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Nashville Eyes WNBA Team Named the Tennessee Summitt
Nashville reveals the Tennessee Summitt as a potential WNBA franchise, a tribute to legendary coach Pat Summitt, backed by Candace Parker and Peyton Manning.
Tennessee Summitt WNBA: How Candace Parker, Peyton Manning factor into expansion team bid
Nashville is trying to land an expansion WNBA team named the Tennessee Summitt in honor of Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt. Here are the details.
'I know my mom is smiling down from heaven' | Tyler Summitt excited about potential WNBA team named in Pat Summitt's honor
Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy Haslam submitted an expansion bid to bring the "Tennessee Summitt" to the WNBA.
Tennessee ownership group launches WNBA expansion bid, would name team after Pat Summitt
Tennessee sports royalty that includes Peyton Manning is trying to get a WNBA team to the state, and its name would honor Pat Summitt.
NHL Owner Announces Bid for Nashville WNBA Team, With Name Honoring Pat Summitt
Now, the owner of the NHL's Nashville Predators hopes to make the Music City the home to an expansion WNBA franchise, one that would honor the legendary coach in the process. Bill
Candace Parker, Peyton Manning among group that placed WNBA bid for Tennessee Summitt
A group that includes Candace Parker and Peyton Manning has placed a bid for a WNBA team in Nashville: the Tennessee Summitt, named after Pat Summitt.
Why Tyler Summitt said Nashville WNBA bid is 'perfect way' to honor Pat Summitt's legacy
Tyler Summitt said the Nashville bid for a WNBA expansion team, named the Tennessee Summitt, is the "perfect way" to honor Pat Summitt's legacy.
Proposed Tennessee WNBA franchise has Tyler Summitt excited
Former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam has submitted a bid for the team in Nashville. The team’s ownership group also includes UT legends Candace Parker, Peyton Manning and other big stars. The new expansion franchise, if granted, would begin play in the 2028 WNBA season.
Bill Haslam and wife submit bid to bring WNBA team named after Pat Summitt to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy Haslam submitted an expansion bid to bring a WNBA team named after legendary Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt to Nashville.
Nashville group submits bid for WNBA expansion team ‘Tennessee Summitt’
News of the Nashville bid comes in the midst of a growth period in the WNBA, which intends to expand to 16 teams by 2028.
Tennessee could be getting a WNBA team named after Pat Summitt
Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is looking to start a WNBA franchise in Nashville dedicated to Lady Vols legend Pat Summitt.
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Nashville to submit bid for WNBA franchise, honoring Pat Summitt
Chairman of the Nashville Predators and former governor of Tennessee Bill Haslam, along with his wife Crissy Haslam, are ...
Jared Goff, Grant Hill, Chris Webber Headline Group Aiming for Detroit WNBA Return
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, Hall of Fame former Detroit Pistons forward Grant Hill, and former Michigan and Pistons forward Chris Webber are part of a group of investors bidding on a WNBA ...
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LSU Overcomes SEC Foe Oklahoma in Tough NCAA Matchup
After a chippy 40 minutes featuring technical fouls and ejections, No. 7 LSU topped No. 13 Oklahoma in Thursday's record-setting SEC battle.
What Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell said about first 3-game losing streak of career, SEC's reputation
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell never experienced a three-game losing streak before now, but it doesn't feel different for the ...
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Lady Vols legend Candace Parker delivers heartfelt message about honoring the legendary Pat Summitt with WNBA team name
If the ownership bid is successful, the team -- which would be named the Tennessee Summitt in honor of legendary Lady Vols ...
Who are the current WNBA teams? A look at the 13 teams and the league’s history
Throughout the league’s history, there have been many changes to the teams, including expansion and relocations. In 2025, the ...