The hoops world ramps up

Today's results:

The Mystics stopped the Dream, 82-74.

The Lynx ran away from the Fever, 89-72.

WNBA team news:

All the team and games to watch in the final week of the regular season.

Up close: the playoff picture.

CBS Sports power rankings.

In the heart of a tight playoff race, the Lynx look to get back on track.

New York Liberty legacy: players still in the game.

WNBA player news:

After tonight's win, Tina Charles moved up to second on the league's all-time rebounds list.

Breanna Stewart is out for the rest of the regular season after sustaining a foot injury in Tuesday's game.

Diana Taurasi will miss a second straight game with a left ankle injury.

Lauren Jackson feels "incredibly lucky" to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame tomorrow.

Jackson and Yolanda Griffith are deserving of getting into the Hall.

The Aces will raise Becky Hammon's jersey at their Monday game.

The WNBA's foundation won't be forgotten.

College conference news:

The Big 12 is bringing BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF into the conference.

How does the move affect basketball?

College program news:

The naming of LSU's basketball court has sparked a debate over gender discrimination.

College coach news:

Michigan has extended Kim Barnes Arico's contract through 2025-2026.

Much to discuss

Today's result:

The Sun ran past the Sparks, 75-57.

WNBA team news:

Five burning questions for the rest of the regular season.

WNBA player news:

Elena Delle Donne's status for the rest of the season is in doubt, as she struggles with back issues.......she may miss the rest of the season.

Megan Gustafson has gone from seven-day contracts to a WNBA starter.

The 2021 draft class has struggled to make an impact.

A salute to soon-to-be Hall of Famers Yolanda Griffith and Lauren Jackson.

College team news:

Oregon will play three Final Four teams in 11 days this season.

The Pac-12 has announced its conference schedule.

College player news:

Mississippi State senior forward Jessika Carter is facing a simple assault charge from an August incident.

College coach news:

Georgia Tech has extended Nell Fortner's contract by two years.

Maya Wynn is the new special assistant to the head coach at Cincinnati.

The games, they go on

Today's results:

The Mercury edged the Dream, 76-75, for their tenth straight dub.

A career-high 29 points from Jackie Young propelled the Aces over the Lynx, 102-81.

WNBA team news:

The Dream have hired Morgan Shaw Parker as their new president and COO.

WNBA player news:

Sue Bird says Breanna Stewart had an "uh-oh" look on her face after being injured last night.

The legacy of Lauren Jackson and the 10 greatest Australian players in league history.

College conference news:

The SEC released its conference schedule.

The Big Ten released its conference schedule.

College team news:

The NCAA's preseason power 10.

Big margins of victory

Today's results:

The Sun took care of the Wings, 83-56, for their tenth win in a row.

The Storm hammered the Mystics, 105-71.

WNBA team news:

Playoff seedings are up for grabs as teams enter the home stretch of the regular season.

The Aces host the Lynx in a game that's key to playoff seeding.

Minnesota is hoping to keep their winning streak alive on the road in Las Vegas.

WNBA player news:

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough went from WNBA to YMCA and back.

College coach news:

Nikki McCray-Penson has added Doug Novak as an assistant coach at Mississippi State.

Just two more weeks of the regular season

Today's result:

The Mercury held off the Fever's late rally, 86-81, to win their ninth straight.

WNBA team news:

Opportunity looms for the Lynx in the final stretch of the regular season.

ESPN's power rankings.

WNBA player news:

Mercedes Russell is having a breakout season for the Storm.

Sylvia Fowles is making a strong case for DPOY.

Natasha Cloud's influence is bigger than ever.

Jonquel Jones and Brittney Griner are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the week.

College player news:

Moon Ursin has reentered the transfer portal.

College coach news:

Quentin Hillsman won't coach in Spain due to negative attention and visa issues.

Clinch and snap

Today's results:

The Sky clinched a playoff berth with a 92-84 win over the Aces.

The Dream snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 69-64 win over the Wings.

WNBA team news:

The Aces are aiming for better execution after today's loss.

WNBA player news:

The league has named the top 25 players in its history.

WNBA coach news:

Mystics coach Mike Thibault said the team's injury situation is the worst he's seen in 50 years of coaching.

No close ones today

Today's results:

The Mercury routed the Fever, 87-65.

The Lynx defeated the Mystics, 93-75, for their fifth straight victory.

WNBA team news:

The Olympic break helped rejuvenate the Mercury.

WNBA player news:

Skylar Diggins-Smith is on a mission.

Isabelle Harrison has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols.

Dana Evans is the backup point guard the Sky have needed.

Simone Edwards' former Seattle Storm teammates came together and raised $50,000 toward her cancer treatment.

Thinking about playoffs

WNBA team news:

Why the Mercury look unstoppable, but the Sun are the favorites.

Don't sleep on Connecticut as title contenders.

Defense is fueling Minnesota's winning streak as the regular season winds down.

CBS Sports power rankings.

WNBA player news:

Nneka Ogwumike should highlight the WNBA's top 25 list.

Phoenix guard Bria Hartley could play tomorrow for the first time in a year.

A look at the MVP race.

College team news:

Baylor is dropping the "Lady" from their "Bears" team name.

Syracuse athletics didn't do enough to stop the unhealthy culture in women's basketball, a report has found.

Big dubs

Today's results:

The Wings held off the Dream, 72-68.

The Lynx used a late run to stop the Sparks, 66-57.

The Aces got past the Sky, 90-83.

The Storm snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Liberty, 85-75. Breanna Stewart led the way with 33 points.

WNBA team news:

Fatigue, missed shots and defensive drop-off: inside the Storm's slump.

The Mercury are peaking at the perfect time.

Yahoo's power rankings.

WNBA player news:

Damiris Dantas has a right foot injury and will miss the remainder of the season.

How Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor created an eco-friendly nursery.

The new baby will be a girl.

Jonquel Jones and Sylvia Fowles are the Eastern and Western Conference players of the month for August.

Michaela Onyenwere is August's rookie of the month.

WNBA coach news:

Curt Miller is the coach of the month for August.

College coach news:

New Wisconsin coach Marisa Moseley is looking to turn the program around.

A bit of hoops in hard times

WNBA team news:

The struggling Storm are looking to hit the reset button as the playoffs near.

ESPN ranks the best WNBA franchises.

WNBA player news:

Liz Cambage has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in league health and safety protocol quarantine.

Hard-working Napheesa Collier keeps finding ways to help Minnesota win.

Layshia Clarendon wants to break the stigma around menstruation.

College coach news:

Former Syracuse coach Quentin Hillsman has been hired to coach a pro team in Spain.

Roman Tubner is a new assistant coach at Alabama.