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Veronica Burton (left) and Kaitlyn Chen (right) of the Golden State Valkyries talk before a game against the Chicago Sky on Aug. 12, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Veronica Burton: The Golden State Valkyries’ love and respect for each other shows on and off court

‘There’s a level of joy when you love one another. You play with that same love,’ she says
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Diamond Johnson of Norfolk State (right) shoots over Allie Kubek (left) of Maryland during the first round of the 2025 women's NCAA tournament on March 22, 2025, at Xfinity Center in College Park, Md. HBCU

Norfolk State alum Diamond Johnson’s goal is the WNBA. The Upshot League may help her get there.

She finished the new domestic league’s inaugural season as its second-leading scorer
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Awa Fam (from left), Jade Melbourne and Dominique Malonga of the Seattle Storm celebrate defeating the New York Liberty on June 25, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Sports

Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga are focused on the present, but their future in Seattle looks bright

The dynamic international prospects are only 20 years old, yet optimism abounds that the pair, plus rookie guard Flau’jae Johnson, will restore the Seattle Storm to title contention
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Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (third from right) poses for a holiday photo with her parents, two sisters and brother. Sports

For Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton, family has always been a constant source of support

As the youngest of four children, Burton says her family celebrates her accomplishments, supports her through setbacks and reminds her of who she is on and off the court
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Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on before a game against the New York Liberty on June 21, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Sports

Nneka Ogwumike always looked out for the WNBA like family, and now it is growing thanks to her care

As the league’s unofficial ‘big sister,’ she supported its development and invested in its future success through her contributions on and off the court
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Shakira Austin (center) of the Washington Mystics walks up the court during a game against the Atlanta Dream on July 2, 2026, at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. Sports

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin’s belief in her game has never faltered. Others now believe, too.

Fifth-year center is averaging career highs in nearly every major statistical category after struggling to carve out role in 2025
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Alysha Clark (left) and librarian Mychal Threets (right) take a photo before one of the Las Vegas Aces' home games in 2024. Sports

Mychal ‘the Librarian’ Threets embraces his passions for books and women’s basketball to promote both

‘Reading Rainbow’ host uses his platform to champion stories written by female athletes
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Monica McNutt attends the 2026 ESPYS on July 15, 2026, at Lincoln Center in New York City. Sports

GRWM: Here are ESPN analyst Monica McNutt’s must-have items for WNBA All-Star Weekend

From comfy shoes to emergency essentials, she packs her bag with her schedule in mind
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Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (center) shares a laugh with forward Kayla Thornton (right) after their win against the Washington Mystics at Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Sports

For Golden State Valkyries’ Veronica Burton, finding her peace is the key to making progress on the court

26-year-old guard leans on her faith and daily routine to stay grounded throughout the WNBA season
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Singer Whitney Houston performs the national anthem at the 1999 WNBA All-Star Game on July 14, 1999, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Sports

‘I feel like I’ve been smiling all day’: First WNBA All-Star Game was awash in pomp and circumstance

Memories of courtside celebrities, cheering fans, and a Whitney Houston cameo linger for the players who competed in the inaugural contest in 1999 at Madison Square Garden
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