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Monday, September 30, 2024

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.

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

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.

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Saturday, September 28, 2024

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.

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Friday, September 27, 2024

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.

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

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.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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.

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Monday, September 23, 2024

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.

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

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.

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

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.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

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.

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

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.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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.

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Monday, September 16, 2024

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.

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Sunday, September 15, 2024

Hot! Players, teams bring the energy

Today's results:


The Fever hung on to edge the Wings, 110-109, behind a career-high 35 points from Caitlin Clark and 30 points from Kelsey Mitchell.


The Lynx topped the Liberty, 88-79.


The Dream staved off the Mystics in OT, 76-73, and avoided playoff elimination.


The Mercury beat the Sky, 93-88.


The Aces ran past the Sun, 84-71.


The Storm held off the Sparks, 90-87.


No games tomorrow


WNBA team news:


Today's win keeps Minnesota's hope for a top seed alive.


Is making the playoffs in the best interests of Chicago?


WNBA player news:


Tonight, A'ja Wilson became the first player in league history to score 1,000 points in one season.


With an assist from her mother, Wilson added a new career highlight.


Where DeWanna Bonner sits on several WNBA all-time lists.


Clark's teammates are helping to keep her from getting her seventh technical foul.


What Clark and Lexie Hull are doing this season has Tara VanDerveer fired up.


NaLyssa Smith doesn't seem satisfied with the number of touches she's getting.

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Just three more days left in the regular season

Every team in the WNBA plays tomorrow, but only the Aces-Sun game is on a national TV network:


Wings at Fever


Lynx at Liberty


Dream at Mystics


Mercury at Sky


Sun at Aces


Sparks at Sun


WNBA team news:


The Aces return to a high-stakes matchup with the Sun tomorrow.


The Lynx's final stretch will go a long way in determining their playoff seed.


Missing the playoffs is no longer the worst scenario for the Sky.


WNBA coach news:


Noelle Quinn has issued "truth juice" to her team as Seattle prepares for the playoffs.

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Friday, September 13, 2024

Survival nights

Today's results:


The Mystics edged the Dream, 72-69......Washington is in playoff position with the win.


The Aces held off the Fever, 78-74.


The Storm rallied to escape the Wings, 83-81.


The Lynx rolled past the Sky, 83-66.


The Sun made work of the Mercury, 88-69.


No games tomorrow


WNBA team news:


Las Vegas has already sold out of season tickets for the 2025 season.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark broke the league's single-season assists mark in tonight's loss......she also picked up her sixth technical foul, and will be suspended if she incurs one more.

 

Rookies are front and center, but it's the veterans who have their teams in title contention.


WNBA commissioner news:


Cathy Engelbert apologized to players in a letter for not condemning racism and abusive remarks in an interview earlier this week.

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Ready for a big-game Friday

Today's result:


The Liberty throttled the Wings, 99-67.


Tomorrow's game schedule:


Mystics at Dream


Aces at Fever


Storm at Wings


Sky at Lynx


Sun at Mercury


WNBA team news:


The Lynx added Myisha Hines-Allen, and went on a stretch run.


The Fever's supporting cast has work to do as the postseason nears.


WNBA player news:


Ezi Magbegor is taking her defense to the next level.


Aliyah Boston says there's no place for racism in the WNBA.


Natalie Achonwa has retired, and will be an assistant coach at Michigan.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Last week of the regular season grind

Today's results:


The Aces overcame the Fever, 86-75.


The Mystics pounded the Sky, 89-58.


The Storm stopped the Sparks, 90-82.


Tomorrow's game schedule:


Liberty at Wings


WNBA team news:


The Aces and the WNBA have filed motions to dismiss Dearica Hamby's lawsuit against the franchise.


WNBA player news:


In tonight's matchup, A'ja Wilson broke the league's single-season scoring record.


Caitlin Clark wants people to register to vote after liking Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Dramaville

Today's results:


The Lynx stopped the Dream, 76-64.


The Liberty rolled past the Wings, 105-91.


The Sun routed the Sparks, 86-66.


Tomorrow's game schedule:


Aces at Fever


Mystics at Sky


Storm at Sparks


WNBA team news:


With an injury to Diamond DeShields, the Sky are down to nine available players for tomorrow's game.


What's next for Chicago after Angel Reese's season-ending injury?


WNBA player news:


Reese and Aliyah Edwards will long be linked by the Mystics' decision.

 

Skylar Diggins-Smith and Noelle Quinn are forging a bond, to the Storm's benefit.


WNBA commissioner news:


Commissioner Cathy Engelbert dropped the ball in an interview today, the player's union says......"she doesn't do enough to thwart toxic fandom."


College coach news:


Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier is fighting breast cancer.

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Monday, September 9, 2024

Off-day vibes

Three games tomorrow:


Lynx at Dream


Liberty at Wings


Sun at Sparks


WNBA player news:

 

Is Diana Taurasi retiring? The Mercury are being cryptic.


Phoenix players were pranked with old photos by their social media team.


Angel Reese explained her wrist injury, and says she'll have surgery to repair it.


The league's top five highest-paid players.

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Sunday, September 8, 2024

Scrapping and fighting

Today's results:


The Lynx defeated the Mystics, 78-71.


The Fever held off the Dream in OT, 104-100.


The Liberty edged the Aces, 75-71.


The Sky bested the Wings, 92-77.......Dallas is eliminated from playoff contention.

 

No games tomorrow

 

WNBA player news:


A'ja Wilson, who sat out today with an ankle injury, missed her first game since 2019.


Q&A with Cameron Brink.

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Tough break for Angel Reese

WNBA player news:


Angel Reese's record-breaking rookie season has come to an end, as she sustained a wrist injury in Friday's game.

 

Today's result:


The Storm rolled past the Mercury, 90-66.


Tomorrow's game schedule:


Lynx at Mystics


Dream at Fever


Aces at Liberty


Wings at Sky


Sun at Sparks


WNBA team news:


The Fever learned what they have to do to make a playoff run.

 

Why does Chicago still struggle to get the ball inside to Kamilla Cardoso?


The Sky's losing streak had value for the rookies.

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Friday, September 6, 2024

Three teams still in contention for one playoff spot

Today's results:


The Dream downed the Wings in OT, 107-96.


The Aces rallied to shut down the Sun, 72-67.


The Lynx overcame the Fever, 99-88.


The Sky snapped their 7-game losing streak with a 92-78 win over the Sparks. LA is now eliminated from playoff contention.


Tomorrow's game schedule:


Mercury at Storm


WNBA team news:


While their core four have delivered, the Storm are still looking for scoring from the bench.


WNBA player news:

 

Indiana players say Kelsey Mitchell deserves the team's playoff berth most of all.


Caitlin Clark broke her team's season three-pointer record tonight.


Olivia Nelson-Ododa calls for increased gun reform, in the wake of this week's shootings in Georgia.

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

The fight continues

Today's results:


The Liberty topped the Storm, 77-70.


The Mystics blasted the Mercury, 90-77.


Tomorrow's game schedule:


Wings at Dream


Aces at Sun


Lynx at Fever


Sparks at Sky


WNBA team news:

 

The Aces are hitting their stride before a critical road trip.


Are the playoffs still the best path forward for the Sky?

 

Can Chicago make the playoffs with Chennedy Carter back?


WNBA player news:


Tomorrow's showdown between Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark is about more than hoops.


After playing through injury, it's all thumbs-up for Courtney Williams.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Impressive at mid-week

Today's result:


The Fever put away the Sparks, 93-86.


Tomorrow's game schedule:


Storm at Liberty


Mystics at Mercury


WNBA team news:


Indiana president Allison Barber will step down at the end of the season.


WNBA player news:

 

Caitlin Clark notched her second career triple-double tonight.


Clark said the Fever making the playoffs was a big moment, but expected.

 

WNBA coach news:

 

"The shot," 25 years later: Teresa Weatherspoon reflects on the joy and pain surrounding her career-defining play.


College player news:


Sources say South Carolina has lifted Ashlyn Watkins' suspension.

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Fever, Mercury nab playoff spots

Today's results:


The Storm bettered the Sun, 71-64, to win the series.


The Mystics held off the Wings, 90-86.


The Aces made work of the Sky, 90-71.


The Mercury put away the Dream, 74-66.


Tomorrow's game schedule:


Sparks at Fever


WNBA team news:

 

With two opponent losses tonight, the Fever clinched their first playoff berth since 2016.........Phoenix also clinched a spot. There is only one more playoff nod available - who will get it?


Seattle was fined $5,000 for violating the league's media policies after their weekend game.


Chicago has replaced their mascot "Sky Guy" with "Skye the Lioness."

 

Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin welcomes the chance to explore the unknown.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Mitchell is playing a big role in Indiana's turnaround.


Diamond DeShields is hanging tough after injury setbacks.


A'ja Wilson remains the WNBA MVP favorite.

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Monday, September 2, 2024

Happy non-laboring day

WNBA team news:


The slumping Mercury are troubled by technical fouls.


Will the Sky's offensive woes derail their playoff hopes?


WNBA player news:

 

The strength that built Izzy Harrison's return to basketball.


Natasha Cloud has been suspended for tomorrow's game, after reaching the technicals limit of seven.

 

Tomorrow's game schedule:

 

Storm at Sun


Mystics at Wings


Sky at Aces

 

Dream at Mercury


NCAA player news:


South Carolina starter Ashlyn Watkins maintains her innocence after being arrested for assault and battery, and kidnapping on Friday.

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Sunday, September 1, 2024

Records were meant to be broken

Today's results:


The Sun beat the Storm, 93-86.


The Lynx held off the Sky, 79-74.


The Fever eclipsed the Wings, 100-93.


The Aces routed the Mercury, 97-79.


The Dream powered past the Sparks, 80-62.


WNBA team news for today:


With the win, Indiana is over .500 for the first time since 2019.


This WNBA season will leave fans craving more.


WNBA player news for today:

 

Arike Ogwunbowale tied a WNBA record, making nine three-pointers.


Angel Reese broke the league single-season rebounding record.

 

A'ja Wilson is now the player with the most 30-point, 10-rebound games in WNBA history.

 

Caitlin Clark passed Tamika Catchings for the most points scored by a rookie in a season in Fever history.


Napheesa Collier is Minnesota's key to sustained success, and a good run in the playoffs.

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