Not much cracking the night before semifinal game 4

WNBA team news:

With the Sun season on the brink, the Liberty are poised to deliver the final blow.

One win from the finals, New York will face a desperate Connecticut team.

The Aces are preparing for familiar faces in the finals.

Las Vegas advances to finals, while New York goes 2-1

Today's results:

The Liberty handled the Sun, 92-81. They lead the series, 2-1.

The Aces held off the Wings, 64-61. They advance to the finals.

WNBA player news:

Is Jonquel Jones the key to New York's title run?.......Betnijah Laney is the team's unsung hero.

The Stewie effect.

College team news:

LSU is now CPR-certified after Kim Mulkey's heart surgery reveal.

College player news:

Two key South Dakota State players will miss the season with injuries.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley has work ahead with a new squad.

Southern Miss coach Joye Lee-McNelis will remain coaching though her stage 4 lung cancer has recurred.

Pre-game musings

WNBA team news:

Can the Sun continue to contain Breanna Stewart?

Both New York and Connecticut feel good going into game 3.

The Aces have gone with big lineups against the Wings.

WNBA player news:

How "sweet and sassy" centers Teaira McCowan and Kalani Brown can keep Dallas' season alive.

This season's player stats were outstanding.

Some of the league's most versatile forwards reflect on the growth of the game.

Q&A with Skylar Diggins-Smith.

College team news:

South Carolina has a fresh, scrappy identity.

Pro news takes the day off

College team news:

South Carolina will host Rutgers next month in an exhibition to honor the late Nikki McCray-Penson.

Indiana has the talent to contend for another Big Ten title.

Veteran transfers are fitting in well at Colorado.

Utah is stacked, and begins the season with key additions.

College coach news:

Lindsay Gottlieb has championship aspirations in her third year at USC.

One table turns

Today's results:

The Liberty beat the Sun, 84-77, to even the series.

The Aces fought to defeat the Wings, 91-84. They take a 2-0 series lead.

WNBA team news:

The Warriors are finalizing a deal to bring a WNBA team to the Bay Area, sources say.

Another news outlet reports that the NBA franchise has had "productive" talks with the league over the last year.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart was named the league's MVP.

Voting breakdown.

Alyssa Thomas advocates for her "never been done" season by finishing second in the MVP race.

Chiney Ogwumike was named to the President's Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.

NCAA news:

The NCAA announced details and broadcast plans for the WBIT.

College player news:

The top 35 transfers.

College coach news:

Kim Mulkey disclosed that she had an unexpected heart procedure in June.

Pit stop before game 2

Both semifinal games are on ESPN tomorrow, with Sun at Liberty tipping at 5 p.m. PT, followed immediately by Wings at Aces.....

WNBA team news:

The Aces' defense is a key heading into game 2 against the Wings.

Dallas is looking to match Las Vegas' intensity in the semifinals. Is a familiar X-factor the answer?

WNBA player news:

The evolution of A'ja Wilson.

WNBA coach news:

The Storm signed Noelle Quinn to a multi-year contract extension, and promoted Pokey Chatman to associate GM.

College player news:

Angel Reese is both insulted and motivated by ESPN's draft projection.

Sun upset, Aces dominate

Today's semifinal results:

The Sun cruised to an upset win over the Liberty, 78-63......how they did it.

The Aces powered past the Wings, 97-83.......how they did it.

WNBA player news:

Key offseason additions Rebecca Allen and Tiffany Hayes helped Connecticut steal game 1.

Jackie Young stars on both ends of the floor.

WNBA coach news:

The Sky is negotiating with Teresa Weatherspoon for their open coaching position, multiple sources say.

Round 2 on deck

Sun at Liberty tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN, and Wings at Aces at 2 p.m. PT on ESPN2

WNBA team news:

The Aces are preparing for the Wings' big challenge inside.

Slowing down Alyssa Thomas will be key for the Liberty.

Las Vegas and New York remain heavy favorite to take the title.

WNBA player news:

Teaira McCowan and Kalani Brown are rare WNBA bigs.

DeWanna Bonner has lead the Sun into the semis.

Tiffany Hayes is grateful for her second act.

How Napheesa Collier carried the Lynx this season.

College team news:

Stanford is preparing for their final Pac-12 season.

Two days until the semifinals

WNBA team news:

The four semifinal teams are set for their clashes.

How the Liberty became New York's hottest sports ticket.

How do you solve a problem like the Aces?

The Wings are preparing for battle.

Staying or leaving? A player-by-player look at the Lynx roster.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson was named DPOY.

Early looks ahead

WNBA playoffs news:

The Aces and Liberty are on a collision course, but don't expect the semifinals to be sweeps.

How Connecticut matches up with battle-tested New York.......series preview.

Las Vegas-Dallas preview.

WNBA team news:

The next step for the Lynx might be player improvement.

The Mystics enter an offseason of uncertainty.

WNBA player news:

The league named Satou Sabally its most-improved player.

College coach news:

Louisiana Tech unveiled a Kim Mulkey statue yesterday.

Georgetown coach Tasha Butts will step away for a time, in her ongoing battle with breast cancer.

Sun take down Lynx to advance to semifinals

Today's result:

The Sun took care of the Lynx, 90-75, to advance to their fifth straight semifinals.

The next round begins Sunday, when Connecticut is at New York and Dallas is at Las Vegas

WNBA coach news:

Emre Vatansever is out as the Sky's GM and coach.

College team news:

The Hoosiers are avoiding serious injury, building chemistry and finding a clutch shooter.

Liberty, Wings advance to semifinals

Today's results:

The Liberty outlasted the Mystics in OT, 90-85, to advance to the semifinals for the first time in eight years.

The Wings ran away from the Dream, 101-74. It's their first playoff series win in seven years.

WNBA team news:

Will supporting players make the difference for Minnesota tomorrow?

The season is on the line for the Sun.

The Fever are ahead of schedule in their rebuild. What they need this offseason.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier's incredible season was built on an open chat with coach Cheryl Reeve.

Natasha Howard is thriving in Dallas.

Marina Mabrey vows to get stronger in the offseason.

Another first-round preview

WNBA team news:

An odd playoff format gives the Lynx a chance to win the opening round series at home.

The Sky will split the GM and coach roles this offseason.

WNBA player news:

The league named Alysha Clark its sixth woman of the year.

Why Natasha Cloud is key to a Mystics' deep playoff run.

Same stage, different role for Natisha Hiedeman.

Odyssey Sims sparked the Dallas comeback win Friday.

A'ja Wilson has announced the release date for her new book.

WNBA owner news:

A team owner and a CEO have bridged the Wings-Mavericks gap.

College coach news:

Buffalo has extended Becky Burke's contract by one year.

Aces sweep their series, while Lynx tie

Today's results:

The Lynx beat the Sun, 82-75, to force a game 3.

The Aces routed the Sky, 92-70, to claim the series and advance to the semifinals. A'ja Wilson had 38 points - a franchise record for the postseason.

WNBA player news:

Alyssa Thomas is playing an MVP-worthy season, despite playing through tough injuries.

WNBA coach news:

Connecticut coach Stephanie White was named WNBA coach of the year.

Chicago's search for a new head coach tops their offseason priorities.

Game 2's coming right up

WNBA team news:

One adjustment the Lynx, Dream, Mystics and Sky can make to stay alive in game 2.

Minnesota has nowhere to go but up when facing the Sun tomorrow.

Connecticut can close out the series.

Chicago looks to avoid elimination.

WNBA player news:

The Aces are leaning on veteran Kiah Stokes.

College player news:

Caitlin Clark was honored by the Iowa marching band during today's football game.

Liberty, Wings take their first games

Today's results:

The Liberty topped the Mystics, 90-75. Sabrina Ionescu lead the way with 29 points, including 7 three-pointers.

The Wings ran away from the Dream, 94-82. Satou Sabally had 32 points for the winners and Rhyne put up 36 points for Atlanta.

WNBA team news:

The playoffs bring out the Aces' championship-level defense.

Underdog Dallas wants to rewrite the playoff script.

WNBA player news:

Courtney Vandersloot is the introvert propelling mighty New York.

Alanna Smith's hard work and determination have paid off for Chicago.

First round, second night on tap

WNBA team news:

The Liberty have their sights set on a title.

Can the Aces become the WNBA's first back-to-back champions in 20 years?

Game 1 exposed the Sky's weaknesses with their roster, as currently constructed.

What can the Storm do to improve their roster this offseason?

Wins increased and the culture improved for the Fever in their rebuilding season.

WNBA player news:

How Satou Sabally's mental and physical reset proved transformative.

Zia Cooke won't play overseas this winter, but looks forward to putting in work.

Strong performances on the first night of round one

Today's playoff results:

DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas lead the Sun to a 90-60 rout of the Lynx.

The Aces dominated the Sky, 87-59.

WNBA team news:

Las Vegas and New York are on a collision course.

The Liberty are chasing greatness.

What to know about the Wings before the playoffs.

The Sun are a dangerous team heading into play.

WNBA player news:

Alyssa Thomas is having the biggest year of her life. The playoffs are next.

Shakira Austin will miss at least two playoff games with a reaggravated hip injury.

Candace Parker is giving away $100,000 to lower the cost of youth sports teams.

How Grace Berger grew in her rookie year with Indiana.

College coach news:

Trisha Stafford-Odom has been released from her contract as head coach at North Carolina Central.

'Twas the night before the WNBA playoffs

Awards:

The AP named Breanna Stewart MVP, Stephanite White COY, Satou Sabally MIP, Aliyah Boston ROY, and more.

CBS Sports also picked Stewart.

WNBA team news:

The top-seeded Aces are ready for war with No. 8 Chicago.......as they enjoy a home court advantage.

Experienced Las Vegas will try to defend their title.

The anticipated Aces-Sky matchup comes one year later, under different circumstances.

The Sun is ready to face Napheesa Collier and the Lynx in round one.......Connecticut has the experience advantage.

Underdog Minnesota is ready to fight.

First-round matchups and schedule.

What we learned from the Mercury's season.

The year the WNBA rewrote its whole record book.

WNBA player news:

Colleges of every player in the 2023 WNBA playoffs.

Detailing Sabrina Ionescu's record-breaking season from the three-point line......she is building her business off the court by learning from the best.

How Collier and Kayla McBride got Minnesota from 0-6 to the playoffs.

Diana Taurasi talks about her future in the WNBA.

Brittney Griner is open to playing in the Olympics next year.

NCAA news:

The Division I Board issued an unusual and strong statement regarding transfer waivers.

Past and present Utah Tech players say coach JD Gustin has been abusive, and the school has not taken action.

College team news:

Another robust nonconference schedule awaits Iowa.

College player news:

Ticha Penicheiro still loves ODU WBB.

College coach news:

ODU has extended Delisha Milton-Jones' contract through 2027-2028.

Two days until the postseason

Playoff team news:

A look at each of the first-round series.

Can anyone slow the Aces and Liberty?

Which is more valuable in the playoffs - the star, or the depth.

What you need to know about the playoffs, from a Sun perspective.

Playoff player news:

Could Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young be the best guard trio in league history?

WNBA team news:

The future is bright for the Fever with Aliyah Boston.

WNBA player news:

Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner plan to return to the WNBA next year, and play in the Olympics.

Gabby Williams says she'll be unlikely to return to the league next year, for Olympic prioritization.

College conference news:

A Washington state judge granted a temporary restraining order to prevent the Pac-12 board from meeting later this week. The move was in response to a complaint filed against the conference by Washington State and Oregon State.

After a record-breaking day, the playoff bracket is set

Today's final-day-of-the-regular-season results:

The Wings pulled away from the Dream, 94-77. Arike Ogunbowale lead the way with 32 points.

The Sky left the Sun behind, 102-91. Courtney Williams had a triple-double, and Alyssa Thomas ended as the the lead regular-season leader in rebounds and assists.

The Fever rallied to beat the Lynx, 87-72. Indiana finished with the most wins since 2019.

A Brittney Sykes lob bucket lifted the Mystics over the Liberty, 90-88.

The Aces took care of the Mercury, 100-85. A'ja Wilson scored 36 points and Kelsey Plum added 30. Phoenix ended the year on an 11-game losing streak.

The Sparks edged the Storm, 91-89.

Playoff news:

The Aces will be the No. 1 seed and the Liberty, No. 2.

Chicago will face Las Vegas in the first round.

WNBA player news:

Jewell Loyd set the WNBA's single-season scoring record today.

Kahleah Copper signed a two-year contract extension with the Sky.

Regular-season finale tomorrow

WNBA team news:

How can the Aces clinch the No. 1 playoff seed?

A meeting with one of the league's two super teams awaits the Sky in the first round.

The Mystics will be seeded 7th.

The Fever have the best chance of winning the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft lottery.

WNBA player news:

League-leading scorer Jewell Loyd signed a two-year contract extension with the Storm.

A'ja Wilson is clearly the WNBA's MVP.

Bonus:

Toronto has unveiled its first WNBA-themed outdoor court........how it came to be.

College team news:

Washington State and Oregon State have filed a legal complaint against the Pac-12.

Sky punch the last ticket to the postseason

Today's results:

The Sun took care of the Fever, 76-59.

The Dream got by the Mystics, 80-75.

The Sky clinched the final playoff spot tonight with a 92-87 win over the Lynx......Chicago survived a summer of upheaval.

In their 106-91 victory over the Storm, the Wings secured the No. 4 seed in the playoffs. Jewell Loyd had 33 points for Seattle, and broke the league single-season scoring record, with 911 points.

The Aces routed the Mercury, 94-73.

WNBA player news:

Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance will star in an unscripted series for the streaming channel Maximum Effort.

Becky Hammon says Riquna Williams' status with Las Vegas is unchanged.

Russian Viktor Bout wished Brittney Griner good luck as they were being exchanged as prisoners last December.

WNBA coach news:

How Stephanie White turned Connecticut into contenders.

International news:

Sue Bird will be an ambassador for the 2026 World Cup.

Gearing for a fantastic finish

Today's result:

The Liberty came from behind to defeat the Sparks, 96-89......Sabrina Ionescu beat the league's single-season record for made three-point shots.

WNBA team news:

The Sky are entering a must-win weekend.

With tonight's loss, Los Angeles is currently out of playoff position.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier is proud of the Lynx after a rough start.

Inside Brittney Griner's first season back in the WNBA.

Alaina Coates' unconventional, tough path lead her to Las Vegas.

Prosecutors have dropped domestic violence charges against Riquna Williams. She wants to rejoin the Aces.

College team news:

The Mountain West is exploring ways to become the new Pac-12.

College coach news:

Kim Mulkey and LSU have reached a 10-year, $36 million dollar agreement that will make her the highest-paid coach at a public school in women's college basketball history.

Assistant coaches Bob Starkey and Gary Redus also received pay raises.

One berth remains

Today's result:

The Dream clinched their first playoff spot since 2018 with a 79-68 win over the Storm.

WNBA player news:

Sami Whitcomb brings leadership on and off the court for Seattle.

WNBA coach news:

Names to know for the Sky's next coach.

College player news:

Ashley Owusu is setting the bar high for herself and for Penn State this season.

College coach news:

LSU is expected to make Kim Mulkey the highest-paid women's basketball coach in the nation.

Only two playoff spots left

Today's results:

The Sun bested the Sparks, 90-76.

The Sky handled the Fever, 96-69.

The Liberty survived the Wings, 94-93.

The Mystics routed the Mercury, 100-77, and clinched a playoff spot.

Records broken:

Breanna Stewart broke the league's single-season scoring mark, bettering a record set by Diana Taurasi in 2006.

Alyssa Thomas set the WNBA single-season assists record.

WNBA playoff news:

With less than a week to go, playoff spots are up for grabs.

WNBA player news:

Sabrina Ionescu is trusting the process in her quest for greatness.

As feared, Kristi Toliver tore her ACL in Sunday's game.

College coach news:

Former BYU coach Jeff Judkins joins Utah as an assistant coach.

Some glitches in the matrix

Upsets:

The Fever topped the Wings in OT, 97-84. Dallas could have clinched the fourth seed with a win.

The Sparks took down the Mystics, 72-64, which puts them in the eighth playoff position.

More results:

The Liberty ran past the Sky, 86-69.

The Lynx downed the Mercury, 86-73, to earn a playoff berth.

WNBA player news:

Washington guard Kristi Toliver suffered a non-contact knee injury in tonight's game.

Tianna Hawkins and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough share a bond that goes beyond basketball.

Aces control the top seed

Today's result:

The Aces dominated the Storm, 103-77. They maintain control of the No. 1 playoff seed.

WNBA team news:

The Sun have thrived in a small market, but where do they fit in an evolving WNBA?

The Sky's small-ball game has been effective lately.

College team news:

Will Stanford and Cal face sports cuts after joining the ACC?

College coach news:

Tara VanDerveer invested her life in the Pac-12. Then greed crushed it.

Clinching and conference-jumping

Today's results:

The Wings defeated the Fever, 110-100, behind 40 points from Satou Sabally. Arike Ogunbowale became Dallas' single-season points leader.

The Liberty routed the Sun, 89-58, and clinched the second seed in the playoffs.

The Lynx survived the Dream in OT, 91-85. Napheesa Collier lead the way with 27 points and 17 rebounds.

WNBA team news:

Indiana was eliminated from the playoffs in tonight's loss.

The Commissioner's Cup win meant nothing, but everything to New York.

The Sparks no longer control their playoff destiny after last night's defeat.

WNBA player news:

Brittney Sykes has made a great case to be this season's DPOY.

How Kelsey Plum's competitive fire is driving the WNBA forward.

The Aces find Sydney Colson has more to give than just her personality.

Connecticut fans from near and far welcomed Brittney Griner back last night.

College conference news:

Stanford, Cal and SMU will join the ACC, it was announced this morning.

Cardinal coach Tara VanDerveer says she is "thrilled" to be in the ACC.......and the team will make adjustments in their scheduling.

What schedules might look like for the Bears and Cardinal.

The Pac-12's remaining teams - Oregon State and Washington State - may join the Mountain West Conference.

College player news:

Former Memphis guard Jamirah Shutes was found guilty of assault after an incident last season in the handshake line after a game. She was fined and given community service.