Napheesa Collier read a statement regarding what she called the WNBA's "lack of accountability from the league office" on issues surrounding officiating.
The WNBA's Indiana Fever have released mid-season growth numbers:
TICKET SALES
• Sold out 100% of season ticket inventory
• Total attendance is up 264% from last year
• 186,000 fans have attended a Fever home game
• 230,000 fans have attended a Fever road game
MERCHANDISE SALES
• 1,193% increase in jersey sales from last year
• Team store transactions are up 700% from 2023
• Broke the franchise single-game merchandise sales record four times
CONCESSION SALES
• Hot dog sales are up 300% so far this year
• 2,826 gallons of draft beer have been sold in 2024 (+740%)
SOCIAL MEDIA METRICS
• Over 800 million views in the last four months alone
• Added 1.3 million followers since April 15th
• The Fever have more social media views than any other WNBA, NBA, NFL, NHL, or MLB team over the last 4+ months
TV VIEWERSHIP
• 38 games on national TV this year (most in the WNBA)
• Set records for most-viewed WNBA games on ABC, ION, ESPN, and NBA TV
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
• 225% increase in partnerships
• Largest number of team sponsors in the WNBA
The 2024 WNBA season is only about halfway over — but it's safe to say Caitlin Clark is a game-changer.
ESPN story on the passing of Mike Storen: Innovative sports executive, ABA Commissioner, NBA GM and father of @HannahStormESPN. https://t.co/HcRE3WEN4e
#BREAKING: This is TERRIFYING. Two window washers stuck at the top of the Devon Tower, swinging. Fire crews are attempting to rescue them. This video from Sky 5.
This is what true love looks like! My youngest wanted homemade apple pie and I made it for the first time from scratch— crust and all! Hope you have a wonderful #ChristmasEve with family and friends!
Gave a lot of #ChristmasDay2018 gifts.. not sure if any were appreciated as much a Ozzy and his donut! He is literally so happy right here! 😂 Hope you had some fun times today and many more to come in 2019!
Congratulations to all the King fall student-athletes and families who made this year’s #KingCares5k a success! Most runners and money raised! @OStarfish Stamford & Greenwich @BGCA_Clubs
Also special thanks to our costing students from Colombia!