So much going on

Today's results:

An historic first half set the tone for the Aces, who thrashed the Liberty, 108-74.

The Wings held off the Lynx, 92-87, behind 32 points from Arike Ogunbowale.

The Mercury rallied past the Mystics, 80-75.

The Sky handled the Sparks, 80-68.

WNBA team news:

Which teams are likely to reach the playoffs?

Why it matters that the league has added charter flights for the playoffs.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson are leading the next generation of WNBA stewards.

The more Elena Delle Donne plays, the better Washington's offense looks.

Diana Taurasi kicked Sylvia Fowles in the stomach during Tuesday's game, and wasn't called for a foul.

Jackie Young is punching her ticket to stardom.

The resurgence of Katie Lou Samuelson.

Dana Evans is just getting started.

Aari McDonald is reintroducing herself to the WNBA.

Q&A with rookie Emily Engstler.

Brittney Griner news:

Brittney Griner's court appearance earlier today ended without a verdict, and another hearing is scheduled for tomorrow.

Witnesses testified on her behalf.

Why Griner is so valuable to Vladimir Putin.

College coach news:

Maggie Lucas has been elevated to assistant coach at Penn State.

High school player news:

Amari Whiting, the daughter of BYU coach Amber Whiting, is an Oregon commit.

Iowa commit Ava Jones and her mother have been taken off ventilators as their condition has improved.

Two high school teammates are going for gold at the FIBA U17 World Cup.