The lead-up is underway

WNBA team news:

How the Dream and the Valkyries broke the mold to reach the Finals.

Atlanta and Allisha Gray are optimistic she'll be available for game 1.

The Dream went from forced sale to the Finals.

Golden State was overlooked, and now head to the Finals.

The matchup will be a defensive masterclass.

The Wings are pleased but not satisfied at the season. What will it take to win a title?

WNBA player news:

Gabby Williams always did what teams needed. Golden State needed her to be a star.

Aliyah Boston underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in her right knee.

WNBA coach and GM news:

Karl Smesko's leap from college to the pros has paid off.

Natalie Nakase's high-energy, hands-on coaching style has propelled her team to the playoffs.

The Valkyries' GM is relishing the Finals run with her handpicked roster.

The Dream's GM never doubted the team's potential.

LaToya Sanders won a WNBA title as a player, and now strives for one as an assistant coach.

College coach news:

Columbia suspended coach Megan Griffith for the first three games of the season after a review of her coaching behavior.

Mid-week mania

WNBA team news:

Golden State will have their hands full with Angel Reese.

WNBA player news:

Jordin Canada credits faith and resilience for her breakthrough playoff run.

Reese trusted Atlanta coach Karl Smesko to change her shot, and it's paying dividends.

Reese is taking center stage for the Dream.

WNBA owner news:

Valkyries owner Joe Lacob believed in the team from day 1, but reaching the Finals in year 2 is remarkable.

College team news:

Notre Dame is younger and more fun-loving than ever.

No more "surprise" at Vanderbilt, as coach Shea Ralph is thinking about championships.

College player news:

Ten freshmen to watch this season.

The WNBA Finals and college season are approaching

WNBA team news:

The Dream have moved games 3 and 4 to State Farm Arena to accommodate more fans.

WNBA player news:

Gabby Williams came to Golden State on a mission to win, and is now playing in the Finals.

Allisha Gray had a minor procedure on her left hand and is day to day heading into the Finals.

College team news:

Duke is picked to win the ACC again.

College player news:

How Hannah Hidalgo has somehow elevated her game in year 4.

Up in the air

WNBA team news:

The Dream are working to relocate the Finals from a 3,500-seat venue.

Patience, trades, and one bold bet: how Atlanta finally broke through to the Finals.

Can the Valkyries solve Angel Reese? The Finals matchup could hinge on it.

Golden State's Finals prep entails leaning on those who have been there.

WNBA coach news:

Natalie Nakase is built for the league's biggest stage.

College coach news:

Longtime Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly will retire at the end of the season.

Still low-key

WNBA team news:

The location of the Dream's home games for the Finals is still uncertain.

So unimaginable but so realistic: how the Valkyries made the finals in year 2.

WNBA player news:

Gabby Williams began her hoops journey on a Bay Area club team.

The standard A'ja Wilson helped create now defines the Aces' future.

The quiet after the frenzy

WNBA team news:

A first-time WNBA champion awaits as the Dream face the Valkyries.

The Aces face an offseason shakeup, with Jackie Young's future looming.

The Liberty could also see major changes.

Why the Storm believe in their new coach, despite a historically bad season.

WNBA player news:

The abrupt end to A'ja Wilson's historic MVP season.

Dream, Valkyries punch their tickets to the Finals with game 3 sweeps

Today's semifinal results:

The Dream edged the Liberty, 85-83, to close out the series and head to the Finals.

The Valkyries put away the Aces in OT, 87-77, to bust into the Finals in their second year.

The series begins Saturday, Oct. 17.

WNBA player news:

Tina Charles is the Liberty's newest intern.

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Get ready for game 3's

WNBA team news:

The Liberty's loss last night came amid a disputed reset timeout.

Golden State has become the first women's sports team to surpass $100 million in annual revenue.

The Aces face possible elimination at home.

After another early playoff exit, what's next for Indiana?

WNBA player news:

Tiffany Hayes took a leap of faith with the Valkyries, and now has them one win away from the finals.

Veronica Burton and Janelle Salaun updates.

A'ja Wilson was named league MVP for a record fifth time.....Olivia Miles was the runner-up.

Caitlin Clark is eligible for the new CBA's "EPIC" deal.

Clark denounced online hatred directed toward Kelsey Mitchell.

WNBA coach news:

How Becky Hammon helped unlock the best version of A'ja Wilson.

College team news:

Indiana's unique freshman class is ready to get the team back on track.

Whoa! Dream and Valkyries both take 2-0 series lead

Well well well..............(!!)

Today's results:

The Dream eclipsed the Liberty in OT, 101-98.

The Valkyries held off the Aces, 83-81.

WNBA owner news:

Golden State owner Joe Lacob has tried to be less emotional about his WNBA team. It's not working.

College team news:

UCLA and USC are looking to extend their dominance of Big Ten basketball.

The National Champion Bruins feel overlooked going into the new season.

Michigan is ready to take the next step after last year's Elite 8 run.

College player news:

JuJu Watkins says she'll be a smarter player returning from her ACL injury.

College coach news:

Why relationships matter to Niele Ivey.

Penn State coach Tanisha Wright talks identity and program-building.

Game 2's on deck

WNBA team news:

The Aces are battling injuries going into the next game......their depth may be tested in a must-win game 2.

Atlanta will move to State Farm Arena next season.

WNBA player news:

Gabby Williams is raising her game in the playoffs.

Q&A with Breanna Stewart.

Allisha Gray's finger injury will keep her out of game 2 tomorrow.

Tiffany Hayes takes a slice of her hometown with her to the semis.

Napheesa Collier faces a big decision in returning to the Lynx.

WNBA coach news:

Natalie Nakase is learning her limits.

Her collapse Sunday was a wake up call.

College player news:

Hannah Hidalgo has gone from freshman star to heralded senior.

College coach news:

Kate Paye dismisses allegations that Stanford women's basketball has a "toxic environment" under her leadership.