NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 21, 2026--
GEICO today announced a new partnership with five-time WNBA All-Star, two-time Olympic gold medalist, Minnesota Lynx forward and Unrivaled Co-Founder, Napheesa Collier.
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Building upon existing WNBA and athlete partnerships, GEICO is teaming up with Collier as part of its growing investment in women's basketball. The announcement follows GEICO's recent partnership with the Minnesota Lynx, further deepening the company's commitment to the sport at both the team and individual level.
The partnership will spotlight the everyday moments behind Collier's life as an athlete, entrepreneur and mom, giving fans a closer look at who she is beyond the game.
"We've said from the beginning that we don't want to just put our logo on women's basketball. We want to help tell the stories that deserve to be told," said Arianna Orpello, GEICO's Chief Marketing Officer. "Phee is one of the most accomplished players in the game, but she's also a founder, a mom and someone helping shape where the sport goes next. What makes her such a natural partner for GEICO is the people around her, the community she's built and the impact she has far beyond the court. That's what we're excited to be part of."
"It means so much to have GEICO show up for both the Lynx and me," said Collier. "This game has never been about one person. It's always been about the people who help you get there. My family, my teammates and the community that's supported me throughout my career are a huge part of my story. I'm excited to partner with a brand that understands that and wants to tell those stories alongside me."
The partnership will come to life across social content, community activations, and appearances throughout the 2026 WNBA playoffs, offseason and Unrivaled season three — carrying fans into the moments they rarely get to see.
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company), the third-largest auto insurer in the U.S., was founded in 1936 and insures vehicles in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. GEICO, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Along with personal auto insurance, commercial auto and personal umbrella coverages are also available. Homeowners, renters, condo, flood, identity theft, term life, and more coverages are written through non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, LLC. Visit GEICO.com for a quote or to learn more.
GEICO announced a new partnership with five-time WNBA All-Star, two-time Olympic gold medalist, Minnesota Lynx forward and Unrivaled Co-Founder, Napheesa Collier.
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — Poland began two days of national mourning on Sunday, after a 24-year-old man with far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow and opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15 others before police shot and wounded him.
The attack, which Poland’s defense minister described as an “act of terror,” happened on Saturday in Main Square, which is in the heart of Krakow’s Old Town and is a major tourist hub in the country’s second-largest city.
By evening, mourners had left candles in memory of the victims. The square remained partially closed on Sunday morning as authorities continued their investigation.
Authorities also found three dead bodies at the man's family home in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, a city about 150 kilometers (93 miles) northeast of Krakow. The police said on Sunday they were the bodies of the attacker's sister, mother and father.
The family members likely died from gunshot wounds, the police said.
Four women and two men were killed in the Main Square shooting. At least three of the women were Polish, and one of the dead was a U.K. citizen, authorities said.
The two police officers who stopped the attacker, in actions authorities hailed as heroic, remain in hospital. One is in critical condition, prompting officials to launch an appeal for blood donations.
Five non-Poles are among the wounded. They come from the U.K., Portugal, Russia, Germany and Austria.
There was confusion on Saturday about the shooter's age, with authorities first saying 24 and later 25. On Sunday they confirmed that he is 24.
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said the attacker holds “very radical” and “ultranationalistic” views.
“Everything indicates that he was fascinated by far-right ideologies,” Kierwiński said at a news conference.
Videos posted on social media by witnesses show people running away from the square to take cover on small streets nearby, as well as first responders trying to resuscitate victims. In one video, a police officer is seen repeatedly shooting the attacker, who is lying on the street, only to later slowly collapse to the ground himself.
Mass shootings are uncommon in Poland. However, in mid-October three attacks at schools in the central province of Mazovia took place within four days, leaving one person dead and many wounded, including children. The young attackers used knives or other sharp objects.
Around 411,000 people hold gun permits in Poland, which has a population of 37 million, and interest in gun ownership has been rising.
The Krakow attacker’s military gear, guns and overall look were similar to those of other “extreme right lone actors” committing attacks around Europe, said Kacper Rekawek, a senior researcher at the International Center for Counterterrorism in The Hague.
“We have had attempts before, but now we can say that these kinds of attacks have become successful in Poland.”
Ciobanu reported from Warsaw, Poland.
Candles stand near the market square in Krakow, Poland, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, where several people were shot the day before. (AP Photo/Beata Zawrzel)
A back flag hangs at a house near the market square in Krakow, Poland, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, where several people were shot the day before. (AP Photo/Beata Zawrzel)
A police barrier tape is fixed at a broken storefront window near the market square in Krakow, Poland, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, where several people were shot the day before. (AP Photo/Beata Zawrzel)
Forensic investigators work next to police privacy screens in a cordoned off area after a shooter opened fire in a market square in Krakow, Poland, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, leaving people dead and injured, according to authorities. (AP Photo/Beata Zawrzel)
A forensic investigator takes photos next to the vehicle allegedly used by a shooter who opened fire in a market square in Krakow, Poland, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, leaving people dead and injured, according to authorities. (AP Photo/Beata Zawrzel)
