Madeline Kenney
@madkenney.bsky.social
Women’s sports reporter at the New York Post
Epiphanny Prince has been promoted to a front office role, too, I'm told. Her new title is director of basketball operations.
Chris DeMarco’s Liberty coaching staff is taking shape but still not finalized.
New York has made four new hires, including two formerW players:
- Courtney Paris
- Kristen Mann
- Addi Walters
- Will Sheehey
Parker Lovett promoted to director of basketball strategy nypost.com/2026/02/06/s...
New York has made four new hires, including two formerW players:
- Courtney Paris
- Kristen Mann
- Addi Walters
- Will Sheehey
Parker Lovett promoted to director of basketball strategy nypost.com/2026/02/06/s...
Chris DeMarco’s Liberty coaching staff taking shape — what you need to know about new staff
The Liberty are close to finalizing DeMarco’s staff for the 2026 WNBA season.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Epiphanny Prince has been promoted to a front office role, too, I'm told. Her new title is director of basketball operations.
Chris DeMarco’s Liberty coaching staff is taking shape but still not finalized.
New York has made four new hires, including two formerW players:
- Courtney Paris
- Kristen Mann
- Addi Walters
- Will Sheehey
Parker Lovett promoted to director of basketball strategy nypost.com/2026/02/06/s...
New York has made four new hires, including two formerW players:
- Courtney Paris
- Kristen Mann
- Addi Walters
- Will Sheehey
Parker Lovett promoted to director of basketball strategy nypost.com/2026/02/06/s...
Chris DeMarco’s Liberty coaching staff taking shape — what you need to know about new staff
The Liberty are close to finalizing DeMarco’s staff for the 2026 WNBA season.
nypost.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Chris DeMarco’s Liberty coaching staff is taking shape but still not finalized.
New York has made four new hires, including two formerW players:
- Courtney Paris
- Kristen Mann
- Addi Walters
- Will Sheehey
Parker Lovett promoted to director of basketball strategy nypost.com/2026/02/06/s...
New York has made four new hires, including two formerW players:
- Courtney Paris
- Kristen Mann
- Addi Walters
- Will Sheehey
Parker Lovett promoted to director of basketball strategy nypost.com/2026/02/06/s...
The WNBA showing up empty-handed to Monday’s meeting in New York was a slap in the face to players and fans.
My column: nypost.com/2026/02/03/s...
My column: nypost.com/2026/02/03/s...
The WNBA’s insulting approach to CBA talks isn’t helping anyone
The WNBA showing up empty-handed to Monday’s meeting in New York was a slap in the face to players and fans.
nypost.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM
The WNBA showing up empty-handed to Monday’s meeting in New York was a slap in the face to players and fans.
My column: nypost.com/2026/02/03/s...
My column: nypost.com/2026/02/03/s...
WNBA officials and the players union met Monday in New York for a few hours to try to make progress on a new collective bargaining agreement as ongoing negotiations potentially threaten the scheduled start of the 2026 season. nypost.com/2026/02/02/s...
WNBA, players mum on three-hour CBA talks with strike still looming
WNBA officials and the players union met Monday in New York for a few hours to try to make progress on a new collective bargaining agreement.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
WNBA officials and the players union met Monday in New York for a few hours to try to make progress on a new collective bargaining agreement as ongoing negotiations potentially threaten the scheduled start of the 2026 season. nypost.com/2026/02/02/s...
The WNBA CBA meeting today in NYC went on for roughly three hours.
Nneka Ogwumike, Brianna Turner, Alysha Clark and Stefanie Dolson were the players who attended in person.
Asked in passing about how the meeting went, Ogwumike said, “Sorry, we can’t [comment.]”
Nneka Ogwumike, Brianna Turner, Alysha Clark and Stefanie Dolson were the players who attended in person.
Asked in passing about how the meeting went, Ogwumike said, “Sorry, we can’t [comment.]”
February 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
The WNBA CBA meeting today in NYC went on for roughly three hours.
Nneka Ogwumike, Brianna Turner, Alysha Clark and Stefanie Dolson were the players who attended in person.
Asked in passing about how the meeting went, Ogwumike said, “Sorry, we can’t [comment.]”
Nneka Ogwumike, Brianna Turner, Alysha Clark and Stefanie Dolson were the players who attended in person.
Asked in passing about how the meeting went, Ogwumike said, “Sorry, we can’t [comment.]”
The Liberty preseason schedule as of now:
April 25 vs. Indiana Fever in Brooklyn
May 3 at Connecticut Sun
April 25 vs. Indiana Fever in Brooklyn
May 3 at Connecticut Sun
February 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The Liberty preseason schedule as of now:
April 25 vs. Indiana Fever in Brooklyn
May 3 at Connecticut Sun
April 25 vs. Indiana Fever in Brooklyn
May 3 at Connecticut Sun
In today's @nypostsports.bsky.social
Advice from Cori Close: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
The latest on CBA talks ahead of a pivotal in-person meeting Monday: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
@bridgetbreilly.bsky.social on Unrivaled's record-breaking night in Philly nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Advice from Cori Close: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
The latest on CBA talks ahead of a pivotal in-person meeting Monday: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
@bridgetbreilly.bsky.social on Unrivaled's record-breaking night in Philly nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
January 31, 2026 at 3:40 PM
In today's @nypostsports.bsky.social
Advice from Cori Close: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
The latest on CBA talks ahead of a pivotal in-person meeting Monday: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
@bridgetbreilly.bsky.social on Unrivaled's record-breaking night in Philly nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Advice from Cori Close: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
The latest on CBA talks ahead of a pivotal in-person meeting Monday: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
@bridgetbreilly.bsky.social on Unrivaled's record-breaking night in Philly nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Reposted by Madeline Kenney
The barnstorming stop was a test for Unrivaled as an alternative women’s professional league, and it passed in a city that has not seen that level of play since 1998:
Philadelphia shows the love for Unrivaled with historic women’s basketball sellout
nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Philadelphia shows the love for Unrivaled with historic women’s basketball sellout
nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Philadelphia shows the love for Unrivaled with historic women’s basketball sellout
Ninety minutes before tipoff, Unrivaled received a warm welcome from Philadelphia before a ball was even dribbled.
nypost.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The barnstorming stop was a test for Unrivaled as an alternative women’s professional league, and it passed in a city that has not seen that level of play since 1998:
Philadelphia shows the love for Unrivaled with historic women’s basketball sellout
nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Philadelphia shows the love for Unrivaled with historic women’s basketball sellout
nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Reposted by Madeline Kenney
The Minnesota Star Tribune, @mprnews.org @minnesotareformer.com , @spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social, @sahanjournal.bsky.social, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association today released the following statement:
January 30, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The Minnesota Star Tribune, @mprnews.org @minnesotareformer.com , @spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social, @sahanjournal.bsky.social, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association today released the following statement:
Marina Mabrey's 43 points (with 1:03 left in the third quarter) set an Unrivaled record for most points in a game.
Her 10 3s are a league record, too.
Her 10 3s are a league record, too.
January 31, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Marina Mabrey's 43 points (with 1:03 left in the third quarter) set an Unrivaled record for most points in a game.
Her 10 3s are a league record, too.
Her 10 3s are a league record, too.
UCLA coach Cori Close sees something special in Illinois’ young team.
Potential and promise.
And Close, in the modern college landscape, offered some words of advice and encouragement this week: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Potential and promise.
And Close, in the modern college landscape, offered some words of advice and encouragement this week: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Illinois’ young core emblematic of college basketball’s continuity conundrum
In the modern basketball landscape, it’s hard to maintain a solid core, especially when there’s so much temptation for individual growth.
nypost.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:45 AM
UCLA coach Cori Close sees something special in Illinois’ young team.
Potential and promise.
And Close, in the modern college landscape, offered some words of advice and encouragement this week: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Potential and promise.
And Close, in the modern college landscape, offered some words of advice and encouragement this week: nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Unrivaled broke multiple all-time attendance records in Philly tonight with a crowd of 21,490.
Most fans at a pro women's basketball regular-season game since Fever-Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Most fans at a pro bball game at Xfinity Mobile Arena, breaking a record from 1998.
Most fans at a pro women's basketball regular-season game since Fever-Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Most fans at a pro bball game at Xfinity Mobile Arena, breaking a record from 1998.
January 31, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Unrivaled broke multiple all-time attendance records in Philly tonight with a crowd of 21,490.
Most fans at a pro women's basketball regular-season game since Fever-Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Most fans at a pro bball game at Xfinity Mobile Arena, breaking a record from 1998.
Most fans at a pro women's basketball regular-season game since Fever-Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Most fans at a pro bball game at Xfinity Mobile Arena, breaking a record from 1998.
The Liberty added Addi Walters and Will Sheehey to their 2026 coaching staff, The Post has learned.
Walters was an assistant for the Iowa Wolves and served on Chris DeMarco's Bahamian staff.
Sheehey spent 4+ years with the Warriors and most recently was assistant director of player development.
Walters was an assistant for the Iowa Wolves and served on Chris DeMarco's Bahamian staff.
Sheehey spent 4+ years with the Warriors and most recently was assistant director of player development.
January 31, 2026 at 1:22 AM
The Liberty added Addi Walters and Will Sheehey to their 2026 coaching staff, The Post has learned.
Walters was an assistant for the Iowa Wolves and served on Chris DeMarco's Bahamian staff.
Sheehey spent 4+ years with the Warriors and most recently was assistant director of player development.
Walters was an assistant for the Iowa Wolves and served on Chris DeMarco's Bahamian staff.
Sheehey spent 4+ years with the Warriors and most recently was assistant director of player development.
What a win for Columbia, who takes down No. 19 Princeton 73-67 on the road.
Columbia improves to 2-15 all-time against top-25 teams.
Its last top-25 win?
Against then-ranked No. 25 Princeton on Feb. 24, 2024 -- Abbey Hsu's senior night.
Columbia improves to 2-15 all-time against top-25 teams.
Its last top-25 win?
Against then-ranked No. 25 Princeton on Feb. 24, 2024 -- Abbey Hsu's senior night.
January 31, 2026 at 1:18 AM
What a win for Columbia, who takes down No. 19 Princeton 73-67 on the road.
Columbia improves to 2-15 all-time against top-25 teams.
Its last top-25 win?
Against then-ranked No. 25 Princeton on Feb. 24, 2024 -- Abbey Hsu's senior night.
Columbia improves to 2-15 all-time against top-25 teams.
Its last top-25 win?
Against then-ranked No. 25 Princeton on Feb. 24, 2024 -- Abbey Hsu's senior night.
We’re about 30 minutes ahead of tipoff for the first Unrivaled game in Philly between the Phantom and Breeze.
Natasha Cloud just received a loud ovation from the crowd as she skipped onto the court to warmup.
Natasha Cloud just received a loud ovation from the crowd as she skipped onto the court to warmup.
January 30, 2026 at 11:29 PM
We’re about 30 minutes ahead of tipoff for the first Unrivaled game in Philly between the Phantom and Breeze.
Natasha Cloud just received a loud ovation from the crowd as she skipped onto the court to warmup.
Natasha Cloud just received a loud ovation from the crowd as she skipped onto the court to warmup.
Natasha Cloud has stern warning for WNBA with tense CBA talk set to resume
Story in Philly with @bridgetbreilly.bsky.social nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Story in Philly with @bridgetbreilly.bsky.social nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Natasha Cloud has stern warning for WNBA with tense CBA talk set to resume
The league’s key figures are set to participate in the high-stakes, in-person meeting Monday that some believe could be an inflection point in negotiations.
nypost.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Natasha Cloud has stern warning for WNBA with tense CBA talk set to resume
Story in Philly with @bridgetbreilly.bsky.social nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Story in Philly with @bridgetbreilly.bsky.social nypost.com/2026/01/30/s...
Kelsey Plum said she and Napheesa Collier will be among the players who will attend a CBA meeting in NYC. She said this is her first meeting she's been able to attend in person since the playoffs.
January 30, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Kelsey Plum said she and Napheesa Collier will be among the players who will attend a CBA meeting in NYC. She said this is her first meeting she's been able to attend in person since the playoffs.
ICYMI: Gotham FC’s disappointing Champions Cup semifinal loss comes with Rose Lavelle injury concern nypost.com/2026/01/28/s...
Gotham FC’s disappointing Champions Cup semifinal loss comes with Rose Lavelle injury concern
Gotham walked away from Wednesday’s semifinals match against the Brazilian club Corinthians with a mixture of disappointment and concern.
nypost.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:54 AM
ICYMI: Gotham FC’s disappointing Champions Cup semifinal loss comes with Rose Lavelle injury concern nypost.com/2026/01/28/s...
The first-place Boston Fleet beat the New York Sirens 4-3 in a shootout tonight.
They’ll enter the Olympic break with a 7-0-3-6 record and in fourth in the PWHL standings with 24 points.
They’ll enter the Olympic break with a 7-0-3-6 record and in fourth in the PWHL standings with 24 points.
January 29, 2026 at 3:51 AM
The first-place Boston Fleet beat the New York Sirens 4-3 in a shootout tonight.
They’ll enter the Olympic break with a 7-0-3-6 record and in fourth in the PWHL standings with 24 points.
They’ll enter the Olympic break with a 7-0-3-6 record and in fourth in the PWHL standings with 24 points.
Rose Lavelle will enter concussion protocol, Gotham FC spokesperson says.
January 28, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Rose Lavelle will enter concussion protocol, Gotham FC spokesperson says.
Jaedyn Shaw’s free kick just outside the 18-yard box went just wide of the right post.
Corinthians advance to the finals with the 1-0 win.
Gotham plays the loser of Arsenal and ASFAR for third place Sunday.
Corinthians advance to the finals with the 1-0 win.
Gotham plays the loser of Arsenal and ASFAR for third place Sunday.
January 28, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Jaedyn Shaw’s free kick just outside the 18-yard box went just wide of the right post.
Corinthians advance to the finals with the 1-0 win.
Gotham plays the loser of Arsenal and ASFAR for third place Sunday.
Corinthians advance to the finals with the 1-0 win.
Gotham plays the loser of Arsenal and ASFAR for third place Sunday.
Rose Lavelle left the match in stoppage time with an apparent head injury.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Rose Lavelle left the match in stoppage time with an apparent head injury.
Corinthians fires one past Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger to go up 1-0 in the 83rd minute of the semis of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
January 28, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Corinthians fires one past Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger to go up 1-0 in the 83rd minute of the semis of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
Gotham FC out to capture even greater goal in ‘continuation’ of NWSL title season nypost.com/2026/01/26/s...
Gotham FC out to capture even greater goal in ‘continuation’ of NWSL title season
The team’s continuity and blend of new talent should bode well as Gotham tries to open their 2026 campaign by capturing a major international title in London.
nypost.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Gotham FC out to capture even greater goal in ‘continuation’ of NWSL title season nypost.com/2026/01/26/s...
Gotham FC signed decorated Florida State forward Jordynn Dudley through 2028, the club announced today.
Dudley recently completed her junior season at FSU. In 53 matches, she had 30 goals and 29 assists en route to claiming two championships and three All-American recognitions.
Dudley recently completed her junior season at FSU. In 53 matches, she had 30 goals and 29 assists en route to claiming two championships and three All-American recognitions.
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Gotham FC signed decorated Florida State forward Jordynn Dudley through 2028, the club announced today.
Dudley recently completed her junior season at FSU. In 53 matches, she had 30 goals and 29 assists en route to claiming two championships and three All-American recognitions.
Dudley recently completed her junior season at FSU. In 53 matches, she had 30 goals and 29 assists en route to claiming two championships and three All-American recognitions.