn’t want to cheat the game she loved so much.
She is walking away from the sport at a time when women’s

Candace Parker

Candace Parker's legacy

Basketball great Candace Parker has announced her retirement from the sport.
A two-time Olympic gold medallist (2008; 2012) and three-time WNBA champion (2016; 2021; 2023), the 38-year-old believes ‘it’s time’ for her to step away from the court.
“I’m retiring,” she wrote on Instagram.
“I promised I’d never cheat the

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 01: Candace Parker #3 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Connecticut Sun at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sun 102-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Two-time Olympic champion Candace Parker announces retirement

The 2023 WNBA season will officially begin on 19 May and after a busy offseason, featuring a scintillating March Madness, the return of Brittney Griner and some blockbuster basketball trades, a tone of excitement has been struck ahead of the first tip-off.
With the regular season having been expanded to

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - SEPTEMBER 18: The Las Vegas Aces celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Connecticut Sun 78-71 in game four to win the 2022 WNBA Finals at Mohegan Sun Arena on September 18, 2022 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Las Vegas Aces celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Connecticut Sun 78-71 in game four to win the 2022 WNBA Finals

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Sika Kone is ready to be the talisman for the Malian women’s basketball team.
2021 was a defining season for the talented power forward.
She had a standout performance at the FIBA U19 World Cup, where Mali advanced to a historic fourth-place finish.
The 20-year-old also maded the All-Star Team

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2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: Malian rising star Sika Kone ready to 'do great things'

The Chicago Sky are the new WNBA champions.
They beat Phoenix Mercury 80-74 in game 4 of the finals on Sunday (17th October) to move to 3-1 in the best of five series, and clinch the premier women's basketball title for the first time in their history.
Candace Parker, who

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 17: Diamond DeShields #1, Candace Parker #3 and Lexie Brown #7 of the Chicago Sky celebrate with the trophy following Game Four of the WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena on October 17, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Sky defeated the Phoenix Mercury 80-74 to win the championship.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Chicago Sky crowned WNBA champions for first time

Double Olympic champion, WNBA champion, two-time WNBA MVP, five-time All-Star, two-time NCAA champion. Basketball icon Candace Parker doesn't need to say a word.
A serial winner with a glittering career in the bank, Parker is making history in her hometown by helping the Chicago Sky to a stunning WNBA finals

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MARCH 09:  Basketball player Candace Parker poses for a portrait at the 2016 Team USA Media Summit at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.  (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Basketball player Candace Parker poses for a portrait at the 2016 Team USA Media Summit at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Candace Parker: Five things you need to know about the 2x Olympic champ and WNBA superstar

The 2021 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals are set after the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury came through their respective semi-finals to set up a thrilling best-of-five title decider.
Here is everything you need to know about the WNBA Finals, including the series schedule, key players to watch, and

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 31: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury drives the ball against Candace Parker #3 and Azurá Stevens #30 of the Chicago Sky during the second half of the WNBA game at the Footprint Center on August 31, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Sky 103-83. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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2021 WNBA Finals preview: Everything you need to know about Chicago Sky vs Phoenix Mercury

After a thrilling campaign that saw an extended mid-season break to accommodate the Tokyo 2020 Olympic basketball tournament, we now know the eight teams that will vie for the WNBA championship.
You can find more information on the WNBA postseason starting on Thursday 23 September. - including the stars to

PALMETTO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Carolyn Swords #4 of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm tip-off Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at Feld Entertainment Center on October 06, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

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