The ups and downs and ins and outs

WNBA expansion news:

The WNBA will expand to Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030.

What to know about the plan.

Who are Philly's new owners?

Five things about the WNBA that have changed since Detroit left.

WNBA All-Star news:

The All-Star game starters have been chosen.

Angel Reese finished one spot out.

WNBA trade news:

The Aces acquired NaLyssa Smith from the Wings for a 2027 first-round pick.

WNBA team news:

The keys to tomorrow's Commissioner's Cup showdown.

The Lynx are taking the best record in the league into the matchup.

The Fever are using the game to gauge their identity and title hopes.

Caitlin Clark is questionable to play.

The Candace Curse was on full display in another Sparks' debacle yesterday.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier graces the cover of SLAM.

Julie Vanloo, Bree Hall and Chloe Bibby were waived by the Valkyries.

Liz Kitley and Tiffany Mitchell were waived by Las Vegas.

It was a big day

Today's results:

The Dream beat the Liberty, 90-81.

Angel Reese lead the Sky past the Sparks, 92-85.

The Aces escaped the Mercury, 84-81.

The Lynx blew out the Sun, 102-63.

The Valkyries ran away from the Storm, 84-57.

WNBA team news:

Golden State is the hottest ticket in the Bay, and fans can't get enough of them.

The Valkyries' bond with the LGBTQ community was forged quickly.

WNBA player news:

LA retired Candace Parker's jersey today.

Chicago will retire Parker's jersey Aug. 25.

Parker was a WNBA champion with three teams.

Reese became the first league player to grab 15 or more rebounds in four straight games.

Caitlin Clark is doing everything she can to return to the court.

Clark and Napheesa Collier have been named All-Star captains.

Marina Mabrey and Saniya Rivers are finding joy in dance during a difficult season.

One game and much news

Today's result:

The Wings defeated the Mystics, 79-71, without Paige Bueckers, who has a knee injury.

WNBA team news:

The Aces are seeing the impact of this year's rookie class first hand.

WNBA player news:

How an expanded schedule is affecting Sky players this season.

NaLyssa Smith is enjoying her time in Dallas.

The Storm will honor Sue Bird with a statue outside Climate Pledge Arena.

Candace Parker will have the first of two jersey retirements tomorrow.

WNBA coach news:

Assistant coach Briann January bring intensity to the Fever.

College coach news:

Kara Lawson is excited to coach the FIBA team.

The intrigue factor grows

Today's results:

The Lynx outlasted the Dream in OT, 96-92.

The Fever stuffed the Wings, 94-86, without Caitlin Clark.

The Valkyries edged the Sky, 83-78.

The Mercury rolled past the Liberty, 106-91.

The Storm routed the Sun, 97-81.

WNBA news:

How did Golden State become an instant hit? A success story told in violet........owner Joe Lacob is blown away by their start.

There's fury over WNBA officiating: "I think it's getting worse."

The league has a scheduling problem that they need to fix.

WNBA team news:

How Chicago can still win this season with a shift in mentality.

Connecticut's losing streak is up to eight.

WNBA player news:

Allisha Gray has the green light in Atlanta, and she's making the Dream go.

Sue Bird's extensive interview with Natasha Howard.

How Howard mentors rookie Makalya Timpson.

Paige Bueckers complimented Caitlin Clark on dealing with social media pressure.

Angel Reese turns "mebounds" into money and meaning.

WNBA fan news:

They built Bay Area women's basketball, and now they're Valkyries fans.

Flipped scripts

Today's results:

The Sparks downed the short-handed Fever, 85-75.

The Mystics rallied for a 94-83 win over the Aces. 

WNBA team news:

A shakeup at the top of Portland's franchise raises questions about the team's future.

WNBA player news:

Skylar Diggins might be the league's best point guard.

Caitlin Clark missed Indiana's game tonight with a groin injury.

Kahleah Copper will return from injury to game play tomorrow night.

The Valkyries see how Kate Martin can effect games as a shotmaker.

Paige Bueckers wants to be the GOAT, which goes beyond stats.

Temi Fagbenle loves basketball, but acting is her dream.

Mackenzie Holmes is getting a second chance with the Storm.

A'ja Wilson became the fastest player to 5,000 points last night.

A constellation of news

Today's results:

The Aces pounded the Sun, 85-59.

The Liberty held off the Valkyries, 81-78. 

WNBA news:

Team valuations mean the WNBA can't cry poor in CBA contract negotiations.

WNBA team news:

The Fever waived DeWanna Bonner and re-signed Aari McDonald.......Bonner said it wasn't a good fit with the team.

The Valkyries' fill-ins create tough roster decisions as players return from EuroBasket.

WNBA player news:

Sabrina Ionescu is getting the WNBA homecoming she never thought possible.

Allisha Gray is putting up career-best numbers under first-year coach Karl Smesko.

Can the WNBA handle Caitlin Clark's shooting slump?

The league has embraced next-gen stars Clark and Paige Bueckers very differently.

Could Bonner rejoin the Mercury?

Saniya Rivers is a perfect match with the Sun.

NCAA news:

The NCAA is nearing a decision as to whether or not to expand the NCAA Tournament.

Former Southern Miss coach Joye Lee-McNelis has died after a battle with lung cancer.

Kansas and Missouri will resume their rivalry game this November.

NCAA stars are powering the AmeriCup team.

The narratives are deep

Today's results:

The Wings put away the Dream, 68-55.

The Mystics finished strong to hand the Lynx their second loss, 68-64.

The Sky knocked off the Sparks, 97-86.

The Fever defeated the Storm, 94-86.

WNBA team news:

Team valuations have increased by an average of 180 percent over the last decade.

The Valkyries are the first women's sports franchise valued at $500 million.

How can Chicago get more production from their guards?

The Aces are in a hole......they are struggling, while Caitlin Clark is in a shooting slump.

WNBA player news:

DeWanna Bonner wants out of Indiana.

Investing in herself has paid dividends for Gabby Williams.

Behind the friendship between DiJonai Carrington and Paige Bueckers.

Three under-the-radar players who should be getting more attention.

Rookie Monique Akoa Makani has been key for the Mercury.

Tiffany Mitchell reflects on surviving life-threatening sepsis last year.

Las Vegas players discuss CBA negotiations.

Marina Mabrey is out 2-4 weeks with a knee injury.

Courtney Vandersloot had surgery to repair her torn ACL.

The still of a non-game day

WNBA team news:

The Mercury remain hot after a strong road trip.

The Sky's locker room isn't broken, despite numerous setbacks.

WNBA player news:

WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike says players are prepared for the league's future.

The Valkyries have joined the call for better pay.

The evolution of Breanna Stewart's efficiency.

For the Sparks' three rookies, the WNBA journey is one of uncertainty and promise.

You never know what will happen on game day

Today's results:

The Dream downed the Sky, 93-80.

The Mystics squeaked past the Wings in OT, 91-88.

The Aces managed to stop the Fever, 89-81.

The Storm defeated the short-handed Liberty, 89-79.

The Valkyries clobbered the Sun, 87-63.

WNBA team news:

Toronto Tempo GM Monica Wright Rogers is already plotting out the team's roster.

WNBA player news:

Players are making a public push for a new CBA ahead of the All-Star break.

Very thick plot lines

Today's results:

The Mercury blew out the Sky, 107-86.......and they set a franchise-record 17 three-point shots.

The Lynx rallied to top the Sparks, 82-66.

WNBA team news:

The Storm now lead the league in three-point efficiency, after a woeful 2024.

The Aces are set to get physical against the Fever.

Valkyries fever upstaged Caitlin Clark's visit to San Francisco.

Chicago is searching for answers after their turnover-heavy loss.

WNBA player news:

Natasha Cloud's voice carries, even in New York.

Courtney Williams highlights the tight bond between herself and her father on a new podcast.

Kayla Thornton created her own path, to the delight of her parents.

Sophie Cunningham: "I'm going to protect my teammates."

There is no timeline for DeWanna Bonner's return.

Despite her team's loss, Kamilla Cardoso dominated the paint tonight.

Jonquel Jones will miss 4-6 weeks with an ankle sprain.

WNBA coach news:

Stephanie White has rejoined Indiana after missing a game.

Some tight games

Today's results:

The Dream edged the Mystics, 92-91.

The Wings got past the Sun, 86-83.

The Storm rallied from behind to beat the Aces, 90-83.

WNBA team news:

What's wrong with Las Vegas? Breaking down their tough start.

WNBA player news:

When will Hailey Van Lith move into Chicago's starting lineup?

Jonquel Jones re-injured her ankle in the Liberty's loss last night.

International news:

The Senegal women's basketball team's U.S. training camp has been cancelled after the Visa applications of several team members were rejected.

USA Basketball named the U19 team.

Dramarama

Today's result:

The Mercury gave the Liberty their second loss of the season, 89-81.

Still to play tonight: Fever at Valkyries.

WNBA news:

The WNBA has dismissed Jewell Loyd's complaint against the Storm.

It appears the league is poised to name Portland's new franchise the Fire - the team name of the former franchise there.

Some Oregonians aren't pleased.

WNBA team news:

Ahead of their matchup with the Fever, Golden State says WNBA officiating requires them to adapt.

The Valkyries are "a team of sixth women."

The Sky leads the league in turnovers. Is there a solution?

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson's status for tomorrow's game is still to be determined.

Paige Bueckers is still finding her footing.......she is getting used to losing.

Aneesah Morrow is giving the Sun a spark.

Kate Martin is embracing her role.

WNBA coach news:

Stephanie White is out again for personal reasons, and won't coach her team against the Valkyries.

Chicago assistant Tanisha Wright is helping to instill defense.

The outfall

News on last night's in-game altercations:

No suspensions from last night, the league says, but Marina Mabrey's foul was upgraded to a flagrant 2.

The WNBA has an officiating problem, a columnist says.

Today's result:

The Mercury cruised past the Sun, 83-75.

WNBA player news:

Rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron are leaning on each other.

Caitlin Clark arrives at Golden State basking in adoration, and roughed up by foes.

Early summer fireworks

Today's results:

The Fever routed the Sun, 88-71, in a chippy, physical game that saw 6 technicals and 3 ejections.

The Liberty edged the Dream, 86-81, lead by Sabrina Ionescu's 34 points.

The Mystics rallied to beat the Sky, 79-72.

The Wings earned their second win of the year, 80-71 over the Valkyries.

The Lynx downed the Aces, 76-62.

The Storm crused the Sparks, 98-67.

Indiana and Minnesota will vie for the Commissioner's Cup July 1.......

WNBA team news:

What's wrong with the Aces?

Without Courtney Vandersloot's pick-and-roll mastery, Chicago is playing more old school basketball.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier left tonight's game with a back injury.

How Courtney Williams has benefited from Lindsay Whalen's coaching.

College team news:

SMU is a sleeping giant.

A mish mash

WNBA team news:

Why the Liberty are even better this season.

WNBA player news:

Aliyah Boston remains a key piece to Indiana's success.

Even in heated moments, Tina Charles is pushing Angel Reese to be great.

What Li Yueru brings to the Wings.

A'ja Wilson is still out with a concussion, and won't play against the Lynx.

Maddy Siegrist sustained a tibial plateau fracture in her right knee and is out indefinitely.

Wrapping up the weekend

Today's results:

The Sky dropped the Sun, 78-66, behind Angel Reese's triple-double and Hailey Van Lith's big game.

The Dream pounded the Mystics, 89-56, amidst team and personal records.

The Mercury downed the Aces, 76-70.

WNBA team news:

Are the Valkyries exceeding expectations?

Results to ponder

Today's results:

The Lynx thrashed the Sparks, 101-78.

The Fever ran away from the Liberty, 102-88, as Caitlin Clark had 32 points in her first game back from injury. It was the first loss of the season for New York.

The Valkyries held off the Storm, 76-70.

WNBA team news:

With their fan base still locked in, the Sun are looking to build consistency against the Sky.

Indiana and Clark are still shocked, and inspired, by the circus following their team.

WNBA player news:

How Jewell Loyd overcame a scoring slump.

Seattle honored Li Yueru's request and traded her to Dallas.

Drama and intrigue

Today's results:

The Dream rolled past the Sky, 88-70.

The Aces rallied from behind to catch the Wings, 88-84.

WNBA team news:

How the Valkyries are using positionless basketball to compensate for size mismatches.

The Sky keep mixing and matching players, in search of a winning combination.

WNBA player news:

Tonight Rhyne Howard tied the WNBA record for 3's made in a game, with 9.

Both Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham are cleared to play in the Liberty game tomorrow, but DeWanna Bonner is away from the Fever for personal reasons.

A'ja Wilson is out indefinitely with a concussion.

Erica Wheeler is reviving her career.

Angel Reese is still developing a feel for opponent tendencies.

Georgia Amoore is making a difference for the Mystics, even with a torn ACL.

WNBA players were left out of ION TV talks.

WBHOF news:

A new Pat Summitt exhibit has opened at the Women's Basketball Hall Of Fame.

A breath and a timeout

WNBA team news:

The Sky won't tank or panic, but what is the plan after a tough start?

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson, who sustained a head injury last night, is doubtful for tomorrow's game.

Angel Reese is still learning, but the discourse won't wait.

Some big-time ballin'

Today's results:

The Mercury outpaced the Wings, 93-80. Paige Bueckers lead all scorers with 35 points, in her first game back.

The Storm handed the Lynx their first loss of the season, 94-84.

The Sparks downed the Aces, 97-89.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries are beloved, and ahead of schedule.

Despite their slow start, the Aces aren't pressing the panic button.

The Wings' move to downtown Dallas has been postponed at least a year, by construction delays.

WNBA player news:

Ariel Atkins' praise of teammate Angel Reese last night moved her to tears.

The loss of Courtney Vandersloot accelerates the demands on rookie Hailey Van Lith.

The Sky will retire Allie Quigley's number next month.

So very layered

Haven't seen the league this stratified in a while...................

Today's results:

The Dream dominated the Fever, 77-58.

The Liberty moved to 9-0, and became the 9th team in league history to begin the season with that record, by beating the Sky, 85-66.

WNBA team news:

Why the Storm are tying their fate to Gabby Williams.

The Aces' valuation has skyrocketed since Mark Davis bought the team.

Chicago, Connecticut and Dallas are still trying to find their way during the early part of the season.

Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca is "very disappointed" with the team's poor start, and hopes for a turnaround.

WNBA player news:

Alyssa Thomas is likely to return to action tomorrow.

Paige Bueckers is "good to go" for tomorrow's game.

The Valkyries have signed Aerial Powers for the rest of the season.

Ty Harris had left knee surgery and is out for the season.

Allie Quigley announced her retirement.

NCAA news:

A coach's challenge has been approved for women's basketball.

Social media abuse toward student-athletes decreased this past March, while it increased toward coaches and tournament officials.

As the ball bounces

Today's result:

The Valkyries ran past the Sparks in OT, 89-81.

WNBA team news:

The Sky keep preaching patience, but the urgency for results is rising.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark has released four new Wilson basketballs, as part of her signature collection.

How Kate Martin became one of the most wanted players in the league.

WNBA coach news:

Stephanie White has returned to the Fever.

USA Basketball news:

AmeriCup trials participants were named today.

College team news:

How recruits and transfers are shaping Kentucky's roster.

College coach news:

Indiana's Teri Moren calls coaching "a never-ending treadmill."

Kelsi Musick is continuing the Arkansas rebuild.

Vandersloot tears ACL

Today's results:

The Mystics ran away from the Sun, 104-67.

The Lynx handled the Wings, 81-65.

WNBA team news:

After getting their first home win, Connecticut promised fans they would turn things around.

WNBA player news:

Courtney Vandersloot sustained a torn ACL last night and is out for the season.

Kayla Thornton's mission is to steal her way to big stops and easy buckets.

WNBA coach news:

How Becky Hammon gave Natalie Nakase the nudge she needed.

Some surprises

Today's results:

The Valkyries thrashed the Aces, 95-68.

The Fever crushed the Sky, 79-52.

The Storm pushed past the Mercury, 89-77.

WNBA team news:

Chicago hopes for more games at United Center after drawing 19,496 fans today.

Why can't the Sky stop opponents at the 3-point line?

WNBA player news:

Courtney Vandersloot sustained a serious knee injury during tonight's game.

Paige Bueckers is out of concussion protocol.

Hard-fought wins

Today's results:

The Sun earned their second win of the season, 84-76, over the Atlanta Dream, behind Marina Mabrey's 34 points.

The Sparks took care of the Wings, 93-79.

WNBA team news:

Even without Caitlin Clark, facing Indiana tomorrow is crucial in the Sky's process.

How the Storm plan to get their offense back on track.

The Aces are ready for the familiar Valkyries.

WNBA coach news:

Fever coach Stephanie White is not with the team in Chicago right now, for personal reasons.

NCAA news:

A judge has granted a settlement that paves the way for college to pay athletes directly.

Liberty keep rolling

Today's results:

The Liberty held off the Mystics, 86-78, to remain undefeated.

The Mercury beat the Valkyries, 86-77.

WNBA team news:

The Sun are struggling at the start of their rebuild.

WNBA player news:

For Lynx star Napheesa Collier, "Phee" is just fine.

How Caitlin Clark is handling injury and working her way back.

Paige Bueckers will miss her third straight game tomorrow, with a concussion.

Rickea Jackson diary.

How Kate Martin is navigating the ups and downs of her role changes.

Washington rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron are providing franchise-shaping opportunities.

Kamilla Cardoso is expected to play against the Fever.

Why Li Yueru is asking for a trade.

A bit of this, a bit of that

WNBA team news:

Which Valkyries lineups are working, and which aren't?

WNBA player news:

Aari McDonald fits the Fever's plan of playing second-half basketball.

Damiris Dantas will miss four games for Indiana, while she plays for Brazil in the FIBA AmeriCup tournament.

Jewell Loyd filed a complaint against the Storm, but the WNBA isn't investigating.

Center Li Yueru, unhappy with her playing time, has requested a trade from Seattle.

Just the scores

Today's results:

The Lynx dominated the Mercury, 88-65.

The Fever stopped the Mystics, 85-76.

The Storm came back from 11 down to defeat the Wings, 83-77.

A Monday pause

WNBA team news:

The Lynx are unsatisfied with their 7-0 start, as goals are high.

What's behind the Mercury's hot start.......they are forging a new defensive identity.

The Fever have signed Aari McDonald to a hardship contract.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitor's Authority has again granted the Aces a $100,000 deal, despite the WNBA's probe.

WNBA player news:

Why Nneka Ogwumike should be considered top 10.

Ariel Atkins has emerged as the Sky's go-to offensive option.

So far it's the Liberty and the Lynx, and everybody else

Today's results:

The Liberty annihilated the Sun, 100-52 - the second-largest margin in league history. They also matched their own WNBA record, with 19 three-pointers.

The Mercury erased an 18-point deficit to eclipse the Sparks, 85-80.

The Aces held off the Storm, 75-70.

The Lynx rallied past the Valkyries, 86-75.

New York and Minnesota are now both 7-0 - 2 games behind the next tier of teams

WNBA team news:

The Fever got good news about Sophie Cunningham and Sydney Colson.

WNBA player news:

Hailey Van Lith on her mental health journey: "I'm comfortable with who I am."