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#WNBA #expansion #explained #teams #timelines #means">WNBA expansion explained: New teams, timelines and what it means The WNBA on Thursday formally approved expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia.
The move confirms the three previously announced markets will join the league on staggered timelines. Cleveland will begin play in 2028, followed by Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030, taking the total number of teams to 18.
The league had 13 teams as recently as 2025.
Less than a week ago, the WNBA’s two newest franchises, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, conducted their expansion draft.
“Great demand for WNBA franchises,” commissioner Cathy Engelbert said last June while announcing the league’s growth plans. “There was huge demand. Really proud of what my team has done. Looking forward to future conversations as the league continues to grow.”
The announcement comes amid a busy period for the league. Free agency opens on Saturday, with the collegiate draft scheduled for Monday.
The WNBA also recently resolved its labour negotiations, announcing on March 20 a seven-year collective bargaining agreement in partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association.
The deal, which runs through the 2032 season, includes a revenue-sharing structure that raises the average salary to $583,000 and the maximum salary to $1.4 million, with more than $1 billion allocated to salaries and benefits over its duration.
“We love this game enough to push for what it can become, not just for ourselves, but for those who built this league and those who will carry it forward,” WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike said.
Published on Apr 10, 2026
The WNBA on Thursday formally approved expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia.The move confirms…
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Latest News Today Live Updates in Hindi : पाकिस्तान में अमेरिका और ईरान के बीच होने वाली सीजफायर वार्ता से पहले ट्रंप की ईरान को धमकी, हार्मुज स्ट्रेट से टैक्स वसूली बंद करने को कहा। असम, पुडुचेरी और केरल में बंपर मतदान ने बाद आज से पश्चिम बंगाल और तमिलनाडु विधानसभा चुनाव को लिए प्रचार जोर पकड़ेगा। पल पल की जानकारी…
-असम, केरलम और पुडुचेरी में गुरुवार को विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए बंपर वोटिंग हुई। 1950 में असम के बनने के बाद से राज्य में सबसे ज्यादा 85.91% वोटिंग हुई। पुडुचेरी में आजादी के बाद सबसे ज्यादा 89.87% मतदान हुआ। केरलम में पिछले 49 सालों में दूसरी सबसे ज्यादा वोटिंग हुई, यहां 78.27% वोट डाले गए।
-असम, पुडुचेरी और केरल में बंपर मतदान ने बाद आज से पश्चिम बंगाल और तमिलनाडु विधानसभा चुनाव को लिए प्रचार जोर पकड़ेगा।
-बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार आज राज्यसभा में सांसद के दौर पर शपथ लेंगे।
-भारतीय सेना ने कर्नल श्रीकांत पुरोहित को ब्रिगेडियर के पद पर पदोन्नति के लिए मंज़ूरी दे दी है।
-पश्चिम बंगाल की सियासत में हुमायूं कबीर को बड़ा झटका, ऑडियो क्लिप विवाद के बाद AIMIM ने हुमायूं कबीर से तोड़ा गठबंधन, ओवैसी ने अकेले लड़ने का किया ऐलान।
-अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप की ईरान को धमकी, हार्मुज स्ट्रेट से टैक्स वसूली बंद करने को कहा।
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Latest News Today Live Updates in Hindi : पाकिस्तान में अमेरिका और ईरान के बीच होने वाली सीजफायर वार्ता से पहले ट्रंप की ईरान को धमकी, हार्मुज स्ट्रेट से टैक्स वसूली बंद करने को कहा। असम, पुडुचेरी और केरल में बंपर मतदान ने बाद आज से पश्चिम बंगाल और तमिलनाडु विधानसभा चुनाव को लिए प्रचार जोर पकड़ेगा। पल पल की जानकारी…
-असम, केरलम और पुडुचेरी में गुरुवार को विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए बंपर वोटिंग हुई। 1950 में असम के बनने के बाद से राज्य में सबसे ज्यादा 85.91% वोटिंग हुई। पुडुचेरी में आजादी के बाद सबसे ज्यादा 89.87% मतदान हुआ। केरलम में पिछले 49 सालों में दूसरी सबसे ज्यादा वोटिंग हुई, यहां 78.27% वोट डाले गए।
-असम, पुडुचेरी और केरल में बंपर मतदान ने बाद आज से पश्चिम बंगाल और तमिलनाडु विधानसभा चुनाव को लिए प्रचार जोर पकड़ेगा।
-बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार आज राज्यसभा में सांसद के दौर पर शपथ लेंगे।
-भारतीय सेना ने कर्नल श्रीकांत पुरोहित को ब्रिगेडियर के पद पर पदोन्नति के लिए मंज़ूरी दे दी है।
-पश्चिम बंगाल की सियासत में हुमायूं कबीर को बड़ा झटका, ऑडियो क्लिप विवाद के बाद AIMIM ने हुमायूं कबीर से तोड़ा गठबंधन, ओवैसी ने अकेले लड़ने का किया ऐलान।
-अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप की ईरान को धमकी, हार्मुज स्ट्रेट से टैक्स वसूली बंद करने को कहा।
-लेबनान पर इजराइली हमले में मशहूर कवियित्रि सलमा की मौत।

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#Deadspin #Rockies #Hunter #Goodman #finger #leaves #game #hit #pitch">Deadspin | Rockies C Hunter Goodman (finger) leaves game after hit by pitch
Apr 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) runs off his solo home run in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman departed Colorado’s Thursday road game against the San Diego Padres in the top of the sixth inning after sustaining a cut on his right middle finger when hit by a pitch.
San Diego starter Randy Vasquez hit Goodman on a 1-2 pitch to start the inning. After Troy Johnston fanned for the first out, Goodman called timeout during TJ Rumfield’s at-bat when he noticed blood on his hand.
Goodman went back to the dugout for further examination by the training staff and manager Warren Schaeffer. The frustrated Goodman spiked his helmet with his left hand when Schaeffer pulled him.
Brett Sullivan ran for Goodman and replaced him on defense in the bottom of the sixth. At the time of Goodman’s departure, the game was tied 1-1.
Goodman, Colorado’s only All-Star in 2025 when he batted .278 with 31 homers and 91 RBIs, is hitting .239 through 13 games this year with two homers and four RBIs.
–Field Level Media
Apr 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) runs off his solo home run in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman departed Colorado’s Thursday road game against the San Diego Padres in the top of the sixth inning after sustaining a cut on his right middle finger when hit by a pitch.
San Diego starter Randy Vasquez hit Goodman on a 1-2 pitch to start the inning. After Troy Johnston fanned for the first out, Goodman called timeout during TJ Rumfield’s at-bat when he noticed blood on his hand.
Goodman went back to the dugout for further examination by the training staff and manager Warren Schaeffer. The frustrated Goodman spiked his helmet with his left hand when Schaeffer pulled him.
Brett Sullivan ran for Goodman and replaced him on defense in the bottom of the sixth. At the time of Goodman’s departure, the game was tied 1-1.
Goodman, Colorado’s only All-Star in 2025 when he batted .278 with 31 homers and 91 RBIs, is hitting .239 through 13 games this year with two homers and four RBIs.
–Field Level Media
Apr 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) runs off his solo home run in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman departed Colorado’s Thursday road game against the San Diego Padres in the top of the sixth inning after sustaining a cut on his right middle finger when hit by a pitch.
San Diego starter Randy Vasquez hit Goodman on a 1-2 pitch to start the inning. After Troy Johnston fanned for the first out, Goodman called timeout during TJ Rumfield’s at-bat when he noticed blood on his hand.
Goodman went back to the dugout for further examination by the training staff and manager Warren Schaeffer. The frustrated Goodman spiked his helmet with his left hand when Schaeffer pulled him.
Brett Sullivan ran for Goodman and replaced him on defense in the bottom of the sixth. At the time of Goodman’s departure, the game was tied 1-1.
Goodman, Colorado’s only All-Star in 2025 when he batted .278 with 31 homers and 91 RBIs, is hitting .239 through 13 games this year with two homers and four RBIs.
–Field Level Media
Apr 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) runs off his…
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#Crystal #Palace #Fiorentina #Mateta #leads #dominant #quarterfinal #display">Crystal Palace 3-0 Fiorentina: Mateta leads dominant quarterfinal display
Jean-Philippe Mateta inspired Crystal Palace to a commanding 3-0 win over Fiorentina in their Conference League quarterfinal first leg on Thursday.
Making his first start since a proposed January move to AC Milan fell through, Mateta opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 24th minute after Evann Guessand was fouled by Dodo.
Mateta was again involved in Palace’s second seven minutes later, his close-range effort forcing a save from David de Gea before Tyrick Mitchell converted the rebound.
“I keep working hard, and I’m always here to push for the victory,” Mateta told TNT Sports. “Today we did it, but it’s not finished. We have one more game in Italy.”
Fiorentina responded after the break, with Giovanni Fabbian striking the woodwork and Dean Henderson producing two sharp saves to preserve Palace’s lead.
Ismaila Sarr sealed the result in stoppage time, heading in to give Palace a healthy advantage heading into the return leg in Tuscany.
Elsewhere, Shakhtar Donetsk defeated AZ Alkmaar 3-0, with late goals from Pedrinho and a brace from Alisson Santana.
Rayo Vallecano moved closer to a historic semifinal with a 3-0 win over AEK Athens, while Mainz beat Strasbourg 2-0 to maintain its perfect home record in the competition.
Published on Apr 10, 2026
Jean-Philippe Mateta inspired Crystal Palace to a commanding 3-0 win over Fiorentina in their Conference League quarterfinal first leg on Thursday.
Making his first start since a proposed January move to AC Milan fell through, Mateta opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 24th minute after Evann Guessand was fouled by Dodo.
Mateta was again involved in Palace’s second seven minutes later, his close-range effort forcing a save from David de Gea before Tyrick Mitchell converted the rebound.
“I keep working hard, and I’m always here to push for the victory,” Mateta told TNT Sports. “Today we did it, but it’s not finished. We have one more game in Italy.”
Fiorentina responded after the break, with Giovanni Fabbian striking the woodwork and Dean Henderson producing two sharp saves to preserve Palace’s lead.
Ismaila Sarr sealed the result in stoppage time, heading in to give Palace a healthy advantage heading into the return leg in Tuscany.
Elsewhere, Shakhtar Donetsk defeated AZ Alkmaar 3-0, with late goals from Pedrinho and a brace from Alisson Santana.
Rayo Vallecano moved closer to a historic semifinal with a 3-0 win over AEK Athens, while Mainz beat Strasbourg 2-0 to maintain its perfect home record in the competition.
Published on Apr 10, 2026
Jean-Philippe Mateta inspired Crystal Palace to a commanding 3-0 win over Fiorentina in their Conference…

