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Saturday, June 27, 2026

Not predictable

Today's results:


The Mercury bested the Tempo, 89-80.


The Fever trounced the Sparks, 111-87.


The Storm rolled past the Dream, 105-90.


WNBA team news:


The Fire are clutch at home, but can't stop collapsing on the road.


WNBA player news:


Sophie Cunningham said other players are "definitely targeting" Caitlin Clark.


Clark is having no fun this season.


What Breanna Stewart thinks about her three-point shooting decline, and what she's doing to fix it.


WNBA coach news:


Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts criticized the league for suspending Alyssa Thomas.


WNBA news:


Val Ackerman sees her dream realized in the WNBA's surge in popularity.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:21 PM No comments:

Friday, June 26, 2026

A bit of this and a bit of that

Today's results:


The Sun topped the Mystics, 68-57.


The Sky routed the Fire, 124-94.


The Valkyries got by the Dream, 78-75.


WNBA team news:


The Tempo are basking in Marina Mabrey's aura after she tied the single-game scoring record last night.


WNBA player news:


Kamilla Cardoso set the league record for most field goals without a miss.


Chelsea Gray is building a Hall of Fame resume with her assists record.


Chicago is taking a hands-on approach to revive Azura Stevens' three-point shot.


WNBA coach news:


Stephanie White is grateful for the ruling on Alyssa Thomas, but said league officials must be better.


Women's Basketball Hall of Fame news:


Cheryl Reeve is stepping away from the WNBA grind to be inducted this weekend.


The road Reeve paved.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:50 PM No comments:

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Well, well, well

Today's results:


The Tempo thrashed the Sparks, 125-97.


The Aces put away the Wings, 99-84.


The Storm snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 99-88 win over the Liberty. Flau'jae Johnson had a career-high 28 points.


WNBA player news:


The league assessed Alyssa Thomas a flagrant 2 foul for last night's grab of Caitlin Clark's throat, and suspended her for one game.


Veteran Natasha Howard and rookie Olivia Miles are forming a fearsome partnership for Minnesota.


Marina Mabrey tied the single-game scoring record tonight, with 53 points.


Inside the eventful start to Isabelle Harrison's season in Toronto.


Courtney Vandersloot will make her season debut tomorrow.


Raven Johnson was put to the fire in last night's game, and came out refined.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:15 PM No comments:

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Intensity on tap

Today's results:


The Lynx edged the Mystics, 78-76.


The Mercury survived the Fever, 111-109.


The Sky crushed the Fire, 101-78.


Still in progress.....Dream at Valkyries


WNBA team news:


Chicago has nothing to look forward to.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Plum will be out at least four weeks with a lower left leg injury.


Lauren Betts is patient in adjusting to the WNBA.


An Indiana man has been charged with stalking Sophie Cunningham.


WNBA owner news:


New details have emerged in the lawsuit against Sky owner Michael Alter.

Posted by Sue Favor at 7:45 PM No comments:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Liberty respond with a win over the Aces

Today's result:


The Liberty took down the Aces, 87-76.


WNBA team news:


The Dream tested their fan base, and the results are encouraging.


With a break in the schedule, the Fire are getting a rare treat: practice.


More on last night's "chippy" matchup between Indiana and Phoenix.


Why the Valkyries aren't playing talented rookie Juste' Jocyte'.


WNBA player news:


Paige Bueckers is the fastest player to reach 1,000 points and 250 assists.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:10 PM No comments:

Monday, June 22, 2026

Temperatures are rising

Today's results:


The Sun whooped the Sky, 92-63.


The Dream defeated the Tempo, 94-87.


The Fever stopped the Mercury, 86-77, in a game that featured six technical fouls in the fourth quarter.


Still in progress.......Wings at Storm


WNBA team news:


After two critical wins, the young Mystics are on the rise.


WNBA players made sure recovery was part of their new CBA.


WNBA player news:


Brittney Griner became the league's all-time blocks leader tonight.


Sabrina Ionescu still doesn't look like herself since returning from injury.


Nia Coffey has found the perfect fit with the Lynx.


Bridget Carleton is the glue of the Portland Fire.

Posted by Sue Favor at 7:51 PM No comments:

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Some stunners

Today's results:


The Aces pounded the Valkyries, 92-73.


The Mystics surged late to beat the Lynx, 84-79.


Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beater lifted the Sparks over the Liberty, 98-97.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:02 PM No comments:

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Always buzzing

Today's results:


The Dream bested the Fever for the second time in a row, 113-96.


The Mercury routed the Storm, 93-73.


The Wings roared back to eclipse the Sky, 93-92.


WNBA team news:


Thirty years later, the Sparks vs. Liberty highlights the league's evolution.


Early returns on Seattle's frontcourt has the team buzzing.


WNBA player news:


Today Angel Reese became the fastest WNBA player to reach 1,000 career rebounds.


How Han Xu is making a significant difference for the Liberty.


Olivia Miles' first poor outing as a pro last night is a chance to grow, her coach says.


Gabriela Jaquez is finding her three-point shot.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:10 PM No comments:

Friday, June 19, 2026

A night to hold on to the handrails

Today's results:


Marina Mabrey's 37 points paced the Tempo past the Sun, 101-97.


The Mystics stunned the Liberty, 86-83.


The Lynx held off the Valkyries, 81-75.


WNBA news:


Inside the WNBA's inaugural game in 1997.


WNBA team news:


The Dream exposed the Fever's defensive issues last night.


WNBA player news:


Michaela Onyenwere discusses her basketball journey.


Kayla McBride hit a big career milestone two days ago.


How Jessica Shepard's transformation has Dallas in championship contention.


Gabby Williams is Golden State's engine, and she's just getting started.


Kahleah Copper has a shoe out now.


Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice will miss extended time for Toronto, with injuries.


Rickea Jackson underwent successful surgery for her torn ACL.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:12 PM No comments:

Thursday, June 18, 2026

If the season ended tonight.......current standings

Today's result:


The Dream defeated the Fever, 108-101, as all five starters scored in double figures.


WNBA team news:


Last night's win put the Aces in the Commissioner's Cup final.


How Indiana has dialed in on defense.


The Fire lead the WNBA in one key category in their first season.


WNBA player news:


Olivia Miles is the goggled wonder woman that is lighting up opponents in her rookie season.


Q&A with Flau'jae Johnson.


Current standings:



Posted by Sue Favor at 10:01 PM No comments:
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