Another clinch

Today's results:

DeWanna Bonner's double-double paced the Sun past the Mystics, 76-63.

The Mercury held off the Lynx, 83-79.

The Sparks clinched a playoff spot as they escaped the Dream, 84-79, to nab a playoff spot.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Sky vs. Fever

Sparks vs. Lynx

WNBA player news:

Bria Hartley is out for the season with a knee injury.

Q&A with Crystal Dangerfield.

College player news:

Mississippi State player Andra Espinoza-Hunter has opted out of the upcoming season.

Storm and Aces grab first two playoff spots

Today's results:

The Aces cruised by the Liberty, 80-63.

The Storm downed the short-handed Sky, 88-74.

The Wings held off the Fever, 82-78.

The Storm and Aces clinched the first two playoff spots with their wins today.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Sun vs. Mystics

Mercury vs. Lynx

Dream vs. Sparks

WNBA news:

WNBA and NBA players have strong bonds.

How politics changed Kelly Loeffler from hoops junkie to WNBA villain.

WNBA player news:

Courtney Vandersloot makes a convincing argument for MVP.

Why does the WNBA say her name? Ask Angel McCoughtry.

Candace Parker speaks out about the importance of equality in her hew Adidas video.

Nneka Ogwumike finds strength in leading the player's union.

Brianna Turner confronts bubble life and social reform.

Azura Stevens and Diamond DeShields left the bubble this morning. Stevens has a knee injury and is out for the season, and DeShields left for personal reasons.

Odyssey Sims is becoming a bigger part of the Lynx rotation.

Former Irish players are thriving in the WNBA.

WNBA coach news:

Mike Thibault explains the bullet hole shirts: sometimes the shock value is needed.

College team news:

Notre Dame is attempting to return tall lineups.

College player news:

If there's a season for UConn, Olivia Nelson-Ododa aims to raise her game.

College coach news:

Oregon coach Kelly Graves is embracing the possibility of playing a Pac-12-only schedule.

Back to business

Today's results:

Rookie Crystal Dangerfield once again lead the Lynx - with 23 points - in their 88-79 win over the Dream.

The Sparks came from behind to beat the Sun, 80-76, behind a season-high 27 points from Chelsea Gray.

The Mercury routed the Mystics, 94-72.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Liberty vs. Aces

Storm vs. Sky

Wings vs. Fever

WNBA news:

The WNBA deserves your full attention right now.

The WNBA made the NBA strike possible.

The push for change continued today as players returned to the court.

WNBA team news:

The Sky traded Jantel Lavender to the Fever for Stephanie Mavunga.

The Lynx returned to the court tonight, but thoughts of the week remain.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike is a union president for the people.

Q&A with Elizabeth Williams.

Renee Montgomery talks to CNN.

Seattle sports stars, including Storm players, refuse to stick to sports.

Chennedy Carter shines brightest when the lights are on.

Kristine Anigwe's role on the Sparks is to stay ready.

Former UConn stars reflect on an emotional week.

How the Olympics changed the life of Congolese legend Mwadi Mabika.

WNBA coach news:

As the Storm dominate, coach Dan Hughes can only watch from afar.

Cheryl Reeve wants to see more of a diversity of people in positions of power.

College team news:

Kansas basketball organized a march and rally against social injustice and racism.

College player news:

Q&A with new Texas post Lauren Ebo.

College coach news:

Lindsay Whalen's last challenge is to be a successful college coach.

A former player is criticizing Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale for not protesting.

Games called off for a second day

WNBA news:

Players joined together for a candlelight vigil after last night's canceled games.

The WNBA postponed today's three games, and are taking a day of reflection.

They plan to resume the season tomorrow with a renewed commitment to social justice.

The Storm joined the protest and aren't playing tonight.

The Lynx say the fight is worth fighting.

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert thinks players can have a strong platform and still play basketball.

WNBA team news:

The Aces have adjusted to the loss of two starters and are near the top of the league standings.

WNBA player news:

Satou Sabally is the WNBA's unicorn.

Renee Montgomery: people will remember the day players protested.

College conference news:

The Pac-12 may move up the start of its college basketball season to align with the NCAA.

College coach news:

Kara Lawson is focused on relationships as Duke's new coach.

Roman Tubner is a new assistant coach at Ball State.

High school news:

Paige Bueckers is the Gatorade high school athlete of the year.

Players strike in protest

The WNBA opted not to play its games today in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.

WNBA team news:

Despite a slow start, the Sun have their sights set on the playoffs.

The WNBA gives teams a taste of home inside the bubble.

CBS Sports power rankings.

WNBA player news:

How Candace Parker balances the WNBA and NBA bubbles.

Parker: "We don't need men to save us."

Kahleah Copper is becoming a star in the bubble.

Breanna Stewart talks Achilles recovery with Kelsey Plum.

Natasha Cloud talks about fighting for social justice.

The Mystics are confident Tina Charles will be back next season.

College team news:

South Carolina faces a season like no other.

College player news:

Three UConn juniors are ready to shoulder the leadership role for UConn.

Kate Cain leads by example in earning her degree from Nebraska in three years.

Oklahoma State's Vivian Gray has entered the transfer portal.

College coach news:

Felisha Legette-Jack makes an impassioned plea for justice.

Duke coach Kara Lawson isn't sure if a college bubble is feasible.

Niagara coach Jamesia Smith has quit and filed a human rights complaint against the University.

Nikki West has returned to NC State as an assistant coach.

Breanna Workman is a new assistant coach at Northern Colorado.

The plots thicken

Today's results:

The Liberty slipped past the Sky, 101-99, to snap a seven-game losing streak.

The Aces edged the Wings, 96-92, for their third straight win.

The Storm put away the Fever, 87-74.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Mystics vs. Dream

Sparks vs. Lynx

Sun vs. Mercury

WNBA team news:

The Sun are ready to scratch and claw for a playoff spot.

The league's power rankings for the week.

WNBA player news:

Tomorrow's Mercury-Sun clash will be the first time DeWanna Bonner has gone against her former team.

Candace Parker has cupcakes made to raise voter awareness.

Blake Dietrick's journey from lacrosse to the WNBA.

Katie Lou Samuelson and Crystal Dangerfield have acclimated to the bubble.

Despite missing the season, Erica Wheeler is staying involved.

College team news:

How Ole Miss is adjusting to the new normal.

College coach news:

Kara Lawson took many twists and turns on her way to becoming Duke's head coach.

Week five: let's get it

WNBA team news:

ESPN's power rankings and the keys for each team in the second half of the season.

WNBA player news:

Renee Montgomery podcast.

Allisha Gray is a gamer in every way.

Moriah Jefferson and Isabel Harrison are out for the season with injuries.

The Dream waived Alexis Jones and signed Kaela Davis.

What more does Courtney Vandersloot need to do to get your MVP vote?

Vandersloot and Candace Parker are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.

WNBA coach news:

Fever coach Marianne Stanley said her comments about disrespect weren't directed at the Storm.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Liberty vs. Sky

Aces vs. Wings

Fever vs. Storm

NCAA news:

The NCAA is currently exploring four potential start dates for this college basketball season, and three are in November while the last is in December.

College program news:

NC State has paused all athletic activities after 27 positive COVID-19 cases within the athletic department.

College team news:

Meet the UConn freshmen.

Can UC Davis be deeper this season?

Tight game Sunday

Today's results:

The Dream ended a 10-game losing streak with a 78-75 win over the Lynx. Betnijah Laney and Monique Billings lead with double-doubles.

The Sparks slipped by the Wings, 84-81, for their seventh consecutive victory.

The Mercury survived the Mystics, 88-87.

No games tomorrow! Everyone gets a well-deserved day off.

WNBA team news:

Indiana Fever notes.

WNBA player news:

Ruthy Hebard is fostering new friendships in the WNBA.

NCAA news:

Can a bubble save college basketball?

Big East AD's are mulling college bubble scenarios.

College player news:

Arkansas combo guard Ava Sciolla - a coach's daughter - has bonded with coach Mike Neighbors.

Season drama continuing

Today's results:

The Aces stopped the Storm, 82-74.

The Sky beat the Fever, 87-76, without Diamond DeShields or Azura Stevens.

The Sun ran past the Liberty, 82-65.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Dream vs. Lynx

Wings vs. Sparks

Mercury vs. Mystics

WNBA team news:

With rematches and an off day ahead, the Storm aren't panicking after their second straight loss.

WNBA player news:

The Liberty finally provided an update on Sabrina Ionescu's ankle: she won't need surgery, and is expected to fully recover.

Ionescu vows that her return will be "scary."

Brittney Griner has left the bubble for personal reasons.

Candace Parker is emerging as a candidate for top defensive player of the year, and the Sparks are here for it.

Courtney Vandersloot is having another MVP-caliber season.

Kahleah Copper is shining in her starting role this year.

DeWanna Bonner talks about her new team, playing the game and family.

Bridget Carleton is staying ready for the Lynx.

WNBA coach news:

Cheryl Reeve wants the Lynx to let it fly from deep.

College team news:

Abilene Christian has adapted their offseason training during the pandemic.

College coach news:

Schedule uncertainty is weighing on SIU coach Cindy Stein and her team.

Overtime night

There hadn't been any overtime games yet this season, but tonight there were two, back-to-back

Today's results:

The Sparks needed an OT to beat the Dream, 93-85.

The Wings held off the Mystics in OT, 101-92.

The Lynx downed the Mercury, 90-80.

Tomorrow's game schedule:

Storm vs. Aces

Fever vs. Sky

Liberty vs. Sun

WNBA team news:

The Aces meet the league-leading Storm tomorrow.

It could be a finals preview.....here's how Seattle and Las Vegas got to the top.

Can anyone calm the Storm?

The Lynx are showing toughness and resiliency despite relying on young players.

New Mystics additions have revitalized the team.

Midseason check in.

WNBA player news:

Bria Hartley has shown her worth this season.

Erica Wheeler is not expected to join the Fever this season, and the organization has signed Kamiah Smalls.

Sophomore roll call.

Satou Sabally talks about internal conflict and using her platform.

College player news:

The work has begun for Paige Bueckers.

College coach news:

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is part of the newly-created Southeastern Conference Council on Racial Equity and Social Justice.