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Sunday, April 19, 2026

It begins!

WNBA team news:


The Mercury are finding continuity as camp begins.


Jose Fernandez is building a detail-oriented culture in Dallas.


The Storm opened training camp with a direct message from their new coach.


The new-look Lynx took the floor today.


The Portland Fire had "a great first day."


The Valkyries are aiming higher this year.


The Sun opened their last training camp in the state with new faces.


Toronto has launched their first camp.


Every team's roster.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark is focused on staying healthy at training camp.....she's taking nothing for granted.


The Fever want to see Aliyah Boston improve in one area.


Veronica Burton wants Golden State to win a title.


The Sky are dealing with injuries to Azura Stevens and Dijonai Carrington, but Courtney Vandersloot is pleased with her rehab process.


Dana Evans is out indefinitely with a left leg injury.


College player news:


Audi Crooks has transferred to Oklahoma State.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:12 PM No comments:

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Training camp lead-up

WNBA team news:


Breaking down the league into four tiers.


The Aces enter training camp with a small but mighty roster.


Five burning questions for the rebuilt Storm heading into training camp.


How do WNBA developmental spots work?


WNBA player news:


The Fever have the league's most unique salary cap situation. Their GM explains plans for the future.


Tyasha Harris said her return to health with Indiana is everything she asked for.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:45 PM No comments:

Friday, April 17, 2026

The news is flowing

WNBA team news:


The Mercury's offseason was defined by continuity as they head into a new era.


WNBA player news:


The Liberty have signed Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu to long-term deals.


Satou Sabally is eyeing a championship.


Brittney Griner said signing with Connecticut was an easy decision.


Aliyah Boston and the Fever agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract expansion.


Napheesa Collier is aiming to return to the court soon.


The Lynx's trio of returning all-stars have high expectations of the season.


Angel Reese is grateful for her time with the Sky, but wanted more.


How will Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd jell on the court?


Marta Suarez is excited to join the Valkyries.


Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced they are separating after 10 years.

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

Thursday, April 16, 2026

WNBA storylines forming

WNBA team news:


The Wings shut down questions about Paige Bueckers' and Azzi Fudd's relationship.


How the Mercury plan to replace Satou Sabally's production.


Phoenix's GM provided a strategy update.


Why the Chennedy Carter signing makes sense for the Aces, despite the risks.


WNBA player news:


Napheesa Collier is signing a one-year, $1.4 million deal with the Lynx.


Skylar Diggins is determined to bring high standards to the Sky.


Flau'jae Johnson arrived at Storm HQ for her first day of work.


Olivia Miles is grateful that she waited to declare for the draft.


College coach news:


Longtime collegiate coach Jim Jabir has died after a battle with cancer.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:07 PM No comments:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The countdown to training camp is on

WNBA team news:


Why the Storm were right to choose a rebuild over continued coasting.


The Toronto Tempo are no longer an idea, but a team.


WNBA player news:


A'ja Wilson signed a $5 million deal with the Aces, and more of today's transactions.


Skylar Diggins isn't just coasting into retirement.


Lauren Betts signed a shoe deal with Reebok.


Kiki Iriafen and Betts will put the UCLA-USC rivalry aside in D.C.


Aliyah Boston and Raven Johnson are reunited in the WNBA.


Olivia Miles brings personality and poise as the Lynx's new point guard.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The dust settles

WNBA team news:


The Valkyries and Storm agreed to a trade before Flau'jae Johnson was picked.


In an offseason of departures, Olivia Miles is a welcome addition to the Lynx.


Nikki Fargas is now also the GM for the Aces.


WNBA player news:


Caitlin Clark waved off Raven Johnson three years ago. She used it as motivation.


Why Johnson is the perfect fit for the Fever.


Azura Stevens is confident of the Sky's progress in her return.


College coach news:


Grand Canyon built trust in their first year under new coach Winston Gandy.


Newly-hired Aaron Roussell took an unusual path to Virginia.


At Louisville, Jeff Walz has hired two new assistant coaches - who used to be head coaches.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:08 PM No comments:

Monday, April 13, 2026

Many notables in historic WNBA draft

Tonight's draft board:





Azzi Fudd went No. 1.


All six UCLA seniors were drafted, including five in the first round - a record.


The Storm made a major trade to acquire Flau'jae Johnson......Golden State's GM won't say why they traded.


The Sparks were exited and surprised to land Ta'Niya Latson......their roster is taking shape.


Madina Okot describes her journey to the draft after playing for just six years.


Thanks to the new CBA, this year's top pick will earn $500,000.


Three top players who went undrafted.


Today's transactions.


More WNBA news:


Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says her relationship with players is repaired with the new CBA deal.


Engelbert said the league may play its first international game next year.


She sidestepped questions about the WNBA's future.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:16 PM No comments:

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Almost picking time

WNBA news:


Latest transactions.


Blockbuster deals are shaking up free agency.


Trade grades.


Dream coach Karl Smesko said Angel Reese is a good fit for the team, and they will work to improve her shooting.


The WNBA draft is tomorrow at 4 p.m. PT on ESPN.


College player news:


Elina Aarnisalo is transferring back to UCLA from North Carolina.

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

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Signings, and more signings

WNBA news:


Today's signings are many.


The Lynx face a heavy roster turnover in an unusual WNBA offseason.


The new CBA has lifted rookie salaries considerably.

Posted by Sue Favor at 9:06 PM No comments:

Friday, April 10, 2026

Free agency flying while draft day is coming

WNBA player news:


WNBA free agency and trade tracker: deals, news and moves.


Notably, Nneka Ogwumike will return to the Sparks.


UCLA and its six seniors are eying a draft takeover.


Before winning a national title and preparing for the draft, Gianna Kneepkens was rewriting Minnesota's record books.


Richmond's Maggie Doogan is prepared for the draft.


Former No. 1 pick Charli Collier hopes to return to the WNBA.


WNBA team news:


Could the Sky actually turn things around?


College team news:


As Texas rebuilds their roster, they will use their loss to UCLA as fuel.


Fairfield is the team no one wants to play.

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