Records made and broken, and a statue is unveiled

Today's results:

The Lynx put away the Sun, 101-89.

The Liberty crushed the Tempo, 106-69.

The Mystics routed the Fever, 93-77.

The Sparks made work of the Fire, 105-84.

The Aces ran past the Storm, 98-77.

WNBA team news:

The Libs are getting their own Air Force 1 shoe.

Toronto's support of their team in their home finale was evident.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike today became the fourth player in WNBA history to score 8,000 career points.

A'ja Wilson became the first player in league history to log two 1,000-point seasons.

Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's rookie points record for most scored in a season.

Lisa Leslie's statue was unveiled today at Crypto.com Arena.

No surprises on this day

Today's results:

The Wings bested the Mercury, 87-82, in their final game at College Park Center.

The Dream dominated the Sky, 101-86.

The Valkyries silenced the Storm, 70-57.

WNBA player news:

Paige Bueckers claimed the league record for most points scored in their first two seasons.

Why Olivia Miles is known as "The Spectacle."

No. 1 playoff seed still up for grabs

Today's results:

The Liberty sunk the Lynx, 93-81.

The Valykries ran away from the Fire, 82-66.

The Fever handled the Tempo, 103-85.

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries have resumed their chase for the top playoff seed.

WNBA player news:

Kelsey Mitchell broke A'ja Wilson's single-season scoring record tonight.

Iyana Martin's World Cup run has reshaped Portland's guard picture.

Golden State rookie Juste Jocyte is more comfortable after the World Cup break.

WNBA coach news:

Mike Thibault will return to Connecticut to bid the Sun goodbye.

Many points scored

Today's results:

The Dream smashed the Sun, 103-59.

The Mystics pounded the Sky, 110-80.

The Wings trounced the Sparks, 97-77.

The Aces throttled the Storm, 114-77.

The Mercury survived the Fire, 94-91.

WNBA team news:

It's second and go time for the Valkyries......whose front court trio has yet to return from the World Cup.

WNBA player news:

Tonight Rhyne Howard broke Sabrina Ionescu's record for most three-pointers in a season.

Sandersville, Georgia made Allisha Gray who she is.

Despite this lost season, Seattle's young players want to finish on their own terms.

Sydney Taylor sees a long-term future with Chicago.

And we're back in 5...4...3...2...

Five games on the schedule tomorrow, as the WNBA season resumes

WNBA team news:

The Lynx are on the hunt for title redemption.

Golden State is still without key players as the season resumes.

The Aces are hitting the ground running.

The Sun are set for their final week in Connecticut before the team moves to Houston.

Morgan Tuck will relocate and remain the GM of the franchise.

WNBA player news:

Jackie Young left an impression on Stephanie White at the World Cup.

Janelle Salaun could become the go-to option for the Valkyries during the playoffs.

Courtney Vandersloot wasn't the closer she expected to be this year, but shouldn't have to fill that role next season.

Why Paige Bueckers was limited in the World Cup title game.....she returns "laser-focused" on the Wings.

Does Dallas have buyer's remorse with Azzi Fudd?

Marina Mabrey is out for the season with a hip adductor injury.

Two days until the WNBA's return

WNBA team news:

How the Mystics fast-tracked from a rebuild to a playoff team in two seasons.

The three teams under the most pressure heading down the season's final stretch.

WNBA player news:.

Azzi Fudd is ready to be Dallas' hype woman.

The Wings' years of patience are paying off for defensive specialist Awak Kuier.

Tina Charles is an intern for the Liberty as she pursues a Master's degree from UConn.

Tamika Catchings discusses how she finds her direction in life.

WNBA commissioner news:

Sophie Cunningham talked with Adam Silver about the WNBA's new commissioner.

Silver has heard from "several" potential candidates for the job.....the new leader will have more autonomy.

Five needles the new commissioner will have to thread.

Mondays are quiet

WNBA news:

The Valkyries have four games left in the regular season. Here's what's at stake.

Five things to watch as the Aces gear for a playoff run.

Three things to keep an eye on as the Sky return.

A Vancouver, B.C. group says it is forming a bid for a WNBA team.

Team USA wins World Cup for fifth time

World Cup news:

The U.S. came from behind in the first to beat France, 97-79, and win the World Cup for the fifth straight time.

Breanna Stewart was the tournament MVP.

Spain doused Germany, 81-58, for the bronze medal.

USA and France will battle for gold

World Cup news:

France ran past Germany, 86-64, in semifinal one today.

The U.S. pulled away from Spain, 76-66, in the second semi.

The Team USA-France final tomorrow is highly-anticipated.

The U.S. team is focused on themselves.

Tomorrow's game is at 11 a.m. PT on TNT.

Revving up again

World Cup news:

The U.S. and Spain face off tomorrow at 11 a.m. PT

Semifinals preview.

Team USA took coach Kara Lawson's message to heart.

The last time the U.S. beat Spain for gold, Breanna Stewart was there.

Caitlin Clark and Megan DiLeo meet with medal hopes on the line.

Jackie Young has a chance to make history in her World Cup debut.

WNBA rivals are turning into teammates.

WNBA news:

The league is looking for a "Commissioner for the People."

Katie Lou Samuelson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing a knee procedure.

U.S. punches semifinals ticket with rout of Hungary

World Cup news:

The U.S. hammered Hungary, 108-56.

Germany's coach hailed their "best night" after they made the semifinals.

Awa Fam and Iyana Martin are leading the youthful charge for Spain.

Can Marine Johannes set the World Cup triples record?

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are having fun playing together for the U.S.

Ezi Magbegor tore her ACL in Australia's win this week, and will miss the rest of the WNBA season.

The World Cup semifinals tip off Saturday

Between rounds

World Cup news:

Australia staved off Italy, 82-80.

The USA eyes more consistency as they face Hungary.

The U.S. is still the team to beat.

Hungary's rise reflects the global growth of the game.

Quarterfinal preview.

Caitlin Clark's journey to the World Cup is almost a decade in the making......she has been a great playmaker.

Tamika Catchings recalls Team USA's transition as a new generation takes center stage.

WNBA news:

The playoff schedule is out.

A'ja Wilson injury update.

Kate Martin is still figuring out who she is as a player.

The WNBA will begin its search for Cathy Engelbert's successor later this month.

The quarterfinals are set

World Cup news:

Germany and Hungary advanced to the quarterfinals by ousting South Korea and Japan, respectively.

The U.S. will face the Hungarians in a few short hours.

Wearing the USA jersey never loses its luster for Napheesa Collier.....she is trying to pay it forward.

Breanna Stewart is embracing the pressure.

That's more like it

Today's World Cup results:

The U.S. crushed the Czech Republic, 105-64.

France demolished Nigeria, 111-56, and broke records in the process.

Germany swept aside Mali, 83-58.

Spain ran past Japan, 79-59.

All game reports

More World Cup news:

The final phase is set.

After their close call yesterday, Team USA coach Kara Lawson called out the team's passion.

France is aiming for the medal round for the first time in 73 years.

Puerto Rico demands more respect after eliminating Turkey.

Julie Allemand is now the World Cup's all-time assists leader.

Ziyu Zhang is a unique player with a unique trajectory.

WNBA news:

The WNBA changed. Cathy Engelbert didn't.

USA survives a close one

Today's World Cup results:

The U.S. escaped Italy, 55-52.

China edged the Czech Republic in OT, 74-70.

More World Cup news:

Jackie Young is living her dream leading Team USA.

WNBA team news:

How the Lynx are dealing with their break.

Teams and dreams

World Cup news:

Mali upset Spain, as France, Germany and Hungary also won today.

How the U.S. competed on the first day, compared to their rivals.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are already making their presence felt for Team USA.

The debuts of the younger players hints at a changing of the guard.

Chelsea Gray is looking forward to filling a veteran role in World Cup competition.

Team USA takes on Italy tomorrow at 11:45 a.m. PT

Team USA wins first game, and Cathy Engelbert retires

World Cup news:

Team USA knocked out China, 94-61.

Italy snagged their first win in 30 years.

How the U.S. basketball system has shaped Nigeria's team.

WNBA executive news:

Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire in December......what comes next for the WNBA.

Under Engelbert, growth and controversy were intertwined.

WNBPA leaders commented on Engelbert's retirement.

Ariana Adonian is the new general manager for the Sparks.

WNBA team news:

The Lynx saw the league's international boom coming. Here's how they positioned themselves to capitalize on the trend.

World Cup play tips tomorrow

Full schedule

World Cup news:

With a new-look roster and no A'ja Wilson, the U.S. title defense gets tougher.

A 30-game winning streak is on the line.

A duo standing 7-3 and 6-10 will have teams looking up to China.

After waiting her turn, Caitlin Clark's World Cup moment has arrived.

Sue Bird faces a new kind of pressure as managing director of the women's national team.

WNBA player news:

Satou Sabally will miss the rest of the season with a concussion.

Competition time is near

World Cup news:

Every team's complete lineup.

Team USA looks to jell with little practice time before competition.

Which teams are the biggest threat to the U.S.?

Gabby Williams has been named France's captain for competition......can the French end a 73-year medal drought?

Angel Reese is ready to inspire.

Dominique Malonga is ready to dunk in competition.

The Wings' Li Yueru will miss World Cup play for China due to a lost passport.

The Storm's front court will square off at the World Cup.

Megan DiLeo has a special mission at the World Cup.

The future is now for new-look Australia.

WNBA team news:

Dallas is looking to maintain playoff momentum during the break.

College player news:

Kymora Johnson was told by Dawn Staley to stay at Virginia.

Kate Koval said she left LSU due to the addition of a Russian player.

Around the hoops world

World Cup news:

Kara Lawson says this World Cup will be the most challenging yet for the U.S.

Paige Bueckers' World Cup debut brings her USA Basketball journey full circle.

The time is now for Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

Team USA's golden era isn't over. It's cake walk is.

Everything to know about the World Cup.

WNBA team news:

After six straight losing seasons, the Sparks are betting on youth and a $150 million practice facility.

WNBA player news:

Clark says she's feeling the best she's felt in her career.

Skylar Diggins will miss the rest of the season as she continues to rehab a knee injury.

Diggins' future with the organization is open to interpretation.