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Monday, May 11, 2026

Pause for the cause

WNBA team news:


The Valkyries' home court edge persists at Chase Center......they are hungry for more.


The Fire's general manager wants you to underestimate them.


WNBA player news:


Cameron Brink's scoreless night could raise questions about the Sparks' future.


WNBA news:


The league's media rights deal has reportedly grown to $3 billion.


Upshot League news:


The Upshot League has set its rosters in preparation for Friday's season tipoff.

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

Sunday, May 10, 2026

The tables turn

Today's results:


The Storm beat the Sun, 89-82.


The Liberty bested the Mystics in OT, 98-93.


The Aces hammered the Sparks, 105-78......Las Vegas flipped the page from yesterday's drubbing.


The Valkyries made work of the Mercury, 95-79.


It's going to be an interesting season.......


WNBA team news:


Sports-crazy Portland is savoring its second chance to root for pro women's basketball.


The Sun helped create the WNBA, and now the league has outgrown them.


WNBA player news:


LA signed Kate Martin to their developmental pool.....she called the Golden State cut "brutal."


How Flau'jae Johnson and her mother balance their relationship as manager and player.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:02 PM No comments:

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Some surprises on day 2

Today's results:


The Wings outlasted the Fever, 107-104.


The Mercury smashed the Aces, 99-66.


The Dream came back from behind to nip the Lynx, 91-90.


The Sky downed the Fire, 96-83.


WNBA team news:


With today's blowout win, Phoenix has lost the right to be called underdogs......they are set to run it back.


Portland attracted a sellout crowd for today's home opener.......it set a WNBA record for a franchise's first game.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark felt good in her return to the court.


Arike Ogunbowale picked up right where she left off with Paige Bueckers.


Azzi Fudd came off the bench today - a rarity for a No. 1 pick.


Storm players reflect on balancing their WNBA careers with motherhood.


Natasha Cloud could make her debut for the Sky on Wednesday.


Before today's game, Las Vegas players received their championship rings from last season.


WNBA coach news:


Tyler Marsh enters year two needing to prove he can do more than just scheme.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:43 PM No comments:

Friday, May 8, 2026

And we're off: the WNBA's 30th season begins

Today's results:


Breanna Stewart's 31 points paced the Liberty past the Sun, 106-75.


The Mystics edged the Tempo, 68-65.


The Valkyries ran away from the Storm, 91-80.


WNBA team news:


The Aces aren't weighed down by expectations entering the season.


Can New York be champions again?


Seattle has embraced a fresh start with a new-look team.


Golden State is built to win again, with a unique blueprint.


Can the Sky redefine themselves this season?


Toronto's debut was dramatic.


With one of the youngest rosters in the league, the Fire are focused on the long term.


Portland is training using creativity and problem-solving.


The WNBA anticipates significant commercial growth this season.


WNBA player news:


How Brittney Griner's leadership is shaping the culture of rebuilding Connecticut.


Why Kelsey Plum believes this is the Sparks' year.


How Caitlin Clark got healthy for the season.


Courtney Williams is happy to cash in and return to the Lynx.


Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are ushering in a star-studded era for the Wings.


Georgia Amoore is ready to start her rookie season (again).


WNBA coach news:


The Valkyries' decision to waive Kate Martin meant heartache for Natalie Nakase.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:58 PM No comments:

Thursday, May 7, 2026

T'was the night before WNBA season begins

WNBA news:


Rosters are set.


The WNBA's new CBA has set the blueprint for other women's sports leagues.


WNBA team news:


How the Tempo are changing Toronto's culture.


Building the Tempo from scratch......Toronto finally gets its moment.


The Sky built a deeper roster, and Tyler Marsh isn't worried about its quirks.


WNBA player news:


Kayla McBride will play the lead role for Minnesota while Napheesa Collier is out.


Every player signature shoe throughout the league's history.


WNBA coach news:


How Sonia Raman went from college walk-on to Seattle's coach.


NCAA news:


The 76-team bracket for the NCAA Tournament has been revealed.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:34 PM No comments:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The growing crescendo

WNBA news:


The WNBA's 30th season brings two new teams, a transformational CBA, and another Aces title chase.


The WNBA has changed us.


The WNBA and Skechers have entered a multi-year partnership.


WNBA team news:


The Fever will shift Caitlin Clark off the ball.


The Mercury talk reloading, disrespect and motivation.


The Mystics are excited to begin the season.


The Valkyries are embracing expectations.


The Tempo plan to exceed expectations in their first season.


The Fire want disruption to be a key part of their identity.


The Sky's first-round draft pick signed with the University of Kentucky.


WNBA player news:


A huge pay boost has changed WNBA player's lives.


Napheesa Collier said her critique of the league was "a little dramatic," but it worked.


Hailey Van Lith was claimed by the Sun after being waived from Chicago.


Twelve Aussies are set to light up the WNBA.


Battery charges against Arike Ogunbowale, from a March incident, were dropped.


Ogunbowale reflects on her new $1.2 million contract with the Wings.

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

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The countdown to opening day is on

WNBA team news:


The WNBA is new in Toronto, but women's hoops has a long history in Canada.


The Wings will move to a bigger arena next season, it was revealed......games will be at American Airlines Arena.


Indiana Fever injury report.


Long live the Sacramento Monarchs.


WNBA player news:


These All-Stars decided to play closer to home after the historic CBA deal.


Brittney Griner is getting used to her new role in her 13th season.


Ta'Niya Latson will surprise people in her rookie season, her coach says.


The Storm re-signed Taina Mair as a developmental player.


What it means when a player is waived, and what happens next.


Tina Charles announced her retirement.


WNBA GM news:


A survey of the league's GMs has them picking A'ja Wilson and Paige Bueckers as standouts for the season.


Full survey results.


The Valkyries' GM said the Flau'jae Johnson trade was made for cap room.


WNBA news:


The league has tightened calls on physical play.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:56 PM No comments:

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:
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