Plots are getting super-thick

Today's results:

The Valkyries dusted the Liberty, 87-70.

The Lynx throttled the Tempo, 100-72.

The Sparks defeated the Mercury, 97-88.

WNBA team news:

Home teams in the WNBA this year have only won 29 percent of games.

Toronto doesn't look like an expansion team so far.

The Tempo's million dollar bet on their back court is paying off.

The Fire overhauled their roster today.

The Sky's defensive swagger is real, but the element of surprise is gone.

The WNBA issued the Fever a warning for their late Caitlin Clark game scratch last night.

Indiana keeps getting lost in the Clark chaos, one columnist says.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike has unfinished business in Los Angeles.

Natasha Howard's return to Minnesota has given the Lynx front court a lift.

WNBA coach news:

Sonia Raman explained her decision to bench Flau'jae Johnson last night.

No predicting these results

Today's results:

The Fever ran away from the Fire, 90-73.

The Wings rallied from behind to beat the Sky, 99-89.

The Sun captured their first win of the season, 80-78 over the Storm.

WNBA team news:

How Seattle is falling behind the rest of the WNBA.

Chicago is exploring options to fill the hole left by Rickea Jackson's injury.

Portland is facing their first real stretch of adversity.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark missed tonight's game with a back injury.

Paige Bueckers is playing better than ever this year, and moving up in the record books.

Natasha Cloud is looking forward after her long wait in free agency.......she said she will prove herself.

Lexie Hull returned to action from injury tonight.

Chelsea Gray discusses parenthood.

The Tempo are coming together quickly

Today's result:

The Tempo downed the Mercury, 98-90. Brittney Sykes had 31 points, while Marina Mabrey scored 30 and rookie Kiki Rice put up 15.

WNBA team news:

The Fire honored players from the original franchise last night......the current team has established themselves this season with hustle and defense.

Cleveland's trademark filings may offer a clue as to the franchise's new name.

WNBA player news:

Why Aneesah Morrow is playing with "all-time high" confidence.

Q&A with Cameron Brink.

Sarah Ashlee Barker has already become a fan favorite in Portland.

The Valkyries found something in Veronica Burton.......Miela Sowah's shot looks weird, but works.

Rickea Jackson tore her ACL in Sunday's game, and will miss the rest of the season.

College player news:

College athletes are slamming the NCAA as the SCORE act stumbles.

Too quick

Today's results:

The Wings routed the Mystics, 92-69.

The Fire sneaked past the Sun, 83-82.

WNBA team news:

How the Fever adjusted lineups in the absence of Aliyah Boston.

Big performances

Today's results:

A late clutch Chelsea Gray bucket lifted the Aces over the Dream, 85-84.

Caitlin Clark's double-double paced the Fever past the Storm, 89-78.

The Sky bounced the Lynx, 86-79.

The Tempo made work of the Sparks, 106-96, behind Brittney Sykes' career-high 38 points.

WNBA team news:

Minnesota's lack of depth was apparent in tonight's loss.

Toronto said rookie Kiki Rice has not disappointed.

WNBA player news:

Can Angel Reese bring wins to Atlanta?

Reese just wants to win.

Courtney Vandersloot is getting close to returning to play.

Alysha Clark is pouring 13 years of experience into Dallas' young core.

Rickea Jackson was injured in tonight's win.

No games until tomorrow

WNBA team news:

The Sky needed Natasha Cloud.

The Mercury took a big step in last night's win.

Four games on tap for tomorrow......

WNBA player news:

The evolution of Brittney Sykes.

NaLyssa Smith graduated from Baylor four years after leaving for the WNBA.

Rhyne Howard is out indefinitely with a concussion.

Close games: the parity is real

Today's results:

The Mystics edged the Fever in OT, 104-102.

With 45 points, A'ja Wilson paced the Aces past the Sun, 101-94.

The Sparks held off the Tempo, 99-95.

The Mercury defeated the Sky, 91-83.

WNBA team news:

Are the Aces ready to run it back?

The Comets praised Connecticut's front office, hoping to bring them along.

WNBA player news:

Rickea Jackson is empowered with Chicago.

WNBA coach news:

Wings coach Jose Fernandez called out his team for their "selfishness" in the locker room.

College team news:

Ex-Stanford players and their parents say coach Kate Paye created a toxic culture in WBB.

Drowning in news

Today's results:

The Lynx slipped by the Wings, 90-86.

The Liberty extracted revenge on the Fire, 100-82.

WNBA news:

Foul calls rise as the league cracks down on physical play.

WNBA team news:

Juste Jocyte's arrival can't come soon enough, as the Valkyries need a creator.

The Fire are quickly becoming the WNBA's new success story.

The rise of the Toronto franchise.

The Tempo are developing their identity on the fly.

Connecticut's winless season hinges on point guard play.

Now that the Sun are becoming the Comets, what's next?......first, a transition process.

The Comets return to a changed WNBA with goals of sustained success.

WNBA player news:

Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey are guiding the Tempo.

Monique Billings proved she's going to be a big factor for Indiana, in her season debut last night.

Kelsey Plum has joined WNBA Prime game broadcasts.

The Sparks will honor Lisa Leslie with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.

College basketball news:

Does expanding the NCAA Tournament create opportunity, or more power?

Tempo, Fever earn first wins of the season

Today's results:

The Tempo topped the Storm, 86-73, for their first franchise dub.

The Aces dominated the Sun, 98-69.

The Sky out-dueled the Valkyries, 69-63.

The Fever handled the Sparks, 87-78.

WNBA team news:

The WNBA board of governors approved the sale of the Sun to Houston, paving the way for the Comets' return in 2027.

The Mystics' table looks set for some capital gains.

In their first win last night, the Fire had a culturally-defining moment.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson is going for GOAT status.

Caitlin Clark is still dealing with the mental hurdles of returning from injury.

The Liberty are reaping the benefits of Marine Johannes' new vibe.

Marina Mabrey's journey from second-round pick to Toronto franchise cornerstone.

WNBA coach news:

Tyler Marsh carries the lessons of adversity into his second year at Chicago.

Hot and spicy

Today's results:

The Dream stopped the Wings, 77-72.

The Fire snagged their first win, 98-96 over the Liberty.

The Lynx held off the Mercury, 88-84.

WNBA team news:

Valkyries fans say there's no place like their home court.

The Aces look to build off their first win as they travel to Connecticut.

The Tempo look to improve through experience.

WNBA player news:

Azzi Fudd is coming into her own as Dallas' new star.......but she didn't play in tonight's home opener.

Key Fever forward Monique Billings says she's "ready to go" after an ankle injury.

Hailey Van Lith looks to revive her pro career with the Sun.

Pauline Astier's maturity is impressing New York.

College team news:

South Carolina and UConn will play each other again this November.

College coach news:

UCLA has extended Cori Close's contract through 2029-2030.