Oh what a night

Today's results:

The Mystics outlasted the Wings, 91-85. Elena Delle Donne had 26 points for Washington and rookie Arike Ogunbowale, 30 for Dallas.

The Aces held off the Sparks, 92-86, behind a huge fourth quarter performance from Kelsey Plum, who finished with 20 points. Riquna Williams scored 37 for LA.

The win puts Las Vegas a half game ahead of the Sparks, and into third place, behind Washington and Connecticut.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Mercury at Sky

Fever at Lynx

Dream at Storm

WNBA team news:

The rise of the rookies is a good sign for the Liberty.

WNBA player news:

How Sky coach James Wade has helped Gabby Williams become more confident.

NCAA news:

The NCAA has moved a step closer to a 16-team Sweet 16 in Las Vegas.

College player news:

Oregon forward Nyara Sabally has re-torn her ACL.

Illinois sophomore Arieal Scott is stepping away for health and wellness reasons.

College coach news:

Bradley has extended coach Andrea Gorski's contract through 2023-2024.

Keisha McClinic has been promoted to associate head coach at East Tennessee State.

Sun roll into holiday weekend with a win

Today's result:

The Sun beat the Liberty, 94-84, behind 26 points from Courtney Williams.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Mystics at Wings

Sparks at Aces

WNBA team news:

The Aces are running into an age-old problem for super-teams.

New-look Minnesota is back in the playoffs again.

Are the Lynx peaking at the right time? They think so.

Sparks at Aces tomorrow has major playoff implications.

Dark-horse title contenders.

The Liberty still have plenty to play for.

WNBA player news:

Which Sky players are in the mix for WNBA honors?

New Ace Epiphanny Prince is a natural scorer.

Natasha Cloud talks about how she's addressing gun violence.

Napheesa Collier is the heir-apparent to the face of the Lynx franchise.

When does Han Xu get her moment?

Dream players head overseas to supplement their WNBA income.

WNBA coach news:

As the Storm ready for the playoffs, Dan Hughes reflects on his fight with cancer.

College coach news:

Stephanie Carideo is a new assistant coach at Penn.

Big showings and a set playoff field

Today's results:

Narrow but significant win for the Sparks, as they slipped past the Fever, 87-83. Chelsea Gray led the way for LA with a career-high 30 points including 20 in the third quarter - 18 of which were made on three-point shots. Indiana rookie Teaira McCowan had another huge game with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

The Mercury's 65-58 win over the Dream vaulted them into the playoffs, taking the last spot.

The Wings topped the Sky, 88-83, on the back of rookie Arike Ogunbowale's 35 points, which tied her career high. Ogunbowale eclipsed 500 points, and Chicago saw their second straight loss.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Sun at Liberty

WNBA team news:

The Sky don't have answers for their disappointing loss to the Wings.

The Mystics are a freight train, and numbers suggest they're headed for a title.

"Run it back" means nothing if Washington doesn't win a title, and they know it.

Their potent offense is built around three-pointers.

The Liberty have found multiple ways to assist off-court.

What's at stake heading into the final week of the regular season.

WNBA player news:

Jonquel Jones: the board woman gets paid.

Is Leilani Mitchell now a lock for most improved player?

Elena Delle Donne is the masked avenger.

Kahleah Copper paid tribute to her breast cancer survivor mother.

Arike Ogunbowale is supporting her brother in his NFL bid the way he has supported her.

No milestone is too much for Teaira McCowan.

Kayla Alexander has written and illustrated a children's book.

Bridget Carleton has been signed by Minnesota for the rest of the season.

Dallas has signed Karlie Samuelson.

Azura' Stevens had successful foot surgery and is out for six months.

College team news:

Louisville is waiting for news from the NCAA on two transfers.

Ohio State is young but talented.

College player news:

UConn's rehabbing Crystal Dangerfield and Evina Westbrook have found time to bond.

College coach news:

Grambling State has extended coach Freddie Murray's contract through June 2021.

Nikki Newman and Steven Rhodes have joined Radford as assistant coaches.

WNPBA assembles all-star Board of Advocates

NEW YORK, NY, AUGUST, 29, 2019 –– The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) is pleased to announce that it has formed its own Board of Advocates featuring a diverse group of paradigm-shifters and glass-ceiling breakers in business, politics, entertainment, media, and sport. Union leadership, specifically the WNBPA Executive Committee, identified each Board member to share their guidance and unique perspectives in support of the WNBPA’s efforts to create meaningful changes in the working conditions of the world-class athletes who play in the WNBA.

The WNBPA is honored to have the following industry leaders serve on its Board of Advocates:

The Honorable Stacey Abrams
Founder, Fair Fight and former Minority Leader, Georgia House of Representatives

Adrienne Becker
Co-Founder/CEO, Level Forward

David Cooper
Adjunct Professor, NYU Preston Robert Tisch Global Institute of Sport

Alex English
Retired NBA Player and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee

Sarah Flynn
General Manager, Thirty Five Ventures

Sunny Hostin
Emmy-nominated co-host of The View and the Emmy-winning Senior Legal Correspondent for ABC News

Kathy Ireland
Chair, CEO & Chief Designer, kathy ireland® Worldwide

Sharlee Jeter
President, Turn 2 Foundation, Inc. and VP of Strategy & Development, Jeter Ventures

The Honorable Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Former Mayor of Baltimore

Joyce Roche
Former President & CEO, Girls, Inc

Jerry Stackhouse
Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Head Coach and retired NBA All-Star

Trisch Smith
Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer/EVP, Edelman PR

Tamika Tremaglio
Greater Washington Managing Principal, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services

Brent Zachary
Program Manager, Level Forward

Link to release

Slowing it down

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Sparks at Fever

Mercury at Dream

Wings at Sky

WNBA player news:

Courtney Vandersloot broke her own WNBA single-season assists record last night.

Diana Taurasi is back and ready to help Phoenix make a postseason run.

Sylvia Fowles is happy and focused, and the Lynx are winning.

No sophomore slump for Diamond DeShields.

Q&A with Kia Nurse.

Sparks guard Alexis Jones is making 'em believe.

Jackie Young reflects on her time in the WNBA after being chosen No. 1.

Fever rookie Teaira McCowan talks pro evolution.

Epiphanny Prince is back in the WNBA, with the Las Vegas Aces for the rest of the season.

WNBA coach news:

Lynx coach lauds mentee, Sky coach James Wade.

Big and unexpected performances

Not exactly the scores that might have been expected tonight.........

Today's results:

Another big game for Teaira McCowan: 24 points, 17 rebounds, and and upset for the Fever, 86-71.

The Mercury defeated the Liberty, 95-82.

The Mystics stomped the Sparks, 95-66, with 11 three-pointers.

The Lynx downed the Sky, 93-85, to clinch a playoff spot.

The Sun took care of the Storm, 89-70.

WNBA team news:

The Mystics could be one of the best teams ever.

The Mercury are getting healthy in time for a playoff push.

Tonight's loss eliminated the Liberty from the playoffs.

The Dream is ready to play spoiler down the stretch.

The league's power rankings for the week.

WNBA player news:

Natasha Cloud has won the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award.

Danielle Robinson is finding her rhythm coming off the bench for Minnesota.

Arike Ogunbowale is making her case for rookie of the year.

WNBA commissioner news:

Cathy Engelbert has the hoops chops.

College team news:

Notre Dame is looking for a go-to player.

Bonus:

Lisa Leslie is the Big3 coach of the year.

Another packed schedule for Tuesday

More scheduling balance is needed

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Aces at Fever

Mercury at Liberty

Sparks at Mystics

Sky at Lynx

Sun at Storm

WNBA team news:

The Aces are quietly carving out an identity.

The Sparks are feeling opportunistic as they face Washington on a road trip.

The Sky are coming on strong as the regular season winds down.

The Sun resumes their pursuit of the top spot in Seattle.

The Mercury flourishes with Australian talent.

Tamika Catchings brought "Ninja Warrior" to Fever fans.

CBS Sports power rankings for the week still have the Mystics on top.

WNBA player news:

Kristi Toliver could sit until the postseason with her bone bruise.

Aerial Powers is emerging as a star in the WNBA.

Elena Delle Donne surprised a special olympics athlete with a shopping spree.

Courtney Vandersloot and Napheesa Collier are the Eastern and Western conference players of the week.

The league's candidates for Most Improved Player of the year.

College team news:

Auburn has a brand new locker room.

College player news:

Nebraska's Leigha Brown has intensity in every rep.

College coach news:

How Dawn Staley is stretching one Gamecock senior this season.

Q&A with Penn State coach Carolyn Kieger.

Everywhere she looks, Muffet McGraw sees changes at Notre Dame.

Michaela Mabrey is the Irish's new assistant coach, replacing Niele Ivey.

Some things don't turn out like you think they will

Today's results:

The Mystics pounded the Liberty, 101-72.

The Dream held off the Wings' rally, 77-73.

The Sparks stopped the Sun, 84-72, and knocked them out of the first place spot.

The Sky pulled away late to top the Mercury, 94-86.

The hot-shooting Lynx routed the Aces, 98-77.

Rookie Teaira McCowan led the Fever past the Storm, 63-54, with 22 points and 18 rebounds.

New standings:

1. Mystics
2. Sun
3. Sparks
4. Aces
5. Sky
6. Storm
7. Lynx
8. Mercury
9. Fever
10. Wings and Liberty
12. Dream

WNBA team news:

With New York's loss today, the Storm clinched a playoff spot.

WNBA commissioner news:

Cathy Engelbert is taking her first steps toward transforming the WNBA.

All 12 teams play tomorrow

We're still in all-or-nothing mode, so no games today means the entire league plays tomorrow......

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Liberty at Mystics

Dream at Wings

Sun at Sparks

Sky at Mercury

Aces at Lynx

Fever at Storm

WNBA team news:

The Sparks hope that home court advantage will help with playoff positioning.

Three things to watch tomorrow in the Aces-Lynx game.

WNBA player news:

Sami Whitcomb has stepped up to help keep the Storm in the playoff chase.

The Mercury's Diana Taurasi and Sancho Lyttle are expected back for tomorrow's game against the Sky.

Phoenix rookie Sophie Cunningham wants to be a country singer.

Damiris Dantas plays tough inside for the Lynx.

Kayla Alexander has reunited with James Wade for the Sky.

WNBA commissioner news:

Cathy Engelbert is settling into her new job.

College player news:

An improved Rennia Davis impresses during the Lady Vols European trip.

College coach news:

Tennessee coach Kellie Harper balances optimism and frankness.

The seeding race is off and running

Some of tonight's surprising finishes mean that the Mystics and Sun are now tied for first, and the Aces are third.....standings

Today's results:

The Sun edged the Aces, 89-85.

The Dream got past the Liberty, 90-87, to snap a 12-game losing streak.

The Sky snapped the Mystics' six-game winning streak with an 85-78 win.

WNBA team news:

Entering the stretch run, the playoff picture is far from finished.

Washington's historic offense, and how they built it.

The Liberty looks bound for the lottery after tonight's loss.

WNBA player news:

In-depth with MVP candidate Natasha Howard.

Tina Charles is climbing up the all-time leader boards.

WNBA coach news:

How Sky coach James Wade has revamped the team's culture this season.

College player news:

Maggie McGraw is a frontrunner for point guard this season at Iowa State.

College coach news:

Former Central Michigan coach Sue Guevara helps welcome new coach Heather Oesterle.

Lindsay Whalen is ready to instill her own vision at Minnesota.

Jodi Page is a new assistant coach at Cal State Fullerton.

San Diego has hired Jasmin Holliday as an assistant coach.

Sparks, Sky clinch playoff spots

A Minnesota and LA win put both the Sparks and the Sky into the playoffs tonight

Today's results:

The Lynx beat the Wings, 86-70.

The Sparks routed the Fever, 98-65.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Aces at Sun

Dream at Liberty

Mystics at Sky

WNBA team news:

The playoff picture is clearing.

A'ja Wilson's return has boosted the Aces chances for a double-bye in the playoffs.

Las Vegas is targeting a top two seed.

The Mystics are aiming for a playoff mentality with two regular-season weeks to go.

Minnesota continues to slide in the standings.

The Sky signed Kayla Alexander and waived Chloe Jackson.

WNBA player news:

WNBA players spoke out on Black Women's Equal Pay Day.

How to stand out in a chaotic game.

Rookie of the year stats.

Victoria Vivians is watching and learning as she recovers from her ACL injury.

WNBA coach news:

Cheryl Reeve wants the Lynx to finish strong before the playoffs.

College team news:

UConn and Notre Dame have extended their series through 2024.

College player news:

Kansas State transfer Sarah Bates has been granted immediate eligibility at Georgia Tech.

West Virginia's Tynice Martin is charged with domestic battery.

Another off day

WNBA team news:

The Sun are looking to make an extended stay in the playoffs.

The playoff bubble Lynx aim for a strong regular-season finish.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart's Achilles rehab is going very well.

Candace surprised a seventh grader for back to school.

Jamierra Faulkner isn't worried about her future with the Sky.

Washington's Myisha Hines-Allen may be called on down the stretch, and she's ready.

Kia Nurse is becoming the face of Canadian basketball.

Match my fly: Monique Billings.

Some players say they're willing to sit out the 2020 season if a new CBA doesn't happen.

WNBA commissioner news:

Q&A with Cathy Engelbert.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Wings at Lynx

Fever at Sparks

Some fiery finishes

What a night......

Today's results:

The Sky hung on to edge the Dream, 87-83.

Tina Charles lead the Liberty over the Fever, 82-76, with 23 points.

The Aces surged to beat the Mercury in OT, 84-79.

The Sparks handled the Lynx, 81-71.

WNBA team news:

A masked Mystic, an unreal offense and balanced play make Washington dominant this season.

The WNBA playoff picture is becoming clear, and Seattle is in contention.

The league's power rankings.

WNBA player news:

Angel McCoughtry says she will play in the Dream's season finale, but Atlanta says she's not cleared.

Courtney Vandersloot says she's "Chicago for life."

Damiris Dantas is realizing her childhood dream playing alongside Sylvia Fowles.

There are no breaks for Temi Fagbenle.

Kristine Anigwe is excited to be part of Dallas' youth movement.

A'ja Wilson received the July WNBA Cares Community Assist award.

College player news:

Tiana Magankahia talks about her battle with breast cancer.

She is feeling supported, and will miss the upcoming season.

Utah's Daneesha Provo has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.

Jordan Danberry has been granted an NCAA waiver that will allow her to play for Mississippi State as a graduate student this season.

Games back on tomorrow

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Sky at Dream

Liberty at Fever

Mercury at Aces

Lynx at Sparks

WNBA team news:

The New York Liberty are fascinating winners in the Brooklyn Nets sale.

The Sparks are thrilled to have Alana Beard's distinct voice back on the court.

CBS Sports power rankings for the week.

WNBA player news:

Diana Taurasi has been medically cleared to play, and will serve her suspension game tomorrow.

A'ja Wilson is already sharp after coming back from injury.

Liz Cambage denied claims that she bullied Sky players during last night's game.

How can the Lynx get Sylvia Fowles more involved?

Elena Delle Donne and Arike Ogunbowale are the Eastern and Western conference players of the week.

College player news:

The WNBA is calling her name, but Oregon's Ruthy Hebard has unfinished business.

International experience was a positive for Oregon State.

A solid summer portends great things for Maryland's Taylor Mikesell.

Former Kentucky Wildcat Evelyn Akhator helped Nigeria win Afrobasket.

College coach news:

Arizona has proposed a new GPA bonus structure for Adia Barnes.

Bonus:

Officiating and injured stars: what's to blame for the downtick in WNBA scoring?

Former Duke standout Iciss Tillis is living her dream as a litigator.

Clinching playoff berths

Today's results:

The Sun got by the Wings, 78-68, to clinch a playoff berth.

The Mystics broke a WNBA record with 18 three-point shots in their 107-68 rout of the Fever.

The Aces clinched a playoff bid with a 100-85 win over the Sky.

DeWanna Bpnner's 30 points and 10 rebounds powered the Mercury past the Liberty, 78-72.

The Storm took down the Lynx, 82-74, with a balanced attack.

Fallout:

Sky coach James Wade says Liz Cambage's behavior in tonight's game was "uncalled for."

College player news:

Sabrina Ionescu discusses her viral block, and more.

International news:

Nigeria won the Afrobasket title once again.

Bonus:

Niele Ivey's inspiring journey.

It's all or nothing season

No games today, but five tomorrow (again):

Wings at Sun

Fever at Mystics

Aces at Sky

Liberty at Mercury

Lynx at Storm

Plenty of news poppin' in the meantime.......

WNBA team news:

Washington is notching big series wins en route to the playoffs.

The Mystics shook off the injury bug and are playoff-bound.

The Sky is feeling the effect of Jantel Lavender's absence.

A familiar problem arose in the Liberty's latest loss.

WNBA player news:

Sue Bird doesn't want to admit it, but she's not likely to return this year.

This week's practices could make or break Diana Taurasi's return.

A'ja Wilson will return to the Aces lineup tomorrow.

Las Vegas rookie Jackie Young is flashing her All-Star potential.

Sky forward Astou Ndour continues to step up in Jantel Lavender's absence.

Allisha Gray's 1,000-point milestone last night shows how different her rookie campaign was from Arike Ogunbowale's.

The rise of Rebecca Allen.

Natasha Cloud became the Mystics' all-time assists leader last night.

Seimone Augustus and others talk about purpose.

Blake Dietrick's return provides the Storm with bench depth.

WNBA coach news:

Cancer awareness night at Mohegan Sun Arena hit home for Storm coach Dan Hughes.

College coach news:

Siena coach Ali Jaques is cancer free and will marry soon.

Whether it's basketball or trivia, Penn State coach Carolyn Kieger is focused on competition.

The belief system of North Carolina assistant coach Carrie Moore powers her career.

Some big wins

Today's results:

The Sun came from behind to edge the Storm, 79-78.

The Sky got revenge on the Sparks, 91-81.

The Wings held off the Liberty, 83-77.

The Mystics used a late run to defeat the Lynx, 86-79.

The Mercury ran away from the Dream, 77-68.

WNBA team news:

The Sky's depth will be tested by Jantel Lavender's absence.

WNBA player news:

Late-blooming rookies are making the most of their opportunities.

Is Jonquel Jones ready to step up for the Sun?

Catching up with Kia Nurse.

Stephanie Talbot has emerged as a full time contributor for Minnesota.

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi weren't satisfied with USA Basketball's schedule, so they changed it.

College player news:

The speed of Arizona's Aari McDonald is a sight to behold for the school's track coach.

College coach news:

Jeff Walz will go to great lengths to get another shot with USA Basketball.

Jeff Mittie's contract at Kansas State has been extended through 2023-2024.

FAMU has removed the "interim" title and made Kevin Lynum their permanent head coach.

New Penn State coach Carolyn Kieger is energizing the program by changing the culture.

Full game slate on tap tomorrow

No games today means five games tomorrow:

Storm at Sun

Sparks at Sky

Liberty at Wings

Mystics at Lynx

Dream at Mercury

WNBA team news:

The Sparks are eyeing improvement after Dallas snapped their five-game winning streak.

Liberty owner Joe Tsai is buying the Brooklyn Nets, and will take control of the Barclays Center. Does this mean the Liberty will have a new home?

Navigating Sky lineups without Jantel Lavender.

WNBA player news:

Jasmine Thomas discusses what the Sun must do for first place in the East.

The Mystics' two Belgian players defied the odds.

Aerial Powers is making the trade that brought her to DC look good.

A return to the point guard position has boosted Odyssey Sims' production for the Lynx.

Theresa Plaisance bid an emotional farewell to Dallas, nearly a week after she was traded.

Teaira McCowan is thriving in her rookie season.

How Arike Ogunbowale's 35-point outing cements her ROY case.

Bonus:

One-on-one with new commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

College team news:

Uncovering the mentally abusive culture at UC Riverside.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley podcast.

Previous evaluations of former Ohio State coach Patrick Klein hinted at no trouble before his resignation.

Afrobasket news:

Nigeria has qualified for the semifinals.

Natosha Cummings is Africa's first woman to coach a women's national basketball team.

CBA talks progressing smoothly, players union says

Exclusive

Mystics stay hot, Sparks upset and Sun rebound

Today's results:

The Mystics used a strong fourth quarter to rout the Storm, 88-59.

Rookie Arike Ogunbowale's career-high 35 points paced the Wings past the Sparks, 84-78. The loss ended LA's five-game win stretch.

Connecticut stepped on the gas to beat the Mercury, 78-71, and snap a two-game losing streak.

No games tomorrow

WNBA team news:

The Aces are sharing the spotlight and winning a lot.

Burning questions from the league.

WNBA player news:

Brittney Griner says the WNBA undervalues and underappreciates players.

Elena Delle Donne has taken her game to another level.

Seimone Augustus is playing a unique role on a youthful Lynx roster.

Liz Cambage is shining a light on mental health issues in the WNBA.

Shenise Johnson will have arthroscopic knee surgery and miss the rest of the season.

College player news:

Lashann Higgs will return to Texas after the NCAA approved her hardship waiver.

College coach news:

Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors talks about the team's progress over the summer.

Jennifer Leedham has been named associate head coach at St. Francis Brooklyn.

Every game counts in large amounts

Today's results:

The Lynx handled the Liberty, 89-73.

The Aces held off the Dream, 94-90.

The Aces need just two wins to secure a playoff spot

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Storm at Mystics

Sparks at Wings

Sun at Mercury

WNBA team news:

The league's power rankings for the week.

WNBA player news:

Brittney Griner disagrees with her suspension length.

Griner's grievances raise some concerns about the league.

Griner purchased a block of 300 tickets for fans, for tomorrow's Mercury home game vs. Connecticut.

Jantel Lavender will have surgery to repair a broken foot incurred in Friday's game.

Sami Whitcomb soared when Jewell Loyd was on the bench.

How Glory Johnson balances life as a globetrotting mom.

Players feel like they're "finally getting somewhere."

WNBA coach news:

Dan Hughes is ready for an emotional game Sunday.

Bonus:

Mo'ne discusses her relationship with basketball.

Player suspensions for Saturday altercation announced

From the league a short time ago:

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2019 – Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner and Dallas Wings forwards Kristine Anigwe and Kayla Thornton have been suspended for their involvement in an altercation during Saturday’s game at Talking Stick Resort Arena, it was announced today by Bethany Donaphin, Head of WNBA League Operations. The incident occurred with 6:25 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Wings’ 80-77 victory over the Mercury.

Griner received a three-game suspension for throwing punches, escalating the incident, and pushing Thornton’s face with an open hand.

Anigwe was suspended for two games for instigating the initial altercation and for taking an open-handed swing at Griner. Thornton also received a two-game suspension for her role in escalating the altercation.

Griner will begin serving her suspension on Wednesday (Aug. 14) when Phoenix hosts the Connecticut Sun. Anigwe will begin serving her suspension on Wednesday (Aug. 14) when Dallas hosts the Los Angeles Sparks. Thornton will serve her suspension starting on Wednesday (Aug. 14).

As part of the same incident, Phoenix guard Diana Taurasi and Dallas forward Kaela Davis will be suspended one game plus a $500 fine for leaving the bench area during the altercation and directly engaging with the opposing team. Taurasi is currently injured and will serve her suspension during the first game after she is medically cleared to play. Davis will not serve her suspension until Sunday (August 18) when Dallas visits Connecticut due to existing injuries to Tayler Hill and Azura Stevens and the rule requiring teams to have a minimum of eight players dressed for all games. Additionally, Phoenix forward DeWanna Bonner was fined $500 for escalating the incident.

A merciful pause

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Lynx at Liberty

Three things to watch as the Aces host the Dream.

WNBA team news:

With suspensions looming, the Wings will accept any punishment and move on.

How Seattle's defense continues to lead it to wins.

The Fever are still riding the wave of Erica Wheeler's All-Star game performance.

The Liberty praised Barclays Center and Brooklyn in their return yesterday.

CBS Sports power rankings for the week.

WNBA player news:

Brittney Griner says the league's response to Saturday night's incident could determine her future in the league. Plenty of candid talk in this fascinating piece.

Alysha Clark is raising money for Seattle Children's Hospital's dialysis unit.

Sky forward Jantel Lavender's return is still unknown.

Jackie Young's understated rookie season.

Low pay is still a sore point for many players.

Elena Delle Donne and Nneka Ogwumike are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.

WNBA bonus:

Swin Cash is confident the WNBA can continue to grow in popularity.

College player news:

Baylor has dismissed sophomore guard Honesty Scott-Grayson for violating team rules.

College coach news:

North Carolina A&T coach Tarell Robinson has signed a one-year contract extension.

Central Michigan has hired Mark Simons as an assistant coach.

Why Niele Ivey is leaving for the NBA.

College bonus:

For the first time, the University of Idaho has a female athletic director.

USA Basketball news:

The 1996 U.S. Olympic team, Anne Donovan and Lisa Leslie are all finalists for the USA Basketball and Paralympic Hall of Fame class of 2019.

Force 10 has become the first two-time champions of USA Basketball's 3X3 qualifiers.

As the basketball world churns

Lots and lots of churning and turning........too much

Today's results:

The Storm gathered steam in Brooklyn and beat the Liberty, 84-69.

The Mystics cruised to a 101-78 win over the Lynx.

The Sparks rallied from 16 down to top the Sky, 84-81.

The Aces held off the Sun, 89-81.

About last night:

The WNBA is looking into the ejections that occurred last night in the Dallas-Phoenix game.

WNBA player news:

Liz Cambage talks about her battle with depression.

Nneka Ogwumike leads the Sparks with MVP-caliber play.

Sue Bird talks about the injuries that are plaguing the league.

Seimone Augustus is "unbelievable" in the way she gives of herself.

No WNBA player is more excited about being included in NBA2K than Aerial Powers.

Alexis Jones is thriving in LA.

College team news:

Team chemistry is a priority as Tennessee travels Europe with a completely new staff.

Syracuse's transition game is already underway.

College coach news:

Adia Barnes' secret weapon surprises those around basketball.

Some turbulence

Today's results:

The Fever edged the Dream, 87-82. It's the ninth straight loss for Atlanta.

The Wings held on to stop the Mercury, 80-77. But......

Brittney Griner and five others were ejected for fighting in the fourth quarter.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Storm at Liberty

Lynx at Mystics

Sky at Sparks

Sun at Aces

WNBA player news:

Candace Parker honored Pat Summitt at Thursday's game.

Sugar Rodgers is eager to be included in NBA2K.

What will new Sun center Theresa Plaisance bring on and off the court?

Pan American Games news:

Brazil defeated the U.S., 79-73, to claim the gold medal.

NCAA news:

The NCAA will pursue a two-site regional for the 2023 Tournament.

Bonus:

Three former UConn standouts are sharing their basketball and life experiences at the Jr. NBA Global Championships.

Behind-the-scenes look at shooting the new NBA2K.

Some indicators

Today's results:

The Lynx ended the Sun's eight-game winning streak with an 89-57 thrashing.

The Sky held off the Aces, 87-84.

Connecticut's loss shows no team is a guarantee this year.

Chicago's ability to close out tight games of late spells trouble for other teams.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Dream at Fever

Wings at Mercury

WNBA team news:

The power of three-point shooting for the league's championship contenders.

The Mystics showed new offensive firepower last night.

The Liberty are looking for strong guard play.

WNBA player news:

Easygoing Emma Meesseman is embracing her new role with the Mystics.

Kahleah Copper would like to stay with Chicago for the long haul.

Courtney Williams is providing spark and style for the Sun.

Bonus:

Sheryl Swoopes sees growth and room for improvement in the WNBA.

The league has craved mainstream attention and might be turning a corner this season.

College team news:

New-look Tennessee made a good first impression in their first game in Europe.

College coach news:

Texas has named Terry Nooner an assistant coach.

Pan American Games news:

The U.S. edged Puerto Rico, 62-59, to advance to the gold medal game.

High school news:

One team's journey through the early Title IX years.

Samantha Prahalis won't return as Ward Melville High School's basketball coach this year.

The hot stay hot

Today's results:

The Mystics topped the Fever, 91-78. Five scored in double figures.

The Sparks won their fourth straight after putting away the Mercury, 84-74.

Natasha Howard and Jordin Canada led the Storm over the Wings, 69-57.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Sun at Lynx

Sky at Aces

WNBA team news:

The Aces put a positive spin on their decrease in attendance.

Rough going continues for the Liberty.

WNBA player news:

How does Sylvia Fowles balance her basketball workload with earning her degree?

Seimone Augustus is back and leading Minnesota by example.

How a 14-year-old's half-court buzzer-beater lead to a meeting with Breanna Stewart.

Arike Ogunbowale is the leading candidate for ROY.

Bonus:

All 12 WNBA teams will be featured on NBA 2K20.

Pan American Games news:

Argentina has recovered from its jersey blunder, but isn't in the medal rounds.

Separating the women from the girls

Today's result:

The Sky came from behind to beat the Liberty, 101-92, for their fifth win out of the last six games.

New York, Dallas and Atlanta each have a real hard time closing out games

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Fever at Mystics

Mercury at Sparks

Wings at Storm

WNBA team news:

The time is now for the Mystics.

The league's own power rankings.

WNBA player news:

Candace Parker and the Sparks will honor Pat Summitt at tomorrow night's game.

When will Skylar Diggins-Smith return to basketball? What she has been up to this season.

Match my fly: Shenise Johnson.

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough is motivated to be the best for Washington.

Sophie Cunningham discusses her new life as a pro.

WNBA coach news:

Liberty coach Katie Smith says her team's nemesis is turnovers.

Bonus:

More on navigating the league's stats page.

College conference news:

The Pac-12 2019-2020 schedule is out.

College team news:

As Iowa exits the Megan Gustafson era, coaches believe their Europe trip will ease the transition.

College player news:

Baylor's Lauren Cox is practicing without a knee brace after her title game injury.

Makenzie Meyer is taking a leadership role for Iowa heading into the season.

Jasmine Hale has left Wisconsin.

College coach news:

New Syracuse assistant coach Delisha Milton-Jones took a step back to advance her career.

Pauline Love is Arkansas' new director of recruiting.

USA Basketball and international news:

The USA beat the Virgin Islands in round two of the Pan American Games, 103-55.

Argentina was eliminated from the Games for having the wrong-colored uniforms.

Great Britain is targeting the 2020 Olympic Games, which could be a game-changer.

Morale is down as Kenya's trip to Afrobasket is uncertain.

Senegal's rising star is winning big at camp.

High school news:

How Azzi Fudd's mother has lit her road to recovery.

Streak snapping, trades and other items

Today's result:

The Lynx roared back to defeat the Dream, 85-69, and end a four-game losing streak.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Liberty at Sky

WNBA team news:

The Sun traded Kristine Anigwe to the Wings for Theresa Plaisance.

The Mercury have signed Asia Taylor.

Keys to the Liberty's playoff push, as per Amanda Zahui B.

CBS Sports power rankings.

WNBA player news:

Jordin Canada talks about the Storm, the season, and her new outlook.

Seimone Augustus is ready to lead by example again.

Augustus returned to action tonight and moved into tenth place on the WNBA all-time scoring list.

Rookie Arike Ogunbowale remains confident despite the Wings' losing record.

College team news:

Baylor and Lauren Cox are back for more after last year's Championship win.

The departure of Megan Gustafson sends Iowa back to a four-out attack.

College player news:

Oregon forward Satou Sabally will miss the team's first three games this season to play with the German National Team.

UConn's Crystal Dangerfield is recovering quietly this summer.

San Diego State's Monique Terry lost her cousin in the El Paso shooting over the weekend.

College coach news:

Muffet McGraw podcast.

UCLA coach Cori Close and one of her incoming players bonded over competition at the FIBA games.

North Dakota State's new coach Jory Collins says the team is progressing.

International news:

A trip to Tokyo would be worth everything to Katherine and Michelle Plouffe.

Kenya has their eye on an Olympic ticket ahead of the AfroBasket championship.

The month-long game is done

Today's result:

The second half of the Mystics-Aces game from July 5 was played, and the Mystics won, 99-70.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Lynx at Dream

WNBA team news:

What to expect from the Sky's bench mob.

Can the Aces overcome A'ja Wilson's injury and a turnover problem?

Should fans worry about the Lynx?

WNBA player news:

Seimone Augustus is listed as probable for tomorrow's game.

A bit about Arike Ogunbowale and her brother Dare's relationship.

Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker are the Eastern and Western conference players of the week.

WNBA coach news:

Katie Smith podcast.

Brian Agler is taking on a new challenge in Dallas.

College coach news:

Remembering Cathy Inglese.

Kelly Graves says Sabrina Ionescu has a chance to be the face of basketball.

Notre Dame assistant coach Niele Ivey has accepted a job as assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Shyla Coleman has been promoted to assistant coach at Western Carolina.

USA Basketball news:

USA's Pan Am Games team is set to kick off play in Peru.

Sun, Sparks stay heated up

Today's results:

The Sun stopped the Liberty, 94-79, for their seventh straight win.

Candace Parker's 21 points paced the Sparks past the Storm, 83-75.

The short-handed Mercury cruised by the Mystics, 103-82.

Tomorrow:

The second half of Aces-Mystics.

WNBA team news:

Three keys for Chicago to be successful in the playoff race.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart has NBA player support for her Achilles injury.

Sky rookie Katie Samuelson has a different role.

College team news:

Penn is setting the stage for a highly-anticipated season.

Sky, Fever and Aces prevail

Today's results:

Diamond DeShields and Courtney Vandersloot led the Sky over the Dream, 87-75.

The Fever came back from 20 down to top the Lynx, 86-75.

The Aces held on to beat the Wings, 75-70.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Sun at Liberty

Storm at Sparks

Mystics at Mercury

WNBA news:

Video integration has improved stats analysis.

WNBA player news:

Isabelle Harrison recovered from an autoimmune issue.

College player news:

West Virginia senior guard Tynice Martin has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules.

College coach news:

Tammi Reiss is bringing her winning attitude to Rhode Island.

UC Riverside coach John Margaritis has been suspended for 20 days without pay for violating school policy.

Bonus:

What happened to Villanova star Shelly Pennefather? She made a deal with God.

Mystics look formidable in win

Today's result:

The Mystics dominated the Storm, 99-79.

Washington is looking like the best team in the league again

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Sky at Dream

Lynx at Fever

Aces at Wings

WNBA news:

A spike in viewership in the season's first half has the WNBA optimistic.

Las Vegas got rave reviews for a thrilling All-Star weekend.

WNBA team news:

The Lynx are ready to move up in the standings after a lengthy break.

WNBA player news:

Shekinna Stricklen's shooting is giving the Sun and fans a lift.

Temi Fagbenle is developing into a role player for Minnesota.

Arike Ogunbowale continues growing on the fly.

Will Napheesa Collier's next accolade be rookie of the year?

WNBA coach news:

Aces coach Bill Laimbeer said the league nixed his plans for All-Star players to fly first class to Las Vegas.

College player news:

Syracuse guard Tiana Magankahia's cancer reveal to coach Quentin Hillsman was first tears, then resolve.

Maryland three-point sensation Taylor Mikesell is headed to the Pan American Games.

Stanford freshman Haley Jones has been named the Cal-Hi Sports State Girls Athlete of the Year.

College coach news:

Ohio State assistant coach Patrick Klein has resigned amid allegations of "inappropriate" communications with student-athletes.

International news:

Nigeria's coach is low-key before Afrobasket.