The beat goes on and on

Today's results:

Caitlin Clark's last-second three lifted the Fever over the Mystics, 78-76.

The Liberty bounced the Sun, 89-80.

The Aces defeated the Storm, 101-91.

WNBA team news:

The Mystics are the WNBA's most fascinating rebuild.

A month into their inaugural seasons, Portland and Toronto are in the middle of the standings.

The Fire wants to annoy the rest of the WNBA.

WNBA player news:

Sabrina Ionescu is missing the start of a road trip as her back issues linger.

Shakira Austin is now the adult in the room.

Paige Bueckers is embracing the point guard role in her second season.

Kelsey Plum hopes Kate Martin can stick around for a long time.

Rookie Pauline Astier's confidence and maturity is impressing New York.

Cassandre Prosper's bet on herself has paid off with Washington.

Connecticut retired Jonquel Jones' jersey this evening.

Hustlin' and bustlin'

Today's results:

The Tempo made work of the Sky, 85-68.

The Sparks outpaced the Fire, 89-72.

WNBA team news:

LA is struggling to adjust to the league's crackdown on physical play.

Chicago squandered the soft part of their schedule, and up next are the tough opponents.

The Fever is tired of the circus around the team.......Caitlin Clark's struggles on both ends of the floor highlight the team's issues.

WNBA player news:

Skylar Diggins said the Sky must shed their loser mentality if they want to turn things around.

StudBudz duo Courtney Williams and Natisha Heideman were reunited as opponents yesterday.

Some telling scores

Today's results:

The Lynx dominated the Storm, 88-68.

The Aces held off the Valkyries, 84-79, for their first home win of the season.

The Dream annihilated the Mystics, 109-77.

The Liberty topped the Fever, 83-75.

WNBA team news:

Where rebuilding Seattle sits at one quarter of the way through WNBA season.

WNBA player news:

Sabrina Ionescu missed her fourth game today, with back soreness.

The Storm's younger players saw court action together today for the first time.

After a devastating injury, Karlie Samuelson has made her return to the court for the Fire.

The Tempo have found a rotation regular in Laura Juskaite.

WNBA coach news:

Inside Sandy Brondello's WNBA coaching journey, and why working with her husband works for both of them.

Another episode of Friday night lights

Today's results:

The Sky snapped a five-game losing streak with an 85-80 win over the Sun.

The Wings downed the Sparks, 104-96.

The Mercury put away the Fire, 78-72.

WNBA team news:

How the new-look Lynx have survived and thrived.

The Aces are winless in Las Vegas, but thrive in front of the home crowd.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark hopes her team's win over Atlanta last night proves "the sky is not falling."

With flash and confidence, Olivia Miles has made a seamless entry into the WNBA.

Courtney Vandersloot is back at practice, and feels her return is near.

WNBA coach news:

Portland coach Alex Sarama explains his coaching philosophy.

Valkyries assistant coach Kasib Powell has built the team from the inside out.

Record-breaking, and injuries

Today's results:

The Fever overcame the Dream, 83-71.

The Lynx nipped the Valkyries, 87-84.

WNBA team news:

The Aces are dominant inside to begin the season.

Indiana took advantage of a five-day break to overcome drama, and collect a win tonight.

The Sky need to get their spirit involved.

WNBA player news:

Kelsey Mitchell surpassed the 5,000 point career milestone tonight.

Olivia Miles broke the rookie single-game three-point record tonight, with eight.

Caitlin Clark threw up during tonight's game, and continued playing.

Kiki Rice sustained a grade 2 ankle sprain last night, and will be reevaluated in the coming days.

Kelsey Plum is set to return from injury tomorrow.

What's the happs

Today's results:

The Liberty ran past the Tempo, 97-82.

The Mercury edged the Storm, 72-68.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries built a winner from scratch, and their blueprint is worth following.

Can the Liberty get back to the top? It'll require overtaking the Aces.

Will the Mercury keep their season from unraveling?

WNBA player news:

How Carla Leite went from Bay Area back up to Portland's star.

Why Damiris Dantas hasn't been at practice or played in recent games.

Dominique Malonga is close to returning to play for Seattle.

WNBA coach news:

Caitlin Clark is always under a microscope. Handling it is a big part of Stephanie White's job.

New York fans gave Sandy Brondello a loud ovation in her return tonight.

No days off for this league

Today's results:

The Dream blitzed the Sun, 91-75.

The Mystics blew past the Sky, 90-72.

The Valkyries routed the Fire, 95-77.

The Aces stopped the Sparks, 79-69.

WNBA team news:

The Fever held a team meeting after their last loss, and are reset......the team hopes to move on.

Inside the meeting.

Three big risks Chicago took before the season, and why they're not paying off.

Portland fans have started a new ritual during coach's challenges.

The Mercury aren't losing hope.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark "takes a look in the mirror" and resolves to improve her defense.

Nyara Sabally has a much bigger role for the Tempo.

WNBA coach news:

Sandy Brondello is back in New York for the first time after leaving the Liberty.

The separation grows

Today's results:

The Wings made work of the Storm, 79-56.

The Lynx blew out the Mercury, 111-77.

WNBA news:

Stakeholders continue to debate the appropriate level of physicality.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark and coach Stephanie White downplayed their sideline exchange Saturday......it was about the heart of competition.

Paige Bueckers discussed being in the public eye.

Dallas maintains confidence in Alanna Smith as she navigates early-season setbacks.

The Aces have found a scoring jolt in reserve Chennedy Carter - a spark with a checkered past.

A few bits

Today's result:

The Aces defeated the Valkyries, 91-81.

WNBA team news:

The Fever need to find their competitive spirit.

The young Mystics are finding fun and chemistry, even when wins don't follow.

College coach news:

Gavin Petersen has changed his approach at Utah.

Some teams continue to surprise

Today's results:

The Tempo dominated the Storm, 93-72.

The Sun squeaked by the Sparks, 84-81.

The Fire had no problem with the Fever, 100-84.

WNBA team news:

Portland set a new attendance record today.

Frustrations are mounting for the Sky during their four-game skid.

WNBA player news:

Kiki Rice has become key for Toronto, as she continues to shine in her rookie season.

Megan Gustafson looked good in her first start for the Fire today.

Brittney Griner today became the 18th player in league history to score 6,000 career points.

Azura Stevens seeks stability after an injury delayed her season start.

Hailey Van Lith was brought back by Connecticut as a developmental player.