The plot thickens, as Golden State takes a 3-2 series lead over Atlanta

Today's result:

The Valkyries bested the Dream, 64-55, to take a 3-2 series lead.

Atlanta is on the ropes.

Tiffany Hayes continued to spark Golden State......while Kiah Stokes broke another record.

WNBA team news:

Game 6 will be played at State Farm Arena Thursday.....at 9:30 a.m. PT, 12:30 p.m. ET.

Inside the heaven that is Ballhalla.

How much are the Lynx worth? The answer is more complicated than you think.

College player news:

Hannah Hidalgo sees big things ahead for the Irish.

How Sarah Strong went from reluctant star to leader.

College coach news:

Notre Dame has hired Skylar Diggins as a special advisor to coach Niele Ivey.

Get ready, get set......

WNBA Finals news:

Game 5 will test the Valkyries winning formula from game 4.

Under-the-radar Kiah Stokes is breaking records in the Finals.

The Finals are getting personal.

Game 6 could be played at a 3,500-seat arena.

College team news:

Texas beat UCLA, 81-64, in an exhibition match today.

USC escaped with a 78-76 win over Cal today......JuJu Watkins returned to the court after a 580-day absence.

Golden State steps up to even the series

Today's result:

The Valkyries closed out the Dream, 67-62, to even the series.

Coach Natalie Nakase made adjustments, and Gabby Williams stepped up.

Angel Reese blames herself.

WNBA player news:

The league announced all-WNBA first and second teams.

College coach news:

Tina Langley is building Washington basketball around the right people.

Themes heading into the next round

WNBA Finals news:

Game 4 feels like a must-win for the Valkyries, but can they generate enough offense?

Golden State is searching for their Finals fire.

The Dream selling out an NBA arena for their finals game shows how much has changed for the franchise.

How Atlanta is approaching the remainder of the Finals series.

How Angel Reese rebuilt her shot from scratch.

Reese is now convinced that her team has a mental edge on their opponents.

Allisha Gray's left hand feels fine, but she is not 100 percent.

How two former Chicago Sky stars found homes in the Bay Area and Atlanta.

WNBA team news:

Fever president Kelly Krauskopf resigned, while the franchise fired GM Amber Cox.

Indiana coach Stephanie White is expected back.

Mark Walter is trying to sell the Los Angeles Sparks for a record valuation.

College season on the horizon as we prepare for game 4

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries aren't panicking, but have a sense of urgency about game 4.

Golden State must address their defensive breakdowns.

The "undisciplined" Valkyries look to bounce back before it's too late.

Everyone stepped up for the Dream last night.

Atlanta fans turned last night's game into a spectacle......and a WNBA wonderland.

WNBA player news:

Tiffany Hayes is the key to a comeback for Golden State.

College team news:

Depth and unselfish play will be key for Louisville this season.

UConn is ready to make another title run after last year's disappointing finish.

Oregon State enters a new era with a lot to prove.

College player news:

The preseason AP All-American team.

New team, same Audi Crooks.

Atlanta ups the ante

Today's result:

The Dream dominated the Valkyries, 97-71.

WNBA team news:

Inside the training camp that spurred the Dream's Finals run.

Atlanta's dream of a WNBA title may be coming soon.

Golden State looked lost tonight.

WNBA player news:

Rookie Madina Okot is staying ready for her call in the Finals.

WNBA coach news:

Karl Smesko is living the dream as Atlanta's coach.

College player news:

Audi Crooks had "honest conversations" at Iowa State before leaving for Oklahoma State.

Finals action continues tomorrow

 WNBA team news:

The Dream exposed the Valkyries' offensive shortcomings. Now they must answer.

WNBA player news:

Six players finally getting the spotlight in the WNBA Finals.

Angel Reese is determined to lead Atlanta to something special.

Dearica Hamby has launched a tween beauty brand with her daughter.

WNBA coach news:

Natalie Nakase learned hard work from her dad. In the WNBA playoffs, she is learning her about her limits.

College team news:

The AP top 25 preseason poll is out.

Breaking down each team.....what to know.

College coach news:

ASU coach Molly Miller can't hide this season.

Dream win game 2, even series

Today's result:

The Dream stuffed the Valkyries, 79-65, to even the series. Angel Reese lead the way with 30 points and 16 rebounds.

Game 3 is Wednesday in Atlanta.....

WNBA team news:

The Dream's secret support system? Their moms.

WNBA player news:

Gabby Williams has found her formula for success in the WNBA.

Williams keeps raising her game as her team chases a title.

Laeticia Amihere went from barely playing to being Golden State's secret weapon.

WNBA coach news:

How Natalie Nakase has the Valkyries on the cusp of league history.

The Valkyries strike first, take game 1

Today's result:

The Valkyries topped the Dream, 68-64.

The team in purple "found a way" to win.

WNBA team news:

Atlanta looks to clean things up after game 1.

Golden State retained and relished their Ballhalla advantage.

How the Valkyries cooled off Angel Reese.

WNBA player news:

How Gabby Williams uses math to shoulder a heavy offensive burden.

The growing power of women's basketball shoes.

WNBA commissioner news:

Cathy Engelbert reflected on the league's growth, and said the commissioner's job requires "thick skin."

Engelbert said a search firm is vetting candidates to replace her.

One more sleep until the Finals

Game 1 of the WNBA Finals tips at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow on NBC

WNBA team news:

The league's top two defensive teams face off for the title.

The Valkyries are anxious to tip off at home.

They are bringing Bay Area musicians to the Finals.

The mantra behind Atlanta's title run.

WNBA player news:

Gabby Williams is Golden State's not-so-secret weapon......she helped turn an expansion team into a Bay Area phenomenon.

Kayla Thornton is eyeing her second ring.

DeWanna Bonner's path to this Final was unlikely.

Angel Reese won't shy away from the big stage of the Finals......she has taken the Dream to another level.

Reese has taken center stage.

Allisha Gray is a game-time decision to play.

WNBA coach news:

Natalie Nakase coaches the same way she once played: scrappy, smart, and fully herself.