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.

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.

A night to hold on to the handrails

Today's results:

Marina Mabrey's 37 points paced the Tempo past the Sun, 101-97.

The Mystics stunned the Liberty, 86-83.

The Lynx held off the Valkyries, 81-75.

WNBA news:

Inside the WNBA's inaugural game in 1997.

WNBA team news:

The Dream exposed the Fever's defensive issues last night.

WNBA player news:

Michaela Onyenwere discusses her basketball journey.

Kayla McBride hit a big career milestone two days ago.

How Jessica Shepard's transformation has Dallas in championship contention.

Gabby Williams is Golden State's engine, and she's just getting started.

Kahleah Copper has a shoe out now.

Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice will miss extended time for Toronto, with injuries.

Rickea Jackson underwent successful surgery for her torn ACL.

If the season ended tonight.......current standings

Today's result:

The Dream defeated the Fever, 108-101, as all five starters scored in double figures.

WNBA team news:

Last night's win put the Aces in the Commissioner's Cup final.

How Indiana has dialed in on defense.

The Fire lead the WNBA in one key category in their first season.

WNBA player news:

Olivia Miles is the goggled wonder woman that is lighting up opponents in her rookie season.

Q&A with Flau'jae Johnson.

Current standings:

Writing the story

Today's results:

The Mystics handled the Sun, 88-81.

The Liberty survived the Sky, 96-95.

The Valkyries downed the Wings, 91-80.

The Fire came from behind to overcome the Storm, 94-89.

The Aces topped the Mercury, 86-76.

WNBA news:

The WNBA will expand its schedule to 50 games in 2027.

WNBA team news:

The Dream will move their "Barbie Game Day" game to State Farm Arena due to fan demand.

With Ezi Magbegor set to return soon, how will the Storm manage their forwards?

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark has unveiled a signature Nike sneaker......it features groundbreaking technology.

How Clark bounced back from a rough stretch.

Angel Reese is enjoying her first season in Atlanta, and is helping the Dream win.

Kahleah Copper discusses her 41-point game.

Olivia Miles is the throwback point guard of the future.

Sydney Taylor met the moment in her first WNBA start tonight.

Cameron Brink will miss playing time with an ankle sprain.

College player news:

UConn standout Sarah Strong has been sitting out of summer workouts while she rehabs an Achilles issue.

College coach news:

Shannon LeBeauf rejoins UCLA as associate head coach.

The wheat from the chaff

Today's results:

The Fever pummeled the Tempo, 113-91.

WNBA team news:

The Fire aren't aiming for a lottery pick - they want to make the playoffs in their first year.

Recent defeats are a reminder of where Portland stands in the WNBA.

The short-handed Sparks know "defense is a choice" against the Lynx tomorrow.

The Mercury are stressing accountability as the Aces pay a visit.......they hope to regain their momentum.

This Sky season is an exercise in waiting.

WNBA player news:

With French flair and Bay Area roots, Gabby Williams is at home with the Valkyries.

Nia Coffey is the latest newcomer thriving with Minnesota, under Cheryl Reeve.

How Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is using "small wins" to clear hurdles in her task with the Liberty.

A'ja Wilson has become the next face of Wheaties.

College conference news:

The SEC has announced opponents for the 2026-2027 season.

You just never know how it will go down

Today's results:

The Wings blasted the Aces, 96-66.......Las Vegas' six-game winning streak came to an end.

The Lynx hammered the Fire, 107-74.

The Valkyries buried the Sparks, 78-58.

WNBA team news:

Inside Dallas' transformation.

The Liberty are back in the Cup final, with a familiar pattern.

ESPN will produce a series on the Tempo.

WNBA player news:

Fan favorite Kate Martin is nearing her developmental deal limit, and LA will have to make a decision.

Martin is not over the disappointment of being cut by Golden State last month.

WNBA coach news:

Jose Fernandez has a Geno Auriemma-like intensity, but that doesn't tell his full story.

Some big scoring

Today's results:

The Liberty trounced the Mystics, 86-64, to claim a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final.

The Dream buried the Tempo, 102-77.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries have a winning formula, so should they have such close games with losing teams?

The Wings waived JJ Quinerly and signed Sug Sutton for the rest of the season.

WNBA player news:

Concussions are on the rise in the WNBA? But why?

Scoring, winning and a little controversy is all in a day's work for Caitlin Clark.

WNBA coach news:

Sky coach Tyler Marsh is on the hot seat.

Competition is tough

Today's results:

The Fever beat the Sun, 85-75.

The Aces outlasted the Lynx, 100-97.

The Fire edged the Wings, 84-83.

Still in progress......Sparks at Mercury

WNBA team news:

How Connecticut is using its developmental players.

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers missed tonight's game with an ankle injury.

Sabrina Ionescu is set to return from injury tomorrow for the Liberty.

WNBA coach news:

Sun assistant coach Roneeka Hodges has earned her shot.

Close games....hard on fans

Today's results:

Sonia Citron's buzzer-beating jump shot propelled the Mystics over the Tempo, 86-85.

The Valkyries survived the Storm, 76-72.

WNBA team news:

Why taking the ball out of Paige Bueckers' hands makes the Wings a better team.

The Fire are taking a unique approach to rebounding as they continue to face size disparities.

WNBA player news:

Kelsey Plum should be an MVP candidate.

Cameron Brink is trying to navigate a fouled-up situation.

Seattle veteran Natisha Hiedeman is flourishing in a leadership role for the team.

Hot stuff

Today's results:

The Fever needed an OT to douse the Sky, 114-106.

The Liberty rolled past the Dream, 104-90.

The Wings stopped the Mercury, 85-70.

The Aces put out the Fire, 105-89.

WNBA team news:

The Young Mystics have shown they can compete, but they will still have more growing pains.

Amid a losing streak, Portland is embracing the experience.

Can the Sky move up in the standings without a star? They've got no choice.

Can year two be different for the Valkyries?

The WNBA could return to New England in the 2030's, the commissioner says.

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers hopes to get Dallas winning more in her second season.

JJ Quinerly and Awak Kuier returned from injury for the Wings.

Natasha Howard's return to Minnesota is a full-circle moment.

Has Sydney Taylor played her way into a bigger role for Chicago?

Bree Hall, activated for Indiana for the first time this season, "did a great job preparing."

Kelsey Plum has signed with Adidas.

College coach news:

Minnesota has extended Dawn Plitzuweit's contract through 2032.

Longtime UConn assistant Jamelle Elliott is leaving the program.

Topsy turvy

Today's results:

The Tempo prevailed over the Sun in OT, 106-102.

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

WNBA team news:

The Storm are banking on Dominique Malonga to get the team on track.

The Sky go as Natasha Cloud goes.....tumult continues for the team.

Expansion teams are surprising the league again.

WNBA player news:

Satou Sabally is embracing a new version of herself with the Liberty.

The regulars keep winning

Today's results:

The Dream held off the Sky, 82-75.

The Lynx throttled the Wings, 100-76.

Still in progress: Valkyries vs. Mercury

WNBA team news:

Tyler Marsh has taken the blame for Chicago's offense, but it's actually complicated.

WNBA player news:

Last night A'ja Wilson became the fastest player in league history to reach 6,000 career points.

Sue Bird is entering a new era, and doing it her way.

WNBA coach news:

Atlanta coach Karl Smesko is even more confident in year two.

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.