Aces take Game 3, as college news sprouts

Finals Game 3 result:

The Aces held off the Mercury, 90-88. They lead the series, 3-0.

WNBA player news:

The biting barb that spurred Chelsea Gray back into form.

Monique Akoa Makani derives pride and purpose from her African roots.

Kahleah Copper has grown with Phoenix.

WNBA team news:

It isn't looking like Boston will get a WNBA team anytime soon.

College news:

A JuJu-less Big Ten prepares for another season, with UCLA a favorite.

North Carolina, NC State and Duke are ready for another fierce season in the ACC.

Indiana's freshmen class is exceptional.

Why Ohio State's transfers are important.

Jan Jensen has seen leaders emerge early for Iowa.

Dawn Plitzuweit awaits a big payoff for last season's big finish.

Penn State will be back on the map this season.

The quiet before the storm

WNBA Finals news:

The Aces are hoping to start fast in Game 3.

The Mercury need better defense tomorrow night.

Phoenix is down 0-2, but the expanded series gives them hope.

Alyssa Thomas won't be held back, her coach says.

WNBA team news:

What's next for the Liberty?

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier on why she spoke out against WNBA leadership: "Nothing was changing."

College player news:

Hannah Hidalgo is eager to take on a bigger leadership role at Notre Dame after "underachieving" last season.

College conference news:

With few returners, the ACC race looks to be wide open.

Game 3 thoughts

WNBA Finals news:

The Aces' championship experience could be crucial as they take a 2-0 lead into Phoenix.

Down 0-2, the Mercury need a jolt.

Inside Alyssa Thomas' legendary competitive spirit.

Will Las Vegas sweep the series?

WNBA news:

Napheesa Collier, Cathy Engelbert, and a WNBA teetering on the brink.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said a new CBA will get done, but relationships need to be repaired.

The finals are the calm before the league's CBA storm.

Las Vegas wins handily to go up 2-0

WNBA Finals Game 2 news:

The Aces handled the Mercury, 91-78, to take a commanding 2-0 series lead.

Jackie Young lead the way with 32 points.

Las Vegas is looking increasingly hard to beat.

Game 2 loading....

WNBA playoff news:

In the first 7-game finals in league history, the Aces and Mercury are gearing up for the long haul.

Phoenix is in familiar territory with a Game 1 loss.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier has reportedly cancelled her meeting with Cathy Engelbert next week.

Angel Reese is walking a fine line in terms of how she's received.

WNBA commissioner news:

Engelbert has announced an officiating committee, but other proposals have been ignored.

Aces strike first over Mercury

WNBA Finals news:

The Aces rallied to top the Mercury, 89-86.

Reserve guard Dana Evans came up big for Las Vegas.

Kahleah Copper tied a first half scoring record.

Game 2 is Sunday.

WNBA commissioner news:

In a press conference prior to the game, Cathy Engelbert vowed to repair player relationships after Napheesa Collier's comments.

Engelbert denied some of the comments attributed to her, but said "I have to do better."

She also said she won't resign.

WNBA team news:

What does the future hold for the Dallas Wings?

WNBA player news:

Reserved in college, Collier is the voice the WNBA needs now.

Caitlin Clark is "a pawn in other people's games," her coach says.

Kate Martin grew in her second season in the WNBA.

College team news:

New-look Indiana enters the season with more athleticism.

Finals Game 1 on deck

WNBA playoff news:

For the Mercury and Aces, the present is the Finals. The future is unknown.

Both teams are blocking the drama and focusing on the matchup.

A'ja Wilson and Alyssa Thomas are motivated by their Finals rematch.

WNBA news:

The league is at a breaking point.

WNBA team news:

The Aces and Wilson have entered the dynasty discussion.

Inside the Fever's roller coaster season.

WNBA player news:

Kelsey Mitchell detailed her "unbelievable experience" with rhabdomyolysis.....will she return to her "second home" in free agency?

Caitlin Clark said Napheesa Collier made "valid" points about commissioner Cathy Engelhart.

What Clark's injury recovery looks like.

How Indiana players will spend their offseason.

Unrivaled league news:

Unrivaled will make a 2-game stop in Philly next year.

Clark will not join Unrivaled for their second season.

The lead up

WNBA finals news:

The Aces went from longshots in August to finals favorites this month.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier destroyed the WNBA's leadership with her comments. Here's why that's important.

A'ja Wilson backed Collier's comments last night.

Wilson and Dawn Staley in conversation.

Collier tore three ligaments in her ankle and one in her shin in game 3, a source said.

Kelsey Mitchell explained her injury in game 5 with an IG post.

Aces survive Fever to advance to Finals

WNBA semifinal results:

The Aces outlasted the Fever in OT, 107-98.

WNBA news:

The league has signed an 11-year deal to air games on the USA Network.

WNBA team news:

The Mercury are going for the title as this season's second-oldest team.

For the dinged-up Fever, "we over me" has been a winning mantra.

Minnesota's playoff challenges aren't imaginary.

The 10 biggest questions the Valkyries face in the offseason.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier blasted the league, commissioner Cathy Engelbert and officiating in her exit interview today.

Many players supported Collier's comments.

Players seek value in CBA negotiations with the league.

Aliyah Boston will be busy this winter.

WNBA coach news:

Cheryl Reeve reflects on her Game 4 suspension and her team's semifinal exit.

The Wings have fired first-year coach Chris Koclanes.

Final Four news:

The NCAA will move the 2028 Final Four in Indianapolis to a bigger venue.

The night before the last semi

WNBA team news:

The Mercury have raised the postseason standard.

How the Lynx's year-long quest for a title ended early in the semifinals.

Big changes are coming for Minnesota, and for the entire league.

WNBA coach news:

Cheryl Reeve has been fined $15,000 for her comments about officiating, and Stephanie White and Becky Hammon each incurred $1,000 for their commentary.

Reeve's suspension from Game 4 highlights the league's officiating issues.

Is the league listening to the talk about officials?