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Monday, May 4, 2026

Cuts don't feel good

Today's waivers are tough.......


Hailey Van Lith, Rayah Marshall, Maddy Westbeld, Grace Berger and Lindsay Allen, to name a few.....


WNBA team news:


The Fever were built to win this season.


Connecticut fans question the WNBA's decision to move the team.


The Fire are building strong bonds ahead of the season.


WNBA player news:


Sabrina Ionescu will miss two weeks with an ankle sprain.


Monique Billings' injury status is uncertain.


Natasha Cloud signed with the Sky after 30 days in limbo.


A'ja Wilson is growing her GOAT case.


Gabby Williams is back playing in the Bay Area.


Azzi Fudd is confused by WNBA officiating......she's learning from assistant coach Empress Davenport.


College coach news:


UConn coach Geno Auriemma discussed the Dawn Staley outburst for the first time since the Final Four.

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

Sunday, May 3, 2026

That's a wrap on preseason play

Today's preseason results:


Mystics 83, Dream 72


Liberty 79, Sun 67


Wings 101, Aces 84


Sparks 85, Fire 75


WNBA team news:


As the league rises, will the Valkyries finish with the elite?


The Wings continue to jell as Arike Ogunbowale and Jessica Shepard arrive.


WNBA player news:


Aliyah Boston is "super-excited" to play after an injury layoff.


Sabrina Ionescu rolled her ankle in tonight's game and will have an MRI tomorrow.


Why Charlisse Leger-Walker is standing out for the Sun.


WNBA coach news:


Sonia Raman's coaching career has roots in an accident that sidelined her as a young player.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:27 PM No comments:

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Just a smidge

Today's preseason result:


Fever 105, Nigerian national team 57


WNBA team news:


The Fire are ready for their preseason opener against the Sparks tomorrow.


WNBA player news:


Jordan Horston is ready to bring "a brand new me" to the revamped Storm.


Valkyries players say higher pay under the new CBA alleviates the Bay Area's cost of living.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:34 PM No comments:

Friday, May 1, 2026

Lighting the way

Today's preseason result:


Minnesota 73, Toronto 66


WNBA team news:


The Valkyries top WNBA team valuations, at $850 million.


The slow and meteoric rise of the WNBA.


Sun president Jen Rizzotti is at a crossroad as the team prepares to move.


WNBA player news:


How Nneka Ogwumike lead a deal that changed women's sports.


Q&A with A'ja Wilson.


Raven Johnson is "bringing the energy" to Indiana.


Bridget Carleton is looking for a bigger role with the Fire.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:36 PM No comments:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Everybody has a story

Today's preseason result:


Dallas 95, Fever 80


WNBA team news:


The Lynx are welcoming players to camp who have been playing abroad.


The reloaded Sparks have their sights set on making the playoffs.


The Fire are sticking together amidst the bumps and bruises of expansion......the franchise unveiled their new court.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark exited tonight's game early with an injury, but is OK.


Skylar Diggins is enjoying her honeymoon phase with the Sky.

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

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Sneak peaks

Today's preseason results:


Dream 87, Sky 78


Sun 83, Tempo 78


Mercury 86, Japan National Team 60


Fire at Storm still underway.......


WNBA player news:


Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers bring confidence and chemistry into their second year with Connecticut.


Q&A with Kia Nurse.


How Kayla Thornton handled the biggest injury of her career.


The Wings' international players are facing visa hurdles.


Kelsey Plum now has her own bourbon.

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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

More games tomorrow

Four preseason games tomorrow


WNBA team news:


The Aces are chasing WNBA history.


Connecticut's fans will show up stronger than ever despite the franchise's "heartbreaking" relocation to Houston.


The Wings are investing millions into the franchise, and star players are noticing.


The Sky and Angel Reese strike a friendly tone prior to their matchup tomorrow.


The Fire will have three players out with injury against Seattle.


WNBA player news:


Kia Nurse is "where she's supposed to be" with the Tempo.


The Fever have picked up the fourth-year option on Caitlin Clark.


The young Mystics find joy in a WNBA crash course ahead of their opener.


Olivia Miles is ready to log a lot of minutes for the Lynx.


Damiris Dantas is happy to be back with Indiana.


Kathryn Westbeld will miss the season for the Mercury with a torn ACL.


WNBA coach news:


For Sandy Brondello, coaching the Tempo is a collaborative effort.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:08 PM No comments:

Monday, April 27, 2026

The team talk is back

WNBA team news:


With the WNBA trending towards NBA-affiliated franchises, the independents hang on.


The Tempo has no shortage of leadership.


The Portland Fire is going beyond borders.


Are the Wings the league's most exciting team?


The Fever are excited by Damiris Dantas' late arrival to camp.


Sky minority owners are rallying around principal owner Michael Alter.


WNBA player news:


Paige Bueckers said the relationship between herself and Azzi Fudd is no one's business.


Why Brittney Griner chose Connecticut.

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

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Some interesting results

Today's preseason game scores:


Fever 109, Liberty 91


Sparks 89, Nigeria 63


Mercury 108, Sky 104


Lynx 77, Mystics 66


Valkyries 78, Storm 66


WNBA player news:


Aaliyah Edwards is primed for her second season with the Sun.


Flau'jae Johnson is eager to get going in her WNBA career.


Gabby Williams sees a lot to like about her new team.


Marta Suarez: a former Cal star embraces the Bay Area once again.

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

Friday, April 24, 2026

Preseason matchups kick off tomorrow

Tomorrow's preseason schedule:



WNBA team news:


The Liberty, Sparks and Mercury will wear origins jerseys for special games this season.


The Mystics are youthful.


WNBA player news:


Rickea Jackson is embracing a clean slate with the Sky.


Raven Johnson is readying herself for the Fever's first preseason game.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:29 PM No comments:
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