Golden State takes the last semifinal slot with a win over Dallas

Today's result:

The Valkyries rallied from 16 down to take the Wings, 77-73.

The semifinals are set......and they tip off Sunday

Aces bounce Fever to lock in their semifinal spot

Today's result:

The Aces ran past the Fever, 94-83.

WNBA team news:

It took until the playoffs, but the Liberty are finally firing on all cylinders.

Golden State is pondering adjustments going into game 3......they aim to return to their identity.

The Valkyries prepared for Paige Bueckers, but overlooked Arike Ogunbowale.

The Lynx are confronting their future, as well as Napheesa Collier's.

WNBA player news:

Bueckers is ready to go all out in game 3.

WNBA coach news:

The Sky will bring back Tyler Marsh for a third season.

Dream take their series, while Wings extend theirs

Today's first-round results:

The Dream trounced the Mystics, 93-75, to take the series.

The Wings got the best of the Valkyries in OT, 108-100.

WNBA team news:

The star-studded Aces and Fever are ready for a decisive game 3 in Vegas.

Indiana can't escape the spotlight, on or off the court.

The Lynx's unprecedented collapse leaves major questions about what comes next......the roster needs major tweaks.

WNBA player news:

A close bond between Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard underscores Atlanta's success.

Gabby Williams hit her stride by staying hungry and never settling, she says.

Olivia Miles learned a painful lesson on the playoff stage.

WNBA coach news:

Jose Fernandez is paving the way for other Latino coaches in the league.

Cheryl Reeve said the Lynx "don't have quite the right group" for the playoffs.

Liberty upset Lynx, Fever even series with the Aces

Today's spicy results:

The Fever tied the series with a 99-89 win over the Aces.

The eighth-seeded Liberty eliminated the top seed Lynx, 87-71.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries are focused on sweeping Dallas.

The Wings need a statement game to flip a familiar script.

WNBA player news:

Why Tiffany Hayes thinks Golden State could win it all.

Behind the scenes with Marine Johannes.

How Kelsey Mitchell juggles the WNBA with her pursuit of a PhD.

A pause before we pop off again

WNBA team news:

Are the Valkyries the team to beat in the playoffs?

The Wings showed yesterday that they can only go as far as Paige Bueckers takes them.

The Aces are leaning on their depth as they look to close out the Fever tomorrow.

Indiana is in a must-win situation.

The Lynx are in a familiar position, needing a road playoff win to save their season.

The Tempo are headed into the offseason with valuable clarity.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart showed yesterday why they're two of the best.

The league thought Olivia Miles would be good. She became a phenomenon.

Janelle Salaun sacrificed a starting role, and the Valkyries are reaping the rewards.

Routs on day one of the playoffs

Today's first-round, game 1 results:

The Liberty dominated the Lynx, 91-75.

The Aces powered past the Fever, 102-85.

The Dream came back from behind to take the Mystics, 92-77.

The Valkyries blitzed the Wings, 104-80.

WNBA player news:

Olivia Miles conquered her rookie season. The playoffs are a different test.

AP awards:

The AP's full list of season honorees.

Let the postseason festivities commence

All eight playoff teams hit the hardwood tomorrow, for the first round........

WNBA team news:

The Dream are looking different for the playoffs this season......can the Mystics stop them?

The Aces know what it takes to win. The Fever are trying to learn.

The Liberty are brushing off concerns about their injured stars before the playoffs.

The Valkyries have a real championship window.

Golden State expects the Wings to put up a fight.

How Dallas developed their intricate team handshakes.

Toronto players remain upbeat......and they dish on life in the city during the season.

WNBA player news:

How Napheesa Collier went from playoff heartbreak to leading her team to another championship chase.

A'ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston are set for another physical battle.

Paige Bueckers is leaning on big-game experience going into the playoffs.

Ty Harris broke her left fibula in Indiana's game against Minnesota Thursday, and will miss the playoffs.

The lead up is underway

WNBA playoff news:

The evenly-matched playoffs has every team believing they have a legitimate title shot.

The top-ranked Lynx are the heavy favorites to win a title......the team is chasing its fifth chip.

The Liberty may have a psychological edge over Minnesota in their first-round matchup.

Can the Aces flip a switch and win their fourth championship?

Valkyries-Wings playoff preview.

The Dream will face the Mystics.

WNBA team news:

Dallas is rapidly expanding their footprint in their home city.

Where will the Mercury go after a disappointing season?

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers steps into the playoffs for the first time.

WNBA coach and GM news:

Stephanie White is in ruthless pursuit of a WNBA championship.

Lynne Roberts was fired by the Sparks today.

Will Tyler Marsh be let go?

GM Monica Wright Rogers sees promise beneath the wreckage of the Tempo's first season.

The regular season comes to a close

Today's results:

The Sun stopped the Tempo, 95-81, for their final game in Connecticut before the franchise moves to Houston.

The Mystics defeated the Sky, 101-93.

The Lynx blew out the Fever, 86-66.

The Aces closed out the Mercury, 100-82.

The Valkyries rallied from behind to nip the Sparks, 76-75.

WNBA team news:

How each of the eight playoff teams could win the title.

Did the Wings just have their best season ever?

A look back at the history and impact of the Sun.

The Mohegan Tribe made an early bet on a WNBA team, which is now leaving.

Connecticut fans are sad and upset at the team's departure.

The Tempo are tied for having the best draft lottery odds.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike leaves the WNBA transformed, and marked by her influence.

Kelsey Mitchell's long streak of 20-point games ended tonight, but she set another record.

How Flau'jae Johnson flourished despite the Storm's losing season.

Seeds locking and seasons ending

Today's results:

The Dream dumped the Liberty, 83-65, and locked up the fourth seed.

The Wings got the best of the Storm, 103-91.

WNBA playoff news:

The Lynx clinched the No. 1 playoff seed with the Valkyries' loss last night, and will face New York on Sunday.

Kayla Thornton remains invaluable for Golden State as they prepare for the playoffs.

The Aces are chasing a championship as coach Becky Hammon cautions that they are not a finished product.

Is New York a real title contender?

WNBA team news:

The Fire's first season was a success, despite no playoff berth......the team is full of promise.

Seattle's young core went into tonight's last game with mixed feelings.

WNBA player news:

Angel Reese left tonight's game after being hit in the face, and Jonquel Jones tweaked her ankle.

Breanna Stewart sat out tonight's game as a precaution.

Olivia Miles will miss Minnesota's regular-season finale.