Annie Costabile
@anniecostabile.bsky.social
Women’s sports, Front Office Sports.
Springfield, Illinois will be the home to the WPBL in its inaugural season. The league—which will feature four teams in year one—will play all of its games at Robin Roberts Stadium.
More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
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More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
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Women’s Pro Baseball League To Play 1st Season in Springfield, Illinois
The Women’s Pro Baseball League tells FOS it expects to raise $3 million and will play its entire debut season in the Midwest.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Springfield, Illinois will be the home to the WPBL in its inaugural season. The league—which will feature four teams in year one—will play all of its games at Robin Roberts Stadium.
More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
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More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
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The Sky were the only team to bid for the 2026 WNBA All-Star game, sources told me. The WNBA recruited Indiana to host in 2025. The Aces hosted 3 of the 4 All-Star games before 2024.
Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Why Do So Few Teams Want to Host the WNBA All-Star Game?
Despite the league's broader success, only one team bid for 2026, and the league asked a team to host in 2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Sky were the only team to bid for the 2026 WNBA All-Star game, sources told me. The WNBA recruited Indiana to host in 2025. The Aces hosted 3 of the 4 All-Star games before 2024.
Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Following Project B's announced signing of Nneka Ogwumike questions were raised regarding funding.
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
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While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
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Project B Basketball League Says It Has No Saudi Funding
The startup’s cofounder tells FOS that its fundraising “doesn’t include any dollars from Saudi Arabia.” The league has a Saudi event partner.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Following Project B's announced signing of Nneka Ogwumike questions were raised regarding funding.
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
Following Project B's announced signing of Nneka Ogwumike questions were raised regarding funding.
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
Project B Basketball League Says It Has No Saudi Funding
The startup’s cofounder tells FOS that its fundraising “doesn’t include any dollars from Saudi Arabia.” The league has a Saudi event partner.
frontofficesports.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Following Project B's announced signing of Nneka Ogwumike questions were raised regarding funding.
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
Project B is offering WNBA stars multi-million dollar salaries to play in the startup league, multiple sources told me.
So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
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So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
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Project B is Offering WNBA Stars Multi-Million Dollar Salaries
The global basketball startup has the potential to shake up the women’s basketball landscape.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Project B is offering WNBA stars multi-million dollar salaries to play in the startup league, multiple sources told me.
So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
frontofficesports.com/wnba-project...
So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
frontofficesports.com/wnba-project...
Monarch Collective, the U.S. based investment firm focused solely on women's sports, has gone international buying a stake in German Women’s Bundesliga club FC Viktoria Berlin.
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NWSL Investor Monarch's Next Move Is German Soccer
The firm already owns the maximum three stakes in NWSL teams.
frontofficesports.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Monarch Collective, the U.S. based investment firm focused solely on women's sports, has gone international buying a stake in German Women’s Bundesliga club FC Viktoria Berlin.
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The Tempo introduced Sandy Brondello as the franchise's first coach this AM.
While the terms of her deal were not disclosed, multiple sources told me she will earn a seven-figure salary annually making her one of the highest paid coaches in the WNBA.
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While the terms of her deal were not disclosed, multiple sources told me she will earn a seven-figure salary annually making her one of the highest paid coaches in the WNBA.
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Sandy Brondello Turned Down More Money to Coach Tempo
The WNBA expansion team still made Brondello one of three known coaches in the league earning seven figures annually.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Tempo introduced Sandy Brondello as the franchise's first coach this AM.
While the terms of her deal were not disclosed, multiple sources told me she will earn a seven-figure salary annually making her one of the highest paid coaches in the WNBA.
frontofficesports.com/sandy-bronde...
While the terms of her deal were not disclosed, multiple sources told me she will earn a seven-figure salary annually making her one of the highest paid coaches in the WNBA.
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The WNBA & WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension with the condition that either side can terminate the extension at any time with 48 hours notice.
So, now what? And how did we get here?
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So, now what? And how did we get here?
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WNBA and WNBPA Agree to 30-Day Extension. Now What?
On Friday the WNBPA said their agreement on the CBA extension was contingent on the union’s ability to terminate it with 48 hours notice.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The WNBA & WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension with the condition that either side can terminate the extension at any time with 48 hours notice.
So, now what? And how did we get here?
frontofficesports.com/wnba-and-wnb...
So, now what? And how did we get here?
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Two Sky greats will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame next summer. Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headline the 2026 class announced Thursday.
Former Sky stars Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne to be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Though much of their professional legacies were built elsewhere, both Parker and Delle Donne shined in Chicago. They headline the 2026 class.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Two Sky greats will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame next summer. Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headline the 2026 class announced Thursday.
The current CBA was set to expire on Friday before the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension.
Set your clocks, the new deadline is Nov. 30.
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Set your clocks, the new deadline is Nov. 30.
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WNBA, Players Union Agree to Extension for CBA Negotiations
The WNBA and WNBPA have agreed to a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new CBA, making the new deadline Nov. 30.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The current CBA was set to expire on Friday before the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension.
Set your clocks, the new deadline is Nov. 30.
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Set your clocks, the new deadline is Nov. 30.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-and-pla...
Dominique Malonga headlined Unrivaled's final player announcements amid a dispute with Turkish club Fenerbahçe.
According to club, Malonga terminated her contract "without just cause." Ten days later, Unrivaled announced her as its final player.
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According to club, Malonga terminated her contract "without just cause." Ten days later, Unrivaled announced her as its final player.
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Malonga Headlines Unrivaled’s Final Player Announcements
Unrivaled also announced new coaches for the next season, including former Storm coach Noelle Quinn and Liberty assistant Zach O’Brien.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Dominique Malonga headlined Unrivaled's final player announcements amid a dispute with Turkish club Fenerbahçe.
According to club, Malonga terminated her contract "without just cause." Ten days later, Unrivaled announced her as its final player.
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According to club, Malonga terminated her contract "without just cause." Ten days later, Unrivaled announced her as its final player.
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Unrivaled's final three players: Aari McDonald, Rebecca Allen and Dominique Malonga.
October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Unrivaled's final three players: Aari McDonald, Rebecca Allen and Dominique Malonga.
I'm told players have not yet agreed to the WNBA's proposed 30 day extension as talks continue.
Sources tell me both sides are meeting today.
Sources tell me both sides are meeting today.
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm told players have not yet agreed to the WNBA's proposed 30 day extension as talks continue.
Sources tell me both sides are meeting today.
Sources tell me both sides are meeting today.
Angel Reese adds her name to list of trademarks filed this year, including "Mebounds" a phrase she flipped into a six-figure-earning brand.
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Angel Reese Registers Another Trademark: Her Name
This is Angel Reese’s fourth trademark application, according to the United States Patent and Trademark website.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Angel Reese adds her name to list of trademarks filed this year, including "Mebounds" a phrase she flipped into a six-figure-earning brand.
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The WNBA has proposed a 30-day extension to continue CBA negotiations with the WNBPA.
This comes on the heels of a weeks worth of heated exchanges between both parties and just days ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.
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This comes on the heels of a weeks worth of heated exchanges between both parties and just days ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.
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WNBA Proposes 30-Day Extension on CBA Negotiations
The current CBA expires on Friday at which point there are a few paths forward, including a work stoppage.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The WNBA has proposed a 30-day extension to continue CBA negotiations with the WNBPA.
This comes on the heels of a weeks worth of heated exchanges between both parties and just days ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.
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This comes on the heels of a weeks worth of heated exchanges between both parties and just days ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.
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The public barbs continue between the WNBA and the WNBPA.
In a statement provided to FOS the league is accusing the union of "disseminating public misinformation" while urging them to join in "constructive engagement across the table."
More:
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In a statement provided to FOS the league is accusing the union of "disseminating public misinformation" while urging them to join in "constructive engagement across the table."
More:
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WNBA, Players Remain Far Apart With CBA Deadline Days Away
Union lawyer Erin D. Drake says a deal will not be reached by Friday’s deadline.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The public barbs continue between the WNBA and the WNBPA.
In a statement provided to FOS the league is accusing the union of "disseminating public misinformation" while urging them to join in "constructive engagement across the table."
More:
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-dea...
In a statement provided to FOS the league is accusing the union of "disseminating public misinformation" while urging them to join in "constructive engagement across the table."
More:
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Sonia Raman has agreed to a multiyear deal to become the Seattle Storm's new head coach leaving the Liberty with the last remaining vacancy in the WNBA.
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Storm Hire Sonia Raman as Liberty Have Last Remaining WNBA Opening
Raman also interviewed for the Liberty’s head coach position.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Sonia Raman has agreed to a multiyear deal to become the Seattle Storm's new head coach leaving the Liberty with the last remaining vacancy in the WNBA.
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Former Liberty assistant Sonia Raman has agreed to a multiyear deal to become the Storm's new HC, a source confirmed to me. She also interviewed for the Liberty's HC job.
Raman was an assistant with the Grizzlies from 2020-24 before joining the Liberty.
Raman was an assistant with the Grizzlies from 2020-24 before joining the Liberty.
October 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Former Liberty assistant Sonia Raman has agreed to a multiyear deal to become the Storm's new HC, a source confirmed to me. She also interviewed for the Liberty's HC job.
Raman was an assistant with the Grizzlies from 2020-24 before joining the Liberty.
Raman was an assistant with the Grizzlies from 2020-24 before joining the Liberty.
The Dallas Wings are closing in on a deal to make Jose Fernandez the franchise's fourth coach in five seasons.
USF, where he coached for over two decades, already announced his departure on social media.
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USF, where he coached for over two decades, already announced his departure on social media.
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Wings Tap College Ranks Again for Fourth Coach in Five Seasons
Jose Fernandez spent 25 seasons at USF, where he amassed an overall record of 485-317.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The Dallas Wings are closing in on a deal to make Jose Fernandez the franchise's fourth coach in five seasons.
USF, where he coached for over two decades, already announced his departure on social media.
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USF, where he coached for over two decades, already announced his departure on social media.
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NEWS: Robin Roberts, Olivia Walton & Amy Griffin are the three latest investors in the Liberty, completing the round of investment announced in May, valuing the team at $450 million.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
October 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
NEWS: Robin Roberts, Olivia Walton & Amy Griffin are the three latest investors in the Liberty, completing the round of investment announced in May, valuing the team at $450 million.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
On Monday, Fenerbahçe announced Seattle Storm forward Dominique Malonga had "unilaterally terminated her professional player contract with our club without any just cause."
BC of a required letter of clearance this could impede her return to the WNBA.
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BC of a required letter of clearance this could impede her return to the WNBA.
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Turkish Dispute Could Cloud French Star’s Return to WNBA
Fenerbahçe said it would “exercise all our legal rights” after Dominique Malonga left the team.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
On Monday, Fenerbahçe announced Seattle Storm forward Dominique Malonga had "unilaterally terminated her professional player contract with our club without any just cause."
BC of a required letter of clearance this could impede her return to the WNBA.
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BC of a required letter of clearance this could impede her return to the WNBA.
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The Portland Fire prematurely announced NBA assistant Alex Sarama as the franchise's head coach on LinkedIn Tuesday AM.
Multiple sources told me that while a contract has not yet been finalized, Sarama is expected to be announced in the coming days.
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Multiple sources told me that while a contract has not yet been finalized, Sarama is expected to be announced in the coming days.
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WNBA’s Fire Prematurely Announce Head Coach Hire on LinkedIn
Multiple league sources confirmed to FOS that the Fire plan to announce Alex Sarama as head coach in the coming days.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Portland Fire prematurely announced NBA assistant Alex Sarama as the franchise's head coach on LinkedIn Tuesday AM.
Multiple sources told me that while a contract has not yet been finalized, Sarama is expected to be announced in the coming days.
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Multiple sources told me that while a contract has not yet been finalized, Sarama is expected to be announced in the coming days.
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According to multiple sources, the WNBA's latest CBA proposal includes a supermax closer to $850,000 & a vet min hovering around $300,000 in year 1
The two sides remain at odds w. Engelbert's frayed relationships extending to team presidents and owners.
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The two sides remain at odds w. Engelbert's frayed relationships extending to team presidents and owners.
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Standoff Over WNBA's Future Has Dominated Finals
A dominant performance by A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces has been reduced to background noise as players and owners negotiate a new CBA.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
According to multiple sources, the WNBA's latest CBA proposal includes a supermax closer to $850,000 & a vet min hovering around $300,000 in year 1
The two sides remain at odds w. Engelbert's frayed relationships extending to team presidents and owners.
frontofficesports.com/standoff-ove...
The two sides remain at odds w. Engelbert's frayed relationships extending to team presidents and owners.
frontofficesports.com/standoff-ove...
NEWS: Caitlin Clark will not join the second season of Unrivaled, sources familiar with the matter told me today.
The league's second season tips off Jan. 5th and will include a slate of games being played outside of its Miami base in Philadelphia.
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The league's second season tips off Jan. 5th and will include a slate of games being played outside of its Miami base in Philadelphia.
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Caitlin Clark Will Not Join Second Season of Unrivaled
The Fever star struggled with several injuries in her second WNBA season.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NEWS: Caitlin Clark will not join the second season of Unrivaled, sources familiar with the matter told me today.
The league's second season tips off Jan. 5th and will include a slate of games being played outside of its Miami base in Philadelphia.
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The league's second season tips off Jan. 5th and will include a slate of games being played outside of its Miami base in Philadelphia.
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As the Oct. 31 deadline nears, the union and league appear further apart than ever. Where does the league go after its stars lambasted commissioner Cathy Engelbert?
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Where Does the WNBA Go After Its Stars Bashed the Commissioner?
The union and league appear far apart after Napheesa Collier shredded commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Tuesday and many players backed Collier.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
As the Oct. 31 deadline nears, the union and league appear further apart than ever. Where does the league go after its stars lambasted commissioner Cathy Engelbert?
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