Roll bounce

Today's results:

The Wings pulled away from the Sky, 87-79.

The Dream downed the Sparks, 92-81.

WNBA news:

This season could be a tipping point for the WNBA.

Last night's Fever-Sun game was the most-watched WNBA game since 2001.

WNBA team news:

The WNBA's challenge: how to translate the Caitlin Clark hype into sustained growth.

The Aces got their championship rings and raised their banner last night, in front of a sellout crowd.

Five things we learned about the Storm in their season-opening loss.

WNBA player news:

Clark will need time to adjust to the pro level.

Angel Reese interview.

College coach news:

Jan Jensen's loyalty was rewarded with a head coach promotion.

Jensen's introductory press conference.

Jensen is ready to continue Iowa's success.

The Hawkeyes will retain their identity.

2024 season: open

Today's season-opener results:

The Liberty got by the Mystics, 85-80.

The Sun routed the Fever, 92-71......Caitlin Clark struggled early but came alive for 20 points.

The Lynx handled the Storm, 83-70.

The Aces raised their banner, and then outran the Mercury, 89-80.

Tomorrow's matchups:

Sky at Wings

Dream at Sparks

WNBA team news:

Indiana struggled with fouls and turnovers against Connecticut.

New York's super-team has one big question left to answer.

The Sky's new identity under Teresa Weatherspoon will be on display during their season opener tomorrow.

Can the Lynx take the next steps this season?

Golden State announced their team name: the Valkyries. They have a purple colorway.

WNBA player news:

Aliyah Boston coached up Clark during tonight's matchup.

How Clark deals with fame, pressure and expectations.

Clark is chasing the legend Candace Parker, but it won't be easy.

Victoria Vivians might be the missing piece in Seattle's championship pursuit.

Ready to go

The last of the cuts today were as brutal as those that came before. Rosters are officially done.....for now, until the injury bug comes. Or until a GM decides to make a mid-season change.

Tomorrow's season-opening schedule:

Liberty at Mystics

Fever at Sun

Mercury at Aces

Lynx at Storm

WNBA news:

Five storylines for the season.

Heightened security is a new reality for the WNBA.

Some teams have not been told when they can begin using charter flights.

The league is entering a new era.

The WNBA wants to make it easier to be a fan.

SKIMS is now the league's official underwear.

WNBA team news:

The Sun open the season with their focus on a title.

Connecticut opens the season tomorrow hosting the Fever, and sold out the arena for an opener for the first time since 2003.

Indiana has another weapon with the return of Kelsey Mitchell.

Why the Fever are carrying 13 on their roster.

It's go-time for the Sky.

The Lynx begin with optimism, forged from a defensive identity.

WNBA player news:

Aces rookies brace for rude awakenings in their debuts.

Kate Martin is one of four second-rounders to make rosters.

What is the path back to the league for the rookies who didn't make the cut?

Brittney Griner is out indefinitely with a left foot toe fracture.

Lisa Bluder announces retirement

Didn't expect this:

Lisa Bluder announced her retirement, after 24 years leading Iowa.

Her full statement.

Longtime assistant coach Jan Jensen will succeed her as head coach.

Jensen is ready for the job.

Bluder took the program to the highest of heights.

The season approacheth

More cuts happening today, as tomorrow's roster deadline approaches. It's painful.

WNBA team news:

Storm season preview.

Three keys for Seattle to find success this year.

Can the Mercury be part of the rise in women's basketball?

What to expect from Phoenix.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark is going through the same kind of analysis as Larry Bird did many years ago.

Alyssa Thomas embodies the gritty culture of the Sun.

Katie Lou Samuelson is back on the court eight months after having her daughter.

WNBA coach news:

Fever assistant coach Karima Christmas-Kelly is navigating her first Mother's Day as a mom.

Cuts are not kind

The Mercury and Liberty made several cuts today, and more from other teams are on the way........

Today's preseason result:

The Aces dominated Puerto Rico, 102-50.

WNBA team news:

The Sky's final roster spot will come down to a decision between guards.

The Storm solved their backup point guard problem with a trade today.

Could Seattle be title contenders this year?

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson is getting a signature shoe deal with Nike.....exclusive interview.

Jewell Loyd is Seattle's best.

The WNBA is riding a wave of popularity, and Caitlin Clark makes it a tsunami.

Storylines flowing

Today's preseason result:

The Sparks stopped the Mercury, 98-85.

WNBA team news:

The season is set to tip off with a spotlight on the rookie class.

The Aces' sights are set on a three-peat, and building a legacy.

Why and how Las Vegas scheduled a preseason game against Puerto Rico in South Carolina.

WNBA player news:

Jewell Loyd is still the eye of the Storm as the team's new "core four" prepares for a return to elite status.

NaLyssa Smith is taking advantage of teammate Caitlin Clark's defensive draw.

Grace Berger showed her versatility last night.

Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes discuss their roads to recovery from foot injuries.

WNBA coach news:

Noelle Quinn has begun the countdown for Seattle to compete for a title.

WNBA news:

Growth and popularity present security concerns and challenges for the WNBA.

Fans must do their part to invest in the league.

The WNBA's television limits will be tested this season.

Sources say Toronto has been awarded a WNBA franchise.

The WNBA is poised for its most anticipated season, but the league still seems like it's playing catch-up.

College team news:

How Maryland rebuilt through the transfer portal.

Colorado will have a different roster with the same mindset.

College conference news:

Grand Canyon and Seattle University will join the WCC in 2025.

The ramp-up continues

Today's preseason results:

The Liberty got by the Sun, 82-79.

The Fever edged the Dream, 83-80, in front of 13,028 fans.

WNBA news:

The WNBA will institute a charter flight program for the 2024 season.

WNBA team news:

The Aces visited the White House today........photos.

The Lynx will open the upper bowl of Target Center for Caitlin Clark games.

WNBA player news:

Inside Brionna Jones' road back from injury.

Angel Reese is the face of Good American's denim campaign for tall women.

WNBA coach news:

Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon is always a player at heart.

College coach news:

Stanford will name its court after Tara VanDerveer.

Candice Dupree is the new head coach at Tennessee State.

The think tank

Today's preseason result:

The Lynx downed the Mystics, 83-77.

WNBA team news:

The Aces are back in D.C. for their second White House visit.

WNBA player news:

Angel Reese is excited to boost the league's star power.

Reese is shining the spotlight on players, past and present.

Caitlin Clark says charter flights change everything.

How Clark is inspiring the next generation.

Teresa Weatherspoon is allowing Chennedy Carter to be herself.

Natasha Cloud went on a social media rant about the U.S. government.

Candace Parker is the new president of Adidas women's basketball.

Parker has earned her stripes.

WNBA coach news:

After an offseason of reflection, Eric Thibault has a vision for the Mystics.

Indications

Today's preseason results:

The Sky throttled the Liberty, 101-53.

The Storm destroyed the Mercury, 85-59.

WNBA news:

The league will spend $50 for charter flights for its teams over the next two seasons.

This reverses a long-standing policy.

Why chartered flights could be a game-changer for players.

Texas might be ready to fall back in love with the WNBA.

WNBA player news:

Why Ezi Magbegor is the wild card in a possible Storm super-team.

A'ja Wilson has landed an endorsement deal with Gatorade.

Natisha Heideman is valued by the Lynx for her versatility.

Two WNBA players are among those who played in Russia after Brittney Griner's arrest.

Griner details life in Russian prison in her new book.

Angel Reese made an appearance at the MET gala on her birthday.

College conference news:

Big Ten basketball opponents for 2024-2025 have been announced.

Another pause for the cause

Preseason games tomorrow: New York at Chicago and Phoenix at Seattle.........

WNBA team news:

The Liberty at Sky game tomorrow will be streamed, after an outcry.

WNBA player news:

Kamilla Cardoso will miss 4-6 weeks with a shoulder injury that she sustained in Friday's preseason game.

Jordan Horston hopes that 'boot camp' with Jewell Loyd leads to a big season for the Storm.

Brittney Griner is still adjusting after her ordeal in a Russian prison.

WNBA executive news:

As Sue Bird becomes a team owner, hopes remain for increased investment in women's sports.

Golden State has hired Liberty assistant general manager Ohemaa Nyanin as their general manager.

WNBA news:

Heightened interest in the league has lead to increased betting.

More debuts

Today's preseason results:

The Dream edged the Mystics, 87-84.

The Sparks came back from behind to beat the Storm, 84-79.

WNBA team news:

The debuts of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso sparked a popular game livestream last night.......many were able to watch the game on X.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark was pleased with her effort last night.

Jackie Young has signed a contract extension with the Aces.

Going back to the WNBA after having twins was the hardest thing DeWanna Bonner ever did.

College coach news:

New Charlotte coach Tomekia Reed is as resilient as they come.

Preseason play in full effect

Today's preseason results:

Arike's last-second shot propelled the Wings past the Fever, 79-76.

Courtney Williams lead the Lynx to a 92-81 win over the Sky.

A sellout preseason game? Welcome to the Caitlin Clark era.......she scored 21 points in her pro debut.

Clark impressed.

WNBA team news:

Indiana will make their home debut one day earlier, due to the Pacers' playoff win.

The Storm's backup point guard battle might be the most intriguing roster decision.

WNBA player news:

What would be a good pro debut for Clark?

Aliyah Boston enters her second season with newfound strength.

What Rachel Banham brings to the Sun, on and off the court.

Christyn Williams is back in the WNBA.

WNBA coach news:

Theresa Weatherspoon talks about her vision for the Sky.

College coach news:

Ari Wideman is the new head coach at Cal State Bakersfield.

Rekha Patterson has resigned as Southeast Missouri's head coach to take another coaching job at a different institution.

Ready for team previews

Preseason play tips tomorrow, with Indiana at Dallas and Chicago at Minnesota..........

WNBA team news:

The Fever are playing to win tomorrow against the Wings.

The Lynx will try to build chemistry in their preseason opener.

WNBA player news:

Brittney Sykes just had her best season. Now the Mystics need even more.

Diana Taurasi begins her 20th season looking for her sixth gold medal.

What we learned about Brittney Griner's experience in Russia in a recent interview.

The countdown to preseason competition

WNBA news:

Ticket sales are up 93 percent.

WNBA team news:

Safety is a focus for the Fever, as the team and Caitlin Clark prepare to fly commercial air.

Clark has a security guard assigned to her.

WNBA player news:

Clark is changing the popularity of the league, and her team.

How Clark could turn Indiana upside down.

Courtney Williams brings a powerful voice to Lynx camp.

Dana Evans is finally getting her shot at starting point guard for Chicago.

Olivia Nelson-Ododa is ready for the season.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley says South Carolina's schedule for next year is under construction because "no one wants to play us."

Margaret Richards is the new head coach at Jackson State.