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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

It's intense out here

Today's results:


The Wings squeaked past the Fever, 81-80.


The Liberty pushed past the Sparks, 105-97.


WNBA news:


Ratings and attendance remain strong, despite the absence of key players to injury.


WNBA team news:


With both Indiana and LA losing tonight, the Lynx clinched a playoff spot.


How the Fever are surviving without Caitlin Clark.


WNBA player news:


Jackie Young's Skechers signing is about community and confidence.


Grace Berger is grateful for her rest-of-the-season contact with the Wings.


WNBA coach news:


With tonight's win, Sandy Brondello is New York's most winning coach.

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Monday, August 11, 2025

Short but sweet

Today's result:


Still in progress: Sun at Valkyries


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark is progressing, but still isn't practicing.


How Maddy Siegrist helped former Villanova teammate Lucy Olsen acclimate to the WNBA.


Elizabeth Williams, Maddy Westbeld and Kia Nurse share a common path with pro athlete siblings.


A'ja Wilson was shocked at being the first WNBA player to have a 30-20 game.


WNBA coach news:


How Connecticut coach Rachid Meziane is adjusting to the league.

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Sunday, August 10, 2025

Around the basketball world

Today's results:


The Lynx topped the Liberty, 83-71.


The Mystics overcame the Wings, 91-78.


The Dream defeated the Mercury, 74-66.


The Sparks escaped the Storm, 94-91.


The Aces bounced the Sun, 94-86.


WNBA team news:


Minnesota and New York will face each other in three straight games, due to a scheduling quirk.


The Valkyries' pace continues to slow as injuries mount, and their schedule gets busier.


WNBA player news:


A'ja Wilson scored 30 points and grabbed 20 rebounds tonight - the first in league history to do so.


Cameron Brink relished her return to her "second home," the Bay Area.


Breanna Stewart is targeting a return from knee injury at the end of the month.


WNBA coach news:


Noelle Quinn is building a team culture in Seattle.

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

More rumbling

Today's results:


The Fever blew out the Sky, 92-70......even without a point guard.


The Valkyries left the Sparks behind, 72-59.


WNBA team news:


Chicago and Indiana's paths have diverged without Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.


How the Sky aim to protect themselves from online harassment.


WNBA player news:


Allisha Gray's breakout year is powering the third-ranked Dream.


WNBA coach news:


The Aces' new assistant coach has been instrumental in their success with coach's challenges this season.

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Friday, August 8, 2025

The stars are out on Friday

Today's results:


The Liberty bested the Wings, 88-77.


The Lynx got by the Mystics, 80-76.


The Aces stopped the Storm, 90-86.


WNBA team news:


The Valkyries' GM explained the team's inaction at the trade deadline.


WNBA player news:


Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald are out for the season for Indiana, with a torn ACL and a broken foot, respectively.


Caitlin Clark talked about the difficulty of being injured for most of this season.

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

Another fiery day

Today's results:


The Dream torched the Sky, 86-65.


The Sparks rolled past the Sun, 102-91.


The Mercury dominated the Fever, 95-60.


WNBA news:


A crypto group claims to have orchestrated a series of sex toy tosses at recent WNBA games.


How should the league solve the problem?


WNBA team news:


Can Brittney Sykes help the Storm get back on track?


The Valkyries faced long odds, but have given the Bay Area reason to cheer.


The Aces made no trades by today's deadline.


The Mystics traded Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut in exchange for Jacy Sheldon.


The Hartford bidders for the team are undeterred by the lack of support from the WNBA.


WNBA player news:


Back rehab for Angel Reese points to a longer recovery period.


What former players and coaches said about the Sun's possible relocation.


Now healthy, Maddy Siegrist hopes to help the Wings start winning.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Taking it easier

Today's result:


Aces at Valkyries still in progress..............


WNBA team news:


Why the Storm's trade yesterday was worth the risk.


Forced by injuries and roster limits, Golden State is implementing a plug-and-play system.


Hartford and Boston are battling for ownership of the Sun.


WNBA player news:


How Caitlin Clark has kept busy on the bench while out with injury.


Rachel Banham offers consistency and confidence to Chicago during a challenging season.


WNBA coach news:


For Natalie Nakase, leaving Las Vegas was a logical step.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

An interesting stew

Today's results:


The Liberty handled the Wings, 85-76.


The Sky snapped a six-game losing streak with a 78-64 dub over the Mystics.


The Sparks held off the Fever, 100-91.


The Mercury thrashed the Sun, 82-66.


The Lynx edged the Storm, 91-87.


WNBA team news:


The Mohegan Tribe's approval is missing from the Sun-to-Boston deal.


The Valkyries can afford to buy at the trade deadline, but it's complicated.


Breaking down Golden State's options.


Did Chicago bet on the wrong kind of rebuild?


WNBA player news:


The Storm acquired Brittney Sykes from the Mystics for Alysha Clark and a 2026 first-round draft pick.


The league has fined Sophie Cunningham again for criticizing referees.


Injuries to key players has dampened enthusiasm for rivalry week.


After tonight's game, Paige Bueckers says she thinks she pulled a back muscle.


Diana Taurasi reflects on the evolution of women's basketball in a new Prime docuseries.


WNBA news:


A sex toy was tossed on to LA's court tonight - the third such incident this week.

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Monday, August 4, 2025

Lots happening on a no-game day

WNBA team news:


There is a looming threat to the Valkyries' momentum.


The offer to buy the Sun was accepted in July, but commissioner Cathy Engelbert never presented it to the WNBA board of governors.


The Connecticut governor is fighting to keep the team in-state.


The Boston Mayor is ready to do whatever it takes to land a team there.


WNBA player news:


Napheesa Collier sprained her ankle in Sunday's game, and will be out at least two weeks.


Storm rookie Dominique Malonga is peaking as the playoffs approach.


NCAA news:


The NCAA Tournament field won't expand next season.

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Sunday, August 3, 2025

Trades, sales, and comeback wins

Today's results:

 

The Liberty beat the Sun, 87-78.

 

The Dream ran away from the Mystics, 99-83. 

 

The Fever held off the Storm, 78-74.

 

The Mercury handled the Sky, 83-67.

 

The Aces dominated the Valkyries, 101-77.

 

WNBA team news:

 

How Indiana has transformed into the WNBA's hottest team......they have won five straight.

 

Connecticut president Jennifer Rizzotti says the sale of the team isn't final......which was confirmed.

 

A Hartford group is competing with the Boston bidders to keep the team in the state.

 

Fans and players are split on the possible relocation. 

 

The Lynx traded Diamond Miller and Karlie Samuelson to Dallas for Dijonai Carrington. 

 

WNBA player news:

 

Kamilla Cardoso has upped her rebound production, but is still chasing consistency.

 

Satou Sabally is out indefinitely, for personal reasons. 

 

Players are calling out officiating, but the league is trusting their process. 

 

The reported record-breaking sale of the Sun adds fuel to the CBA debate.

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Saturday, August 2, 2025

Surprises here and there

Today's result:

 

The Lynx smashed the Aces, 111-58, setting a league record for margin of victory on the road.

 

WNBA team news:

 

Sources say a Celtics' minority owner and an investment group will buy the Sun and move the team to Boston. 

 

Behind the scenes with the Valkyries.

 

The fan who threw the sex toy at the first game earlier this week was arrested.

 

WNBA player news:

 

Gabby Williams' resurgence proves she is vital to Seattle's success. 

 

Napheesa Collier exited tonight's game with an ankle injury. 

 

WNBA coach news:

 

Storm coach Noelle Quinn ripped last night's "ridiculous" officiating in her team's 2OT loss to the Sparks. 

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Friday, August 1, 2025

Expect the unexpected

Today's results:


The Dream thrashed the Mercury, 95-72.

 

The Sun upset the Liberty, 78-62. 


The Valkyries topped the Sky, 73-66.

 

The Fever defeated the Wings, 88-78.

 

The Sparks outlasted the Storm in 2OT, 108-106.

 

WNBA team news:

 

Indiana is 4 games above .500 for the first time in 10 years, and they still have room to improve.

 

Connecticut rookies offer a hopeful glimpse into the future, but the team is a long way away from consistency. 

 

WNBA player news:

 

A'ja Wilson is focused on improving her team - not getting MVP. 

 

A strong work ethic and Western African roots drive Sonia Citron.

 

Other news:

 

For the second game in a row, a WNBA game was interrupted when a fan threw a sex toy onto the court. 

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Themes and dreams

Today's result:

 

The Valkyries edged the Mystics, 68-67.

 

WNBA team news:

 

The Liberty's health could be their biggest obstacle towards repeating as champions.


WNBA player news:

 

Can Napheesa Collier have it all?

 

Rachel Banham has stepped up for Chicago.

 

Paige Bueckers is trying to find a balance. 

 

Maddy Siegrist is set to return for the Wings after missing 17 games with a knee fracture.

 

Candace Parker criticized player efforts for their "Pay Us What You Owe Us" shirts in the recent All-Star game. 

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Some mid-week madness

Today's results:

 

The Fever took care of the Mercury, 107-101.

 

The Dream squeaked past the Wings, 88-85.

 

The Lynx got their revenge on the Liberty, 100-93.

 

WNBA player news:

 

Breanna Stewart has a bone bruise in her right knee, and there's no timetable for her return. 

 

Sophie Cunningham will be on a podcast.

 

As the league enters a growth era, player rest is at stake.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Tuesday night entertainment

Today's results:


The Valkyries survived the Dream, 77-75.


The Mystics routed the Sky, 103-86.


The Aces torched the Sparks, 89-74.


WNBA team news:


The Liberty and Lynx are set for a long-awaited finals rematch tomorrow.


WNBA player news:


Arike Ogunbowale's post-break rhythm is lifting the Wings.


Respect runs both ways for Chicago rookie Maddy Westbeld and Washington rookie Sonia Citron.


DeWanna Bonner returns to Indiana as part of the Mercury.


Golden State's European players call the WNBA "an intense league."

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Monday, July 28, 2025

No days off

Today's results:


The Storm blew by the Sun, 101-85, behind a Skylar Diggins triple-double.


The Wings held off the Liberty, 92-82.


WNBA team news:


The Aces' plan to replace Kelsey Plum with Jewell Loyd hasn't panned out.


The Valkyries aren't alone in noting that the WNBA has an officiating problem.


The league benefits when teams like the Liberty and Lynx have a rivalry.


WNBA player news:


Cameron Brink will make her season debut tomorrow.


Breanna Stewart sat out tonight's game with a leg injury.


Angel Reese won't receive an invite to Ice Cube's Big3 league.


Caitlin Clark's stalker got 2.5 years in prison.

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

Well, well, well

Today's results:


The Sun pounded the Valkyries, 95-64.


The Fever took care of the Sky, 93-78, behind a monster game from Kelsey Mitchell.


The Aces blasted the Wings, 106-80.


The Mercury ran past the Mystics, 88-72.


The Dream ended the Lynx's undefeated homecourt win streak with a 90-86 dub.


WNBA player news:


How Kelsey Mitchell's offseason football workouts are paying off on the court.


How Indiana rookie Makayla Timpson stays ready for big moments, and delivers.


Bria Hartley could be the WNBA's best comeback story.


Breanna Stewart's MRI shows no major injury to her leg.


Angel Reese missed today's game with a back injury, and must take care to avoid a technical foul when she returns.

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Some weekend dramatics

Today's results:


It took a buzzer-beater to lift the Sparks over the Liberty, 101-99.


The Mystics eclipsed the Storm, 69-58.


WNBA team news:


Which Valkyrie will step up to fill Kayla Thornton's shoes?


WNBA player news:


How Nneka Ogwumike stays steady in her dual roles as player and player's union president.


Back in Phoenix, DeWanna Bonner said she wouldn't change her journey.


Getting acquainted with Sami Whitcomb.


Why consistency is key for Azura Stevens in her breakout season this year.


How Haley Jones is finding her groove with Dallas.


Chloe Bibby is "super grateful" to be back in the league with the Fever.


Breanna Stewart left tonight's game after just three minutes, with a lower leg injury.


Cameron Brink is nearing return after a 13-month ACL recovery.

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Friday, July 25, 2025

Winners keep winning

Today's results:


The Liberty ran away from the Mercury, 89-76.


The Lynx throttled the Aces, 109-78, for their 14th consecutive home win.


The Valkyries downed the Wings, 86-76.


WNBA team news:


With the playoffs fading from view, what are the Sky fighting for?


WNBA player news:


Napheesa Collier continues to build her case for MVP.


Dominique Malonga is getting it done in small doses.


Rookie Saniya Rivers and the Sun have a special bond.


Kayla Thornton suffered a knee injury in practice, had surgery today, and is out for the season.


Thornton's team will look to explore different player lineups in her absence.


Alyssa Thomas will be featured on a NASCAR race car this weekend.


College player news:


South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins will sit out the upcoming season recovering from an ACL tear.

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

The status

Today's results:


The Sparks rolled past the Sun, 101-86.


The Fever bested the Aces, 80-70.


The Storm hammered the Sky, 95-57.


WNBA player news:


Monique Billings leans on her late father's lessons: "He taught me how to be the light."


Caitlin Clark has no additional injuries besides her right groin, Indiana confirms........but there is no timetable for her return.


Clark just wants to play basketball, but culture warriors want her on their side.


Angel Reese is in the room for union business.


NCAA news:


The President has signed an executive order aimed at preserving college sports opportunities and preventing college athletes from becoming professionals.


A decision on whether or not to expand the NCAA Tournament will come in the fall, NCAA president Charlie Baker says.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The plotlines get thicker

Today's result:


The Dream stopped the Mercury, 90-79, in Brittney Griner's return.


WNBA team news:


With a small margin for error, are the Fever still title contenders?


The Sun will remain at Mohegan Sun in 2026, the ownership group has confirmed.


With Marina Mabrey back from injury, Connecticut hopes to turn around their season.


How the Valkyries have exceeded all expectations.


How realistic are Golden State's playoff hopes?


Former Seattle Seahawk Bobby Wagner is now a minority investor in the Storm - the first NFL player to do so.


WNBA player news:


The success of the Studbudz show how far the league, and society, have come.


Napheesa Collier remains influential in the life of Angel Reese.


Sophie Cunningham was fined for a Tik Tok video in which she pans league officials.


Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is already back in the gym after having her second baby three weeks ago.


WNBA coach news:


How Nate Tibbetts is bringing new-look Phoenix together to shock the league.


CBA news:


How the WNBPA's T-shirts came to be amid CBA negotiations.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Back like they never left

Today's results:


The Sparks topped the Mystics, 93-86.


The Liberty beat the Fever, 98-84, in Jonquel Jones' return.


The Lynx handled the Sky, 91-68.


The Wings ran away from the Storm, 87-63.


The Aces defeated the Dream, 87-72.


WNBA team news:


Uncertainty continues for Indiana and for Caitlin Clark, as her healthy teammates carry the team's playoff hopes.


The Fever's to-do list is prioritizing Clark's health, and playing fast.


The Sun are optimistic heading into the second half of the season.


WNBA All-Star weekend: when a league is unapologetically itself.


WNBA player news:


Brittney Griner and her full life return to Phoenix with her new team.


What's next for Gabby Williams.


Clark describes the effect of her injuries.


Why Iliana Rupert could be the X-factor in the Valkyries' playoff race.


WNBA coach news:


Latricia Trammell has returned to LA as a special assistant to head coach Lynne Roberts.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

Season resumes tomorrow

WNBA team news:


The Aces feel refreshed and reenergized entering the next part of the season.


The Fever hope for a smoother path forward in the second half of the season.


How will Indiana adjust tomorrow without Caitlin Clark?


WNBA player news:


Sources say Emma Meesseman will sign with the Liberty.


How Janelle Salaun wound up with the Valkyries.


Behind the scenes at the All-Star game with Napheesa Collier.


How the Studbudz' Twitch stream redefined All-Star weekend.


Kiki Iriafen's smooth evolution from rookie to All-Star.


Player's pay moves began well before the T-shirts and signs of this past weekend.

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

The afterglow

WNBA CBA news:


Napheesa Collier has emerged as a labor leader during CBA talks.


The WNBA needs to take a lesson from U.S. Soccer and pay players before it gets ugly.


Players made their feelings clear during the record-breaking All-Star game.


Athletes and their loyal fans have brought their message to the masses. Now comes the hard part.


The WNBA schedule and officiating are among the other issues the league needs to fix.


WNBA team news:


The Mercury will welcome Brittney Griner back this week.


The post-Taurasi team is attacking from three-point range.


Will the Valkyries make trades before the deadline?


WNBA player news:


Nneka Ogwumike made more history in the All-Star game.


Studbudz Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman showed what an All-Star weekend is all about.


Caitlin Clark will get other opinions on her right groin injury.


Q&A with Phoenix rookie Monique Akoa.


Are players taking more 3's now?


FIBA U19 World Cup:


The U.S. defeated Australia, 88-76, to claim the gold.

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

All-Star game: Team Phee routs Team CC

And the winner is:


Team Collier beat Team Clark, 151-131.......lead, of course, by Napheesa Collier, with 36 points.


More All-Star game news:


All-Star weekend has brought out the fun.


The Studbudz showed everyone how to have a good time.


Fans shouted "pay them" after the game.


WNBA CBA news:


CBA negotiations have replaced player's social activism, for now.


Players emerged for game warmups tonight wearing T-shirts that read, "Pay us what you owe us."


Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is optimistic that the two sides can come to an agreement on a new CBA.


Engelbert says officiating is something the league needs to work on.


WNBA team news:


How the Sky's new social media protection works.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark is making time for treatment during All-Star weekend.


Clark said she is trying to enjoy the event.


Inside Angel Reese's sophomore leap.


College player news:


The Unrivaled League has signed NIL deals with 14 of the NCAA's best players.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Three-point and skills competition pave the way for the big game

WNBA All-Star news:


Sabrina Ionescu won the three-point shooting contest, while Natasha Cloud won the skills competition.


Angel Reese is ready to play in the All-Star game......Reese is playing more toward her coach's vision for her, as of late.


Sydney Colson will perform standup comedy at Fever Fest tomorrow.


Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman have become video stars during the festivities.


Inside the Lynx's All-Star weekend.


WNBA player news:


WNBA players are standing firm after "wasted" CBA talks with the league yesterday.


Caitlin Clark's four different muscles injuries are a better scenario than reaggravating the same injury, her doctor says.


Clark is still having an impact on the All-Star game, though she isn't playing.


Kayla McBride's leadership is a big reason behind Minnesota's success.


Williams loves Moolah Kicks. She gets fined for wearing them.


Other WNBA news:


The WNBA's signature shoe boom.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Pre-game buzz, CBA talks highlight the day

All-Star game news:


Caitlin Clark will sit out the All-Star game with injury.


Brittney Sykes will replace her, and Brionna Jones will take over for Satou Sabally.


The evolution of All-Star uniforms.


CBA news:


Player turnout was high, but no progress was made in CBA talks today.


Players called the WNBA's proposal "unsustainable."


The WNBPA rebuked the offer.


WNBA officiating news:


Coaches and players are voicing objections to how games are called.


Officiating is no longer an annoyance - it's a threat to the game.


WNBA team news:


Can the Valkyries make WNBA history with a trip to the playoffs?


Whether or not the Sun decide to relocate is their own process, the commissioner says.


WNBA player news:


Could physicality be a factor in Clark's injury-marred season?


Aliyah Boston has learned that you shouldn't rely on basketball for your happiness.


Boston and Candace Parker will embark on a new podcast.


Erica Wheeler is starting her All-Star weekend with a pickleball tournament.


NCAA news:


President Trump is considering an executive order on athletes' employment status.


Why Olivia Miles put her WNBA dreams on hold and transferred to TCU.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

A flurry before the All-Star break

Today's results:


The Dream pounded the Sky, 86-49.


The Lynx topped the Mercury, 79-66.


The Storm finally beat the Valkyries, 67-58.


The Liberty ran away from the Fever, 98-77.


The Aces outlasted the Wings, 90-86, behind A'ja Wilson's 37 points.


WNBA team news:


Las Vegas is in talks with the league to host next year's All-Star game.


Questions about the Sun's future loom large in light of last night's sellout at TD Garden.


WNBA player news:


Nneka Ogwumike has moved into sixth on the WNBA's all-time scoring list.


Caitlin Clark is day-to-day with a groin injury.


Kamilla Cardoso is reintegrating, as injuries pile up for Chicago.


Will Angel Reese be able to play in the All-Star game?


Satou Sabally is out for the All-Star game, but will still participate in CBA negotiations tomorrow.


What's behind Kate Martin's dwindling minutes?


Kaitlyn Chen has made the most of her second chance.


Stars' NIL deals are carrying over into the WNBA.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

So much happening

Today's results:


The Fever dug in to stop the Sun, 85-77.


The Sparks blew out the Mystics, 99-80.


All-Star game news:


Kayla McBride will replace Rhyne Howard in Saturday's game.


Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu will headline the three-point contest.


WNBA news:


The WNBA and its players are far apart ahead of CBA talks.


Players are bracing for a work stoppage.


A revamped WNBA ownership structure would benefit players, but don't expect it to happen.


WNBA team news:


The Portland Fire unveiled its name and logo for their 2026 debut.


They reached into the past to do it.


WNBA player news:


Clark left tonight's game with a new injury concern......her bad luck continues.


Clark will participate in CBA talks.


How Ezi Magbegor is finding her scoring touch for the Storm again.


Even with Diana Taurasi retired, the league's biggest trash talker remains in Phoenix.


The future of the WNBA is already here.


WNBA coach and president news:


Natalie Nakase joined the coach chorus in criticizing WNBA officiating.


Stephanie White reflected on her tenure in Connecticut prior to tonight's game.


The Aces president discusses the team's recent roster moves.

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Monday, July 14, 2025

Brief news

Today's results:


The Lynx took down the Sky, 91-78.


Still in progress: Mercury at Valkyries


WNBA team news:


Portland will announce its team name tomorrow.


WNBA player news:


Natasha Howard got better results playing her game than trying to fit in with the Fever.


Rhyne Howard will be out for the rest of the month with a knee injury.


Ariel Atkins will leave the Unrivaled league to join Athletes Unlimited.

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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Grinding toward the All-Star break

Today's results:


The Fever routed the Wings, 102-83.


The Liberty rallied from 19 down to top the Dream, 79-72.


The Sparks edged the Sun, 92-88.


The Mystics defeated the Storm, 74-69.


WNBA team news:


The Mercury have hit the road before the All-Star break.


The Valkyries trip to Las Vegas showed them what they are missing.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers met for the first time as pros today.


Clark may be in a shooting slump, but she is still a playmaker.

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Big stakes, big wins

Today's results:


The Sky held off the Lynx, 87-81.


The Aces escaped the Valkyries, 104-102.


WNBA news:


The WNBA can use the All-Star break to address the downpour of drama that has occurred in the season's first half.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark isn't 100 percent, and won't be for a bit. Patience is key.


New addition Tiffany Mitchell has provided an immediate spark for the Storm.


It's a dream come true for Jacy Sheldon, whose signature shoe is out.


Minnesota waived Alissa Pili.


WNBA coach news:


Stephanie White isn't concerned about Clark's shooting slump.


Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wants more common sense in WNBA scheduling.

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Friday, July 11, 2025

A quick one

Today's results:


The Fever rolled past the Dream, 99-82.


The Storm downed the Sun, 79-65.


WNBA team news:


Talks are underway to potentially move the Sun to Rhode Island.


WNBA player news:


Gabby Williams has found a home with the Storm.


How Tiffany Hayes' big bet on herself made her a Valkyries leader.


Paige Bueckers' sneaker rotation is run by Azzi Fudd.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Many topics to discuss

Today's results:


The Lynx bested the Sparks, 91-82.


The Mystics came from behind to nip the Aces, 70-68.


WNBA team news:


The Valkyries are setting new standards for expansion teams with their early success.


Will Chicago do what it takes to return to relevance?


WNBA player news:


After numerous setbacks, Azura Stevens is having a breakthrough season.


Angel Reese has taken the lead for the Sky.


What Caitlin Clark learned on the way to stardom.


Clark says her injury-riddled season has taken a toll.


As rookie Makayla Timpson's minutes grow, so does her impact.


Fiancees DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas have reunited on the Mercury roster.


An aggressive Ezi Magbegor dominates.


Rickea Jackson diary.


WNBA coach news:


Natalie Nakase already has a strong case for coach of the year.


How Indiana assistant Briann January has helped Clark through her injuries.


College news:


The College Sports Commission is rejecting some athlete NIL deals.


The NCAA says expansion of March Madness is still viable.


A bill in Congress would bar schools from using student fees for college athletic programs.


Kansas State has extended coach Jeff Mittie's contract.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Some surprise wins

Today's results:


The Sun ended a 10-game losing streak with a 93-83 win over the Storm.


The Valkyries throttled the Fever, 80-61.


The Mercury knocked off the Lynx, 79-71.


The Sky handled the Wings, 87-76.


WNBA team news:


Even after their win today, Chicago remains stuck between the process and the payoff.


Today Indiana had their worst shooting performance since 2019.


Why it's time to reset the ceiling for Seattle this year.


WNBA player news:


Angel Reese remains frustrated with league officials.


Reese is the cover athlete for an NBA 2K26 video game.....she also debuted her new signature shoe today.


Paige Bueckers is living up to the hype.


A'ja Wilson is questionable for tomorrow after getting a wrist MRI today.


Allie Quigley's jersey was retired by the Sky tonight.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Moving in every direction

Today's results:


The Mystics held off the Sky, 81-79.


The Liberty defeated the Aces, 87-78.


WNBA team news:


The Mercury officially signed DeWanna Bonner.


Bonner says she feels at home with Phoenix.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark expects to return to the court from injury tomorrow.


A'ja Wilson exited tonight's game with a wrist injury. An MRI is scheduled.


WNBA All-Star news:


Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark drafted their All-Star teams, and swapped coaches.


CBA news:


WNBA players call the league's proposal for a fixed salary cap inadequate.

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Monday, July 7, 2025

Dream, Mercury stay hot

Today's results:


The Dream rallied to stop the Valkyries, 90-81.


The Mercury ran past the Wings, 102-72.


WNBA team news:


Can Golden State become the first $1 billion women's sports franchise?


What's wrong with the Sun, as they have a historically-bad start to the season.


Sky players are looking ahead to the new CBA.


WNBA player news:


DeWanna Bonner is set to sign with the Mercury, sources say.


Caitlin Clark is on track to play this week.


The return of Damiris Dantas gives the Fever a full deck.


How Kayla Thornton became a consistent scorer and a Valkyries All-Star.


Kiki Iriafen is honored to be an All-Star.


Angel Reese is the latest player to blast league officiating.

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

All over the board

Today's results:


The Storm took down the Liberty, 79-70.


The Aces bounced back with an 86-68 win over the Sun.


The Lynx topped the Sky, 80-75.


WNBA team news:


The Fever believe consistency is coming.


Can last-place Connecticut turn their season around?


WNBA player news:


Q&A with Kahleah Copper.


Satou Sabally is day-to-day with an ankle injury.


Napheesa Collier wants Emma Meesseman to join Minnesota.


WNBA All-Star news:


The league named the full All-Star roster.


FIBA Women's AmeriCup news:


Team USA won the dang thing, 92-84 over Brazil.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Midseason plot lines

Today's results:


The Sparks upended the Fever, 89-87.


The Lynx held off the Valkyries, 82-71.


WNBA team news:


Why the Storm might be the league's most polarizing team this season.


Consistency will be key for Seattle, if they want to be great.


The Sun hopes for a reset in the arrival of first-round rookie Leila Lacan, from France.


Boston is waiting for a WNBA franchise.


WNBA player news:


A'ja Wilson will be available for tomorrow's game.


Ariel Atkins is pushing herself to be a go-to scorer.


From Russia with love: Lynx teammates lean on each other.


Napheesa Collier denies there is a conflict of interest between her Unrivaled and WNBA roles.

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Much news delivery

WNBA team news:


The Fever are finally surviving and thriving without Caitlin Clark, who will miss her fifth straight game tomorrow, with injury.


WNBA player news:


What changed for Kelsey Mitchell's shooting streak?


Karlie Samuelson will have foot surgery, and miss the rest of the season.


Cheyenne Parker-Tyus gave birth to her second child.


Sophie Cunningham clarified her remarks on expansion.


The WNBA's expansion to Detroit and Cleveland has personal meaning for some Sun players.


Elizabeth Williams has finished her Master's degree while playing.


WNBA coach news:


Sandy Brondello and Cheryl Reeve will be the All-Star game coaches.


Phoenix's loss last night cost Nate Tibbetts a chance to coach in the game.


Former Mercury interim head coach Nikki Blue has filed a lawsuit against the organization, alleging unequal treatment and pay based on race and gender.


WNBA news:


The league is prepared to push the season into November, with expansion.


The WNBA has issues to fix.


The league was totally unprepared for how big Clark would be.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

Things that make you go hmmmmm

Today's results:


The Fever smashed the Aces, 81-54, and snapped a 16-game losing streak against them that dated back to 2019. Indiana did it without Caitlin Clark, too.


Natasha Cloud and Sabrina Ionescu lifted the Liberty to an 89-79 win over the Sparks.


The Storm squeaked past the Dream, 80-79.


The rookie-heavy Wings rolled by the Mercury, 98-89.


The Lynx dominated the Mystics, 92-75.


WNBA expansion news:


How expansion could affect CBA negotiations, scheduling, conferences, and long-term growth.


Labor talks have heated up due to expansion.


Satou Sabally explains the player's union's rejection of the CBA proposal.


WNBA team news:


Can the Fever keep their Commissioner's Cup momentum alive?


Are the Mystics for real?


WNBA player news:


Nneka Ogwumike moved into 7th on the WNBA's all-time scoring list.

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