Some big stories

Today's results:

The Dream beat the Mystics, 94-89.

The Sky topped the short-handed Sparks, 86-78. Courtney Williams recorded the first triple-double of her career.

WNBA team news:

How good is Las Vegas? They're doing something that no pro team has done since Michael Jordan's 1996-1997 Bulls.

WNBA player news:

Jewell Loyd called last night's referees biased, as WNBA officiating nears a breaking point.

A'ja Wilson signed a two-year contract extension with the Aces.

The Storm are reportedly close to re-signing Gabby Williams.

Breanna Stewart and Stefanie Dolson are enjoying their reunion with the Liberty.

Ruthy Hebard is set to make her return from maternity leave.

WNBA coach news:

Charli Turner Thorne has joined the Mercury staff as an assistant coach.

NCAA news:

Some non-profit NIL collectives may not qualify as tax-exempt.

College player news:

Inside Olivia Miles' journey to ascend again.

College coach news:

Few adapt better than Louisville coach Jeff Walz.

Crystal Kelly is a new assistant coach at Kentucky.

Sterling performances

Today's results:

A last-second Napheesa Collier shot in OT lifted the Lynx over the Storm, 99-97. Jewell Loyd finished with a career-high 41 points.

The Aces handled the Liberty, 98-81. All five Las Vegas starters were in double figures.

The Mercury snapped a six-game losing streak with an 85-63 win over the Fever. Brittney Griner lead the way with 22 points.

WNBA team news:

Consistency remains a hurdle for the Sky.

WNBA player news:

Candace Parker wants WNBA players to become team owners.

WNBA commissioner news:

Cathy Engelbert says the next 3-5 years will be crucial for the league.

News, news, and more news

Today's results:

The Sky defeated the Sparks, 80-63, to snap a six-game losing streak.

The Mystics routed the Dream, 109-86.

WNBA team news:

The improving Liberty will be a test for the league-leading Aces.

Las Vegas is having no trouble focusing amidst all of their blowouts.

The Mercury's defense showed life in Nikki Blue's coaching debut.

Attendance for the Aces, Liberty and Fever is way up so far this season.

WNBA player news:

Alyssa Thomas has responded to her All-Star snub by making history night after night.

Brittney Griner's triumphant return to the WNBA.

How Aliyah Boston's rookie stats compare to A'ja Wilson's.

Boston is bringing star power to her first season.

Jonquel Jones' new role for the Liberty doesn't diminish her power......will she be an even bigger winner in New York?

Patience is paying off for Courtney Williams.

Kahleah Copper figures to be a lock as an All-Star reserve.

The mystique of Marine Johannes.

WNBA coach news:

Noelle Quinn is critical of the Storm's defense, saying they don't talk enough.

The league's new coach's challenge rule is a plus for some.

NCAA news:

The NCAA Division I Council has proposed cutting the transfer window in half, from 60 days to 30.

A proposal to allow college exhibition games in the summer months has been tabled for now.

International news:

Canada is counting on the collective as AmeriCup competition begins.

Turned up Tuesday

Today's results:

The Liberty stopped the Sun, 89-81. 

The Lynx topped the Storm, 104-93.

The Wings ran past the Mercury, 77-62.

WNBA team news:

The Aces are crushing opponents and making WNBA history......and their attendance has soared this season.

The Fever are seeing progress in their close losses.

WNBA player news:

Alyssa Thomas notched her fifth triple-double of the season for Connecticut.

How Alysha Clark remains relevant on a team full of stars.

Q&A with Candace Parker.

Shakira Austin will miss three weeks for the Mystics with a hip strain.

WNBA executive news:

Natalie Williams has found fast success as an out WNBA executive.

NCAA news:

New NCAA rules conflict with some state laws over NIL deals.

Athletes can now back out of NLI agreements under certain circumstances.

All-Stars of the named and unnamed kind

Today's result:

The Aces had to work hard to beat the Fever, 88-80.

WNBA team news:

How the Sun will keep winning without Brionna Jones.

The Lynx are preparing for the return of standout rookie Diamond Miller.

The Sky's losing streak has extended to six.

WNBA player news:

Brittney Griner said her travel situation hit "rock bottom" before changes were made.

Griner's experience in Russia has helped her maintain perspective.

Aliyah Boston is an All-Star game starter, but she can't keep a secret.

Joyner Holmes calls her return to Seattle a full-circle moment.

Satou Sabally won the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award for May.

WNBA coach news:

Mercury interim head coach Nikki Blue says the team has a renewed sense of confidence......as she has stepped into the lead role.

College player news:

Caitlin Clark has won the Honda Award.

College coach news:

Florida State coach Brooke Wyckoff will serve on the NCAA DI oversight committee.

All-Stars named

Today's results:

The Sun rolled past the Sky, 96-72.

The Liberty rallied back from 17 down to edge the Mystics in OT, 89-88.

The Sparks downed the Wings, 93-83.

All-Star Game news:

All-Star game starters and captains have been named.

 

Fan voting results.

WNBA player news:

Alyssa Thomas notched her fourth triple-double of the season today, and set a WNBA record.

Shakira Austin injured her hip in today's game and had to be carried off the court.

Brittney Griner got a warm welcome in Seattle last night.

WNBA coach news:

The Mercury fired Vanessa Nygaard after a 2-10 start.

College player news:

Utah's Jenna Johnson is ready for another shot.

EuroBasket news:

Belgium came back from behind to beat Spain, 64-58, and claim their first EuroBasket Championship. Emma Meesseman is the tournament MVP.

The Fever continue to rise

Today's results:

The Storm handled, the Mercury, 97-74.

The Aces fended off the Fever, 101-88. The Force is strong with young Indiana..........

WNBA team news:

Las Vegas is excited for a long homestand.....behind the numbers of their incredible start.

Everything is clicking for the Liberty.

After a slow start, the Mystics are trending in the right direction.

Where do the Sky go from here?

WNBA player news:

As feared, Brionna Jones tore her Achilles tendon and is out for the season.

Brittney Griner returned to the Phoenix lineup tonight after missing three games with injury.

WNBA coach news:

Dream coach Tanisha Wright called out the "notoriously bad refs" that officiated their game last night.

International news:

FIBA Asia Cup player rankings heading into the tournament.

A roaring end of the week

Today's results:

The Liberty roared past the Dream, 110-80.

The Sparks rallied from 17 down to edge the Wings, 76-74.

WNBA team news:

Brionna Jones' injury is the latest for the unlucky Sun.

The issue for the Sky isn't energy - it's compatibility.

The Mercury are optimistic despite their losing streak.

WNBA player news:

Jewell Loyd is on a record-setting scoring pace, but she isn't focused on stats.

Bonus:

Meet the woman behind the Bay Area's effort to get a WNBA team.

Catching fire

Today's results:

The Mystics routed the Sky, 80-59.

The Sun ran past the Lynx, 89-68.

The Fever surged in the fourth to beat the Storm, 80-68.

Indiana has now won four of its last six games.......

WNBA team news:

The Liberty-Lynx game postponed earlier this month due to wildfires has been rescheduled to July 28.

Qatar is buying a stake in the Mystics, and the other pro franchises with Monumental Sports.

WNBA player news:

Veronica Burton's step forward is full of grace.

A scouting trip to Europe may have netted Seattle's next point guard in Ivana Dojkic.

USA Basketball news:

The AmeriCup roster has been announced.

College coach news:

Catching up with Colorado coach JR Payne.

Jeff Walz and Louisville are moving forward after Hailey Van Lith's transfer.

The Aces keep acing it

Today's result:

The Aces breezed past the Mercury, 99-79.

Las Vegas is now 11-1

WNBA team news:

How teams and players handle hardship contracts.

WNBA player news:

DeWanna Bonner moved to 10th on the WNBA's all-time scoring list last night.

Alanna Smith is a bright spot amid the Sky's slump.

A new agreement between the WNBPA and the Kelley School of Business will allow players to earn a graduate degree.

ESPY news:

A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are among this year's ESPY nominations.