Revenge is the name of the game for second round

WNBA semifinal results:

Connecticut and Phoenix evened their respective series tonight.........

Alyssa Thomas lead the Sun over the Sky, 79-68.

Diana Taurasi's 37 points paced the Mercury past the Aces, 117-91.

WNBA player news:

Kelsey Plum is the sixth woman of the year.

Plum donned South Carolina gear after losing a bet to A'ja Wilson.

WNBA executive news:

Aces general manager of basketball operations Dan Padover is the executive of the year.

NCAA news:

The NCAA is now exploring the possibility of combining the women's and men's Final Fours. Say it with me: heck no.

College team news:

Arkansas is motivated by last year's early NCAA Tournament exit.

Uncertainty surrounds Penn State's front court depth.

College coach news:

Purdue coaching investigation findings.

Playoffs digest

WNBA team news:

The Mercury seek perimeter defense answers against Las Vegas tomorrow.

WNBA team news:

The most pressing roster questions for the Storm in the offseason.

WNBA player news:

Sue Bird shouldn't retire, but the league will survive when she does.

Jonquel Jones has a chip on her shoulder.

Riquna Williams' scoring punch remains crucial for the Aces.

WNBA coach news:

Bill Laimbeer doesn't think Diana Taurasi is hurt.

WNBA news:

Despite its excellence, the WNBA still struggles to find an audience.

NCAA news:

"March Madness" will be used for the women's NCAA Tournament next year. (It's about time!)

College team news:

After a year of growth, Michigan State is excited about what's ahead.

Minnesota has 12 players back and is ready to take the next step.

College coach news:

New coach Simon Harris is pleased with ETSU's first few practices.

Chicago upsets, Las Vegas prevails in first games of semifinals

WNBA semifinal results:

The Sky took down the top-seeded Sun in double-OT, 101-95. Courtney Vandersloot had a WNBA playoff record 18 assists.

The Aces outlasted the Mercury, 96-90.

WNBA team news:

The Storm won't win the title, but they won big this season.

Seattle's top moments.

The Lynx roster shouldn't change much next year.

WNBA player news:

Jonquel Jones is the MVP.

Brionna Jones is the most improved player of the year.

Why a ring would round out A'ja Wilson's status as an icon.

WNBA coach news:

Curt Miller is the coach of the year.

Cheryl Reeve is already looking forward to 2022.

College team news:

Five Florida State storylines to follow this season.

Belmont has left the Ohio Valley Conference and will join Missouri Valley.

UMaine looks a lot different this year.

College coach news:

Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico will build on success.

Minnesota coach Lindsay Whalen was happy to give her No. 13 jersey to sixth-year senior Gadiva Hubbard.

New Wisconsin coach Marisa Moseley stresses diversity and inclusion.

Katie Gearlds has been introduced as Purdue's head coach.

International news:

Canada Basketball and coach Lisa Thomaidis have parted ways.

Round three on deck

WNBA playoff news:

Can the Sky and Mercury pull more upsets in the semifinals?

Everything you need to know about the Chicago-Connecticut series.....the defensive Sun are the hosts.

What to expect from the series.

Las Vegas is in the way of the Mercury's first Finals since 2014.

Phoenix will host the Aces at another arena.

"Queen of dunking" Brittney Griner is ready to lead the Mercury.

WNBA player news:

A whirlwind year of success ended with pain and disappointment for Breanna Stewart.

Stewart expects to return to the Storm in free agency.

How Jonquel Jones reclaimed her joy to ascend to the top of the league.

WNBA news:

A confusing schedule and lack of available merchandise is hurting the WNBA's growth.

College coach news:

Former Florida players detail alleged abuse at the hands of former coach Cam Newbauer.

Chicago, Phoenix continue to roll.....into the semifinals

Second-round results:

The Mercury downed the Storm in OT, 85-80.

The Sky put away the Lynx, 89-76.

WNBA playoff news:

The top-seeded Sun will face No. 6 Chicago in the semifinals Tuesday.

WNBA team news:

The Fever must build on a season of small victories to get back to the playoffs.

WNBA player news:

Sue Bird will weigh her retirement options.

Diana Taurasi's return to the court fueled Phoenix's win.

After shining on the big stages, Napheesa Collier disappeared in the playoffs.

Sylvia Fowles was named DPOY.

College coach news:

Purdue assistant coach Terry Kix resigned shortly after head coach Sharon Versyp announced her retirement.

Round two on deck

WNBA playoff news:

Playoffs round two tomorrow.......

Storm vs. Mercury preview.

Sky vs. Lynx preview.

Breanna Stewart is out for the Storm tomorrow, and Diana Taurasi is questionable for the Mercury.

Despite the loss of Stewart, Seattle coach Noelle Quinn is upbeat about her WNBA playoff debut.

The Sky is leaning on veteran leadership to reach the semifinals.

Can the Lynx win it all?......they think they're prepared for a playoff run.

WNBA team news:

The Liberty are just getting started.

Thinking about round two

WNBA playoff news:

The Sky and Mercury are riding momentum into the second round.

WNBA news:

The league has just seen its most-watched season since 2008.

WNBA team news:

The Mercury's playoff win raises as many questions as it answers.

The Liberty's season ended with a thrilling loss.

WNBA player news:

Barring a last-minute recovery, Breanna Stewart is likely to sit out Seattle's playoff game Sunday.

Sylvia Fowles is leading the Lynx into the playoffs with heart and soul.

Layshia Clarendon has received the August WNBA Cares Community Assist award.

WNBA coach news:

Liberty coach Walt Hopkins said WNBA officials gave his team the short end of the stick all season long.

College team news:

Duquesne looks to regain its edge this season.

Sophia Young-Malcolm is back at Baylor, on the broadcast call.

Sky, Mercury prevail in first round

Today's playoff results:

The Sky staved off the Wings comeback, 81-64.

The Mercury edged the Liberty, 83-82.

Chicago will take on Minnesota and Phoenix will face Seattle in round two.

WNBA playoff news:

Playoff storylines.

WNBA team news:

Seven reasons the Aces will win the Championship.

WNBA player news:

How Allie Quigley found her place in the league after nearly giving up.

Brittney Griner has the WNBA dunking record, and is coming for more.

Arike Ogunbowale and Marina Mabrey are the luckiest teammates in the league.

Rebekkah Brunson on a variety of topics.

WNBA news:

The league announced its most popular player and team merchandise.

College team news:

Texas is set to "take on the world" with a mixture of newcomers and returnees.

Punching tickets to the first round

WNBA playoff news:

Five first-round questions.

Can anyone derail the Connecticut Sun or Las Vegas Aces?

The Sun are ready to end the Storm's reign.

The Liberty will try to shock the world and take down the Mercury.

Should the WNBA eliminate the single-game elimination format?

WNBA team news:

The Sun and the Aces get to rest and watch the first round of the playoffs.

With Breanna Stewart potentially out, will the Storm be able to survive?

The Lynx needed trust and hard work to rebound from a terrible start.

The good and the bad from the Fever's disappointing season.

WNBA player news:

Diana Taurasi is questionable for tomorrow's game.

Aussie stars are eyeing championship glory.

The WNBA's top 25 players, according to the stats. (This is why I've always said Tamika Catchings is the GOAT.

Nine players have had a signature shoe over the last 25 years.

WNBA coach news:

Noelle Quinn's success is guided by her love for the game.

The Wings have proven Vickie Johnson right. Can they do it one more time in Chicago?

WNBA news:

The WNBA has found a significant opportunity with their new merchandise partner, Dicks Sporting Goods.

Male practice players returned to the league in the second half of the season.

College player news:

South Carolina's Laeticia Amihere is making an impact on and off the court.

College coach news:

Washington State has extended Kamie Ethridge's contract through 2026-2027.

Two days until the playoffs

WNBA team news:

The Mercury discusses key factors going into their playoff game against the Liberty.

Experience could help the Sky in the playoffs.

The Mystics are ready to hit the reset button after their two-year plan goes south.

First-round playoff capsules.

WNBA player news:

Despite a catchy campaign, Breanna Stewart is unlikely to earn MVP honors.

Satou Sabally is here to speak her mind.

College team news:

The NCAA has put Georgia Tech on probation for three years for violations under former coach MaChelle Joseph.

Joseph's statement.

Rhode Island aims to build on a promising 2020-2021 campaign.

Let's cool this thing down for a minute

WNBA team news:

The Sun closed the season on a 14-game winning streak with "remarkable" players.

Regular-season sacrifice has prepared the Aces for the playoffs.

The Liberty and Wings seek first-round upsets.

New York players celebrated last night.

Seattle has a winning basketball team. Good luck finding a jersey.

2022 draft lottery odds.

What we can learn from the league's vaccination success.

WNBA player news:

Candace Parker's new footwear and apparel collection is the latest milestone in her legendary career.

Brionna Jones has been key to Connecticut's historic run.

Jasmine Thomas received a high honor from the Mohegan Tribe for her social justice work.

This season's peak performers are Tina Charles, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot.

The players of the month of September are Kelsey Plum and Jonquel Jones.

The September rookie of the month is Michaela Onyenwere.

The players of the week are Kelsey Plum and Natasha Howard.

WNBA coach news:

The September coach of the month is Curt Miller.

Seimone Augustus found her voice long before coaching.

College conference news:

The Pac-12 will play SWAC teams through a scheduling partnership.

College team news:

DePaul will be challenged by its nonconference schedule.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley roasted A'ja Wilson to her face on IG.

New York Liberty clinch final playoff spot with win

Today's results:

The Liberty didn't play today, but made the playoffs by virtue of Washington and Los Angeles both losing....

The Lynx defeated the Mystics, 83-77.

The Wings held off the Sparks, 87-84.

The Aces edged the Mercury, 84-83.

The Sun ran past the Dream, 84-64, for a WNBA-best 14th straight win.

The Sky beat the Fever, 98-87, behind Diamond DeShields' 30 points.

WNBA playoff news:

The first round of the playoffs begins Thursday with Liberty vs. Mercury and Wings vs. Sky.

With the fourth seed, the Storm face the perils of the single-elimination format.

WNBA player news:

Liz Cambage is thankful for her health after returning to the Aces for Sunday's win.

Mercedes Russell is evolving into an elite post player.

The night before the last day of the regular season

Five games on tap tomorrow to end the regular season, and the final playoff spot is still up for grabs.....

WNBA team news:

Three teams - the Mystics, Liberty and Sparks - are vying for the last playoff spot tomorrow, the final day of the regular season.

The Lynx finish the regular season tomorrow hoping to hang on to the third seed.

The future is bright for New York.

WNBA player news:

Jonquel Jones' MVP run is leading Connecticut away from the "disrespeCT."

Courtney Vandersloot is the heart and soul of the Chicago Sky.

Bringing a title to the Sun fueled Alyssa Thomas' incredible return.

How a core unit of vets have kept Washington's playoff hopes alive.

What can we learn about WNBA athletes fighting for freedom?

College coach news:

Kim Barnes Arico will earn at least $850,000 under her new contract.

The fight for the eighth and final playoff spot will conclude Sunday

Nothing like taking it to the last day of the regular season to decide the final playoff team.....

Today's results:

The Lynx routed the Fever, 92-73.

The Liberty beat the Mystics, 91-80, to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Aces clinched a No. 2 playoff seed with a decisive 103-70 win over the Sky.

Jewell Loyd exploded for a career-high 37 points to guide the Storm over the Mercury, 94-85.

WNBA team news:

How the Dream went from Republican to LGBTQ ownership.

WNBA player news:

DiDi Richards' journey is a testament to her strength and resilience.

Arike Ogunbowale received the July WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.

College player news:

Duke's Jordyn Oliver is out for the season with a torn Achilles.

College coach news:

Mississippi State has a new assistant coach and director of recruiting.

Stayin' alive

Today's result:

The Sparks got by the Dream, 74-68, to keep their playoff hopes alive.

WNBA team news:

With Breanna Stewart's playoff eligibility in question, the Storm feel an urgency to get a first-round bye.

The Lynx are looking inward as the regular season comes to a close.

Storylines to know before the regular season ends.

WNBA player news:

Stats to watch in the final games of the regular season.

Liz Cambage has cleared COVID protocols and will rejoin the Aces Saturday.

Likely rookie of the year Michaela Onyenwere has surpassed expectations.

Sun guards Jasmine Thomas and Natisha Hiedeman are engaged.

ESPN debates players of the year awards.

College team news:

Rutgers aims to keep their NCAA Tournament streak alive this season.

Seton Hall has been displaced by flooding from Hurricane Ida.

College coach news:

Purdue coach Sharon Versyp is retiring.

Sun gunning?

Today's result:

On a night that saw Alyssa Thomas return to the court less than a year after tearing her Achilles, the Sun dominated the Liberty, 98-69.

The Sun have won 13 in a row, and seem unstoppable. Are they about to win the title?

WNBA team news:

The Mystics have been walloped by the pandemic, but still have a chance at satisfaction.

WNBA player news:

Tomorrow is Candace Parker day in Chicago.

When will the Dallas rookies spread their wings?

WNBA coach and president news:

Mystics coach Mike Thibault has tested positive for COVID and will miss the last two regular-season games.

Sun president Jen Rizzotti has her eyes on a WNBA title.

Late season indications

Today's result:

Behind a season-high 31 points from Tiffany Hayes, the Dream stopped the Fever, 85-78.

WNBA team news:

Teams are battling for playoff positioning in the final week of the regular season.

To that end, the Lynx are watching the scoreboards.

WNBA player news:

Alyssa Thomas may return to the court tomorrow, as the Sun take on the Liberty.

Layshia Clarendon has returned to practice and could play Friday.

Nneka Ogwumike isn't letting any setbacks slow her down.

Tina Charles trolled Geno Auriemma for calling her "the worst rebounder."

College coach news:

Old Dominion coach Delisha Milton-Jones has added three new assistant coaches.

Shireyll Moore is a new assistant coach at Stony Brook.

Equanimity before the storm

Today's result:

Kelsey Plum's 30 points sparked the Aces to victory over the Wings, 85-75.

WNBA team news:

The Sky's loss yesterday puts their No. 6 seed at risk.

ESPN's power rankings.

WNBA player news:

Should athletes be activists? Nneka Ogwumike says they have to be.

Basketball isn't Tina Charles' only talent.

Tina Charles and Brittney Griner are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.

Becky Hammon speaks ahead of her jersey raising.

College player news:

Baylor and LSU transfer Moon Ursin has landed at Tulane.

Grinding for that last playoff spot

Today's results:

The Mystics ran past the Sky, 79-71. Tina Charles led the way with 30 points and 10 rebounds. The win keeps Washington's playoff hopes alive, as there is just one more spot left.

The Lynx beat the Fever, 90-80, pulling them into a third-place tie. Indiana is eliminated from the playoffs with the loss.

The Sparks blew out the Storm, 81-53, to keep their playoff hopes alive.

WNBA team news:

The Liberty still have a chance for the postseason.

WNBA player news:

Marina Mabrey was motivated last night by a near miss on 9/11.

Brittney Sykes can get defensive with the best. Here's how.

Lauren Jackson was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame last night, but was unable to attend due to COVID restrictions in Australia.

College team news:

Gonzaga is eager for their showdown with Stanford, and for a semi-normal season.

Clinching and dominance

Today's results:

The Wings clinched a playoff spot for the first time in three years with a 77-76 win over the Liberty.

The Sun downed the Mercury, 76-67.

WNBA team news:

Travel continues to be an issue in the WNBA, except when chance encounters are involved.

WNBA player news:

Aerial Powers is hitting her stride at the right time.

College coach news:

Mississippi State assistant coach Tamisha Augustin has departed to work in the NBA's G-League.

The hoops world ramps up

Today's results:

The Mystics stopped the Dream, 82-74.

The Lynx ran away from the Fever, 89-72.

WNBA team news:

All the team and games to watch in the final week of the regular season.

Up close: the playoff picture.

CBS Sports power rankings.

In the heart of a tight playoff race, the Lynx look to get back on track.

New York Liberty legacy: players still in the game.

WNBA player news:

After tonight's win, Tina Charles moved up to second on the league's all-time rebounds list.

Breanna Stewart is out for the rest of the regular season after sustaining a foot injury in Tuesday's game.

Diana Taurasi will miss a second straight game with a left ankle injury.

Lauren Jackson feels "incredibly lucky" to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame tomorrow.

Jackson and Yolanda Griffith are deserving of getting into the Hall.

The Aces will raise Becky Hammon's jersey at their Monday game.

The WNBA's foundation won't be forgotten.

College conference news:

The Big 12 is bringing BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF into the conference.

How does the move affect basketball?

College program news:

The naming of LSU's basketball court has sparked a debate over gender discrimination.

College coach news:

Michigan has extended Kim Barnes Arico's contract through 2025-2026.

Much to discuss

Today's result:

The Sun ran past the Sparks, 75-57.

WNBA team news:

Five burning questions for the rest of the regular season.

WNBA player news:

Elena Delle Donne's status for the rest of the season is in doubt, as she struggles with back issues.......she may miss the rest of the season.

Megan Gustafson has gone from seven-day contracts to a WNBA starter.

The 2021 draft class has struggled to make an impact.

A salute to soon-to-be Hall of Famers Yolanda Griffith and Lauren Jackson.

College team news:

Oregon will play three Final Four teams in 11 days this season.

The Pac-12 has announced its conference schedule.

College player news:

Mississippi State senior forward Jessika Carter is facing a simple assault charge from an August incident.

College coach news:

Georgia Tech has extended Nell Fortner's contract by two years.

Maya Wynn is the new special assistant to the head coach at Cincinnati.

The games, they go on

Today's results:

The Mercury edged the Dream, 76-75, for their tenth straight dub.

A career-high 29 points from Jackie Young propelled the Aces over the Lynx, 102-81.

WNBA team news:

The Dream have hired Morgan Shaw Parker as their new president and COO.

WNBA player news:

Sue Bird says Breanna Stewart had an "uh-oh" look on her face after being injured last night.

The legacy of Lauren Jackson and the 10 greatest Australian players in league history.

College conference news:

The SEC released its conference schedule.

The Big Ten released its conference schedule.

College team news:

The NCAA's preseason power 10.

Big margins of victory

Today's results:

The Sun took care of the Wings, 83-56, for their tenth win in a row.

The Storm hammered the Mystics, 105-71.

WNBA team news:

Playoff seedings are up for grabs as teams enter the home stretch of the regular season.

The Aces host the Lynx in a game that's key to playoff seeding.

Minnesota is hoping to keep their winning streak alive on the road in Las Vegas.

WNBA player news:

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough went from WNBA to YMCA and back.

College coach news:

Nikki McCray-Penson has added Doug Novak as an assistant coach at Mississippi State.

Just two more weeks of the regular season

Today's result:

The Mercury held off the Fever's late rally, 86-81, to win their ninth straight.

WNBA team news:

Opportunity looms for the Lynx in the final stretch of the regular season.

ESPN's power rankings.

WNBA player news:

Mercedes Russell is having a breakout season for the Storm.

Sylvia Fowles is making a strong case for DPOY.

Natasha Cloud's influence is bigger than ever.

Jonquel Jones and Brittney Griner are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.

College player news:

Moon Ursin has reentered the transfer portal.

College coach news:

Quentin Hillsman won't coach in Spain due to negative attention and visa issues.

Clinch and snap

Today's results:

The Sky clinched a playoff berth with a 92-84 win over the Aces.

The Dream snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 69-64 win over the Wings.

WNBA team news:

The Aces are aiming for better execution after today's loss.

WNBA player news:

The league has named the top 25 players in its history.

WNBA coach news:

Mystics coach Mike Thibault said the team's injury situation is the worst he's seen in 50 years of coaching.

No close ones today

Today's results:

The Mercury routed the Fever, 87-65.

The Lynx defeated the Mystics, 93-75, for their fifth straight victory.

WNBA team news:

The Olympic break helped rejuvenate the Mercury.

WNBA player news:

Skylar Diggins-Smith is on a mission.

Isabelle Harrison has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols.

Dana Evans is the backup point guard the Sky have needed.

Simone Edwards' former Seattle Storm teammates came together and raised $50,000 toward her cancer treatment.

Thinking about playoffs

WNBA team news:

Why the Mercury look unstoppable, but the Sun are the favorites.

Don't sleep on Connecticut as title contenders.

Defense is fueling Minnesota's winning streak as the regular season winds down.

CBS Sports power rankings.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike should highlight the WNBA's top 25 list.

Phoenix guard Bria Hartley could play tomorrow for the first time in a year.

A look at the MVP race.

College team news:

Baylor is dropping the "Lady" from their "Bears" team name.

Syracuse athletics didn't do enough to stop the unhealthy culture in women's basketball, a report has found.

Big dubs

Today's results:

The Wings held off the Dream, 72-68.

The Lynx used a late run to stop the Sparks, 66-57.

The Aces got past the Sky, 90-83.

The Storm snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Liberty, 85-75. Breanna Stewart led the way with 33 points.

WNBA team news:

Fatigue, missed shots and defensive drop-off: inside the Storm's slump.

The Mercury are peaking at the perfect time.

Yahoo's power rankings.

WNBA player news:

Damiris Dantas has a right foot injury and will miss the remainder of the season.

How Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor created an eco-friendly nursery.

The new baby will be a girl.

Jonquel Jones and Sylvia Fowles are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the month for August.

Michaela Onyenwere is August's rookie of the month.

WNBA coach news:

Curt Miller is the coach of the month for August.

College coach news:

New Wisconsin coach Marisa Moseley is looking to turn the program around.

A bit of hoops in hard times

WNBA team news:

The struggling Storm are looking to hit the reset button as the playoffs near.

ESPN ranks the best WNBA franchises.

WNBA player news:

Liz Cambage has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in league health and safety protocol quarantine.

Hard-working Napheesa Collier keeps finding ways to help Minnesota win.

Layshia Clarendon wants to break the stigma around menstruation.

College coach news:

Former Syracuse coach Quentin Hillsman has been hired to coach a pro team in Spain.

Roman Tubner is a new assistant coach at Alabama.