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.

U.S. punches semifinals ticket with rout of Hungary

World Cup news:

The U.S. hammered Hungary, 108-56.

Germany's coach hailed their "best night" after they made the semifinals.

Awa Fam and Iyana Martin are leading the youthful charge for Spain.

Can Marine Johannes set the World Cup triples record?

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are having fun playing together for the U.S.

Ezi Magbegor tore her ACL in Australia's win this week, and will miss the rest of the WNBA season.

The World Cup semifinals tip off Saturday

Between rounds

World Cup news:

Australia staved off Italy, 82-80.

The USA eyes more consistency as they face Hungary.

The U.S. is still the team to beat.

Hungary's rise reflects the global growth of the game.

Quarterfinal preview.

Caitlin Clark's journey to the World Cup is almost a decade in the making......she has been a great playmaker.

Tamika Catchings recalls Team USA's transition as a new generation takes center stage.

WNBA news:

The playoff schedule is out.

A'ja Wilson injury update.

Kate Martin is still figuring out who she is as a player.

The WNBA will begin its search for Cathy Engelbert's successor later this month.

The quarterfinals are set

World Cup news:

Germany and Hungary advanced to the quarterfinals by ousting South Korea and Japan, respectively.

The U.S. will face the Hungarians in a few short hours.

Wearing the USA jersey never loses its luster for Napheesa Collier.....she is trying to pay it forward.

Breanna Stewart is embracing the pressure.

That's more like it

Today's World Cup results:

The U.S. crushed the Czech Republic, 105-64.

France demolished Nigeria, 111-56, and broke records in the process.

Germany swept aside Mali, 83-58.

Spain ran past Japan, 79-59.

All game reports

More World Cup news:

The final phase is set.

After their close call yesterday, Team USA coach Kara Lawson called out the team's passion.

France is aiming for the medal round for the first time in 73 years.

Puerto Rico demands more respect after eliminating Turkey.

Julie Allemand is now the World Cup's all-time assists leader.

Ziyu Zhang is a unique player with a unique trajectory.

WNBA news:

The WNBA changed. Cathy Engelbert didn't.

USA survives a close one

Today's World Cup results:

The U.S. escaped Italy, 55-52.

China edged the Czech Republic in OT, 74-70.

More World Cup news:

Jackie Young is living her dream leading Team USA.

WNBA team news:

How the Lynx are dealing with their break.