Records made and broken, and a statue is unveiled

Today's results:

The Lynx put away the Sun, 101-89.

The Liberty crushed the Tempo, 106-69.

The Mystics routed the Fever, 93-77.

The Sparks made work of the Fire, 105-84.

The Aces ran past the Storm, 98-77.

WNBA team news:

The Libs are getting their own Air Force 1 shoe.

Toronto's support of their team in their home finale was evident.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike today became the fourth player in WNBA history to score 8,000 career points.

A'ja Wilson became the first player in league history to log two 1,000-point seasons.

Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's rookie points record for most scored in a season.

Lisa Leslie's statue was unveiled today at Crypto.com Arena.

No surprises on this day

Today's results:

The Wings bested the Mercury, 87-82, in their final game at College Park Center.

The Dream dominated the Sky, 101-86.

The Valkyries silenced the Storm, 70-57.

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers claimed the league record for most points scored in their first two seasons.

Why Olivia Miles is known as "The Spectacle."

No. 1 playoff seed still up for grabs

Today's results:

The Liberty sunk the Lynx, 93-81.

The Valykries ran away from the Fire, 82-66.

The Fever handled the Tempo, 103-85.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries have resumed their chase for the top playoff seed.

WNBA player news:

Kelsey Mitchell broke A'ja Wilson's single-season scoring record tonight.

Iyana Martin's World Cup run has reshaped Portland's guard picture.

Golden State rookie Juste Jocyte is more comfortable after the World Cup break.

WNBA coach news:

Mike Thibault will return to Connecticut to bid the Sun goodbye.

Many points scored

Today's results:

The Dream smashed the Sun, 103-59.

The Mystics pounded the Sky, 110-80.

The Wings trounced the Sparks, 97-77.

The Aces throttled the Storm, 114-77.

The Mercury survived the Fire, 94-91.

WNBA team news:

It's second and go time for the Valkyries......whose front court trio has yet to return from the World Cup.

WNBA player news:

Tonight Rhyne Howard broke Sabrina Ionescu's record for most three-pointers in a season.

Sandersville, Georgia made Allisha Gray who she is.

Despite this lost season, Seattle's young players want to finish on their own terms.

Sydney Taylor sees a long-term future with Chicago.

And we're back in 5...4...3...2...

Five games on the schedule tomorrow, as the WNBA season resumes

WNBA team news:

The Lynx are on the hunt for title redemption.

Golden State is still without key players as the season resumes.

The Aces are hitting the ground running.

The Sun are set for their final week in Connecticut before the team moves to Houston.

Morgan Tuck will relocate and remain the GM of the franchise.

WNBA player news:

Jackie Young left an impression on Stephanie White at the World Cup.

Janelle Salaun could become the go-to option for the Valkyries during the playoffs.

Courtney Vandersloot wasn't the closer she expected to be this year, but shouldn't have to fill that role next season.

Why Paige Bueckers was limited in the World Cup title game.....she returns "laser-focused" on the Wings.

Does Dallas have buyer's remorse with Azzi Fudd?

Marina Mabrey is out for the season with a hip adductor injury.

Two days until the WNBA's return

WNBA team news:

How the Mystics fast-tracked from a rebuild to a playoff team in two seasons.

The three teams under the most pressure heading down the season's final stretch.

WNBA player news:.

Azzi Fudd is ready to be Dallas' hype woman.

The Wings' years of patience are paying off for defensive specialist Awak Kuier.

Tina Charles is an intern for the Liberty as she pursues a Master's degree from UConn.

Tamika Catchings discusses how she finds her direction in life.

WNBA commissioner news:

Sophie Cunningham talked with Adam Silver about the WNBA's new commissioner.

Silver has heard from "several" potential candidates for the job.....the new leader will have more autonomy.

Five needles the new commissioner will have to thread.

Mondays are quiet

WNBA news:

The Valkyries have four games left in the regular season. Here's what's at stake.

Five things to watch as the Aces gear for a playoff run.

Three things to keep an eye on as the Sky return.

A Vancouver, B.C. group says it is forming a bid for a WNBA team.

Team USA wins World Cup for fifth time

World Cup news:

The U.S. came from behind in the first to beat France, 97-79, and win the World Cup for the fifth straight time.

Breanna Stewart was the tournament MVP.

Spain doused Germany, 81-58, for the bronze medal.

USA and France will battle for gold

World Cup news:

France ran past Germany, 86-64, in semifinal one today.

The U.S. pulled away from Spain, 76-66, in the second semi.

The Team USA-France final tomorrow is highly-anticipated.

The U.S. team is focused on themselves.

Tomorrow's game is at 11 a.m. PT on TNT.

Revving up again

World Cup news:

The U.S. and Spain face off tomorrow at 11 a.m. PT

Semifinals preview.

Team USA took coach Kara Lawson's message to heart.

The last time the U.S. beat Spain for gold, Breanna Stewart was there.

Caitlin Clark and Megan DiLeo meet with medal hopes on the line.

Jackie Young has a chance to make history in her World Cup debut.

WNBA rivals are turning into teammates.

WNBA news:

The league is looking for a "Commissioner for the People."

Katie Lou Samuelson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing a knee procedure.