Today's preseason game scores:
Fever 109, Liberty 91
Sparks 89, Nigeria 63
Mercury 108, Sky 104
Lynx 77, Mystics 66
Valkyries 78, Storm 66
WNBA player news:
Aaliyah Edwards is primed for her second season with the Sun.
Flau'jae Johnson is eager to get going in her WNBA career.
Gabby Williams sees a lot to like about her new team.
Marta Suarez: a former Cal star embraces the Bay Area once again.
Tomorrow's preseason schedule:
WNBA team news:
The Liberty, Sparks and Mercury will wear origins jerseys for special games this season.
WNBA player news:
Rickea Jackson is embracing a clean slate with the Sky.
Raven Johnson is readying herself for the Fever's first preseason game.
WNBA team news:
The Wings are asking for grace as they wait for key players to arrive from overseas.
The WNBA is fighting a mystery company over the Houston Comets trademark.
WNBA player news:
Angel Reese has learned to thrive while ignoring negativity.
Dominique Malonga has been cleared by FIBA to play for the Storm this season.
Monique Billings aims to help raise the standard of the Fever.
Emily Engstler has become a vocal leader at Fire camp.
Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens bring championship flavor to the Sun.
WNBA team news:
Will this time be different? The Sky are pushing for a fresh start.......Courtney Vandersloot says they can do it, with their new identity.
Tempo players are feeling a buzz around the franchise's first training camp.
WNBA player news:
Caitlin Clark aims to stay fresh by handling the ball less.....more on that.
Brittney Sykes is ready for a new chapter with the Tempo.
A healthy Georgia Amoore is ready for her WNBA debut.
Madina Okot's journey is a testament to resilience.
WNBA coach news:
Sylvia Fowles begins her new career as an assistant coach with the Fire.
WNBA broadcast news:
The league will broadcast a record 216 games nationally this season.
WNBA team news:
The Sky are racing to lay a foundation amid absences and injuries.
After Kelsey Mitchell's overuse injury last season, the Fever are taking steps to create depth.
Dallas has sold out season tickets for the third straight year.
The Mercury and the WNBA are at season 30.
WNBA player news:
Napheesa Collier is looking at a June return to the court.
Caitlin Clark is learning to manage her reps as she prepares for the season.
What's not to love about rookie Gabriela Jaquez?
From NCAA star to WNBA rookie in 15 days.
Sami Whitcomb brings a sharper game to the Mercury.
Paige Bueckers helped the Wings recruit Alysha Clark.
DeWanna Bonner prepares for what could be her final season.
How Dominique Malonga embodies the Storm's plan for positionless basketball.
Azzi Fudd is going to be special.
Australian rookie Nyadiew Puoch is finally ready to get her start with Portland.
How Kyla Oldacre is making the most of her training camp opportunity.
Why Sophie Cunningham turned down multi-year contract offers to return to Indiana.
WNBA team news:
The league's new salary structure changed the course of the Lynx.
The Fire are building their culture from scratch.
WNBA player news:
Kelsey Mitchell has no regrets about pushing herself to the limit in last year's playoffs.
Kelsey Plum and Sparks leaders convinced top free agents that they can win now.
For players like Alysha Clark, the new CBA could be life-changing.
Kia Nurse is embracing her role as the Canadian ambassador and mentor for the Tempo.
The young Mystics are ready to hit the ground running.
Serah Williams is soaking it all up in training camp, while Sug Sutton is embracing a leadership role.
Raven Johnson will be a "gnat on a ball" for defense.
Brionna Jones' status is uncertain after right knee surgery.
Ezi Magbegor will miss the start of the season due to a foot injury.
College team news:
After the transfers of Audi Crooks and Liv McGill, Oklahoma State is poised to make a big run.
WNBA team news:
The Mercury are finding continuity as camp begins.
Jose Fernandez is building a detail-oriented culture in Dallas.
The Storm opened training camp with a direct message from their new coach.
The new-look Lynx took the floor today.
The Portland Fire had "a great first day."
The Valkyries are aiming higher this year.
The Sun opened their last training camp in the state with new faces.
Toronto has launched their first camp.
WNBA player news:
Caitlin Clark is focused on staying healthy at training camp.....she's taking nothing for granted.
The Fever want to see Aliyah Boston improve in one area.
Veronica Burton wants Golden State to win a title.
The Sky are dealing with injuries to Azura Stevens and Dijonai Carrington, but Courtney Vandersloot is pleased with her rehab process.
Dana Evans is out indefinitely with a left leg injury.
College player news:
WNBA team news:
Breaking down the league into four tiers.
The Aces enter training camp with a small but mighty roster.
Five burning questions for the rebuilt Storm heading into training camp.
How do WNBA developmental spots work?
WNBA player news:
The Fever have the league's most unique salary cap situation. Their GM explains plans for the future.
Tyasha Harris said her return to health with Indiana is everything she asked for.
WNBA team news:
The Mercury's offseason was defined by continuity as they head into a new era.
WNBA player news:
The Liberty have signed Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu to long-term deals.
Satou Sabally is eyeing a championship.
Brittney Griner said signing with Connecticut was an easy decision.
Aliyah Boston and the Fever agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract expansion.
Napheesa Collier is aiming to return to the court soon.
The Lynx's trio of returning all-stars have high expectations of the season.
Angel Reese is grateful for her time with the Sky, but wanted more.
How will Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd jell on the court?
Marta Suarez is excited to join the Valkyries.
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced they are separating after 10 years.
WNBA team news:
The Wings shut down questions about Paige Bueckers' and Azzi Fudd's relationship.
How the Mercury plan to replace Satou Sabally's production.
Phoenix's GM provided a strategy update.
Why the Chennedy Carter signing makes sense for the Aces, despite the risks.
WNBA player news:
Napheesa Collier is signing a one-year, $1.4 million deal with the Lynx.
Skylar Diggins is determined to bring high standards to the Sky.
Flau'jae Johnson arrived at Storm HQ for her first day of work.
Olivia Miles is grateful that she waited to declare for the draft.
College coach news:
Longtime collegiate coach Jim Jabir has died after a battle with cancer.
WNBA team news:
Why the Storm were right to choose a rebuild over continued coasting.
The Toronto Tempo are no longer an idea, but a team.
WNBA player news:
A'ja Wilson signed a $5 million deal with the Aces, and more of today's transactions.
Skylar Diggins isn't just coasting into retirement.
Lauren Betts signed a shoe deal with Reebok.
Kiki Iriafen and Betts will put the UCLA-USC rivalry aside in D.C.
Aliyah Boston and Raven Johnson are reunited in the WNBA.
Olivia Miles brings personality and poise as the Lynx's new point guard.
WNBA team news:
The Valkyries and Storm agreed to a trade before Flau'jae Johnson was picked.
In an offseason of departures, Olivia Miles is a welcome addition to the Lynx.
Nikki Fargas is now also the GM for the Aces.
WNBA player news:
Caitlin Clark waved off Raven Johnson three years ago. She used it as motivation.
Why Johnson is the perfect fit for the Fever.
Azura Stevens is confident of the Sky's progress in her return.
College coach news:
Grand Canyon built trust in their first year under new coach Winston Gandy.
Newly-hired Aaron Roussell took an unusual path to Virginia.
At Louisville, Jeff Walz has hired two new assistant coaches - who used to be head coaches.
Tonight's draft board:
All six UCLA seniors were drafted, including five in the first round - a record.
The Storm made a major trade to acquire Flau'jae Johnson......Golden State's GM won't say why they traded.
The Sparks were exited and surprised to land Ta'Niya Latson......their roster is taking shape.
Madina Okot describes her journey to the draft after playing for just six years.
Thanks to the new CBA, this year's top pick will earn $500,000.
Three top players who went undrafted.
More WNBA news:
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says her relationship with players is repaired with the new CBA deal.
Engelbert said the league may play its first international game next year.
WNBA news:
Blockbuster deals are shaking up free agency.
Dream coach Karl Smesko said Angel Reese is a good fit for the team, and they will work to improve her shooting.
The WNBA draft is tomorrow at 4 p.m. PT on ESPN.
College player news:
Elina Aarnisalo is transferring back to UCLA from North Carolina.
WNBA player news:
WNBA free agency and trade tracker: deals, news and moves.
Notably, Nneka Ogwumike will return to the Sparks.
UCLA and its six seniors are eying a draft takeover.
Richmond's Maggie Doogan is prepared for the draft.
Former No. 1 pick Charli Collier hopes to return to the WNBA.
WNBA team news:
Could the Sky actually turn things around?
College team news:
As Texas rebuilds their roster, they will use their loss to UCLA as fuel.
College player news:
Hannah Hidalgo will return to Notre Dame for her senior season.
WNBA news:
Fifteen prospects have been invited to attend next week's WNBA draft.
Jackie Young has reportedly agreed to a $1.19 million deal to re-sign with the Aces.
The Sky are reportedly in talks to exchange Ariel Atkins for Rickea Jackson.
College team news:
UCLA celebrated their championship with fans at Pauley Pavilion this evening......it was a huge crowd.
A third key player for Texas has entered the transfer portal.
College player news:
Madina Okot can't return to South Carolina.
UConn's Ice Brady has entered the transfer portal.
College coach news:
Lauren Gosselin is Princeton's new head coach.
Maria Marchesano is the new head coach at Butler.
Morehead State has hired Jackie Alexander as head coach.
WNBA news:
Nneka Ogwumike visited the Lynx.
Satou Sabally announced via Instagram that she's departing Phoenix.
Sue Bird has a new job as a basketball analyst.
The Storm is losing broadcaster Elise Woodward to the Portland Fire.
College player news:
JuJu Watkins is nearing full court activity status.
College coach news:
Geno Auriemma apologized to Dawn Staley, saying "I lost myself."
Staley wants to turn the page.
Virginia has hired Aaron Roussell from Richmond as their new head coach.
Roman Owen is the new head coach at Quinnipiac.
McNeese State has hired Ashton Feldhaus as head coach.
WNBA news:
Ten WNBA players have received core offers from their franchises.
College transfer news:
UConn forward Ayanna Patterson has entered the transfer portal.
The first day the transfer portal opened, 1,100 players entered.
College coach news:
Cori Close's players crowned her a champion, too.
WNBA news:
The Sky traded Angel Reese to Atlanta for a package of picks.
The Mystics fired GM Jamila Wideman on the first day of free agency.
UCLA crushed South Carolina, 79-51, to claim their first NCAA championship.
Gamecock coach Dawn Staley praised Bruin coach Cori Close.
More:
Lauren Betts used lessons learned to lead her team to its first title.
Gabriela Jaquez won the UCLA championship that she dreamed of.
UCLA great Ann Meyers Drysdale was filled with pride watching her team win.
College coach news:
Ayla Guzzardo is the new head coach at Georgia.
WNBA:
The WNBA and players union agreed to start free agency tomorrow.
College team news:
South Carolina has a tall test in trying to stop Lauren Betts.
The Bruins are dancing their way into the finals.
College player news:
Why Raven Johnson's career is like no other for Dawn Staley.
Lauren Betts hopes fans give Madison Booker "a little bit of grace."
College coach news:
Cori Close is ready for her championship moment.
With another title, Dawn Staley could join an elite group.
Geno Auriemma apologized for confronting Staley last night.
Virginia let coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton go after an investigation.
Katie Abrahamson-Henderson and Georgia are "mutually parting ways."
Tonight's national semifinal results:
South Carolina toppled UConn, 62-48.
UCLA ground out a win over Texas, 51-44, to reach their first national title game in the NCAA era.
More:
Sparks flew between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma at the end of tonight's game.
Auriemma and Sarah Strong's accounts of her jersey ripping differ.
College player news:
JuJu Watkins is nearing the end of her knee rehab.
NCAA president news:
T'was the night before the Final Four........
College team news:
South Carolina took a lesson from last year's championship loss to UConn......how they are handling the rare underdog role this year.
An extra day of rest before the semifinals was important for the Huskies......they are unbothered and unstoppable.
UCLA is drawing from last year's Final Four loss as they prepare to play.
Texas is playing at a different level since losing to Vanderbilt.
Rusty from early-round blowouts, Final Four teams are bracing for tight games.
Delta State's legacy has endured as the national spotlight has faded.
College player news:
Azzi Fudd is focused on the Final Four.
Iowa State star Audi Crooks is entering the transfer portal.
College coach news:
Geno Auriemma said the Gamecocks are "much better" than last year.
A fourth title for Dawn Staley would impact her place among the coaching greats.
Shea Ralph is the AP coach of the year.
Washington extended Tina Langley's contract through 2031-2032.
Charlotte coach Tomekia Reed is taking a leave of absence for medical reasons.
Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell has fired assistant coach Roman Tubner.
State of the game news:
Pioneer women's basketball programs fade into the shadows as money reshapes the game.
College team news:
Columbia defeated BYU, 81-64, for the WBIT championship.
College player news:
Four X-factor players who could be a key to the national title.
Three things to know about Madison Booker as Texas prepares for the Final Four.
How Joyce Edwards found her voice on the Gamecocks' run to the semifinals.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley's six consecutive Final Four appearances put her in rare territory.
Pauline Love has been named head coach of Alabama.
Fordham has tabbed Neil Harrow as head coach.
Demetria Franklin returns to Bethune-Cookman as head coach.
WNBA news:
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu say they'll re-sign with the Liberty.
Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts discusses his unusual offseason.
The Houston Comets' big three react to the revival of the franchise.
