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WNBA to play record 50‑game season starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the WNBA is expanding to a 50-game season, up from the current 44-game schedule, as interest in the league continues to grow. “This move reflects our commitment to growing the game and creating more opportunities for fans to watch the best players in the world and experience the e...
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What happenedWNBA to play record 50‑game season starting in 2027.
The headline splitKTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles) frames it as "WNBA to play record 50‑game season starting in 2027". KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) frames it as "The Portland Fire's 2027 season just got bigger as the WNBA expands to 50 games".
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WNBA to play record 50‑game season starting in 2027
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Starting in 2027, the WNBA is expanding to a 50-game season, up from the current 44-game schedule, as interest in the league continues to grow. “This move reflects our commitment to growing...
