Fire and ice

Today's results:

The Sky stole one from the Aces, 84-83.

The Liberty staved off the Mercury, 94-92.

WNBA team news:

Why have the Sparks been stuck in mediocrity?

WNBA player news:

Inside Jessica Shepard's breakout season.

Sydney Taylor is the closer that Chicago needs.

Kelsey Plum's potential trade is in limbo.

WNBA coach news:

Fever coach Stephanie White on transgender athletes: "I don't ever believe exclusion is an answer."

WNBA news:

Inside the disunited United States that shadows the WNBA.

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said she supports trans rights for athletes.

The Friday night hype

Today's results:

The Mystics stopped the Wings, 81-75.

The Dream bested the Storm, 98-89.

The Fever waxed the Fire, 112-98.

WNBA news:

The league has a gathering political storm.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries seek to return to their winning ways, as Kelsey Plum trade rumors heat up.

Golden State has some tough decisions to make.

WNBA player news:

How Chelsea Gray's mastery of behind-the-back passes has fueled the Aces' dynasty.

The Tempo acquired Aneesah Morrow from the Sun in exchange for Maria Kliundikova.

Sophie Cunningham says she isn't concerned about being a distraction for Indiana.

Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife Cherelle.

Other pro hoops news:

Athletes Unlimited will pause its league this winter.

College basketball news:

More than 100 collegiate female basketball players have formed a union.

The trade deadline approaches

Today's results:

The Lynx stomped the Tempo, 104-72.

The Sky rallied to defeat the Sun, 94-88.

The Aces survived the Liberty, 104-99.

WNBA player news:

All eyes are on Caitlin Clark and Olivia Miles - a new breed of point guard.

The league won't punish Angel Reese or Paige Bueckers for betting on the outcome of the All-Star game.

DiJonai Carrington made her season debut for Chicago tonight.

Ezi Magbegor is set to return from injury for Seattle.

Kelsey Plum says she's not taking any talk about her looming trade personally.

A complete trade guide, prior to this Sunday's deadline.

By the skin of their teeth wins

Today's results:

The Dream rallied from behind to nip the Wings, 82-81.

The Mercury hung on to squeak by the Valkyries, 91-89.

WNBA team news:

The Storm apologized after one of their co-owners confronted fans outside the arena last night who were there in support of Sophie Cunningham.

The Fever and Cunningham were unaware of the rally.

Back and booming

Today's results:

The Mystics topped the Sun, 92-84.

The Lynx downed the Tempo, 100-93.

The Fever held off the Storm, 105-95.

The Aces handled the Fire, 98-83.

The Liberty outlasted the Sparks, 113-109.

WNBA team news:

How can Minnesota utilize Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles together?

Portland is losing more than just a player with Sarah Ashlee Barker's season-ending injury.

WNBA player news:

Inside Nneka Ogwumike's unmatched longevity in the WNBA.

Rookie Madina Okot is thriving with the Dream.

The right people are noticing Sky rookie Sydney Taylor.

Q&A with the iconic Lauren Jackson.

Games resume tomorrow

WNBA team news:

The Liberty have turned the page as they enter a critical 13-game stretch.

To make the playoffs, the Sky need an epic surge and a Mystics collapse.

WNBA player news:

Courtney Williams and Olivia Miles bring the show on and off the All-Star court.

College coach news:

The University of Virginia and former coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton have reached a settlement following her dismissal last April.

Team Spoon downs Team Coop for All-Star game dub

All-Star news:

Team Spoon beat Team Coop, 129-122, lead by a double-double from Jonquel Jones.

Olivia Miles embraced her experience as the All-Star game's only rookie.

WNBA news:

Scrutiny of the league intensifies amid All-Star activities.

The WNBA will add a replay center next year, in a major officiating investment.

WNBA player news:

Storm rookie Dominique Malonga is arriving sooner than expected.

Why Angel Reese played just nine minutes today.

Elena Delle Donne reflected on the league's massive growth.

WNBA coach news:

Teresa Weatherspoon "absolutely" wants a second crack at coaching in the WNBA.

WNBA commissioner news:

Cathy Engelbert declined to comment on her job status for 2027.

Engelbert keeps her head down and picks her phone up.

The league's investigation into the Aces' sponsorship deal was inconclusive, according to Engelbert.

The festivities have begun

All-Star news:

Azzi Fudd won the three-point shooting contest, becoming the first rookie to do so.

Former President Barack Obama surprised All-Stars with a visit to their practice today.

The StudBudz livestream is up and running for the weekend.

WNBA team news:

How the Valkyries leapt into title contention in their second season.

Popular and profitable, Golden State is springing a surprise on the league.

WNBA player news:

WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike said the union and the league are rebuilding trust.

Players want teams to nip hateful rhetoric in the bud, and for fans to focus on basketball.

How Marina Mabrey's All-Star turn was forged in the fire of her family.

How Natasha Howard helped unleash Olivia Miles' great rookie season.

Angel Reese said double-doubles don't matter without winning.

Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

WNBA commissioner news:

League stakeholders question Cathy Engelbert's ability to lead the WNBA into the future.

Fire and ice......and now the break

Today's results:

The Mercury dropped the Sparks, 86-82.

The Lynx quieted the Storm, 86-76.

The Liberty survived the Sky, 95-94.

The Mystics shocked the Aces, 100-99.

The Fever set a franchise scoring record in their 123-88 thrashing of the Sun.

The Wings took down the Fire, 101-97.

WNBA news:

The WNBA and WNBPA met last night and discussed online and other abuse of players.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries set a blueprint for WNBA franchises, Cathy Engelbert says.

The All-Star game puts the Sky's fall from the top on vivid display.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier scored a double-double in her return to the court today, and was "like a kid in a candy store."

Collier's debut was "above anything" Minnesota expected.

Kayla McBride has entered Maya Moore territory with her historic scoring run.

One technical away from suspension, Caitlin Clark won't change her intensity on the court.

Toronto is getting a courtside seat to the evolution of Marina Mabrey.

Brionna Jones' impact for the Dream is prominent in her return.

Inside Awa Fam's speedy transition to the WNBA.

Sydney Taylor is growing fast, while Chicago repeats old mistakes.

Lauren Jackson and Elena Delle Donne will compete in this weekend's three-point competition at the All-Star game.

Kahleah Copper will replace Kelsey Plum in the All-Star game.

WNBA coach news:

For Teresa Weatherspoon, mentoring the next generation of players is a passion and a privilege.

Pause before the fireworks

Six games on tap tomorrow as the grand finale before the All-Star break....................

WNBA All-Star news:

The three-point shooting contest participants were named.

Caitlin Clark declined the invitation to participate.

Flau'jae Johnson will be a player host.

As the All-Star game tips off this weekend, many issues persist.

WNBA team news:

The injured Tempo are limping into the All-Star break.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier could make her season debut tomorrow in Seattle.

Kayla McBride and Olivia Miles can outscore teams for the Lynx, but should they have to?

Kaitlyn Chen gives the Valkyries "Chenergy," and more.

WNBA commissioner news:

The WNBA is experiencing hypergrowth amid tension with Cathy Engelbert.

College team news:

USC's summer has been filled with bonding events.

College coach news:

Texas assistant coach Sydney Carter has left to take the same position at Auburn.