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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:

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Slowing it down

WNBA team news:


The Wings are asking for grace as they wait for key players to arrive from overseas.


The WNBA is fighting a mystery company over the Houston Comets trademark.


WNBA player news:


Angel Reese has learned to thrive while ignoring negativity.


Dominique Malonga has been cleared by FIBA to play for the Storm this season.


Monique Billings aims to help raise the standard of the Fever.


Emily Engstler has become a vocal leader at Fire camp.


Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens bring championship flavor to the Sun.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:03 PM No comments:

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

In the hump day groove

WNBA team news:


Will this time be different? The Sky are pushing for a fresh start.......Courtney Vandersloot says they can do it, with their new identity.


Tempo players are feeling a buzz around the franchise's first training camp.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark aims to stay fresh by handling the ball less.....more on that.


Brittney Sykes is ready for a new chapter with the Tempo.


A healthy Georgia Amoore is ready for her WNBA debut.


Madina Okot's journey is a testament to resilience.


WNBA coach news:


Sylvia Fowles begins her new career as an assistant coach with the Fire.


WNBA broadcast news:


The league will broadcast a record 216 games nationally this season.

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