Unrivaled league promotes women's basketball in Miami

Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women's basketball league started by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is looking to make a lasting impact in women's sports. The league finished its first season in Miami, which lasted eight weeks, and culminated with the Rose team winning the championship. Unrivaled aims to give players a domestic option during the off-season while promoting player development and offering competitive salaries. The league featured some notable athletes, including Angel Reese and Brittney Griner. It reported an average viewership of 221,000 on TNT and truTV. The games sold out at the Wayfair Arena, which holds 850 fans, and ticket sales exceeded seven figures. Also, the league attracted over 11.9 million viewers across all broadcasts and achieved impressive streaming numbers. The final game saw a peak of 385,000 viewers, showing significant growth compared to regular season games. Players like Collier have earned notable prizes, including the largest one-day payout in women's basketball history. Unrivaled's average player salary is over $220,000, making it the highest for any women's sports league. The league aims for more growth, and plans to stay based in Miami, with potential expansion in the future. Player comfort and care, including childcare facilities at the arena, were well-received. Unrivaled will continue with six teams next season and seeks to maintain high player salaries as it grows.