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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Cruising toward the pause

Today's results:


The Valkyries crushed the Sun, 89-64.


The Storm ran away from the Tempo, 90-78.


WNBA team news:


In just their second season, Golden State are already likely contenders.


The Fire are out of the playoffs, but there are at least seven reasons why the future is bright.


The Storm have a potentially dominant frontcourt. Can they coexist?

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:09 PM No comments:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

All's well that ends well

Today's results:


The Sun stopped the Sky, 87-81.


The Wings blew out the Fire, 96-78, and clinched their first playoff berth since 2023.


The Mystics eased past the Mercury, 94-84.


WNBA team news:


The Liberty are confident they are continuing to shore up their defense.


Here's why there is still a lot of hope left for Portland.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:55 PM No comments:

Monday, August 24, 2026

The World Cup break creeps closer

Today's results:


The Valkyries upended the Lynx, 80-66.


The Dream pulled away from the Sparks, 78-71.


WNBA team news:


The playoff race has tightened as the league readies for the World Cup break.


Napheesa Collier's return has boosted Minnesota's title chances.


The Tempo are learning and growing through a tough inaugural season.


The Sparks believe they have a lot left to prove, with eight games left.


WNBA player news:


The Mercury will buy out DeWanna Bonner's contract.


Angel Reese keeps getting better as Atlanta continues their surge run.


Nneka Ogwumike is retiring from the WNBA on her own terms.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:14 PM No comments:

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Big performances, big results

Today's results:


Paige Bueckers propelled the Wings over the Storm, 92-70.


Caitlin Clark lead the Fever past the Sky, 113-90.


The Mystics rallied from behind to eclipse the Fire, 105-100.


The Aces downed the short-handed Tempo, 88-78.


WNBA team news:


In a higher-scoring league, Indiana has one of the best offenses ever.


The recent struggles of the Valkyries may have revealed their biggest flaws.


With today's loss, Chicago is out of the playoffs.


WNBA player news:


Natisha Hiedeman built a brand bigger than basketball, and is doing the same in Seattle.


Brittney Sykes, Aneesah Morrow and maybe Marina Mabrey are all out for the rest of the season with injury.


NaLyssa Smith was injured in tonight's game.


Other news:


A former NBA player was kicked out of the Sky-Fever game after he was confronted by Natasha Cloud.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:52 PM No comments:

Saturday, August 22, 2026

More clinching

Today's results:


The Liberty handed the Fever their second straight loss, 109-102.


The Sparks topped the Sun, 77-68.


The Dream made work of the Mercury, 99-89, and clinched a playoff spot.


WNBA player news:


Breanna Stewart seeks a "safe space" for WNBA fans amidst transgender rallies.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:39 PM No comments:

Friday, August 21, 2026

Elite activity

Today's results:


The Lynx handled the Mystics, 94-84.


The Sky slipped past the Valkyries, 73-70.


The Tempo ended their 12-game losing streak with a gutty 82-79 win over the Fire......the Fever clinched a playoff spot as a result of the Portland loss


WNBA team news:


With back-to-back wins, the Dream look more like a team ready for a playoff run.


Toronto is looking to build a fan base in Vancouver.


WNBA player news:


How Kelsey Mitchell developed into one of the league's most elite scorers.


Bell and Telus are making a play for Marina Mabrey's business for her wifi troubles.


How WNBA players are spending their new millions.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:54 PM No comments:

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Taking shape

Today's results:


The Wings snapped the Fever's five-game winning streak, 91-85.


The Aces rolled by the Sun, 101-78.


The Dream annihilated the Sparks, 124-88......LA is now eliminated from the playoffs for the sixth straight year


WNBA team news:


The Lynx have proven their the league's best team. Can they finish the job?


The Tempo has a Canada-wide reach.


The Liberty hope Han Xu can fill in for Jonquel Jones.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Mitchell broke the WNBA record for consecutive 20-point games, with her 21st.


WNBA coach news:


Natalie Nakase always has an answer. Now she faces Golden State's toughest question yet.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:41 PM No comments:

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

All the news that's fit to link

Today's results:


The Mystics ran past the Tempo, 93-82.


The Lynx turned back the Valkyries, 77-66.


WNBA team news:


Toronto has been eliminated from playoff contention with tonight's loss.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Mitchell is probable for tomorrow's Indiana game, with an illness.


Shakira Austin's faith in her game has never wavered. Now others believe too.


Olivia Miles is mastering the WNBA's toughest position faster than most.


Gabby Williams' elite defense outshines her scoring breakout.


Kiki Iriafen isn't a unicorn. She's a destroyer.


Nneka Ogwumike announced she will retire at the end of this season.


Ogwumike is one of the league's most unique stars.


Azzi Fudd will undergo a procedure on her injured knee, and miss the rest of the season.


Satou Sabally will sit out the FIBA World Cup as she recovers from a concussion.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:13 PM No comments:

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Records broken, playoff concerns

Today's results:


The Sun stopped the Sparks, 85-77.


The Fever defeated the Tempo, 101-95.


The Sky stunned the Liberty, 93-86.


The Dream put away the Aces, 97-82.


WNBA team news:


The Mercury poached Maddy Westbeld from Chicago.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Mitchell tied the WNBA record for most 20-point or more games in a row, with 20, while she and Caitlin Clark scored 20 or more in their 16th game - a league record.


Mitchell became overheated again tonight, and sat out the fourth quarter.


The WNBA's most hyped rookie, Olivia Miles, is just as effortlessly cool off the court.


Kamilla Cardoso has quietly become the Sky's mainstay.


WNBA coach news:


Becky Hammon was ejected after a heated exchange with referees tonight.


WNBA All-Star game news:


The Bay Area will host next year's All-Star game.

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

Monday, August 17, 2026

Valkyries claim their spot

Today's result:


The Valkyries held off the Wings, 78-70, to clinch a playoff spot.


WNBA team news:


The Tempo are looking to a returning Brittney Sykes for a lift, amidst a losing streak......Sykes could return to action tomorrow.


Three ways the Sky can make the most of their last nine games.


WNBA player news:


Makayla Timpson is showcasing why the Fever believe in her.


WNBA coach news:


How Natalie Nakase is bracing Golden State for a tough stretch before the FIBA break.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:15 PM No comments:
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