The embers still glowing

Today's results:

The Dream defeated the Sparks, 101-92.

The Lynx came from behind to best the Mercury, 104-100.

WNBA team news:

The Liberty are a midseason mystery, despite a second Commissioner's Cup title.

The Fever have proven they are championship contenders, but a question remains.

The Sky are open to trades at the August deadline, but don't plan to shop Skylar Diggins.

WNBA coach news:

Becky Hammon says official's foul reviews "encourage more drama."

NCAA news:

The NCAA tournament will seed the top 16 teams by their true ranking, beginning in 2027.

Some "wow" results

Today's results:

The Tempo held off the Liberty, 93-91.

The Mystics eclipsed the Storm, 84-79.

The Wings stopped the Sky, 96-91.

The Fever dominated the Aces, 109-75.

WNBA team news:

Toronto's visit to Montreal builds on momentum for women's sports.

WNBA player news:

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was ejected from tonight's game after throwing a shoe that hit Marina Mabrey's back.

Dearica Hamby's relentless effort and loyalty have helped her retain a key role with the Sparks.

Courtney Vandersloot stresses urgency for slipping Chicago.

Sydney Taylor is growing up on the road, one In-and-Out at a time.

WNBA GM news:

Los Angeles has fired Raegan Pebley in the middle of her third season with the franchise.

Scores and themes

Today's results:

The Lynx survived the Liberty, 90-85.

The Fire got the best of the Dream, 102-92.

The Aces blitzed the Mercury, 106-58.

WNBA team news:

The Tempo are upbeat about playing in Montreal, but seek a different outcome against the Liberty.

WNBA player news:

The squabble between Skylar Diggins and coach Tyler Marsh was predictable, but happened quicker than many predicted.

Marta Suarez's hard work is paying off in Phoenix.

This is how we do it

Today's results:

The Valkyries disposed of the Sun, 79-64.

The Wings topped the Tempo, 108-95, in front of a league-best 20,996 fans in Montreal.

The Sparks downed the Sky, 102-87.

WNBA team news:

With tonight's win, Golden State is now the fastest expansion franchise to reach 40 wins.

The Fire are navigating the ups and downs of their first year.

WNBA player news:

Natasha Cloud and Chicago might be a perfect fit after all.

Jessica Shepard's free agency diligence is paying off in Dallas.

Portland's 35-year-old rookie has emerged as one of the team's top scorers.

WNBA commissioner news:

Radio show host Dan Patrick says Cathy Engelbert canceled an interview with him yesterday.

Caliente

Today's results:

The Dream put away the Storm, 89-78.

The Aces beat the Fire, 88-80.

The Fever held off the Mercury, 92-89.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries have "really helped raise the bar," commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson will co-star on a new ESPN docuseries called "Life in the W."

Jonquel Jones' "unchartered territory" this past offseason is paying dividends now.

Inside rookie Olivia Miles' record-breaking rookie season.

Why Angel Reese is a perfect fit in Atlanta.

Perseverance has paid off for first-time All-Star Marina Mabrey.

Maddy Siegrist has been a good luck charm for Dallas, and she wants to do more.

Sania Feagin will miss the rest of the season for Portland with a torn ACL.

Stand or fall

Today's results:

The Valkyries defeated the Tempo, 83-75.

The Lynx got by the Sun, 86-80.

The Sparks rolled past the Fever, 106-92.

WNBA team news:

The Sky's identity keeps shifting with personnel changes.

Tomorrow's Indiana-Phoenix series finale will be without Caitlin Clark.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark has become a pawn in everyone else's game, but what about her own?

A group of Republican members of Congress sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding that the league "protect" Clark.

Jessica Shepard's $2 million deal has proved to be the league's best bargain.

How a year off from the WNBA helped Dorka Juhasz find her confidence.

Ta'Niya Latson signed with Las Vegas.

Inside Chennedy Carter's 12 weeks with the Aces.

WNBA coach news:

With tonight's win, Cheryl Reeve claimed the league coaching wins record.

WNBA All-Star news:

The Obama Presidential Center will host All-Star events, in lieu of the unfinished Chicago Sky practice facility.

The unpredictability of it all

Today's results:

The Wings topped the Liberty, 88-77.

The Sky ran past the Mercury, 77-66.

WNBA player news:

The Aces waived polarizing guard Chennedy Carter.

Caitlin Clark is optimistic to play tomorrow against the Sparks.

Azzi Fudd is making her mark for Dallas on defense.

The Carla Leite show is just getting started for Portland.

Skylar Diggins is out with a knee injury, the day after losing her starting spot.

All-Star game news:

The All-Star reserves were named today.

Some of the underdogs rise

Today's results:

The Valkyries shut down the Mystics, 62-49.

The Sun edged the Lynx, 90-89.

The Storm smashed the Sparks, 82-64.

WNBA team news:

The Fire's all-rookie lineup is fruitful in the midseason.

The Sparks waived Ta'Niya Latson and signed Kate Martin.

WNBA player news:

Skylar Diggins was caught off guard by being benched, as tension within the Sky organization builds.

Paige Bueckers is keeping her shooting record alive.

Wrapping up the holiday weekend

Today's results:

The Wings rolled past the Tempo, 89-76.

The Fever routed the Aces, 84-68.

WNBA team news:

Dallas gave Toronto a taste of how hard the road might become.

The Fire showcased their much-improved rebounding in last night's win.

Fireworks on the court

Today's results:

The Valkyries held off the Dream, 88-83, to complete the season sweep.

The Fire outlasted the Storm, 77-72.