I asked Meg Aronowitz about that. Here's an answer: "We loved our time with Sue and Diana, and they loved being a part of it, but sometimes you just need to shake things up a little bit, and change what we're doing, and we just mutually agreed that's probably the best thing for us."

BREAKING- According to senior vice president of production at ESPN Meg Aronowitz, the Bird and Taurasi Show will not return for this year's Women's Final Four. That concept is being reimagined. #WNBA

Good morning! I'll be attending today's 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four Tip-Off Press Conference! Stay tuned for the coverage!

Latest in the WNBA CBA front — the league delivered its most recent proposal to the players Friday night, a source tells @theathletic.com. Pace of negotiations is quickening; the league’s response comes three days after the union’s most recent offer.

Today, I officially turn 23! 🎂 This past year has taught me so many valuable lessons and gave me opportunities I got to pursue! 🥹

In a statement provided to ESPN, a WNBA spox calls the WNBPA's proposal "unrealistic & would cause hundreds of millions of dollars of losses for our teams. We... are running out of time. We believe the WNBA’s proposal would result in a huge win for current players & generations to come.”

News: The WNBPA submitted a counterproposal to the WNBA this afternoon. Sources said they made concessions on revenue share % and on housing. Details TK

I'm heading into my last weekend as a 22-year-old, as I officially turn 23 on Wednesday. I have learned so many valuable lessons and gained many valuable opportunities throughout the past year, including graduating from Arizona State and covering the #WNBA Finals! 🥹

Over the last three years of my young sports journalism career, I got the opportunity to cover Diana Taurasi's historical game, 2024 WNBA all-star game, 2025 WNBA Finals, and so many more! In the meantime, let's connect! 🤩👩‍💻

I'm so excited to announce that I get the opportunity to cover this year's NCAA Women's Final Four in my home state, Phoenix! A dream come true! 🥹 See you all in April! 🤩🏜️

"We're trying to bridge the gap between exposure, TV, agency, all the things that this women's sports charge does, and really excited to be a part of it, and glad she came as well."-Molly Miller on having Diana Taurasi in attendance. My latest 👇 #WNBA devilsindetail.com/molly-miller...

I am so grateful for the opportunity to cover women's sports in my early sports journalism career! Thank you all for following my journey since Day 1, and I can't wait to bring you more content! 🫡 Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! 👩‍💻🏀

Every day is a good day to support Independent journalism. Especially today. Subscribe to @theixsports.bsky.social. www.thenexthoops.com/subscribe/

Hi everyone! I'm looking for my next job in the sports journalism industry, such as WNBA writing and social media roles. I have covered the #WNBA All-Star game in 2024 and the WNBA Finals in 2025. Please DM me or email me at [email protected]. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I'm looking for my next job in the sports journalism industry, such as WNBA writing and social media roles. I have covered the #WNBA All-Star game in 2024 and the WNBA Finals in 2025. Please DM me or email me at [email protected]. Thank you!

My EXCLUSIVE interview with Arizona State women's basketball legend Briann January is LIVE! Read it here for Devils in Detail as January shares her impressions on head coach Molly Miller and this year's ASU women's basketball team! 👇 devilsindetail.com/briann-janua...

The WNBA & WNBPA met for roughly 3 hrs at the league offices in New York City on Monday. The WNBA showed up without a proposal. “That kind of set the tone for the conversation because we were hoping to hear otherwise," Nneka Ogwumike told me. frontofficesports.com/wnba-offered...

What a weekend Cam Skattebo has in Tempe, from making an appearance at the Sun Devils men's basketball to having the time of his life on the baseball field in the celebrity softball game, he can do it all. My latest for Devils in Detail devilsindetail.com/inside-cam-s...

Caught up with Napheesa Collier after @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social’s triumphant night in Philly. Hear from her on what it meant and how Unrivaled might treat future road trips. youtube.com/shorts/RZnBZ... @theixsports.bsky.social

To those who have been following my sports journalism journey since the beginning, I'm so grateful for you! As an autistic journalist, it means so much! 🫶 I also give special thanks to my mentors, classmates and professors I had during my time at the Cronkite School for teaching me so much! 🥹

On the latest episode of The IX Sports Podcast, @howardmegdal.bsky.social and @classicjpow.bsky.social discuss Minnesota, Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled. Listen or watch at the link! www.theixsports.com/the-ix-sport...

WNBA expansion is on the horizon! Over on @spotrac.com, the team has created a WNBA Mock Expansion Draft Tool! You can create your own expansion draft using the rules (as we know them right now!) for protections and selections. Have some fun with this new tool! www.spotrac.com/wnba/expansi...

Once again, with the nation in turmoil, key Minnesota women's basketball figures like Cheryl Reeve and Rebekkah Brunson are speaking out. Our @jacobmox.bsky.social reports: #WNBA www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/minneso...

Rebekkah Brunson speaks on Minneapolis before the Wolves game (h/t @gettinggophery.bsky.social)

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

Mist forward and Unrivaled Co-founder Breanna Stewart held up a sign with two words during intros today: “Abolish Ice.” Photo courtesy of @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social .

One of the popular lines from conservatives has been that it must be something about agitators in Minneapolis because it’s not happening elsewhere. Of course it is also happening elsewhere.

It's really distressing the extent to which in all of this Silverio Villegas González, the first man to be murdered by ICE in the streets, has been almost completely forgotten Moreover, ICE must be destroyed

We still don't know the names of the ICE agents who killed Gonzàlez behind the wheel of his car outside Chicago in September. They were unmasked in this BWC footage from Franklin Park police. If you have any information at all about these men—please text us on Signal at unraveled.66

Dominique Malonga throws down her first dunk at @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social 🔥😮‍💨 (Via ShowCaseShabazz/x)

A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.

Dom Malonga with the dunk!!! #Unrivaled

The Minnesota Timberwolves absolutely need to postpone their game today. Stop pretending everything is normal.

Here's a post unrelated to basketball. It's bigger than the sport. Hearing about what's happening in Minnesota is heartbreaking. Actions must be taken immediately. That's all I have to say. #AbolishICE

Ooh here's a season full of WNBA games that WE MAY NOT BE PLAYING Start booking your flights and planning your game day fits and KEEP PRETENDING EVERYTHING IS FINE Hope you got in your season ticket deposits EVEN THOUGH WE'RE HOLDING YOUR MONEY HOSTAGE & THERE MIGHT NOT BE ANY GAMES AT ALL

The WNBA is exploring buying back the 16% stake sold for $75 mil in 2022, multiple sources told me. The deal—valuing the league at roughly $1 billion—was celebrated as a transformative measure. The WNBA has roughly quadrupled in value since. frontofficesports.com/wnba-2022-st...

In 2022 it was widely reported the sale put the league's valuation at $1 billion, but a league source tells FOS the actual valuation was closer to $475 million after the influx of capital. frontofficesports.com/wnba-2022-st...

Unrivaled ratings saw a steep drop year over year across its opening week slate. As the league's second season continues, viewership will be a big factor in its sustainability. frontofficesports.com/unrivaled-ra...

Can confirm that the WNBPA agreed to a moratorium on free agency. In layman’s terms, that agreement officially put WNBA free agency on hold until a new CBA is finalized.

I will continue to inspire journalists with Autism Spectrum Disorder to ensure that they are not alone 💙 From getting the flowers made by Diana Taurasi at Fry's Trading Places (in 2018) to reporting on #WNBA games. Through the ups and downs, I'm blessed to be where I am today.

I'm going to share with you my story: When I was 18 months old, I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. When I was 13, I discovered the #WNBA for the first time when I went to a Phoenix Mercury game. Now, I'm reporting all things women's basketball in the sports journalism industry.

Over the last two days the WNBA called every general manager to communicate they are permitted to send out qualifying offers to free agents despite CBA uncertainties. What the period of status quo means for GMs: frontofficesports.com/wnba-telling...

Good morning. It's a HUGE day for @theixsports.bsky.social. Read all about The IX Soccer, our newest sport-specific vertical. It's the coverage women's soccer deserves, and now it's here! #NWSL #USWNT #woso #WSL #WorldCup2027

Unrivaled Status Report for 1/9: VINYL: Brittney Griner (R Lower Extremity) - OUT   ROSE: Kahleah Copper (R Lower Extremity) - OUT   BREEZE: Aari McDonald: (R Lower Extremity) - OUT

Arizona State women's basketball has made a complete u-turn since last season, going from a record of 10-22 a season ago, to 16-1 so far this season. Our Dylan Kane spoke with the Sun Devils' players and coaches to find out more on their exciting season.

Latest news from Unrivaled on Phantom guard Sabrina Ionescu, who wasn't able to participate on in-court activities due to injury sustained in the 2025 #WNBA season.

Breanna Stewart on the eve of Friday’s CBA deadline: “We're not coming to an agreement by tomorrow. I can tell you that.” Stewart said she was told that they will continue to negotiate in good faith and there won’t be an extension.

Two days ahead of the Jan. 9 deadline the WNBPA is still waiting on a response from the league to a proposal sent roughly two weeks ago. That proposal includes an ask for roughly 30% of gross revenue and salary cap of about $10.5 million. frontofficesports.com/wnba-players...

My first story for @lastwordonsports.bsky.social is live! I wrote about how Jordan Goodwin stood out in the team's upset win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at home on Sunday! Go check it out! 👇 lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2...

My first story of 2026 is here!! My latest on @ballislife.bsky.social takes you through what Napheesa Collier's injury means for Unrivaled and the #WNBA in general. Go check it out! ⬇️ tinyurl.com/3wemx53r