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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is gearing up for an exciting 2026 All-Star Game, with Chi-Town announced as the host city. This will mark the second time the Windy City has played host to this prestigious midseason event, which is set to take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the iconic United Center, a venue synonymous with basketball excellence. Rekindling the Magic of Chicago Basketball In a statement, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expressed her

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The WNBA and its players’ union spent Wednesday exchanging some pretty sharp statements, and it’s still unclear if they’re close to a deal or heading toward a labor showdown. The league says it’s offering uncapped revenue sharing, meaning player salaries would grow alongside league revenue. The WNBPA isn’t sold, calling it “a piece of a piece of the pie” and accusing the league of delaying while undervaluing the players. At its core, both sides want the same thing: fair pay t