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Friday, August 28, 2026

Unexpected losses

Today's results:


The Fever dimmed the Sun, 111-91.


The Fire surprised the Dream, 101-83.


The Aces routed the Tempo, 93-73.


The Sparks edged the Mystics, 88-82.


WNBA team news:


Lynx ticket prices are soaring.


What should the Sky's owner do about the team missing the playoffs again?


Both familiar and new faces will help the Mercury down their final stretch.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark continue their assault on the WNBA record books.


Mitchell is putting together one of the greatest scoring seasons in league history.


The league's future is global. Awa Fam is what it looks like.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:06 PM No comments:

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The Force is strong with some teams

Today's results:


The Valkyries humbled the Liberty, 79-60.


The Mystics outlasted the Mercury, 80-73.


WNBA team news:


The Dream have always had good chemistry. Now it's paying off.


WNBA player news:


NaLyssa Smith will miss the rest of the season with a lower leg injury.


DeWanna Bonner has signed with Atlanta.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:21 PM No comments:

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Cruising toward the pause

Today's results:


The Valkyries crushed the Sun, 89-64.


The Storm ran away from the Tempo, 90-78.


WNBA team news:


In just their second season, Golden State are already likely contenders.


The Fire are out of the playoffs, but there are at least seven reasons why the future is bright.


The Storm have a potentially dominant frontcourt. Can they coexist?

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:09 PM No comments:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

All's well that ends well

Today's results:


The Sun stopped the Sky, 87-81.


The Wings blew out the Fire, 96-78, and clinched their first playoff berth since 2023.


The Mystics eased past the Mercury, 94-84.


WNBA team news:


The Liberty are confident they are continuing to shore up their defense.


Here's why there is still a lot of hope left for Portland.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:55 PM No comments:

Monday, August 24, 2026

The World Cup break creeps closer

Today's results:


The Valkyries upended the Lynx, 80-66.


The Dream pulled away from the Sparks, 78-71.


WNBA team news:


The playoff race has tightened as the league readies for the World Cup break.


Napheesa Collier's return has boosted Minnesota's title chances.


The Tempo are learning and growing through a tough inaugural season.


The Sparks believe they have a lot left to prove, with eight games left.


WNBA player news:


The Mercury will buy out DeWanna Bonner's contract.


Angel Reese keeps getting better as Atlanta continues their surge run.


Nneka Ogwumike is retiring from the WNBA on her own terms.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:14 PM No comments:

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Big performances, big results

Today's results:


Paige Bueckers propelled the Wings over the Storm, 92-70.


Caitlin Clark lead the Fever past the Sky, 113-90.


The Mystics rallied from behind to eclipse the Fire, 105-100.


The Aces downed the short-handed Tempo, 88-78.


WNBA team news:


In a higher-scoring league, Indiana has one of the best offenses ever.


The recent struggles of the Valkyries may have revealed their biggest flaws.


With today's loss, Chicago is out of the playoffs.


WNBA player news:


Natisha Hiedeman built a brand bigger than basketball, and is doing the same in Seattle.


Brittney Sykes, Aneesah Morrow and maybe Marina Mabrey are all out for the rest of the season with injury.


NaLyssa Smith was injured in tonight's game.


Other news:


A former NBA player was kicked out of the Sky-Fever game after he was confronted by Natasha Cloud.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:52 PM No comments:

Saturday, August 22, 2026

More clinching

Today's results:


The Liberty handed the Fever their second straight loss, 109-102.


The Sparks topped the Sun, 77-68.


The Dream made work of the Mercury, 99-89, and clinched a playoff spot.


WNBA player news:


Breanna Stewart seeks a "safe space" for WNBA fans amidst transgender rallies.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:39 PM No comments:

Friday, August 21, 2026

Elite activity

Today's results:


The Lynx handled the Mystics, 94-84.


The Sky slipped past the Valkyries, 73-70.


The Tempo ended their 12-game losing streak with a gutty 82-79 win over the Fire......the Fever clinched a playoff spot as a result of the Portland loss


WNBA team news:


With back-to-back wins, the Dream look more like a team ready for a playoff run.


Toronto is looking to build a fan base in Vancouver.


WNBA player news:


How Kelsey Mitchell developed into one of the league's most elite scorers.


Bell and Telus are making a play for Marina Mabrey's business for her wifi troubles.


How WNBA players are spending their new millions.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:54 PM No comments:

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Taking shape

Today's results:


The Wings snapped the Fever's five-game winning streak, 91-85.


The Aces rolled by the Sun, 101-78.


The Dream annihilated the Sparks, 124-88......LA is now eliminated from the playoffs for the sixth straight year


WNBA team news:


The Lynx have proven their the league's best team. Can they finish the job?


The Tempo has a Canada-wide reach.


The Liberty hope Han Xu can fill in for Jonquel Jones.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Mitchell broke the WNBA record for consecutive 20-point games, with her 21st.


WNBA coach news:


Natalie Nakase always has an answer. Now she faces Golden State's toughest question yet.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:41 PM No comments:

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

All the news that's fit to link

Today's results:


The Mystics ran past the Tempo, 93-82.


The Lynx turned back the Valkyries, 77-66.


WNBA team news:


Toronto has been eliminated from playoff contention with tonight's loss.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Mitchell is probable for tomorrow's Indiana game, with an illness.


Shakira Austin's faith in her game has never wavered. Now others believe too.


Olivia Miles is mastering the WNBA's toughest position faster than most.


Gabby Williams' elite defense outshines her scoring breakout.


Kiki Iriafen isn't a unicorn. She's a destroyer.


Nneka Ogwumike announced she will retire at the end of this season.


Ogwumike is one of the league's most unique stars.


Azzi Fudd will undergo a procedure on her injured knee, and miss the rest of the season.


Satou Sabally will sit out the FIBA World Cup as she recovers from a concussion.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:13 PM No comments:
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