skip to main | skip to sidebar

They're Playing Basketball

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Just the facts

Today's results:


The Liberty creamed the Aces, 111-71.


The Mystics pounded the Mercury, 95-75.


The Lynx clinched the first playoff spot with a 103-90 win over the Wings.


The Valkyries staved off the Sparks, 84-78.


WNBA player news:


Kayla McBride made a WNBA single-game record 10 three-pointers in today's game.


Las Vegas rested A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young today.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:02 PM No comments:

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Always, controversy

Today's results:


The Lynx cruised past the Aces, 98-87.


The Fever held off the Sky, 90-86.


The Fire out-dueled the Storm, 100-93.


WNBA player news:


DiJonai Carrington was ejected from today's game after a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham.


Cunningham called the foul "unnecessary," while Carrington posted on social media that her ejection was the result of "white privilege."


There were dueling protests on the transgender issue outside the game.


Caitlin Clark was assessed a technical foul during the matchup, which was rescinded by the league shortly after the game.


Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was claimed by the Mystics.


Laney-Hamilton's former coach explains her dismissal.


Sabrina Ionescu is focusing her attention elsewhere after her World Cup team snub.


Nika Muhl has joined Portland and prepares to return to the game with a new mindset.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:12 PM No comments:

Friday, August 7, 2026

Some squads are on a roll

Today's results:


The Sun sealed the win over the Mercury, 75-72.


The Mystics put away the Dream, 79-74, for their sixth straight dub.


The Valkyries throttled the Wings, 94-76.


WNBA team news:


The Liberty are about to get a wake up call as they enter a tough game stretch.


Portland is embracing its new WNBA franchise, with the help of outreach efforts.


WNBA player news:


How Caitlin Clark's game has grown, and where it needs to improve.


How Sydney Taylor and Natasha Cloud became fast friends.


Taylor is made for this moment.


Carla Leite continues to show great growth with the Fire.


Despite Connecticut's struggles, this season has brought back a lot of joy for Olivia Nelson-Ododa.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:59 PM No comments:

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Dig in for the win

Today's results:


The Aces came back from 20 down to nip the Fever in OT, 86-84.


The Sparks ended the Lynx's 10-game winning streak, 89-82.


The Fire routed the Tempo, 97-83, to snap a five-game losing streak.


WNBA team news:


Toronto hopes that "perfect fit" Aneesah Morrow can give them toughness and rebounds.


WNBA player news:


Nneka Ogwumike says that despite the adversity, she isn't giving up on the Sparks' season.


Veronica Burton is helping the Valkyries challenge the elites.


Ariel Atkins has settled in.


The in-game ritual that personifies the friendship between two Portland forwards.


Flau'jae Johnson talks about her transition to the pros.


The Liberty waived Betnijah Laney-Hamilton.


Caitlin Clark says she trusts her gut as to when to address political issues.


How Odyssey Sims balances the WNBA and motherhood.


USA Basketball news:


USA Basketball announced the World Cup team today.


Sue Bird picked the roster.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:22 PM No comments:

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Teams making their cases

Today's results:


The Dream shut down the Mercury, 96-82.


The Liberty got past the Storm, 92-86.


The Mystics rallied from behind to stop the Wings, 96-92.


The Sky defeated the Sparks, 95-88.


WNBA team news:


The Fever continue to thrive on court, despite the barrage of off-court distractions.


Seattle has notched a league record 10th straight loss.


WNBA player news:


Sophie Cunningham wants to get back to basketball.


DiJonai Carrington is returning to form from injury faster than anticipated.


WNBA coach news:


Five WNBA coaches who may be on the hot seat.


College coach news:


How Team USA coach Kara Lawson has used her analyst job to prepare for the FIBA World Cup.


UCLA has hired Noelle Quinn as an assistant coach.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:45 PM No comments:

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Around the bend

Today's result:


The Valkyries rallied from behind to top the Tempo, 92-82.


WNBA team news:


The new Cleveland franchise, which will begin play in 2028, unveiled its team name and branding today.


WNBA season ticket holders are grappling with soaring prices.


WNBA player news:


Arike Ogunbowale has changed her game, and isn't getting the credit she deserves, her coach says.


Golden State super-sub Janelle Salaun is thriving.


Two Fire players have stepped up after Sarah Ashlee Barker's season-ending injury.


College coach news:


Vic Schaefer has hired Victoria Vivians as an assistant coach at Texas.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:16 PM No comments:

Monday, August 3, 2026

No surprises

Today's results:


The Aces pummeled the Dream, 109-87.


The Liberty handed the Storm their ninth straight loss, 95-83.


The Mercury edged the Sky, 106-101.


WNBA team news:


The Wings will play all of their 2027 home games at American Airlines Arena in Dallas.


The Valkyries' unshakable identity is their superpower.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Plum arrived in Chicago last night, and suited up for tonight's game.


Plum is ready to help Phoenix chip away at a playoff run.....she is expected to give the team a big boost.


Kamilla Cardoso is taking a patient approach to expanding her range.


The WNBA's golden age of guards is here.


College coach news:


Nykesha Sales joins UConn as an assistant coach.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:58 PM No comments:

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Just one trade on the cutoff day

Today's results:


The Lynx beat the Fever, 108-100.


The Sparks ended a six-game losing streak with a 106-101 win over the Fire.


The Wings crushed the Sun, 83-63.


The Valkyries ran past the Tempo, 96-79.


WNBA team news:


Golden State hasn't peaked yet, their coach says.


The Tempo are betting on the expansion draft, and so far it looks like a winning hand.


WNBA player news:


Los Angeles traded Kelsey Plum to the Mercury........the Sparks got some good assets in return.


Minnesota's win over Indiana resulted in rallies for and against Sophie Cunningham.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:21 PM No comments:

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Fire and ice

Today's results:


The Sky stole one from the Aces, 84-83.


The Liberty staved off the Mercury, 94-92.


WNBA team news:


Why have the Sparks been stuck in mediocrity?


WNBA player news:


Inside Jessica Shepard's breakout season.


Sydney Taylor is the closer that Chicago needs.


Kelsey Plum's potential trade is in limbo.


WNBA coach news:


Fever coach Stephanie White on transgender athletes: "I don't ever believe exclusion is an answer."


WNBA news:


Inside the disunited United States that shadows the WNBA.


Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said she supports trans rights for athletes.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:01 PM No comments:

Friday, July 31, 2026

The Friday night hype

Today's results:


The Mystics stopped the Wings, 81-75.


The Dream bested the Storm, 98-89.


The Fever waxed the Fire, 112-98.


WNBA news:


The league has a gathering political storm.


WNBA team news:


The Valkyries seek to return to their winning ways, as Kelsey Plum trade rumors heat up.


Golden State has some tough decisions to make.


WNBA player news:


How Chelsea Gray's mastery of behind-the-back passes has fueled the Aces' dynasty.


The Tempo acquired Aneesah Morrow from the Sun in exchange for Maria Kliundikova.


Sophie Cunningham says she isn't concerned about being a distraction for Indiana.


Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife Cherelle.


Other pro hoops news:


Athletes Unlimited will pause its league this winter.


College basketball news:


More than 100 collegiate female basketball players have formed a union.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:22 PM No comments:
Older Posts Home
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

Blog Archive

  • ▼  2026 (229)
    • ▼  August (9)
      • Just the facts
      • Always, controversy
      • Some squads are on a roll
      • Dig in for the win
      • Teams making their cases
      • Around the bend
      • No surprises
      • Just one trade on the cutoff day
      • Fire and ice
    • ►  July (29)
    • ►  June (30)
    • ►  May (31)
    • ►  April (29)
    • ►  March (35)
    • ►  February (32)
    • ►  January (34)
  • ►  2025 (372)
    • ►  December (31)
    • ►  November (32)
    • ►  October (28)
    • ►  September (30)
    • ►  August (31)
    • ►  July (31)
    • ►  June (30)
    • ►  May (31)
    • ►  April (29)
    • ►  March (32)
    • ►  February (32)
    • ►  January (35)
  • ►  2024 (383)
    • ►  December (34)
    • ►  November (33)
    • ►  October (30)
    • ►  September (30)
    • ►  August (31)
    • ►  July (32)
    • ►  June (30)
    • ►  May (31)
    • ►  April (30)
    • ►  March (33)
    • ►  February (33)
    • ►  January (36)
  • ►  2023 (370)
    • ►  December (32)
    • ►  November (33)
    • ►  October (31)
    • ►  September (29)
    • ►  August (32)
    • ►  July (31)
    • ►  June (30)
    • ►  May (30)
    • ►  April (28)
    • ►  March (32)
    • ►  February (30)
    • ►  January (32)
  • ►  2022 (374)
    • ►  December (31)
    • ►  November (31)
    • ►  October (29)
    • ►  September (30)
    • ►  August (32)
    • ►  July (32)
    • ►  June (31)
    • ►  May (34)
    • ►  April (31)
    • ►  March (32)
    • ►  February (30)
    • ►  January (31)
  • ►  2021 (388)
    • ►  December (31)
    • ►  November (30)
    • ►  October (30)
    • ►  September (30)
    • ►  August (32)
    • ►  July (36)
    • ►  June (32)
    • ►  May (33)
    • ►  April (35)
    • ►  March (38)
    • ►  February (30)
    • ►  January (31)
  • ►  2020 (412)
    • ►  December (31)
    • ►  November (30)
    • ►  October (34)
    • ►  September (33)
    • ►  August (31)
    • ►  July (36)
    • ►  June (30)
    • ►  May (33)
    • ►  April (39)
    • ►  March (42)
    • ►  February (36)
    • ►  January (37)
  • ►  2019 (430)
    • ►  December (36)
    • ►  November (37)
    • ►  October (41)
    • ►  September (34)
    • ►  August (34)
    • ►  July (36)
    • ►  June (32)
    • ►  May (37)
    • ►  April (35)
    • ►  March (37)
    • ►  February (34)
    • ►  January (37)
  • ►  2018 (497)
    • ►  December (36)
    • ►  November (34)
    • ►  October (37)
    • ►  September (34)
    • ►  August (38)
    • ►  July (42)
    • ►  June (37)
    • ►  May (42)
    • ►  April (37)
    • ►  March (47)
    • ►  February (60)
    • ►  January (53)
  • ►  2017 (597)
    • ►  December (45)
    • ►  November (57)
    • ►  October (51)
    • ►  September (41)
    • ►  August (47)
    • ►  July (44)
    • ►  June (39)
    • ►  May (39)
    • ►  April (44)
    • ►  March (59)
    • ►  February (63)
    • ►  January (68)
  • ►  2016 (740)
    • ►  December (62)
    • ►  November (56)
    • ►  October (65)
    • ►  September (49)
    • ►  August (41)
    • ►  July (58)
    • ►  June (55)
    • ►  May (55)
    • ►  April (64)
    • ►  March (82)
    • ►  February (75)
    • ►  January (78)
  • ►  2015 (744)
    • ►  December (59)
    • ►  November (61)
    • ►  October (62)
    • ►  September (44)
    • ►  August (45)
    • ►  July (55)
    • ►  June (48)
    • ►  May (61)
    • ►  April (71)
    • ►  March (72)
    • ►  February (82)
    • ►  January (84)
  • ►  2014 (763)
    • ►  December (66)
    • ►  November (60)
    • ►  October (56)
    • ►  September (57)
    • ►  August (67)
    • ►  July (58)
    • ►  June (53)
    • ►  May (48)
    • ►  April (64)
    • ►  March (82)
    • ►  February (73)
    • ►  January (79)
  • ►  2013 (767)
    • ►  December (63)
    • ►  November (62)
    • ►  October (59)
    • ►  September (54)
    • ►  August (47)
    • ►  July (69)
    • ►  June (56)
    • ►  May (51)
    • ►  April (50)
    • ►  March (91)
    • ►  February (83)
    • ►  January (82)
  • ►  2012 (901)
    • ►  December (72)
    • ►  November (66)
    • ►  October (92)
    • ►  September (57)
    • ►  August (64)
    • ►  July (80)
    • ►  June (70)
    • ►  May (79)
    • ►  April (67)
    • ►  March (89)
    • ►  February (88)
    • ►  January (77)
  • ►  2011 (828)
    • ►  December (61)
    • ►  November (72)
    • ►  October (83)
    • ►  September (65)
    • ►  August (60)
    • ►  July (65)
    • ►  June (61)
    • ►  May (60)
    • ►  April (67)
    • ►  March (96)
    • ►  February (68)
    • ►  January (70)
  • ►  2010 (836)
    • ►  December (68)
    • ►  November (75)
    • ►  October (53)
    • ►  September (44)
    • ►  August (74)
    • ►  July (66)
    • ►  June (95)
    • ►  May (66)
    • ►  April (67)
    • ►  March (86)
    • ►  February (64)
    • ►  January (78)
  • ►  2009 (785)
    • ►  December (60)
    • ►  November (61)
    • ►  October (63)
    • ►  September (40)
    • ►  August (72)
    • ►  July (90)
    • ►  June (81)
    • ►  May (58)
    • ►  April (61)
    • ►  March (79)
    • ►  February (57)
    • ►  January (63)
  • ►  2008 (120)
    • ►  December (47)
    • ►  November (26)
    • ►  October (15)
    • ►  September (18)
    • ►  August (13)
    • ►  July (1)

About Me

My photo
Sue Favor
Certified women's basketball hoopaholic since 1982. Website: www.womenshoopsworld.com. Email: whoopsworld@aol.com. Twitter: twitter.com/hoopism.
View my complete profile

Women's Hoops World

  • News about women's hoops of all levels