The season begins in 5...4...3...2...

College team news:

 

The season kicks off tomorrow with a stacked double-header in Paris, featuring No. 3 USC and No. 5 UCLA.

Who will step up for Stanford in a year of change?

 

Blue Devil preview.

Despite their lack of experience, Gonzaga still has high expectations.

Gophers coach Dawn Plitzuweit is seeing the improvement she wanted in her second year with the program.

 

How Washington State can win the WCC in their first year.

 

Eastern Washington has reloaded with a mix of youth and transfers.

CSUN enters a new era.

College player news:

 

Audi Crooks' journey from small-town sensation is unfolding at Iowa State.

Getting to know Oregon transfer Deja Kelly.

 

From Canada to Duke, Emma Koabel and Toby Fournier are sticking together.

Colorado roster breakdown.

Minnesota players to watch this season.

College coach news:

Kara Lawson's Olympic run has improved her leadership in Durham.

 

The Kate Paye era begins for the Cardinal.

In what could be Robin Pingeton's last season, Missouri is changing it up.

Ready to go

College team news:

 

Locked and loaded: Juju Watkins and USC are ready to rise higher.

UCLA roster breakdown.

West Virginia season preview.

How Washington is improving under Tina Langley.

Columbia aims for its first Ivy League title this season.

College player news:

Iowa State freshmen Reagan Wilson is earning playing time right away.

WNBA news:

The Sky hare hired Aces assistant Tyler Marsh as their new head coach.

Is he a perfect fit for the organization?

 

Marsh is the second assistant coach to leave the Las Vegas franchise.

Closing in on the season opener

College team news:

The Terps are "a good mystery" this year after bringing in 10 new players.

Is it title or bust for UConn in Paige Bueckers' final year?

 

Colorado enters a new era with similar expectations.

 

South Dakota is excited to open a new era with coach Carrie Eighmey.

College player news:

 

Georgia Amoore is the quarterback of a Kentucky basketball renaissance.

The University of Washington will retire Kelsey Plum's jersey - the first for women's basketball at the school.

College conference news:

Los Angeles is now the Big 10's women's basketball mecca.

WNBA news:

The Fever have hired Stephanie White as their new head coach.

She is ready to embrace the moment.

White is ready to lead Caitlin Clark's next steps.

Is it time yet?

College team news:

 

Texas wants to end their final four drought.

 

College player news:

The top 16 returners of the season.

College coach news:

How Carly Thibault-DuDonis is carving out her own identity at Fairfield.

WNBA news:

Sources say Sabrina Ionescu suffered a high-grade UCL tear on her right hand in finals game 4, and will make a full recovery.

Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti wants their new coach to fully invest in the team.

A smidgen of news

College team news:

Breaking down UConn's roster.

Maryland will rely on a tide of transfers this season.

College player news:

 

With Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese gone, a new crop of talented players is ready to take over.

Renewed for season 2: this year's sophomores will continue to put on a show.

Freshman Toby Fournier is ready to dunk for Duke.

The buzz gets louder

College team news:

 

Iowa begins the season with lower expectations and a new coach. Players see opportunity.

 

North Carolina is looking to increase their offensive production.

NC State preview.

Arizona is eyeing a big rebound in their Big 12 debut.

Gophers veterans and newcomers are building chemistry.

 

Big East preview.

How conference realignment will effect teams.

College player news:

Juju Watkins is a breath of fresh air.

Sedona Prince's college career has reached its final year, and she hopes to leave a mark.

The top 17 transfers for the season.

College coach news:

Kenny Brooks is ready for a new challenge after leaving his home state.

The countdown continues

Only SEVEN days until college basketball season!

 

College team news:

South Carolina leads the way, as college basketball hopes to build off last year's success.

Notre Dame preview.

College player news:

Shay Ciezki and Indiana are the perfect match.

Jana El Alfy is ready to make her anticipated debut for UConn.

College coach news:

For new Stanford coach Kate Paye, following Tara VanDerveer is a tall task.

WNBA news:

 

Stephanie White is out as Connecticut's head coach, after two seasons.

What it means for the franchise's future.

A source says the WNBA won't fine coach Cheryl Reeve for her comments following the championship game.

The Mystics seek to turn a page as the WNBA writes a new chapter.

Another dismissal

WNBA coach news:

The Fever fired Christie Sides after two seasons.....despite their playoff appearance this year.

Why Stephanie White would be the perfect fit for Indiana......is her return imminent?

 

The Sky must be ready for plan B in their coaching search.

Slow news flow

College player news:

Ashlyn Watkins' court appearance has been delayed, and she is still in limbo for South Carolina.

College coach news:

New Monmouth coach Cait Wetmore is having a full-circle moment.

WNBA player news:

Only certain players get brand name deals.

WNBA front office news:

The Aces won't renew the contract of GM Natalie Williams.....it is part of a front office shakeup.

11 days until college basketball season

NCAA final four news:

The Division I Women's Basketball Committee reviewed plans for the Tampa final four, and found that the recent Hurricane there hasn't slowed the efforts.

 

College team news:

 

UConn will need more scorers besides Paige Bueckers.

College player news:

Bueckers is ready to chase an elusive title in her final season.

 

Two key Oregon players are working through injuries.

College coach news:

Illinois has extended Shauna Green's contract.

WNBA news:

The outlook for the league is bright, though there are challenges.

WNBA team news:

New York honored the Liberty today with a ticker-tape parade.

The W still in the news

College team news:

A veteran Utah team takes on the Big 12.

Roster turnover means a new style of play for Kansas.

Kansas State talks expectations and motivation.

Villanova prepares for life without Lucy Olsen.

College player news:

Why NC State star Aziaha James carries her superhero on her back.

Columbia and NYU players are motivated by the Liberty's championship.

WNBA team news:

The Milwaukee Bucks ownership group has submitted a proposal for a WNBA team.

WNBA player news:

Diamond Miller faces an important offseason after falling out of the Lynx's rotation.

Diana Taurasi is still considering whether or not to retire.

WNBA coach news:

The Mystics have fired coach Eric Thibault and GM Mike Thibault.

What that means for Washington, and for the other coaching vacancies around the league.

Sources say Stephanie White is considering the Sun, the Sky and the Fever.

College basketball takes center stage

College team news:

 

Arizona notebook.

Colorado has many new players, but the same goal.......they are ready for the "intellectual challenge" of the Big 12.

Princeton is ready to introduce new stars to the Ivy League.

The Big 12 is changing, and BYU is changing with it.

 

College player news:

The AP preseason All-America team is stacked.

 

Aneesah Morrow is ready to step into Angel Reese's spotlight.

How will opponents slow down Audi Crooks?.......her star is rising at the right time.

Kennedy Basham hopes to lead ASU's resurgence.

Tennessee senior guard Kaiya Wynn will miss the season with a torn Achilles.

College conference news:

Despite four new teams, the Big 12 race could be decided by some familiar faces.

A'ja Wilson will see her jersey retired by South Carolina.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier is motivated by the Lynx's finals loss.

Winning a title was why Breanna Stewart left the Storm for the Liberty.

Coming down

WNBA finals news:

The finals series was a fitting end to a transcendent season.

 

Liberty players appeared on the Today show this morning.

WNBA team news:

More could be on the horizon for New York.

Here's what coming in after one of the best seasons in league history means for the Valkyries.

WNBA player news:

The WNBPA announced the players would opt out of their current collective bargaining agreement with the league.

This could mean a potential work stoppage.

 

What's next for Lynx players?

WNBA news:

Sources say Nike and the WNBA have reached an agreement for a 12-year extension.

 

It represents a turnaround for the shoe and clothing giant.

College basketball news:

The 13 best early non-conference games.

As women's hoops booms, NIL boosters favor men.

Liberty beat Lynx in OT to claim their first WNBA Championship

WNBA finals, game 5:

The Liberty survived the Lynx in OT, 67-62, to win the first title for the franchise.

How they did it.

Recap and photo gallery.

New York City will host a ticker-tape parade for the champs.

Napheesa Collier once again melded passion and production, but the reward went to others.

There will be much more to come, trust and believe................

The championship is decided tomorrow

WNBA championship game news:

The finals have reached a decisive game 5 for the first time since 2019.

The Liberty and Lynx head to a game 5, laden with drama.

WNBA coach news:

The league's assistant coaches are the top candidates for head coaching vacancies.

Lynx hold on to take game 4

WNBA finals:

The Lynx survived the Liberty, 82-80, and force a game 5.

Minnesota gave it all.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier advocates for reproductive rights while chasing a title.

WNBA coach news:

New York coach Sandy Brondello blasted the officiating in tonight's game.

The Lynx coaching staff is well-decorated.

The Wings fired Latricia Trammell after two seasons.

Game 4 loading

WNBA finals news:

Tomorrow's game 4 is at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN

Twenty-five years later, the Liberty want to finish the job after another last-second shot.

 

The Lynx have no margin for error.

Breanna Stewart is not satisfied.

"Banged up" Alanna Smith hopes to play for Minnesota.

WNBA player news:

Angel Reese elaborated on her statement that her WNBA salary doesn't pay her bills.

 

WNBA coach news:

 

Sun coach Stephanie White is deferring decisions about her future as she deals with a family emergency.

 

College team news:

 

UNC Asheville is having a tough start to the season after Hurricane Helene.

A game for the ages: Liberty rally from behind to beat Lynx, take series lead

Today's game 3 result:

The Liberty rallied from 15 behind to beat the Lynx, 80-77, thanks to a clutch three-pointer from Sabrina Ionescu.

WNBA news:

All-first and second teams were named today.

 

WNBA team news:

 

How Minnesota rebuilt their roster for a title run.

WNBA player news:

Alysha Clark, Sydney Colson and Tiffany Hayes aren't retiring, and would like to return to the Aces next season.

College team news:

SEC newcomers present challenges to powers South Carolina and LSU.

College coach news:

Gonzaga's Lisa Fortier is ready to coach again, with her cancer treatments behind her.

New Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell is navigating the season with a baby on the way.

Ready to go again

WNBA finals news:

The Liberty are at the Lynx tomorrow for game 3: 7 p.m. CT on ESPN.

The finals are not following the script, which makes things even more entertaining.

With the finals even, the Lynx will have to keep leaning on Courtney Williams to beat the Liberty.

 

Williams is funny, tough, and the head of the snake, her coach says.

Williams is the perfect point guard for Minnesota.

WNBA team news:

The Sky are showing interest in coach Curt Miller.

 

WNBA player news:

 

A threatening, anti-gay email was sent to the wife of Breanna Stewart.

WNBA news:

Bars and restaurants say they saw greater demand for women's sports during this WNBA season.

College team news:

The AP top 25 preseason poll has South Carolina on top.........USC, Texas, UCLA, Notre Dame and Iowa State ranked highly, while Alabama makes the cut for the first time since 1998.

 

College coach news:

 

Vanderbilt has extended Shea Ralph's contract.

A touch of news

WNBA team news:

 

The Liberty head to Minnesota for Wednesday's game 3.

An oral history of the Liberty's tortured history.

The Lynx will need others to produce on offense besides Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams.

WNBA player news:

Australia's rich history in the WNBA finals.

WNBA news:

The WNBA and the WNBPA are closing in on an opt-out date for the current collective bargaining agreement.

The Liberty emphatically bounce back

Today's finals result:

 

The Liberty evened the series with an 80-66 win over the Lynx.

 

How they sealed the deal.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was the difference-maker for New York......Breanna Stewart wreaked havoc.

WNBA team news:

Can the Liberty finally win it all?

 

WNBA player news:

 

Sabrina Ionescu shows why everyone can use a mentor.

 

Minnesota couldn't wait to add Courtney Williams, and she's showing why.

More drama? Game 2 on tap

WNBA finals news:

 

Game 2 preview.

The Liberty are looking to move on from the game 1 stunner.......they aim to bounce back.

Tomorrow's schedule:

Lynx at Liberty, 3 p.m. ET on ABC

College coach news:

With just 23 days before the season, eight-year head coach Bill Carr steps down at Santa Clara.

Processing it all

WNBA team news:

 

The Lynx won last night with their defense.

The Liberty are confident in their response after last night's meltdown loss.

The Sun face an offseason of change after a deep playoff run.

WNBA player news:

Courtney Williams is ready for the finals spotlight.

 

Jonquel Jones is chasing an elusive title.

 

DeWanna Bonner will return to the WNBA in 2025.

WNBA coach news:

The WNBA now has just one Black head coach, but more could come from a pool of assistants.

College coach news:

Southeast Missouri State is suing former head coach Rekha Patterson for breach of contract.

Lynx rally from 18 behind to stun Liberty in OT

Oh, what a night........

 

Finals, game 1:

The Lynx roared back from 18 down to stun the Liberty in OT, 95-93.

The opener was a banger, and left the losers stunned.

 

WNBA team news:

 

How New York and Minnesota were built for the finals.

WNBA coach news:

Aces assistant Natalie Nakase has been named the Golden State Valkyries head coach.

WNBA news:

The league will move to a 7-game finals series, beginning next year.

The draft lottery will be Nov. 17.

It all begins tomorrow

Tomorrow's game 1 schedule:

Lynx at Liberty, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN

 

WNBA finals news:

The hard road to the finals finds survivors in the Lynx and the Liberty.

 

Three things to know going into the series.

 

New York says Minnesota hasn't seen their best.

 

The Lynx are no less excellent just because they're not a super-team.

 

WNBA team news:

Has the championship window for the Sun shut after another disappointing semifinal loss?

 

Fever president Kelly Krauskopf talks Kelsey Mitchell, NaLyssa Smith, and more.

Sky executives say they're in "a good place" with players after the sudden firing of coach Teresa Weatherspoon.

 

Officials explained the dismissal: "it was time for a change."

Chicago has broken ground on their new practice facility.

 

WNBA player news:

 

Ten charts that illustrate Caitlin Clark's impact.

NCAA news:

The NCAA has approved the elimination of the national letter of intent program.

The Division I Council has shortened the transfer window for basketball.

College player news:

Olivia Miles is back from a torn ACL and a missed season.

Juju Watkins has reportedly signed a lucrative Nike deal.

Lynx beat Sun to advance to the finals

Tonight's game 5 result:

The Lynx roared into the finals with an 88-77 win over the Sun.

WNBA team news:

Minnesota and New York will face off in the finals, beginning Thursday.

The Aces "hurt for each other" after losing their title defense against the Liberty.

 

WNBA player news:

 

Before she plays like an MVP, Napheesa Collier hustles through her day.

Alanna Smith will take on her Australian Olympic coach in the finals.

WNBA coach news:

The Fever president says it's hard not to be impressed by Christie Sides' progress.

And New York's finals opponent will be......

Game 5 news:

Minnesota and Connecticut clash with a trip to the finals on the line.

The Lynx have one advantage in game 5: home court.

The Sun have faced elimination before.

WNBA team news:

The Liberty is savoring their brick-by-brick redemption story.

How Clara Wu Tsai turned a team no one wanted into New York's next big franchise.

Which team would be the most favorable matchup for the Liberty in the finals?

 

New York isn't celebrating just yet.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark welcomes a break from the spotlight.

She plans to play in an LPGA tournament next month.

Nneka Ogwumike on sports, sisterhood, and shaping the future of women's basketball.

College coach news:

DePaul coach Doug Bruno is out indefinitely after suffering a medical incident last month. Assistant Jill Pizzotti will be interim coach.

Liberty advance; Sun force a game 5

Today's semifinal results:

The Liberty toppled the Aces, 76-62.

The Sun downed the Lynx, 92-82, to force a game 5 on Tuesday.

Connecticut rallied.

WNBA team news:

 

Changes are coming to Las Vegas after they fall short of a three-peat.

Major unanswered questions.

Getting it started again

Playoff news:

 

The Aces have all the edge they need, entering a must-win game 4.

The Liberty get another chance to clinch after a game 3 unraveling.

The Sun's season is on the line against the Lynx tomorrow.

Minnesota is looking to close out Connecticut on the road.

 

Tomorrow's semifinal schedule:

 

Liberty at Aces

Lynx at Sun

WNBA player news:

Leonie Fiebich has been a perfect fit with New York.

WNBA news:

For the WNBA, a wider audience means more money, more problems.

The tables turn

Tonight's results:

The Lynx took down the Sun, 90-81, to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

The Aces struck back by routing the Liberty, 95-81. New York leads the series 2-1.

WNBA team news:

Minnesota built a team with undervalued assets.

WNBA player news:

 

DeWanna Bonner is now second all-time in playoff scoring.

 

Tiffany Hayes won the sixth person of the year award.

How Kelsey Plum has persevered through a tough season.

 

Caitlin Clark's ROY card has sold for $97,000.

 

Kamila Cardoso found her rookie footing with the Sky, and she'll use the offseason to grow more.

 

Olivia Nelson-Ododa's new wellness brand honors her late grandmother.

WNBA coach news:

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve reportedly "ran up" on Connecticut players Sunday, prior to semifinal game 2.

WNBA GM news:

The Fever have hired Amber Cox as their general manager and chief operating officer. Lin Dunn will remain as a senior advisor.

Ready, set, game(s) 3

Tomorrow's semifinal game schedule:

Lynx at Sun

Liberty at Aces

WNBA team news:

Connecticut aims to capitalize on their home court advantage.

Minnesota is more than a one-player team.

Las Vegas is distracted, while New York is motivated by heartbreak, Becky Hammon says.

The Aces are leaning on their past (and maybe present) sixth women of the year.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark was named rookie of the year.

 

A'ja Wilson is done people-pleasing.

Marina Mabrey isn't here for anyone's popularity contest.

Nika Muhl tore her ACL playing in Turkey.

Collecting the odds and ends

WNBA team news:

 

Three-peating is hard, as the Aces are learning.

The Sun needs supporting cast consistency to overcome the Lynx.

The intensity in the Minnesota-Connecticut series has gone up a few notches.

After a franchise-worst season, the Sparks have nowhere to go but up.

WNBA coach news:

The Dream have fired coach Tanisha Wright.

NCAA news:

 

Regional sites for the 2027 and 2028 NCAA Tournaments were revealed.

 

College team news:

 

For the first time, South Carolina has sold out of season tickets.

College player news:

Juju Watkins is ready to take the college torch, as Caitlin Clark is in the WNBA.

Liberty go 2-0, while Lynx even things up

Today's semifinal results:

The Liberty stopped the Aces, 88-84, to take a 2-0 lead in the semifinals series.

The Lynx struck back with a 77-70 win over the Sun to even the series.

Expansion news:

How to reserve season tickets for Portland's new team.

Semifinals round 2 on deck

WNBA team news:

 

A game 2 loss to the Liberty would put the Aces in uncharted territory.

After their commanding game 1 win, Connecticut looks to keep winning.

A look back at the Sun's unique WNBA journey.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Aces at Liberty

Sun at Lynx

WNBA player news:

Marina Mabrey poses a problem for the Lynx.

Why Mabrey is an offensive difference-maker for her team.

 

Alyssa Thomas is carving her own path to success.

 

Cameron Brink got engaged to her longtime boyfriend.

WNBA expansion news:

The expansion draft for the Golden State Valkyries will be Dec. 6.

WNBA teams can protect up to six players.

Liberty, Sun take their first games

Today's semifinal results:

The Liberty lead all the way to beating the Aces, 87-77.

The Sun hung on to edge the Lynx, 73-70.

More series news:

Spike Lee took in the game in New York, wearing a Sabrina Ionescu jersey.

Season awards:

Napheesa Collier won DPOY, and Cheryl Reeve was honored as COY.

 

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart is aiming for atonement.

Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Collier talked to 60 minutes.

Rested up and ready to go

Tomorrow's semifinal game schedule:

Aces at Liberty, 3 p.m. ET on ABC

Sun at Lynx, 7:30 p.m. CT on ESPN

WNBA team news:

 

The Aces and Liberty will meet in the semifinals, after playing for the title last year.

 

Las Vegas is taking on the challenge of playing the championship favorites.

The Lynx will find point harder to come by in the second round.

 

Connecticut is locked in for the semis.

 

WNBA player news:

Alanna Smith has found a perfect spot in Minnesota.

Kahleah Copper reflected on her great season.

Gearing for round 2

WNBA team news:

 

The Liberty carry scars into their semi against the Aces.

Las Vegas prepared for the finals rematch with a very detailed practice.

New York are strong favorites among bettors.

The Lynx's series against Connecticut will be lower-scoring, Cheryl Reeve predicts.

What's next for the Sky after Teresa Weatherspooon's exit?

 

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark spoke out against the racism seen this season.

Clark has been named rookie of the year, it is rumored......Napheesa Collier is reportedly the defensive player of the year.

Brittney Griner talked about the league's statement on racism, and threats against her.

NaLyssa Smith wanted to play more this season, and doesn't know what the future holds for herself.

Players say trolls "aren't what real Fever fans are."

 

For Storm rookie Nika Muhl, the points were few, but the lessons were many.

 

WNBA news:

 

The league saw a 48 percent jump in attendance this season.

The WNBA and Cathy Engelbert face a credibility issue regarding player harassment.

Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti echoed the demand for change around the WNBA.

Aftershocks

WNBA coach news:

The Sky has fired Teresa Weatherspoon after one season.

More on the dismissal.

Outfall after last night's game:

Both Indiana and Connecticut players called for an end to fan hate speech after last night's game.

Caitlin Clark needs to call out her toxic fan base.

WNBA playoff news:

Breaking down the semifinals.

Both series feature marquee matchups, and teams looking for their first titles.

WNBA team news:

To contend next season, the Storm need to bring back Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams.

 

Fever players are excited about the future of the franchise.

WNBA player news:

Diana Taurasi was not on hand for the Mercury's exit interviews today.

Brittney Griner says she's "nowhere near" retiring.

 

Caitlin Clark says she's just scratching the surface of her potential, and plans to rest in the offseason.

NaLyssa Smith shared her thoughts on a difficult season on social media.

Sweeps complete

No surprises in today's results:

The Sun outlasted the Fever, 87-81.

The Lynx rolled by the Mercury, 101-88.

The semifinals are set........The Aces will face the Liberty, while the Sun take on the Lynx....

WNBA team news:

The Storm enter the offseason knowing they have room to grow, after a turnaround year.

Offseason guides for every eliminated team.

WNBA player news:

 

DiJonai Carrington won the Most Improved Player Award.

 

Alyssa Thomas called out racist comments from Indiana fans tonight.

Kelsey Mitchell says she is the blueprint of what her father taught.

Liberty, Aces advance to semifinals

Today's results:

The Liberty stopped the Dream, 91-82, to advance to the semifinals. Sabrina Ionescu scored 36 points.

The Aces closed out the Storm, 83-76.

New York and Las Vegas face off in the semifinals on Sunday

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Fever at Sun

Mercury at Lynx

WNBA team news:

 

Connecticut is ready for game 2 against Indiana.

The Sun shares their practice facility with exercise classes and birthday parties.

Who will the Sky sign in free agency?

 

WNBA player news:

 

Napheesa Collier is the superstar no one talks about.

 

What's next for Angel Reese, after a successful rookie season.

 

WNBA coach news:

The Sparks have parted ways with Curt Miller.

WNBA news:

The WNBA wanted more attention on TV. It got headaches, too.

College player news:

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins remains suspended.

Opening round action continues tomorrow

Tomorrow's playoff game schedule:

Dream at Liberty

Storm at Aces

WNBA team news:

Even after much adversity, the Aces are still in a position to three-peat.

Las Vegas is looking to clinch the series tomorrow.

The Storm are looking to reignite their dormant offense in game 2.

The Liberty are riding the WNBA boom into the playoffs.

Home court advantage in the playoffs can shift quickly.

Kelly Krauskopf has returned to the Fever as president.

WNBA player news:

Chelsea Gray's return has revitalized the Aces.

 

After a year in a fishbowl, Caitlin Clark has handled whatever has come her way.

Damiris Dantas has advice for her teammates.

Tiffany Mitchell reveals she's been out due to a life-threatening illness.

Top seeds prevail in first games

Today's playoff results:

The Liberty rolled past the Dream, 83-69.

The Sun handled the Fever, 93-69.

The Lynx survived the Mercury, 102-95.

The Aces rallied by the Storm, 78-67.

WNBA team news:

Indiana believes they'll rebound from their game 1 loss.

The dream is far from over for the Sky.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson became the league's second unanimous MVP earlier today.

Courtney Vandersloot passed Sue Bird to become the league's all-time playoffs assists leader.

Diana Taurasi's retirement looms.

Let's get it started

Tomorrow's round 1 playoff schedule (All games on ESPN or ABC):

Dream at Liberty

Fever at Sun

Mercury at Lynx

Storm at Aces

WNBA team news:

Series by series breakdown.

Indiana is short on experience but high on hopes.

 

The resurgent Fever take on the championship-hungry Sun.

How Seattle made one of the greatest turnarounds in league history.

Las Vegas begins their rare quest for a three-peat against the Storm.

The Sky's bounce-back will hinge on aggressive moves in free agency......four things heard in their exit interviews.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier is Minnesota's star, but the team is far from a one-woman show.

Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull became friends off court. Now Hull is having a career year.

Seattle starter Ezi Magbegor will miss the first game with a concussion.

Phoenix forward Becca Allen will miss the postseason after back surgery.

Aaliyah Edwards has no complaints about her rookie season.

Postseason bits

 WNBA team news:

Playoff preview: strengths and weaknesses for all eight teams.

The Storm's playoff return is significant progress. Can they do more?

 

WNBA player news:

Stats this season were eye-popping.

Napheesa Collier brings her do-everything game to the title-contending Lynx.

How Caitlin Clark revived the Fever.

 

After last night's game, fans begged Diana Taurasi to stay one more year.

Layshia Clarendon has announced her retirement.

Final match ups, dust clears, and playoff bracket is set

Today's results:

The Sun throttled the Sky, 87-54, to clinch the third seed and eliminate their opponents from playoff contention.

The Dream downed the Liberty, 78-67, to snap the final playoff spot.

The Mystics squeaked by the Fever, 92-91, but missed the playoffs.

The Sparks beat the Lynx, who were without two starters, 68-51.

The Aces ran by the Wings, 98-84.

The Storm routed the Mercury, 89-70.

....And the playoff bracket is set:

WNBA team news:

A record crowd of 20,711 took in the game in D.C. this evening.

 

Chicago is out of the playoffs, and now the hard part begins.

LA's dud owners need to buy into the hot WNBA, or sell the team.

WNBA player news:

Tina Charles became the league record-holder for both rebounds and double-doubles tonight.

 

What we got wrong about Caitlin Clark.

DiJonai Carrington is always authentic.

The league announces expansion on the eve of regular season's end

Expansion news:

Portland will have the league's newest franchise, beginning in 2026.

More details on the WNBA's return to the city.

 

The commitment to building a practice facility helped Portland land a team.

 

Former Fire star Jackie Stiles is thrilled.

Bidders are apparently lining up to have the next franchise.

The impending free agency overhaul adds more value to the draft lottery.

 

Tomorrow's game schedule for the last day of the regular season:

Sky at Sun

Dream at Liberty

Fever at Mystics

Sparks at Lynx

Wings at Aces

Storm at Mercury

WNBA team news:

The Aces end the regular season looking to improve their playoff seeding.

The Fever aren't focusing on specific match ups ahead of the playoffs.

The Sky have a shot at the playoffs tomorrow.

The Mystics' playoff plan is to defeat Caitlin Clark, and hope for the best.

WNBA player news:

Diana Taurasi is undecided on her future as retirement rumors grow.

How the single leg sleeve became a league staple.

Playoff picture becoming more clear

Today's results:

The Lynx survived the Sun, 78-76.

The Liberty dominated the Mystics, 87-71.......New York clinches the top playoff seed.

The Dream handled the Sky, 86-70.

The Aces defeated the Storm, 85-72.

The Mercury got past the Sparks, 85-81.

No games tomorrow

WNBA team news:

The playoff picture is coming into focus.

Chicago is still hanging on to playoff hopes after tonight's loss.

The league is hinting at expansion the day before Portland is reputed to announce a team.

WNBA player news:

Tina Charles has tied the WNBA record for all-time double-doubles.

 

A'ja Wilson is the league's new single-season rebounds record holder.

Alysha Clark is showing her value, as the league's second-oldest player.

Revving up again

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Lynx at Sun

Liberty at Mystics

Sky at Dream

Aces at Storm

Mercury at Sparks

WNBA team news:

In the season's last week, playoff seeds are largely undecided.

WNBA player news:

The addition of Gabby Williams has given the Storm an upgrade from their core four.

College player news:

An Oregon man has been arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing UConn standout Paige Bueckers.