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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

A cascade of themes

WNBA team news:


The Sky are racing to lay a foundation amid absences and injuries.


After Kelsey Mitchell's overuse injury last season, the Fever are taking steps to create depth.


Dallas has sold out season tickets for the third straight year.


The Mercury and the WNBA are at season 30.


WNBA player news:


Napheesa Collier is looking at a June return to the court.


Caitlin Clark is learning to manage her reps as she prepares for the season.


What's not to love about rookie Gabriela Jaquez?


From NCAA star to WNBA rookie in 15 days.


Sami Whitcomb brings a sharper game to the Mercury.


Paige Bueckers helped the Wings recruit Alysha Clark.


DeWanna Bonner prepares for what could be her final season.


How Dominique Malonga embodies the Storm's plan for positionless basketball.


Azzi Fudd is going to be special.


Australian rookie Nyadiew Puoch is finally ready to get her start with Portland.


How Kyla Oldacre is making the most of her training camp opportunity.


Why Sophie Cunningham turned down multi-year contract offers to return to Indiana.

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Day 2 buzz

WNBA team news:


The league's new salary structure changed the course of the Lynx.


The Fire are building their culture from scratch.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Mitchell has no regrets about pushing herself to the limit in last year's playoffs.


Kelsey Plum and Sparks leaders convinced top free agents that they can win now.


For players like Alysha Clark, the new CBA could be life-changing.


Kia Nurse is embracing her role as the Canadian ambassador and mentor for the Tempo.


The young Mystics are ready to hit the ground running.


Serah Williams is soaking it all up in training camp, while Sug Sutton is embracing a leadership role.


Raven Johnson will be a "gnat on a ball" for defense.


Brionna Jones' status is uncertain after right knee surgery.


Ezi Magbegor will miss the start of the season due to a foot injury.


College team news:


After the transfers of Audi Crooks and Liv McGill, Oklahoma State is poised to make a big run.

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Sunday, April 19, 2026

It begins!

WNBA team news:


The Mercury are finding continuity as camp begins.


Jose Fernandez is building a detail-oriented culture in Dallas.


The Storm opened training camp with a direct message from their new coach.


The new-look Lynx took the floor today.


The Portland Fire had "a great first day."


The Valkyries are aiming higher this year.


The Sun opened their last training camp in the state with new faces.


Toronto has launched their first camp.


Every team's roster.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark is focused on staying healthy at training camp.....she's taking nothing for granted.


The Fever want to see Aliyah Boston improve in one area.


Veronica Burton wants Golden State to win a title.


The Sky are dealing with injuries to Azura Stevens and Dijonai Carrington, but Courtney Vandersloot is pleased with her rehab process.


Dana Evans is out indefinitely with a left leg injury.


College player news:


Audi Crooks has transferred to Oklahoma State.

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Training camp lead-up

WNBA team news:


Breaking down the league into four tiers.


The Aces enter training camp with a small but mighty roster.


Five burning questions for the rebuilt Storm heading into training camp.


How do WNBA developmental spots work?


WNBA player news:


The Fever have the league's most unique salary cap situation. Their GM explains plans for the future.


Tyasha Harris said her return to health with Indiana is everything she asked for.

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Friday, April 17, 2026

The news is flowing

WNBA team news:


The Mercury's offseason was defined by continuity as they head into a new era.


WNBA player news:


The Liberty have signed Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu to long-term deals.


Satou Sabally is eyeing a championship.


Brittney Griner said signing with Connecticut was an easy decision.


Aliyah Boston and the Fever agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract expansion.


Napheesa Collier is aiming to return to the court soon.


The Lynx's trio of returning all-stars have high expectations of the season.


Angel Reese is grateful for her time with the Sky, but wanted more.


How will Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd jell on the court?


Marta Suarez is excited to join the Valkyries.


Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced they are separating after 10 years.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

WNBA storylines forming

WNBA team news:


The Wings shut down questions about Paige Bueckers' and Azzi Fudd's relationship.


How the Mercury plan to replace Satou Sabally's production.


Phoenix's GM provided a strategy update.


Why the Chennedy Carter signing makes sense for the Aces, despite the risks.


WNBA player news:


Napheesa Collier is signing a one-year, $1.4 million deal with the Lynx.


Skylar Diggins is determined to bring high standards to the Sky.


Flau'jae Johnson arrived at Storm HQ for her first day of work.


Olivia Miles is grateful that she waited to declare for the draft.


College coach news:


Longtime collegiate coach Jim Jabir has died after a battle with cancer.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:07 PM No comments:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The countdown to training camp is on

WNBA team news:


Why the Storm were right to choose a rebuild over continued coasting.


The Toronto Tempo are no longer an idea, but a team.


WNBA player news:


A'ja Wilson signed a $5 million deal with the Aces, and more of today's transactions.


Skylar Diggins isn't just coasting into retirement.


Lauren Betts signed a shoe deal with Reebok.


Kiki Iriafen and Betts will put the UCLA-USC rivalry aside in D.C.


Aliyah Boston and Raven Johnson are reunited in the WNBA.


Olivia Miles brings personality and poise as the Lynx's new point guard.

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