It feels like we waited 40 days and 40 nights, but a tentative CBA agreement is now available for WNBA players to sign. While March Madness kicks off in full swing in a few days, so will the WNBA free agency and expansion draft. Players (coming in and currently in the league) will see their salaries rise from 5 figures to mid-6 figures, or from a low-6-figure supermax to a 7-figure salary minimum, which is a HUGE raise. May that type of raise find everyone reading this. In the meantime, you have less than 3 days to complete your bracket (and potentially win some money). Who do you have winning it all? One of my brackets with my thoughts below. Feel free to argue with me in the comments!
While I anxiously await seeing your brackets, here are 3 things to check out this week.
In Readworthy News
Black Girls Run x Saucony collaboration shoes are on sale now. The Saucony Ride 19 and Speed 5 are available now online at Saucony and Fleet Feet, and in select Fleet Feet retail locations. These are the second and third shoes created in partnership with the brand.
Want to run in the Every Woman’s Marathon in 2027? RunHer Magazine has a 15% off code for everyone who registers by the 26th. Check out the post for more details here and gear up to have fun in New Orleans!
NWSL announces new club kits by Nike. While fans have been anxiously awaiting news of a WNBA season, I hope they have been watching the first games of the NWSL 2026 season. There are two new clubs entering the chat this year, Boston and Denver, and I’m excited to see how the new teams gel. Which club kit is your favorite? I’m a North Carolina Courage fan, but I really liked the San Diego Wave and Washington Spirit Jersey designs.
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Melanin MVP is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network, and if you want to hang out with the crew at future events, check out where we’ll be down below!
Heroes of America Marathon - March 21st
Oakland Marathon - March 22nd
Pittsburgh Marathon - May 3rd
Cheaha Challenge - May 16th and 17th
Salt Lake City Foothills Race - May 31st
Major Taylor International Cycling Convention - June 4th-7th
Black Girls Do Bike National Meetup - June 11th-14th
San Francisco Marathon - July 26th
Beat The Blerch - September 6th
Hustle In The Heartland - October 10th
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