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Monday, June 29, 2026

Commissioner's Cup final on tap

WNBA team news:


The keys to tomorrow's Commissioner's Cup championship.


The Mercury were received enthusiastically at an open practice today.


WNBA player news:


A'ja Wilson is questionable for tomorrow's Commissioner's Cup finale after rolling her ankle in yesterday's game.


Mercury rookie Jovana Nogic will miss the rest of the season for personal reasons......teammate Natasha Mack is out indefinitely with a bone bruise in her foot.


Maddy Westbeld is trying to be a "student of the game" in the WNBA.


The Sabrina Ionescu undercover Duck fan is now streaming on Amazon Prime.


NCAA player news:


JuJu Watkins is back on court with the Trojans after recovering from the ACL tear she sustained 15 months ago.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:01 PM No comments:

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Clawing and grinding

Today's results:


The Lynx downed the Wings, 85-77.


The Mystics survived the Fire, 124-123, in a WNBA record-tying four OTs.


The Aces defeated the Sky, 107-99.


The Valkyries handled the Liberty, 76-67.


No games tomorrow, which is probably a good thing. Players need rest.


WNBA team news:


New York is calling for more heart after tonight's loss.


Portland showed positive improvement after tonight's loss.


WNBA player news:


Kamilla Cardoso is starting to play like an all-star.


Monique Billings is heating up in her new role.


WNBA coach news:


Cheryl Reeve tied the league's coaching wins record today, with her 379th.


WBHOF induction ceremony:


Last night's ceremony was a reminder of Pat Summitt's legacy.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:41 PM No comments:

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Not predictable

Today's results:


The Mercury bested the Tempo, 89-80.


The Fever trounced the Sparks, 111-87.


The Storm rolled past the Dream, 105-90.


WNBA team news:


The Fire are clutch at home, but can't stop collapsing on the road.


WNBA player news:


Sophie Cunningham said other players are "definitely targeting" Caitlin Clark.


Clark is having no fun this season.


What Breanna Stewart thinks about her three-point shooting decline, and what she's doing to fix it.


WNBA coach news:


Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts criticized the league for suspending Alyssa Thomas.


WNBA news:


Val Ackerman sees her dream realized in the WNBA's surge in popularity.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:21 PM No comments:

Friday, June 26, 2026

A bit of this and a bit of that

Today's results:


The Sun topped the Mystics, 68-57.


The Sky routed the Fire, 124-94.


The Valkyries got by the Dream, 78-75.


WNBA team news:


The Tempo are basking in Marina Mabrey's aura after she tied the single-game scoring record last night.


WNBA player news:


Kamilla Cardoso set the league record for most field goals without a miss.


Chelsea Gray is building a Hall of Fame resume with her assists record.


Chicago is taking a hands-on approach to revive Azura Stevens' three-point shot.


WNBA coach news:


Stephanie White is grateful for the ruling on Alyssa Thomas, but said league officials must be better.


Women's Basketball Hall of Fame news:


Cheryl Reeve is stepping away from the WNBA grind to be inducted this weekend.


The road Reeve paved.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:50 PM No comments:

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Well, well, well

Today's results:


The Tempo thrashed the Sparks, 125-97.


The Aces put away the Wings, 99-84.


The Storm snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 99-88 win over the Liberty. Flau'jae Johnson had a career-high 28 points.


WNBA player news:


The league assessed Alyssa Thomas a flagrant 2 foul for last night's grab of Caitlin Clark's throat, and suspended her for one game.


Veteran Natasha Howard and rookie Olivia Miles are forming a fearsome partnership for Minnesota.


Marina Mabrey tied the single-game scoring record tonight, with 53 points.


Inside the eventful start to Isabelle Harrison's season in Toronto.


Courtney Vandersloot will make her season debut tomorrow.


Raven Johnson was put to the fire in last night's game, and came out refined.

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

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Intensity on tap

Today's results:


The Lynx edged the Mystics, 78-76.


The Mercury survived the Fever, 111-109.


The Sky crushed the Fire, 101-78.


Still in progress.....Dream at Valkyries


WNBA team news:


Chicago has nothing to look forward to.


WNBA player news:


Kelsey Plum will be out at least four weeks with a lower left leg injury.


Lauren Betts is patient in adjusting to the WNBA.


An Indiana man has been charged with stalking Sophie Cunningham.


WNBA owner news:


New details have emerged in the lawsuit against Sky owner Michael Alter.

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

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Liberty respond with a win over the Aces

Today's result:


The Liberty took down the Aces, 87-76.


WNBA team news:


The Dream tested their fan base, and the results are encouraging.


With a break in the schedule, the Fire are getting a rare treat: practice.


More on last night's "chippy" matchup between Indiana and Phoenix.


Why the Valkyries aren't playing talented rookie Juste' Jocyte'.


WNBA player news:


Paige Bueckers is the fastest player to reach 1,000 points and 250 assists.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:10 PM No comments:

Monday, June 22, 2026

Temperatures are rising

Today's results:


The Sun whooped the Sky, 92-63.


The Dream defeated the Tempo, 94-87.


The Fever stopped the Mercury, 86-77, in a game that featured six technical fouls in the fourth quarter.


Still in progress.......Wings at Storm


WNBA team news:


After two critical wins, the young Mystics are on the rise.


WNBA players made sure recovery was part of their new CBA.


WNBA player news:


Brittney Griner became the league's all-time blocks leader tonight.


Sabrina Ionescu still doesn't look like herself since returning from injury.


Nia Coffey has found the perfect fit with the Lynx.


Bridget Carleton is the glue of the Portland Fire.

Posted by Sue Favor at 7:51 PM No comments:

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Some stunners

Today's results:


The Aces pounded the Valkyries, 92-73.


The Mystics surged late to beat the Lynx, 84-79.


Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beater lifted the Sparks over the Liberty, 98-97.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:02 PM No comments:

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Always buzzing

Today's results:


The Dream bested the Fever for the second time in a row, 113-96.


The Mercury routed the Storm, 93-73.


The Wings roared back to eclipse the Sky, 93-92.


WNBA team news:


Thirty years later, the Sparks vs. Liberty highlights the league's evolution.


Early returns on Seattle's frontcourt has the team buzzing.


WNBA player news:


Today Angel Reese became the fastest WNBA player to reach 1,000 career rebounds.


How Han Xu is making a significant difference for the Liberty.


Olivia Miles' first poor outing as a pro last night is a chance to grow, her coach says.


Gabriela Jaquez is finding her three-point shot.

Posted by Sue Favor at 8:10 PM No comments:
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