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TNT Sports Secures Media Rights for New 'Unrivaled' Women's Basketball League

The partnership marks a significant investment in women's sports, with games set to air across TNT, truTV, and Max starting January.

  • The 'Unrivaled' league, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, will feature 30 players across six teams.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT Sports will broadcast over 45 games in the inaugural season, airing on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
  • The league offers six-figure salaries and equity stakes to players, providing an alternative to overseas play during the WNBA offseason.
  • The new league aims to capitalize on the growing popularity of women's basketball, following a record-breaking season for the WNBA.
  • TNT's investment in 'Unrivaled' comes as the network seeks to maintain a basketball presence amid uncertainty over its NBA broadcasting rights.
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