Pause before the fireworks

Six games on tap tomorrow as the grand finale before the All-Star break....................

WNBA All-Star news:

The three-point shooting contest participants were named.

Caitlin Clark declined the invitation to participate.

Flau'jae Johnson will be a player host.

As the All-Star game tips off this weekend, many issues persist.

WNBA team news:

The injured Tempo are limping into the All-Star break.

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier could make her season debut tomorrow in Seattle.

Kayla McBride and Olivia Miles can outscore teams for the Lynx, but should they have to?

Kaitlyn Chen gives the Valkyries "Chenergy," and more.

WNBA commissioner news:

The WNBA is experiencing hypergrowth amid tension with Cathy Engelbert.

College team news:

USC's summer has been filled with bonding events.

College coach news:

Texas assistant coach Sydney Carter has left to take the same position at Auburn.

More on-court sizzling

Today's results:

The Aces routed the Tempo, 109-83.

The Liberty slipped by the Wings in OT, 99-98.

The Mystics outlasted the Valkyries, 90-82.

The Lynx hung on to edge the Storm 105-102.

WNBA team news:

The Sky are working through some tough issues as the All-Star game returns to Chicago.

WNBA player news:

Megan Gustafson got married over the weekend.

All-Star weekend is clouded by injuries to Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese.

Bueckers sat out tonight's game, but does not have a concussion from last night's matchup.

WNBA coach news:

Cheryl Reeve's record-setting odyssey with the Lynx is far from over.

WNBPA news:

The WNBPA has halted potential licensing deals for the image of Sophie Cunningham's finger-pointing incident.

NCAA news:

Eight conferences have formed an alliance to improve WBB officiating.

Shakin and quakin

Today's results:

The Wings stormed past the Sparks, 90-82.

A last-second Jordin Canada layup propelled the Dream over the Sky, 93-91.

The Mercury snapped a five-game losing streak with a 72-63 win over the Sun.

WNBA team news:

The Storm aren't panicking about their struggles in close games.

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers left Dallas' game today after a collision with Nneka Ogwumike.

Angel Reese left Atlanta's game in the third quarter with a leg injury.

Prior to the matchup, Reese said she was "grateful" for Sandy Brondello's suspension.

More drama

Today's results:

The Lynx bested the Fire, 101-93.

The Fever dominated the Liberty, 108-88.

The Valkyries sank the Mystics, 74-69.....it's their ninth straight win.

WNBA team news:

The Wings turned a bye week into a rev-up for the games before the All-Star break.

WNBA player news:

Minnesota celebrated Sylvia Fowles, with Napheesa Collier "itching to get back out there."

WNBA coach news:

New York coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended for one game without pay for comments she made about Angel Reese after their loss to Atlanta.

Natalie Nakase says Golden State players have largely been spared from online harassment. 

Quite the night

Today's results:

The Fever staved off the Storm, 110-107.

The Dream railroaded the Tempo, 111-92.

The Sky rolled past the Sparks, 96-82.

The Sun pounded the Mercury, 96-83.

WNBA team news:

Chicago will remain at Wintrust Arena for the rest of the season, as their new practice facility won't open until November.

WNBA player news:

Caitlin Clark became the first in league history tonight to score 45 points and dish 10 assists.

Nneka Ogwumike passed Lisa Leslie to become LA's all-time leading scorer.

Skylar Diggins remains out with a knee injury, but is willing to contribute moving forward.

Satou Sabally is sidelined with a concussion, and has no timetable for a return.

How Lauren Betts is remaiing positive during a rocky rookie season.

The cream rises to the top

Today's result:

The Fire held down the Mystics, 75-56.

Today's Liberty at Wings game was postponed due to mechanical issues with New York's plane.

WNBA team notice:

After a perfect road trip, Golden State has put the WNBA on notice.

The Mercury aim to regroup in the season's second half.

WNBA player news:

All-Star Kelsey Mitchell is a steadying influence for the Fever.

Jackie Young continues to soar.

Sonia Citron is an unmistakable star.

How Fire fans fell in love with Megan Gustafson.

Kiah Stokes leads the Valkyries fierce defense.

Caitlin Clark shouldn't be used as a political football, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says.

WNBA All-Stars will meet with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to discuss online abuse.

WNBA officiating news:

More whistles, more points: how the league's new officiating focus is reshaping games.

Stacks and stacks of news

Today's results:

The Sky survived the Storm, 95-90.

The Lynx downed the Sparks, 96-87.

The Valkyries handled the Fever, 88-75, for their eighth straight win.

WNBA team news:

The Aces denounced the racist message aimed towards Chelsea Gray......who says enough is enough.

What 11 close games reveal about Golden State.

How the Valkyries' fierce defense made them into a contender.

Is Golden State for real?

The Tempo are trying to soldier on without Brittney Sykes, Kiki Rice and Temi Fagbenle.

How the "constraints-led approach" could revolutionize the Fire.

WNBA player news:

Olivia Miles left tonight's game with an ankle injury.

Flau'jae Johnson won't let Chicago forget that they passed on her.

Janiah Barker will miss the remainder of the season with an injury.

Tina Charles is launching her own craft beer company in Connecticut.

WNBA All-Star news:

All-Star GM's Teresa Weatherspoon and Cynthia Cooper picked their respective teams.

WNBA executive news:

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reportedly persuaded WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend and fine Alyssa Thomas.......the WNBA denies the report.

Silver says the WNBA and NBA are having discussions about Engelbert's future.

Sun GM Morgan Tuck is preparing for motherhood as she leads the team through a tough season.

Battles at the bottom

Today's results:

The Sun edged the Fire, 90-87.

The Mystics powered past the Tempo, 79-62.

WNBA team news:

The Sparks are at a crossroads after firing their GM.

WNBA player news:

Ezi Magbegor talks leading the Storm's youthful core, and expanding her game.

DiJonai Carrington is almost ready to return to play, but she can't save the Sky by herself.

Gabriela Jaquez has had a smooth transition into the league.

The man who sent Chelsea Gray a racial slur via social media has been fired by Hilton Grand Vacations.

College coach news:

Charlotte coach Tomekia Reed has returned from medical leave.

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.

Friday night brights

Today's results:

The Liberty stopped the Lynx, 99-86.

The Aces put away the Sky in OT, 98-90.

WNBA team news:

The WNBA's first international team in Toronto is finding fans across Canada.

The Tempo are finding strength in numbers as Dallas comes to town.

How the Fire's strict substitution patterns is helping them win games.

WNBA player news:

A'ja Wilson sat out her second straight game tonight.

Caitlin Clark condemned hatred directed at players. She will sit out Sunday's game.

Courtney Vandersloot is making up for lost time in returning from injury.

Starters set for All-Star game

Today's results:

The Mystics squeezed by the Dream, 81-76.

The Wings edged the Sun, 86-83.

Still in progress.....Storm at Mercury

All-Star game news:

Starters for the All-Star game were named today.

Angel Reese called Atlanta's snubs "a slap in the face."

Gabby Williams is a starter for the first time.

WNBA officiating news:

The next officiating controversy is coming. The WNBA should get ahead of it.

WNBA player news:

NIL has put players into the spotlight, resulting in unprecedented leverage.

The pause for a cause is about to end

Games resume tomorrow........

WNBA player news:

Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhasz have returned to practice for the Lynx.......both players aim to hit the ground running.

WNBA coach news:

Stephanie White gave fans a statement worth hearing.

The Fever have brought in Gary Kloppenburg as an interim advisor as assistant coach Karima Christmas-Kelly goes on maternity leave.

College coach news:

After her "worst year" as a coach, Kim Caldwell has reset the Lady Vols.