Sydney Colson prepares for WNBA return while pursuing comedy career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Sydney Colson, a two-time WNBA champion and 11-year veteran, has not played for a year following a left knee injury. While recovering from an ACL tear sustained in August 2025, Colson is actively working on her stand-up comedy career in New York. She has expressed interest in returning to play for her hometown team, the Houston Comets, in 2027. Colson discussed her off-court activities and the challenges the WNBA faces as it grows in popularity during an interview.
- •Colson last played for the Indiana Fever in 2025.
- •She is recovering from an ACL injury and entered free agency.
- •Colson aims to join the Houston Comets in 2027.
- •She is pursuing stand-up comedy and other creative projects in New York.
- •Colson noted the WNBA's growth and challenges during her interview.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Stand-up comedy, TV, movies and one more WNBA dream for Sydney Colson
"Sydney Colson has been busy in her time away from the WNBA. She hopes to make a return with her hometown team next season.
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