Today's results:
The Mystics overcame a slow start to down the Fever, 87-75.
The Sky held off the Mercury, 73-70.......a dramatic game in which Diana Taurasi was ejected.
The Aces defeated the Sun, 89-81.
The Sparks survived the Wings, 93-91.
WNBA team news:
The WNBA has too few spots for too many talented players.
The league's power rankings for the week.
WNBA player news:
WNBA coach news:
Becky Hammon's dreams are coming true with Las Vegas.
College coach news:
WNBA team news:
Some changes in ESPN's WNBA power rankings this week.
WNBA player news:
Diamond DeShields returns to Chicago with the Mercury.
Hardship player Kiana Williams' journey from San Antonio to Seattle: "he told me to pack a bag."
College coach news:
New Rutgers coach Coquese Washington looks to build off of C. Vivian Stringer's success.
USA Basketball news:
Thirty athletes will participate in the U18 team trials, which begin tomorrow.
Today's results:
The Dream used balanced scoring to outrun the Mercury, 81-54.
The Storm's offensive explosion propelled them past the Liberty, 92-61.
The Sparks held off the Lynx, 85-83.
WNBA team news:
The Storm are dominating in attendance so far this season.
What to know from the Mystics' loss yesterday.
WNBA coach news:
The Fever have hired Gary Kloppenburg as an assistant coach.
Current standings after today's games:
| RANK | TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | CONF | HOME | ROAD | L-10 | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Las Vegas Aces | 8 | 1 | 0.889 | - | 6-0 | 5-0 | 3-1 | 8-1 | W 6 |
| #2 | Connecticut Sun | 6 | 2 | 0.750 | 1.5 | 4-1 | 4-1 | 2-1 | 6-2 | W 2 |
| #3 | Washington Mystics | 6 | 3 | 0.667 | 2.0 | 3-2 | 3-2 | 3-1 | 6-3 | L 1 |
| #4 | Atlanta Dream | 5 | 3 | 0.625 | 2.5 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 5-3 | W 1 |
| #5 | Dallas Wings | 5 | 3 | 0.625 | 2.5 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 4-1 | 5-3 | L 1 |
| #6 | Seattle Storm | 5 | 3 | 0.625 | 2.5 | 2-3 | 5-1 | 0-2 | 5-3 | W 4 |
| #7 | Chicago Sky | 4 | 3 | 0.571 | 3.0 | 3-0 | 2-2 | 2-1 | 4-3 | L 1 |
| #8 | Los Angeles Sparks | 4 | 6 | 0.400 | 4.5 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 3-5 | 4-6 | W 1 |
| #9 | Indiana Fever | 3 | 7 | 0.300 | 5.5 | 1-6 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 3-7 | W 1 |
| #10 | Phoenix Mercury | 2 | 6 | 0.250 | 5.5 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 1-4 | 2-6 | L 5 |
| #11 | Minnesota Lynx | 2 | 7 | 0.222 | 6.0 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 1-4 | 2-7 | L 1 |
| #12 | New York Liberty | 1 | 7 | 0.125 | 6.5 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-4 | 1-7 | L 7 |
Today's results:
The Aces put on another high-octane performance, beating the Sky, 83-76........Las Vegas is the WNBA's best team so far.......today's win was their sixth straight.
The Sun won the battle of the East, 79-71 over the Mystics.
WNBA team news:
A rash of COVID absences have the Storm wondering what they and the WNBA could do differently.
The Wings' great start signals their readiness.
WNBA player news:
WNBA players are amping up calls for Brittney Griner's release.......they are making more noise.
The WNBPA has also issued a call to action.
Street ball against the boys made Emily Engstler a star.
Seimone Augustus says the Lynx will always have a piece of her heart.
The full, explosive extent of Liz Cambage's pre-Olympic outburst is revealed.
WNBA coach news:
Becky Hammon made one simple adjustment to turn the Aces into lethal contenders.
Today's results:
The Storm needed an OT to defeat the Liberty, 79-71.
WNBA team news:
The Aces are looking for their sixth consecutive win over the Sky tomorrow.
Las Vegas is on track to smash multiple records this season. Here's what to watch.
WNBA player news:
Ariel Atkins has gone from all-star and Olympian to Mystics cornerstone.
WNBA coach news:
Sun coach Curt Miller and assistant coach Brandi Poole have entered health and safety protocols.
Knox said it was "humbling" to get his first win at Indiana.
College player news:
Mississippi State transfer Alyza Winston has landed at FGCU.
College coach news:
Today's result:
The Sun bounced back from Tuesday's loss with a 99-68 win over the Wings.
WNBA team news:
Greater depth should improve Washington's offense this season.
The unbelievable choices for the Liberty over AD (Asia Durr).
Diagnosing New York's slow start.
WNBA player news:
Jackie Young for MVP, ESPN says.
Natasha Cloud plans to go into politics after her WNBA career.
Napheesa Collier gave birth to her daughter yesterday.
How WNBA players transition to the season from abroad.
Cherelle Griner also fears she "won't know who I'm getting back" when Griner returns.
Sue Bird says WNBA players can write to Griner.
WNBA coach news:
Carlos Knox takes over as the Fever's interim head coach.
How playing for UConn helped prepare Kelly Schumacher Raimon for coaching in the WNBA.
College coach news:
Coach Kenny Brooks is excited after reloading Virginia Tech with transfers.
Lindsay Gottlieb has landed six transfers at USC.
Wake Forest has hired longtime American coach Megan Gebbia as their new head coach.
Jermaine Woods has been promoted to head coach at Coppin State.
Today's result:
The Sparks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 99-94 win over the Mercury, which has now lost four straight.
WNBA player news:
It's finally the year of Kelsey Plum.
Rookie Destanni Henderson: the definition of cool.
WNBA coach news:
The Fever fired coach Marianne Stanley. Assistant coach Carlos Knox will serve as head coach for the rest of the season.
College player news:
Purdue transfer Rokia Doumbia has landed at USC.
Dayton transfer Capria Brown has committed to Missouri State.
Two transfers have joined the Dayton roster.
College coach news:
Memphis coach Katrina Merriweather reflects on a successful first season.
Adria Crawford is a new assistant coach at George Washington.
Today's results:
The Wings defeated the Sun, 85-77.
The Mystics shut out Rhyne Howard and routed the Dream, 70-50.
The Sky got past the Fever, 95-90.
The Lynx rallied in the fourth quarter to top the Liberty, 84-78.
WNBA team news:
WNBA player news:
Tonight Elena Delle Donne became the 40th player in league history to reach 4,000 career points.
Connecticut starter Jasmine Thomas is out for the season with a torn ACL.
Moriah Jefferson is reviving her WNBA career with Minnesota.
Cherelle Griner spoke on Good Morning America about wife Brittney's detainment in Russia.
A former U.N. ambassador is optimistic that Griner will come home.
WNBA coach news:
Becky Hammon has the Aces off to a sizzling start on offense.
College player news:
UMass' Sam Breen is working to change the stigma around athlete mental health.
Rutgers transfer Lasha Petree has landed at Purdue.
Bowling Green's Kenzie Lewis has retired from basketball to focus on mental health.
College coach news:
Today's result:
The Aces trounced the Sparks, 104-76.
Las Vegas shot the lights out, broke their quarter scoring record for the second time in a week, and won their fifth straight. LA has now dropped five in a row.
WNBA team news:
ESPN's power rankings have the Aces on top this week......as does the league's rankings.
The Sky will received their Championship rings tomorrow night.
The retooled, road-warrior Sparks are looking to "find a groove."
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker is one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of the year.
Las Vegas has signed Chelsea Gray to a multi-year contract extension.
How Jessica Shepard is ready to propel Minnesota.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve knows the Lynx are last in the standings because they're last in defense.
College coach news:
Rutgers has named Coquese Washington their new head coach.
Former Arkansas standout Chelsea Dungee is a new assistant coach at Troy.
Today's results:
The Sun ran away from the Fever, 92-70.
The Sky slowed down the Mystics, 82-73.
WNBA team news:
The 2012 Championship Indiana Fever had a reunion this weekend, and were honored at today's game.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker became the third player in league history to record multiple triple-doubles in a career in today's game. She's also the oldest to do it.
Lynx forward Natalie Achonwa has been cleared to play.
Ex-Aces star Liz Cambage returns to Las Vegas tomorrow as a member of the Sparks.
College coach news:
Jackson State coach Tomekia Reed talks contract, and other topics.
Today's results:
The Aces scored a franchise-record 38 points in the third quarter to drench the Mercury, 100-80.
The Wings dominated the Lynx, 94-78.
WNBA team news:
Ultra-talented Las Vegas can be great with better defense.
WNBA player news:
Kahleah Copper returns to the Sky with a hunger for more.
It took 10 years, but Chicago rookie is relishing her chance with the team.
Great Rhyne Howard interview today.
This year's rookie class is balling out.
WNBA coach news:
Today's results:
The Sun downed the Fever, 94-85, for their third straight win.
The Mystics got by the Dream, 78-73.
The Storm held off the Sparks, 83-80, paced by Breanna Stewart's 28 points.
WNBA team news:
The Storm have announced plans for a new basketball training facility by 2024.
The first-place Mystics got even deeper with the return of their overseas players.
Questions from the Diana Taurasi-Skylar Diggins-Smith disagreement hover over the Mercury.
WNBA player news:
Candace Parker on the value of telling her own story.
Kahleah Copper has returned from overseas to rejoin the Sky.
Aerial Powers asked Michael Jordan for advice to get out of a shooting slump.
Rhyne Howard is leading a talented group of rookies this season.
Erica Wheeler discusses her journey to the league and a new Adidas shoe drop.
Perseverance is paying off for older rookies in the WNBA.
Kristi Toliver has big goals coaching as a Black woman in the NBA.
A U.S. consular officer was finally allowed to visit Brittney Griner in Russia.
The Biden administration is making moves to free her.
Tamika Catchings spoke at Tennessee's graduation.
WNBA coach news:
Bill Laimbeer has left a lasting legacy with the WNBA and the Aces.
College conference news:
Power 5 schools' revenue varied greatly in the 2020-2021 season, amidst COVID.
College player news:
DePaul transfer Sonya Morris has landed at Texas.
College coach news:
Ali Patberg has joined Indiana's staff.
Today's results:
The Aces held off the Lynx, 93-87.
The Wings surged past the Mercury, 94-84. Arike Ogunbowale put up 37 points for Dallas - a season high for any player.
WNBA team news:
WNBA player news:
Arike Ogunbowale has launched a community give-back program in Dallas.
Jordin Canada left the Storm to show what she could do, and she's done that in LA.
College player news:
South Carolina transfer Saniya Rivers has committed to NC State.
Iowa State transfer Aubrey Joens has landed at Oklahoma.
Oregon transfer Taylor Bigby will play for USC.
College coach news:
UNLV has extended Lindy La Rocque's contract through 2026-2027.
Kate Bruce's task is leading IUPUI into a new era while maintaining the same success.
Amber Whiting's former players say she is ready for BYU.
Ali Jaques is a new assistant coach at Seton Hall.
Camille Collier is Arizona State's new assistant coach.
Marwan Miller is a new assistant coach at Minnesota.
Bonus:
Today's result:
Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points to pace the Storm past the Sky, 74-71. It was Breanna Stewart and Epiphanny Prince's return to the court after missing a few games for health and safety protocols.
WNBA team news:
The Sparks' new season, and coach Derek Fisher's job security, is off to a shaky start.
How does LA's new president plan to increase attendance?
The Lynx's first win of the season marks some key changes.
WNBA player news:
As expectations are no longer weighing on Kelsey Plum, she's one of the WNBA's best guards.
Jackie Young is enjoying the best start to her young career.
Liberty rookie Lorela Cubaj says the pizza is "not bad" in New York.
Meet the WNBA's veteran rookies.
The U.S. says Russia has barred them from visiting Brittney Griner multiple times.
College coach news:
Purdue coach Katie Gearlds is excited about next year's roster.
BYU has named Amber Whiting as their new head coach.
Ohio State Kevin McGuff will get a new contract and a raise, pending approval by trustees.
Ashley Williams will return to NC State as an assistant coach.
International news:
FIBA has banned Russia basketball from international competition.
Today's results:
The Sun routed the Liberty, 92-65, behind DeWanna Bonner's 16 points.
The Dream handled the Fever, 101-79.
The Mystics rallied past the Wings, 84-68.
The Aces beat the Mercury, 86-74.
The Lynx pulled out their first win of the season over the Sparks, 87-84.
WNBA player news:
Kayla McBride shook off jetlag to play for Minnesota tonight.
Kahleah Copper is hungry for more.
After a rocky end with Chicago, Gabby Williams is happy to be with Seattle.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken with Brittney Griner's wife.
College coach news:
Atallah "Lulu" McKinney is a new assistant coach at Southern Illinois.
Five games tomorrow, one on Wednesday.....need more balance.....
WNBA team news:
ESPN's power rankings for the week.
Brittney Griner's wrongful arrest weighs on the Aces and the WNBA.
Vanessa Shay is the Sparks' new team president.
WNBA player news:
Elena Delle Donne's return has given the Mystics and the league a boost.
The Lynx have activated Kayla McBride.
Kelsey Plum is embracing her role as the Aces' unguardable guard.
Jordin Canada is back in LA, and making plays.
NCAA news:
College player news:
Texas transfer Audrey Warren has committed to Georgia.
USC transfer Slalexxus Aaron will play at Oregon State.
West Virginia transfer JeAnna Cunningham has signed with Alabama.
College coach news:
Megan Phelps is the new head coach at Bowdoin.
Heidi Heintz is a new assistant coach at Cal.
Today's results:
Arike Ogunbowale's 21 points paced the Wings past the Liberty, 81-71.
A career-high 33 points from rookie Rhyne Howard lead the Dream over the Fever, 85-79.
WNBA team news:
Talk of expansion should always start with Houston.
WNBA player news:
NaLyssa Smith sprained her ankle in Indiana's loss.
Inside Alysha Clark's long-awaited Mystics debut.
Breanna Stewart talked about the surrogacy journey of herself and her wife.
Jackie Young has signed a multi-year extension with the Aces.
Jessica Shepard has signed a contract extension with the Lynx.
Katie Lou Samuelson has signed a one-year contract extension with the Sparks.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve is seeing "big time progress" in her roster despite their record.
WNBA commissioner news:
USA Basketball news:
Texafornia won the 3X3 nationals championship today.
College player news:
Mississippi State transfer Ashley Jones has landed at Southern Illinois.
College coach news:
How Harvard's Carrie Moore and Yale's Dalila Eshe will shake up the Ivy League.
Today's results:
The Mercury held off the depleted Storm, 69-64.
The Sun routed the Sparks, 77-60.
The Sky got by the Lynx, 82-78.
WNBA player news:
The league will lose one of its pillars when Sylvia Fowles retires.
Alaina Coates is putting mental health first.
For rookie Destanni Henderson, draft night expectations are in the rearview mirror.
Brittney Griner's extended detention is disappointing to her WNBA family.
A hostage negotiator is hopeful for Griner's release.
College player news:
South Carolina transfer Destiny Littleton will play at USC.
Notre Dame transfer Katlyn Gilbert has committed to Missouri.
College coach news:
Kate Achter is prepared for the challenge ahead as Detroit Mercy's new coach.
Suspended Nebraska associate head coach Chuck Love has resigned.
Interesting scores tonight. It's already feeling like the NCAA did this season.......anyone can win the championship.....
Today's results:
The Wings rallied to defeat the Mystics, 94-86.
The Aces took care of the Dream, 96-73.
The Fever pulled off a dramatic OT win over the Liberty, 92-86.
WNBA team news:
Minnesota ended a week of upheaval with a new plan and a new point guard.
Las Vegas set a team three-point record in tonight's game.
How the salary cap affects low roster numbers, and a change proposal.
WNBA player news:
"Super vet" Danielle Robinson has returned from Turkey and plans to lead new-look Indiana.
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi will renew their WNBA rivalry for perhaps the final time this season.
How Katie Benzan became "mighty" for Washington.
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
It definitely appears Griner is a political prisoner.
WNBA coach news:
Cheryl Reeve on Lynx roster changes: "we're doing what we have to do."
College team news:
The Gamecocks need a new point guard to defend their title, and they have two solid prospects.
College player news:
Boston College transfer Taylor Soule has landed at Virginia Tech.
Arizona transfer Koi Love will play for USC.......as will Minnesota grad transfer Kadi Sissoko.
Oregon transfer Maddie Scherr has committed to Kentucky.
College coach news:
Maryland coach Brenda Frese downplays high-profile transfers.
WNBA team news:
The Lynx had seismic roster changes today, letting Angel McCoughtry and Odyssey Sims go, and releasing Rennia Davis, Yvonne Turner and Nina Milic. They signed Evina Westbrook.
Aces GM Natalie Williams tweeted, then deleted comments about the league's travel policy.
Why the Mystics are title contenders.
WNBA player news:
How the Sun's Yvonne Anderson earned her first roster spot at age 32.
College coach news:
Tamika Williams-Jeter is right at home as Dayton's head coach.
Kate Bruce is the new head coach at IUPUI.
Today's results:
The Dream held off the Sparks, 77-75, behind 21 points from rookie Rhyne Howard.
The Sky routed the Liberty, 83-50.
The Mercury ran past the short-handed Storm, 97-77.
WNBA player news:
Breanna Stewart missed tonight's game due to COVID protocols.
How far can Sylvia Fowles lead Minnesota in her farewell season?
DeWanna Bonner is ready to take the Sun by storm, and so are her twins.
How these WNBA couples make it work.
College player news:
Te-Hina Paopao talks about her two ACL surgeries, and why she chose Oregon.
College coach news:
Today's results:
The Mystics surged past the Aces, 89-76.......it was the first loss of the year for Las Vegas.
The Fever grabbed their first win of the season, 82-76 over the Lynx.
WNBA player news:
Seven budding superstars who made big splashes this past weekend.
The rookie report with Shakira Austin.
WNBA players prefer roster expansion over league expansion.
Money wasn't the only reason WNBA stars flocked to Russia.
WNBA news:
An NFL player says he's interested in owning a WNBA franchise in Houston.
Quarter4 has added the WNBA to AI predictions.
Aces owner Mark Davis shares secrets to building a premier franchise.
NCAA news:
A Final Four legacy court has been unveiled in Minneapolis.
College player news:
Destiny Littleton talks about her tough call to leave South Carolina, and her looming decision.
Rickea Jackson discusses her decision to leave Mississippi State.
Arizona State transfer Jade Loville has committed to Arizona.
College coach news:
Rutgers spends the most on women's basketball in the Big Ten.
Kamiko Williams has joined Weber State as an assistant coach.
Ethan McIlhargey joins Abilene Christian as an assistant coach.
WNBA team news:
The Aces are counting on defense ahead of their matchup with the Mystics.
Sports Illustrated's initial impressions of the season.
ESPN's power rankings after opening weekend.......and the league has their own power rankings.
WNBA player news:
The Wings waived Moriah Jefferson.
Daily life for players overseas.
Five WNBA players are featured in this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
College player news:
Louisville transfer Ahlana Smith has followed coach Sam Purcell to Mississippi State.
Syracuse forward Eboni Walker has entered the transfer portal.
A look at Pitt's promising recruiting class.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley's whirlwind month since winning the national championship.
Penn State's three new assistant coaches are Terri Williams, Sharnee Zoll-Norman and Maggie Lucas.
Jasmine James is a new assistant coach at Missouri.
USA Basketball news:
