Sky, Aces even things up

Today's results:

The Sky got even with an 85-77 win over the Sun.

The Aces survived the Storm, 78-73, and even their series.

WNBA coach news:

The Fever won't retain Carlos Knox as head coach.

The Indianapolis Star has some suggestions for Indiana's new coach.

Game 2 prefunk

Playoff news:

Tina Charles has found the right fit with the Storm......teammate Gabby Williams will miss a second playoff game tomorrow with a concussion.

The Aces have adjustments to make ahead of game 2 versus Seattle.

The Sky aren't the favorites in the semifinals, but don't tell them that.

Connecticut doesn't have to talk about their past with Chicago to be fueled by it.

Odyssey Sims is giving the Sun a boost in their championship run.

The Sun take a 1-0 lead into their game against the Sky.

Seattle visits Las Vegas with a 1-0 series lead.

The semis are the revenge round.

WNBA team news:

Twenty-five years ago today, the Houston Comets won the WNBA's inaugural championship.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson is the WNBA's defensive player of the year......she has done it all this year.

Elena Delle Donne on finding acceptance as a lesbian in the WNBA.

International news:

Google is becoming FIBA's first women-only global sports partner.

College team news:

South Carolina has partnered with a marketing agency to be the first major college program with an in-house NIL firm.

College coach news:

How Memphis coach Katrina Merriweather ended up hiring her sister.

Evaluations, good things, sad news

Playoff news:

What we learned from the Storm's game 1 win over the Aces.

Las Vegas is in a must-win situation in game 2.

A'ja Wilson must play more like an MVP for the Aces.

Five takeaways from the Sun's win over the Sky in game 1.

Candace Parker's performance for Chicago was vintage.....she doesn't need to make any adjustments for game 2.

The Sky showed urgency, but lacked production.

WNBA player news:

Jackie Young is the WNBA's most improved player of the year.

Jewell Loyd knows exactly when to show up.

College player news:

Vanderbilt senior Jordyn Cambridge has torn her ACL and will miss the season.

Former South Florida guard Neena Pacholke has died at age 27.

Former WVU Mountaineer Jessica Morton has passed away.

College coach news:

Texas Tech will pay ousted coach Marlene Stollings $740,000 in a settlement.

Lower seeds prevail in first semifinal games

Today's results:

Jewell Loyd's late-game takeover propelled the Storm to a 76-73 win over the Aces.

The Sun held off the Sky, 68-63.

WNBA team news:

The Wings took steps forward this season, but health issues kept them from reaching their potential.

Second round begins in five...four...three...two...

The playoff semifinals begin tomorrow. Storm at Aces, 1 p.m. PT, ESPN, and Sun at Sky, 7 p.m. CT, ESPN2. Let's get it started......

Playoff news:

The Aces know the challenge the Storm present in the semis.

Las Vegas and Seattle match up well.

It doesn't get much better in the West: A'ja Wilson vs. Breanna Stewart.

Gabby Williams will miss the game for the Storm with a concussion.

The Sky and the Sun are meeting for a second straight playoff final......three keys to the series.

A series preview.

Chicago must carry over their urgency from the first round.

Candace Parker navigates slumps by keeping a level head.

Gathering steam for the next round

WNBA playoff news:

Semi predictions: Las Vegas and Chicago are the favorites.

Sky vs. Sun preview.

With a special core, Chicago makes a repeat title possible.

The semifinals begin with increased viewership.

WNBA player news:

The price and payoff of Kelsey Plum's lifelong obsession with winning.

Sue Bird's eye for the game has helped define her success in Seattle.

Breanna Stewart reflects on playing her final postseason with Bird.

WNBA coach news:

Becky Hammon has been named the 2022 coach of the year.

College team news:

UConn has added Portugese guard Ines Bettencourt to its freshman class, to offset the loss of Paige Bueckers.

A necessary pause

WNBA playoff news:

Storm vs. Aces preview.

Who has the edge in the series?

The Sky reached a new level in the first round, and now it's about sustaining.

WNBA team news:

The Liberty reflect on a season of changes.

The Fever have a plan after a five-game season, and the execution starts now.

Can Philadelphia support a WNBA team?

WNBA player news:

Rhyne Howard is the WNBA's rookie of the year.

Dennis Rodman has changed his mind about going to Russia to negotiate Brittney Griner's release.

NCAA news:

What to make of conference realignment?

NCAA player news:

Kansas State standout Ayoka Lee will have knee surgery and will miss the upcoming season.

In year two of NIL, which players could cash in the most?

Connecticut wins, moves on to semifinals

Today's result:

The Sun pulled away from the Wings, 73-58, to book their fourth consecutive semifinals berth.

WNBA team news:

The Storm remain confident despite their struggle against the top-seeded Aces.

The good, the bad and the future were on display in the Liberty's first round exit last night.

WNBA player news:

Who is Alyssa Thomas?

Sabrina Ionescu is optimistic despite her team's elimination.

Rui Machida says her rookie year in the WNBA will help grow her game.

WNBA coach news:

James Wade has signed a contract extension to remain with the Sky through the 2025 season.

International news:

Who will prove themselves in World Cup play next month?

College team news:

Michigan enters the season with a greedy mindset.

College player news:

Why Ashley Joens spends her time in an elementary school classroom.

Chicago advances

Today's result:

The Sky ran away from the Liberty in the fourth quarter for the 90-72 win, which closes out the first round series and sends them to the semifinals.

WNBA team news:

The Mystics will reset their culture in hopes of a better 2023.

WNBA player news:

Arike Ogunbowale's status has been upgraded to "probable" for tomorrow's game against the Sun.

NCAA news:

The NCAA Championship will be broadcast on ABC for the first time in 2023.

College player news:

Jada Boyd has changed her mind and will return to NC State this season.

The Jackie Stiles documentary will stream Aug. 30.....how to watch.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley will drive a NASCAR pace car for a Labor Day weekend race.

Q&A with Florida State coach Brooke Wycoff.

USA Basketball news:

Five burning questions about the World Cup team.

Shhhh.....it's rest day

WNBA playoff news:

Dallas' energy and effort shone through against Connecticut.

WNBA team news:

The Mystics had flaws, but offer plenty of promise.

Phoenix heads into the offseason after a roller coaster ride.

Brittney Griner's detention weighed heavily on the Mercury all season.

A year of constant obstacles for Phoenix ended in the playoffs.

WNBA player news:

Why Sue Bird is the GOAT of Seattle.

She did "Sue Bird things" to keep her team alive in the playoffs.

The Biden administration doesn't necessarily endorse Dennis Rodman's plan to go to Russia and try to free Griner.

WNBA coach and GM news:

James Wade is the 2022 WNBA executive of the year.

Wings GM Jim Pitman expects Skylar Diggins-Smith back next year.

College coach news:

Sadie Edwards is a new assistant coach at Oregon.