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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:

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Writing the story

Today's results:


The Mystics handled the Sun, 88-81.


The Liberty survived the Sky, 96-95.


The Valkyries downed the Wings, 91-80.


The Fire came from behind to overcome the Storm, 94-89.


The Aces topped the Mercury, 86-76.


WNBA news:


The WNBA will expand its schedule to 50 games in 2027.


WNBA team news:


The Dream will move their "Barbie Game Day" game to State Farm Arena due to fan demand.


With Ezi Magbegor set to return soon, how will the Storm manage their forwards?


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark has unveiled a signature Nike sneaker......it features groundbreaking technology.


How Clark bounced back from a rough stretch.


Angel Reese is enjoying her first season in Atlanta, and is helping the Dream win.


Kahleah Copper discusses her 41-point game.


Olivia Miles is the throwback point guard of the future.


Sydney Taylor met the moment in her first WNBA start tonight.


Cameron Brink will miss playing time with an ankle sprain.


College player news:


UConn standout Sarah Strong has been sitting out of summer workouts while she rehabs an Achilles issue.


College coach news:


Shannon LeBeauf rejoins UCLA as associate head coach.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:25 PM No comments:

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The wheat from the chaff

Today's results:


The Fever pummeled the Tempo, 113-91.


WNBA team news:


The Fire aren't aiming for a lottery pick - they want to make the playoffs in their first year.


Recent defeats are a reminder of where Portland stands in the WNBA.


The short-handed Sparks know "defense is a choice" against the Lynx tomorrow.


The Mercury are stressing accountability as the Aces pay a visit.......they hope to regain their momentum.


This Sky season is an exercise in waiting.


WNBA player news:


With French flair and Bay Area roots, Gabby Williams is at home with the Valkyries.


Nia Coffey is the latest newcomer thriving with Minnesota, under Cheryl Reeve.


How Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is using "small wins" to clear hurdles in her task with the Liberty.


A'ja Wilson has become the next face of Wheaties.


College conference news:


The SEC has announced opponents for the 2026-2027 season.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:33 PM No comments:

Monday, June 15, 2026

You just never know how it will go down

Today's results:


The Wings blasted the Aces, 96-66.......Las Vegas' six-game winning streak came to an end.


The Lynx hammered the Fire, 107-74.


The Valkyries buried the Sparks, 78-58.


WNBA team news:


Inside Dallas' transformation.


The Liberty are back in the Cup final, with a familiar pattern.


ESPN will produce a series on the Tempo.


WNBA player news:


Fan favorite Kate Martin is nearing her developmental deal limit, and LA will have to make a decision.


Martin is not over the disappointment of being cut by Golden State last month.


WNBA coach news:


Jose Fernandez has a Geno Auriemma-like intensity, but that doesn't tell his full story.

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

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Some big scoring

Today's results:


The Liberty trounced the Mystics, 86-64, to claim a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final.


The Dream buried the Tempo, 102-77.


WNBA team news:


The Valkyries have a winning formula, so should they have such close games with losing teams?


The Wings waived JJ Quinerly and signed Sug Sutton for the rest of the season.


WNBA player news:


Concussions are on the rise in the WNBA? But why?


Scoring, winning and a little controversy is all in a day's work for Caitlin Clark.


WNBA coach news:


Sky coach Tyler Marsh is on the hot seat.

Posted by Sue Favor at 7:53 PM No comments:

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Competition is tough

Today's results:


The Fever beat the Sun, 85-75.


The Aces outlasted the Lynx, 100-97.


The Fire edged the Wings, 84-83.


Still in progress......Sparks at Mercury


WNBA team news:


How Connecticut is using its developmental players.


WNBA player news:


Paige Bueckers missed tonight's game with an ankle injury.


Sabrina Ionescu is set to return from injury tomorrow for the Liberty.


WNBA coach news:


Sun assistant coach Roneeka Hodges has earned her shot.

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

Friday, June 12, 2026

Close games....hard on fans

Today's results:


Sonia Citron's buzzer-beating jump shot propelled the Mystics over the Tempo, 86-85.


The Valkyries survived the Storm, 76-72.


WNBA team news:


Why taking the ball out of Paige Bueckers' hands makes the Wings a better team.


The Fire are taking a unique approach to rebounding as they continue to face size disparities.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Plum should be an MVP candidate.


Cameron Brink is trying to navigate a fouled-up situation.


Seattle veteran Natisha Hiedeman is flourishing in a leadership role for the team.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:31 PM No comments:

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Hot stuff

Today's results:


The Fever needed an OT to douse the Sky, 114-106.


The Liberty rolled past the Dream, 104-90.


The Wings stopped the Mercury, 85-70.


The Aces put out the Fire, 105-89.


WNBA team news:


The Young Mystics have shown they can compete, but they will still have more growing pains.


Amid a losing streak, Portland is embracing the experience.


Can the Sky move up in the standings without a star? They've got no choice.


Can year two be different for the Valkyries?


The WNBA could return to New England in the 2030's, the commissioner says.


WNBA player news:


Paige Bueckers hopes to get Dallas winning more in her second season.


JJ Quinerly and Awak Kuier returned from injury for the Wings.


Natasha Howard's return to Minnesota is a full-circle moment.


Has Sydney Taylor played her way into a bigger role for Chicago?


Bree Hall, activated for Indiana for the first time this season, "did a great job preparing."


Kelsey Plum has signed with Adidas.


College coach news:


Minnesota has extended Dawn Plitzuweit's contract through 2032.


Longtime UConn assistant Jamelle Elliott is leaving the program.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:33 PM No comments:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Topsy turvy

Today's results:


The Tempo prevailed over the Sun in OT, 106-102.


Still in progress: Sparks at Storm......


WNBA team news:


The Storm are banking on Dominique Malonga to get the team on track.


The Sky go as Natasha Cloud goes.....tumult continues for the team.


Expansion teams are surprising the league again.


WNBA player news:


Satou Sabally is embracing a new version of herself with the Liberty.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:30 PM No comments:

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The regulars keep winning

Today's results:


The Dream held off the Sky, 82-75.


The Lynx throttled the Wings, 100-76.


Still in progress: Valkyries vs. Mercury


WNBA team news:


Tyler Marsh has taken the blame for Chicago's offense, but it's actually complicated.


WNBA player news:


Last night A'ja Wilson became the fastest player in league history to reach 6,000 career points.


Sue Bird is entering a new era, and doing it her way.


WNBA coach news:


Atlanta coach Karl Smesko is even more confident in year two.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:24 PM No comments:
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