https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-wnba-went-from-survival-mode-to-a-billion-dollar-futureContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-wnba-went-from-survival-mode-to-a-billion-dollar-futurehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-wnba-went-from-survival-mode-to-a-billion-dollar-future#u12677Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:02:27 +0000The WNBA has evolved from its 1997 launch into a global fixture in women's sports. After years of economic uncertainty and a near-existential crisis during the 2020 pandemic, the league is now experiencing a revenue and attendance boom. This growth is currently driven by the impact of stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.What's confirmed:The WNBA launched in 1997.Nneka Ogwumike scored a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give the Los Angeles Sparks a 98-97 win over the New York Liberty at Crypto.com Arena.The Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty played in the WNBA's 30th anniversary