Aces survive Fever to advance to Finals

WNBA semifinal results:

The Aces outlasted the Fever in OT, 107-98.

WNBA news:

The league has signed an 11-year deal to air games on the USA Network.

WNBA team news:

The Mercury are going for the title as this season's second-oldest team.

For the dinged-up Fever, "we over me" has been a winning mantra.

Minnesota's playoff challenges aren't imaginary.

The 10 biggest questions the Valkyries face in the offseason.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier blasted the league, commissioner Cathy Engelbert and officiating in her exit interview today.

Many players supported Collier's comments.

Players seek value in CBA negotiations with the league.

Aliyah Boston will be busy this winter.

WNBA coach news:

Cheryl Reeve reflects on her Game 4 suspension and her team's semifinal exit.

The Wings have fired first-year coach Chris Koclanes.

Final Four news:

The NCAA will move the 2028 Final Four in Indianapolis to a bigger venue.

The night before the last semi

WNBA team news:

The Mercury have raised the postseason standard.

How the Lynx's year-long quest for a title ended early in the semifinals.

Big changes are coming for Minnesota, and for the entire league.

WNBA coach news:

Cheryl Reeve has been fined $15,000 for her comments about officiating, and Stephanie White and Becky Hammon each incurred $1,000 for their commentary.

Reeve's suspension from Game 4 highlights the league's officiating issues.

Is the league listening to the talk about officials?

Fever force a Game 5; Mercury close out

Today's semifinal results:

The Fever took Game 4, beating the Aces 90-83.......Game 5 in Las Vegas on Tuesday

The Mercury held off the Lynx, 86-81......they're back in the Finals for the first time since 2021

Who picked Phoenix to be in the Finals?

WNBA officiating news:

What does it take to be a referee in the WNBA?

Data shows there is no correlation between missed calls and injury.

WNBA team news:

Atlanta is optimistic about their future, despite their early playoff exit.

College player news:

Juju Watkins will sit out the 2025-2026 season to focus on her ACL recovery.

We're out here guessing

WNBA playoff news:

Napheesa Collier is out for Game 4 with an ankle injury sustained in last night's matchup.

Cheryl Reeve is suspended for Game 4 after her comments about officiating and WNBA leadership last night.

The Mercury are one win away from the finals.

Not a lot of copy today about tomorrow's Game 4s. Will the Aces and Mercury close out?

Fire and ice as Aces and Mercury take third games

Today's game 3 news:

The Aces ran away from the Fever, 84-72.

The Mercury roared past the Lynx, 84-76.........Cheryl Reeve was ejected after storming the court to protest Alyssa Thomas' collision with Napheesa Collier, who was injured on the play.

Las Vegas and Phoenix now lead their respective series, 2-1

WNBA team news:

A blunt dynamic drives the vital partnership between Reeve and Courtney Williams.

Semifinals resume tomorrow

WNBA team news:

The Mercury can shock the Lynx in the semifinals at home.

Minnesota runs on the power of friendship.

The Aces head to Indiana expecting a physical Game 3.

Physicality has taken center stage in that series.

Inside the trade that shaped the playoffs.

Why the Storm's roster could look dramatically different next season.

WNBA player news:

Angel Reese got her sneaker, which signals a welcome trend for WNBA stars.

WNBA coach news:

Fever assistant coach Briann January is rumored to be considered for open WNBA head coaching jobs.

WNBA GM news:

Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb had interesting reasons for letting coach Sandy Brondello go.

College team news:

Vic Schaefer likes the Longhorns' depth, despite having just 13 players.

Rebuilt Colorado opens practice.

College player news:

How Raven Johnson tried to figure out what's missing from her game.

MiLaysia Fulwiley will play PG at LSU.

All of these happenings

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries are gearing up for even more next season.......team leaders lay out their vision for the future.

Arike Ogunbowale's future headlines the Wings' offseason decisions.

Does the Sun help the local economy?

The Sparks announced plans to build a $150 million, 55,000 square-foot training facility by 2027.

WNBA player news:

Former Olympic teammates Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas are battling for a spot in the WNBA finals.

NaLyssa Smith has found a different level with the Aces.

Lexie Hull tied a Fever playoff record last night while fighting through a back injury.

WNBA coach news:

Coaches remain frustrated with WNBA officiating.

College team news:

LSU's 2025-2026 squad is brand new.

Can Michigan State keep making historical strides?

Arkansas is increasing its tempo and intensity.

Semi ties

Today's playoff results:

The Mercury roared back from 20 behind to top the Lynx, 89-83, and even the series.

The Aces pounded the Fever, 90-68, to tie things up.

Game 3's are Friday............

WNBA team news:

How the Valkyries might regroup for 2026.

Will Golden State seek a "face of the franchise" in the offseason?

WNBA player news:

Kelsey Mitchell continues to fuel Indiana's playoff run.

How the StudBudz are revolutionizing the WNBA.

WNBA coach news:

The Liberty fired Sandy Brondello after four seasons.

Coaching whiplash in the league has become a thing.

WNBA GM news:

Q&A with Storm GM Talisa Rhea.

Dream GM Dan Padover is the league's executive of the year for the third consecutive time.

College team news:

Tennessee has reinstated Ruby Whitehorn after her arrest and suspension over the summer.

No games, but plenty of news

WNBA team news:

The Storm are focused on "turning that corner" with a new coach.

How the Liberty's dream of repeat championships turned into a nightmare first-round exit.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson looks to bounce back after a poor shooting game against the Fever.

Kelsey Mitchell dazzled in her first WNBA semifinal game.

Angel Reese, Courtney Vandersloot and Ariel Atkins will not conduct exit interviews.

Nneka Ogwumike won this year's Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.

The Unrivaled League will have several first-time players this season.

USA Basketball news:

Kara Lawson was named the 2025-2028 women's national team head coach.

College team news:

South Carolina's preconference schedule is light because opponents didn't want to play them, their coach says.

Fever, Lynx roll to victories

Today's semifinal results:

The Fever dominated the Aces, 89-73.

The Lynx rolled past the Mercury, 82-69.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson was named the league's MVP for a record fourth time.

Ezi Magbegor's future with Seattle is uncertain in the wake of today's dismissals.

WNBA coach news:

The Storm announced that Noelle Quinn won't return as head coach.

Round 2 begins tomorrow

WNBA playoff news:

Three things to watch in the Aces-Fever series.

Las Vegas and Indiana took unconventional paths to the playoffs.

The Lynx are preparing for a Mercury team that is finally at full strength.

Napheesa Collier vs. Alyssa Thomas will be a battle.

WNBA team news:

The Storm are still unpacking their gut-wrenching playoff loss.

Was the Sky's 2025 season a step forward, or a step back?

WNBA player news:

DiJonai Carrington is out for the rest of the playoffs with a serious foot sprain.

Naz Hillmon was named the sixth woman of the year.

Collier is the perfect leader at the perfect time for the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark was fined for criticizing officiating in a social media post.

And with that, the semifinals are set

Today's playoff results:

The Mercury rode past the defending champion Liberty, 79-73, behind a triple-double from Alyssa Thomas.

The semifinals are set.

WNBA player news:

In a first-ever move, the league named the five MVP finalists: Napheesa Collier, A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Mitchell, Alyssa Thomas and Allisha Gray.

How Napheesa Collier found her voice as a leader in the WNBA.

Alanna Smith didn't get bitter - she got better.

Q&A with Kathryn Westbeld.

WNBA coach news:

Becky Hammon isn't happy that Wilson is sharing the DPOY award with Smith.

Fever, Aces win and advance to semifinals

Today's playoff results:

The Fever sneaked by the Dream, 87-85.

The Aces survived the Storm, 74-73.

Indiana and Las Vegas advance to the semifinals..............

WNBA playoff news:

The Mercury are confident going into game 3 against the Liberty.

WNBA team news:

How the Dream turned it around and became contenders.

The Valkyries' rise is just beginning......as is their story.

The WNBA's gold rush has left Connecticut fans in the dust.

Could the state really invest money in the Sun?

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson and Alanna Smith were named co-defensive players of the year.

No one knows which Golden State players will return.

One more series knotted up

Today's WNBA playoff results:

The Mercury routed the Liberty, 86-60, to even the series.

The Lynx rallied from 17 down to survive the Valkyries, 75-74.

WNBA team news:

The formula that lead to the Storm's stunning win over the Aces.

Las Vegas' resilience will be tested in game 3 against Seattle.

The Sky hosted a ceremony to mark the enclosure of their new practice facility......will it open on time?

WNBA player news:

Alyssa Thomas' drive fuels her championship quest.

DiJonai Carrington's return pulls Minnesota's bench back together.

The Fever have their hype woman in Aerial Powers.

Rookie Makayla Timpson uplifts Indiana.

How Saniya Rivers thrived during the season, despite her mother's passing during training camp.

WNBA coach news:

Natalie Nakase is this year's COY.

Two series TIED

Today's WNBA playoff results.........Oh, the drama!

The Fever downed Atlanta, 77-60.......series is now 1-1.

The Storm rallied to eclipse the Aces, 86-83.......series is now 1-1.

WNBA playoff news:

Breanna Stewart will be a game-time decision for the Liberty tomorrow.

Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins carry Seattle's playoff hopes together.

Five things Golden State needs to change to beat the Lynx tomorrow.

WNBA team news:

The Dream's playoff chase was part of a progress plan.

How the Valkyries became a powerhouse franchise in their first season.

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers is this year's ROY.

Tina Charles will join the Athletes Unlimited league this season.

Elena Delle Donne said her new role with USA Basketball will help her grow in the game.

College player news:

Flau'jae Johnson talks beauty standards, final season at LSU and her WNBA dreams.

Big dreams

WNBA playoff news:

Midseason moves could have an outsized influence on the playoffs.

The Aces have surged from collapse to contention......they have overcome long odds in mounting their 17-game winning streak.

The Mercury are looking to avoid elimination in game 2.

The Fever are looking forward to hosting their first home playoff game in nine years.

Three questions the Storm must answer to stay alive in the playoffs.

WNBA team news:

The Sun are focused on their young core after a disappointing season......will veterans return next year?

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart has undergone an MRI on the knee she injured yesterday.

NaLyssa Smith is shining in Las Vegas' playoff run.

How Kierstan Bell rebounded this season.

The league has named Veronica Burton the most improved player of the year.

Dominique Malonga profile.

USA Basketball has named Elena Delle Donne the 3X3 national team managing director.

No surprises so far

Round 1, game 1 results:

The Lynx dominated the Valkyries, 101-72.

The Dream stifled the Fever, 80-68.

The Liberty held off the Mercury in OT, 76-69.

The Aces pounded the Storm, 102-77.

WNBA playoff news:

Breanna Stewart exited tonight's game with a knee injury, and is being evaluated.

Natalie Nakase called out the officiating today, asking for a "fair fight."

The presence of all of Indiana's injured players bring light and energy to the bench.

WNBA player news:

How Aari McDonald turns every setback into a comeback.

WNBA CBA news:

Nneka Ogwumike says the league is "unwilling to share in growth" as Congress joins the WNBPA in the CBA fight.

First round tips in 12 hours

WNBA playoff news:

Can anyone prevent a Lynx-Aces finals matchup?

Minnesota begins the playoffs as dominant league champions, but the window could be closing.

Can the Liberty repeat? What the stats tell us.

The Mercury are prepared for New York's healthy lineup.

The Fever have lost five players since they last faced the Dream. How those changes can be an advantage.

The playoff format has changed this year.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries made WNBA history and won fans over in just one season.

How Golden State built a contender, from the ground up.

Wings CEO Greg Bibb talks about the team's soaring valuation.

Accountability lead to the Sparks' improvement. More rebuilding is next.

WNBA player news:

Jewell Loyd says her drama with the Storm is in the past, and she is "at peace" in Las Vegas.

How Natasha Cloud and Isabelle Harrison spend a day off.

Will Angel Reese play another game for the Sky, or request a trade?

WNBA coach news:

Becky Hammon's patience paid off, with the Aces peaking for the playoffs.

Playoff themes taking shape

WNBA playoff news:

The Lynx are the favorites to win the title, followed by the Aces and Liberty.

New York is healthy and ready for their title defense......Natasha Cloud will bring her dog mentality.

The Storm hope Brittney Sykes and Erica Wheeler can be X-factors against Las Vegas.

The Valkyries have a shot to upset Minnesota.

The Mercury will have to beat the defending champs in the first round to advance.

WNBA team news:

The Wings have the best chance to win the draft lottery.

WNBA player news:

For the second season in a row, A'ja Wilson is the AP player of the year.

All AP award winners.

Courtney Williams does everything with great energy for the Lynx.

Courtney Vandersloot will return to Chicago next year, as will coach Tyler Marsh.

GM Jeff Pagliocca said Angel Reese will return to the Sky next season.

Owning the moment has never been more critical for players ahead of a pivotal season.

College player news:

Former Syracuse star Tiana Mangakahia has died of cancer at the age of 30.

Regular season ends; playoff seedings set

Today's results:

The Liberty got past the Sky, 91-86.

The Wings rolled by the Mercury, 97-76.

The Lynx routed the Valkyries, 72-53, and captured a franchise-best 34th win of the season.

The Aces stomped the Sparks, 103-75.

Playoffs are set:

No. 1 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 8 Golden State Valkyries No. 2 Las Vegas Aces vs. No. 7 Seattle Storm No. 3 Atlanta Dream vs. No. 6 Indiana Fever No. 4 Phoenix Mercury vs. No. 5 New York Liberty

WNBA team news:

How the Fever's up-and-down season prepared them for the playoffs.

Phoenix's recent skid isn't deterring them.

With their two rookies, the Mystics like where they are.

What comes next for the Chicago Sky?

The Connecticut attorney general is "troubled" by the WNBA's possible involvement in the Sun sale, and has requested documents from them.

Minnesota will face Golden State in the first round of the playoffs.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier states her MVP case with a rare 50-40-90 season.

Alyssa Thomas has opponents seeing triple-double.

Angel Reese sat out the final game of Chicago's season, clouding her future with the franchise.

Courtney Williams is a problem.

What you need to know about the StudBudz.

Finally, WNBA players are in charge of how they look.

WNBA coach news:

Natalie Nakase calls herself crazy, mean and psycho, and her players love her for it.

One more night

Today's result:

The Dream beat the Sun, 88-72, and move into second place.

WNBA team news:

Can the Lynx channel 2017 energy and win another title?

The Mercury will face the Liberty in the playoffs.

The Valkyries' playoff position is in limbo.

WNBA playoff teams highlight the gap in team ownership.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike addressed the stalemate in CBA talks.

Caitlin Clark's absence may signal a bigger problem for the league.

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus debuted for the Aces last night just 10 weeks after giving birth.

Why Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman dyed their hair red.

Unrivaled League news:

Unrivaled will add two new teams in the coming season.

Storm grab the last playoff spot

Today's results:

The Liberty took care of the Mystics, 75-66.

The Fever closed out the Lynx, 83-72.

The Sparks topped the Mercury, 88-83.

The Aces captured their 15th consecutive win, 92-61 over the Sky.

The Storm clinched the final playoff spot by edging the Valkyries, 74-73.

Two more days of regular season play..............

WNBA team news:

Indiana finished with their first winning record since 2015.

The Sun sale is raising potential legal concerns for some officials.

WNBA player news:

Kamilla Cardoso is breaking out of her shell.

Will Angel Reese play in Chicago's season finale?

Queue the tape

Today's result:

The Dream pounded the Sun, 87-62.

WNBA team news:

The Mercury have defied expectations all season long.

Lots of questions loom for the Storm as they head into their regular-season finale.

A Connecticut senator has warned the WNBA to stay out of negotiations between the Mohegan Tribe and potential buyers for the Sun, lest they violate federal anti-trust laws.......state lawmakers also demanded transparency.

WNBA player news:

How A'ja Wilson's push after her early season struggles mirrors her book.

Why Valkyries fans have rallied to Kaitlyn Chen.

How Courtney Vandersloot honors her mother's memory.

WNBA coach news:

How Tyler Marsh stays even during the chaos.

Unrivaled League news:

Serena Williams has invested in the Unrivaled League.

Unrivaled hopes to sign Caitlin Clark, but won't push it.

Only one more playoff spot left

Today's results:

The Fever clinched a playoff spot by blowing out the Mystics, 94-65.

The Sparks keep their postseason hopes alive with a 91-77 win over the Wings.

A'ja Wilson's monster game paces the Aces over the Sky, 80-66.

WNBA team news:

How Indiana's culture helped them get to the postseason.

Las Vegas' winning streak has reached 14.

WNBA player news:

In Baltimore, fans turned out in droves to see Caitlin Clark not play.

Whose idea was it to suspend Angel Reese?

Reese missed the second half of tonight's game with injury.

WNBA coach news:

Q&A with Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts.

Where it will stop, nobody knows

Today's results:

The Sun upset the Mercury, 87-84.

The Lynx came from behind to top the Valkyries, 78-72.

WNBA team news:

Golden State set an all-time WNBA record for home attendance, averaging 18,064 fans per game. They sold out all 22 regular-season games.

Phoenix has produced a winning formula after key departures.

WNBA player news:

Alyssa Thomas took back the single-season assists record today.

Courtney Vandersloot said she will be back next season.

Angel Reese's view, and that of her team, differ widely.

The Aces' security director is more than A'ja Wilson's body guard.

Carla Leite has shown new fire for the Valkyries.

Hall of Fame induction:

Sue Bird spent her Hall of Fame speech much like she spent her career: handing out assists.

Bird's full speech.

Maya Moore has no regrets about walking away from the game......her legacy goes beyond basketball.

Every game counts in large amounts

Today's results:

The Dream cruised by the Sparks, 104-85.

The Fever handled the Sky, 97-77.

The Liberty surged late to beat the Storm, 84-76.

WNBA team news:

The Aces have become title contenders.

The Liberty are still looking for secondary answers before the playoffs.

Chicago was caught off guard by Angel Reese's post-game comments.

Ruling Caitlin Clark out for the rest of the season was a big picture call, Indiana says.

Through injuries and hardships, the Fever is on the brink of a playoff berth......they are one win away from clinching.

A painful eight-game losing streak is helping the Mystics' lottery odds.

WNBA player news:

Clark's injury-plagued season was a disaster for the league, the Fever and herself.

Clark never lost her competitive spirit.

The Sky suspended Reese for the first half of Sunday's game for comments "detrimental to the team."

Skylar Diggins talks resilience, recovery and redefining herself.

WNBA playoff news:

The Valkyries will play their first "home" playoff game at SAP Center in San Jose.

What Golden State's first run to the playoffs owes to coach Natalie Nakase.

Valkyries become first expansion team to clinch a playoff spot

Today's results:

The Mercury got by the Mystics, 75-69. It's their sixth consecutive win.

The Aces made it a franchise record 13 straight with a 97-87 upset of the Lynx.

With an 84-80 win over the Wings, the Valkyries have secured a playoff spot - the first expansion team in league history to do so.

WNBA team news:

How an extreme makeover for Nneka Ogwumike is helping the Storm.

How Phoenix rebuilt their big three for a playoff run.

The Fever have broken ground on their new practice facility, which will open in March 2027.

The state of Connecticut has bid to keep the Sun in the state.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Angel Reese apologized to her teammates for critical comments about the Sky after last night's game.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:

Are Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore the most dominant class in history?

Eight days of theater left

Today's results:

The Dream took down the Sparks, 86-75, to take sole possession of second place.

The Sky thrashed the Sun, 88-64.

WNBA team news:

The struggling Liberty clinched a playoff spot, despite their loss last night.

The Fever can still make the playoffs.......they aim to control what they can control.

But Indiana is at risk of missing the postseason.

WNBA player news:

Jackie Young and Kiah Stokes are making key adjustments during the Aces' winning streak.

The Valkyries and their fans are thrilled with the return of Monique Billings.

Angel Reese was critical of Chicago, and indicated she might be willing to move to a different team.......which offered the franchise a reality check.

Reese received an eighth technical foul of the season, and will be suspended for her team's next game, against Indiana.

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus aims for a quick return to the Aces after maternity leave.

Life on the WNBA fringe: suitcases, sacrifice and soul-searching.

Sue Bird is not slipping away quietly into retirement.

How Bird's off-court impact is still felt in Seattle.

This drama is not for your mama

Today's results:

The Mercury stopped the Fever, 85-79.

The Valkyries put away the Liberty, 66-58.

WNBA team news:

As the season enters its final days, the playoff picture is still muddled.

Sky executives shared practice facility plans with players.

WNBA player news:

Sabrina Ionescu missed her third straight game tonight with a toe injury.

Caitlin Clark still isn't cleared for contact drills during practice.

Angel Reese made a cameo appearance in a new feature film, "A House of Dynamite."

Why Sue Bird remembers her high school and college success.

The best Bird stories from her teammates, coaches and fiancee.

Fighting for every contest

Today's results:

The Dream ran past the Sun, 93-76, to grab second in the standings.

The Lynx cruised by the Wings, 96-71.

Still in progress: Sparks at Storm...............

WNBA team news:

As the Valkyries' vibe crescendos, they are on the verge of making league history.

The Mercury are drawing momentum for homecourt playoff advantage.

The Fever dropped to eighth place after last night's loss to Golden State......shot clock issues delayed the game.

WNBA player news:

Sabrina Ionescu rose from Northern California gyms to the WNBA's elite.

WNBA coach news:

As the playoffs near, Cheryl Reeve faces the difficult choice of rest or rust.