It begins tomorrow

Playoff news:

A stylistic divide: the physical Sun vs. the artful Aces.

Series preview......and things to know.

Las Vegas has exorcised their demons, and prepare for the quest for their first title.

Pressure fuels Becky Hammon.

The Aces have the edge over the Sun.

Connecticut will tap into levity ahead of the matchup.

The Sun are feeling confident entering the series.

WNBA team news:

The Sky are facing an offseason overhaul due to free agency.

WNBA player news:

How A'ja Wilson's game has evolved.

San Diego natives Kelsey Plum and Dijonai Carrington will square off in the finals.

Diamond DeShields is working towards the 2022 USA Basketball roster.

Off days are reflective days

WNBA playoff news:

The WNBA is set to crown a first time champion: Aces or Sun.

ESPN makes their finals predictions.

Twenty years later, the Sparks remain the league's last repeat winners.

WNBA team news:

After an emotional playoff loss, the Sky's future is uncertain, but hopeful.

The Storm are facing a pivotal offseason as questions loom.

Hall of Fame honors:

Swin Cash's unique personality and relentless drive guided her to the Hall of Fame.

Tara VanDerveer and Nneka Ogwumike were inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame tonight.

World Cup news:

Predictions.

New voices step into leadership roles for USA Basketball.

China is out to prove how good they can be.

Sun stun Sky to advance to finals

The Sun erased a big deficit with an 18-0 fourth quarter run to beat the Sky, 72-63......their run was incredible.

Connecticut took control after the Kahleah Copper-DeWanna Bonner exchange.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart is unsure about her plans for 2023.

Sue Bird's legacy is unmatched.

The relentlessness of Swin Cash landed her in the Hall of Fame.

Lindsay Whalen is ready for her Hall of Fame induction......she never expected it.

Whalen embraced Connecticut in her time playing there.

International news:

Opals coach Sandy Brondello hails the team's preparation ahead of World Cup play.

Cheryl Reeve aims to create a fast-paced identity for the USA's World Cup team.

College player news:

What Aliyah Boston learned as the lone college player at USA Basketball camp.

Wilson wins second MVP award

WNBA MVP news:

A'ja Wilson was voted the WNBA's MVP for 2022.

Wilson was with teammates when told of the award.

Why her second MVP trophy means more.

WNBA team news:

What worked and what didn't for the Storm.

Seattle and Breanna Stewart are ready for a busy and uncertain offseason.

Sue Bird news:

With "happy tears," Sue Bird bid farewell to basketball last night.

All anyone will remember from the evening is it was Bird's last game......she didn't want to leave the court.

The retiring legend and future Hall of Famer only made it look easy.

She gave basketball a lasting assist.....and she leaves a legacy of empowerment for women on and off the court.

Bird's legendary career, told by Megan Rapinoe.

WNBA player news:

Briann January had a quiet farewell last night, that resonates.

Aari McDonald is Arizona's new director of recruiting.

Liz Cambage has resurfaced on social media.

College coach news:

Fred Williams has arrived in Auburn, as an assistant coach.

Aces advance to finals, while Sun even series

Today's results:

The Sun dominated the Sky, 104-80. The final game of the series will go back to Chicago.

The Aces downed the Storm, 97-92, to advance to the WNBA finals.

International news:

How social media is keeping the Opals connected.

College coach news:

How Dawn Staley fought for equal pay, and won.

Hall of Fame news:

How Theresa Grentz moved the needle for women's basketball.

Grentz and Marianne Stanley will both be inducted.

The night before two game 4's

Playoff news:

Messy or malicious? The Sky prepare for battle with the Sun again.......history bodes well for the franchise in game 4.

Riquna Williams proves crucial for Las Vegas heading into game 4.

The case for MVP: Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson.

Was yesterday's Storm-Aces game the greatest in WNBA playoff history?

WNBA player news:

As Sue Bird's career nears an end, her true impact comes into focus.

World Cup news:

Fourteen U.S. athletes are set to attend training camp.

Marine Johannes' dream is to face the USA in the World Cup final.

Sky, Aces take leads in their series

Today's results:

The Sky held off the Sun, 76-72.

Chicago can clinch a finals berth Tuesday.

The Aces prevailed over the Storm in OT, 110-98.

There's still time for Seattle to write a better ending.

WNBA player news:

How Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley have set the standard for Chicago.

Candace Parker got her 27th playoff double-double today, tying Tamika Catchings for most all-time.

College player news:

Nika Muhl is ready to step up in place of Paige Bueckers.

Nixing the series with BYU is in the interest of South Carolina players, Dawn Staley says.

Just a bit of copy ahead of round 3 of the semifinals

Playoff news:

The offensive-minded Storm and Aces will rely on defense in the semifinals.

Gabby Williams and Dearica Hamby will both be available for game 3 tomorrow.

The Aces' small ball lineup will be crucial heading into the matchup.

Back on their home court, the Sun look to take control of their semifinal series with the Sky tomorrow.

Chicago has proven they can bounce back, but consistency is vital against Connecticut.

The Sun figure to play with desperation at home......while the Sky's mental approach can't be overlooked.

Candace Parker's vintage performances have been leading the way for Chicago.

Late summer days

Playoff news:

Las Vegas and Seattle are relying on defense in their semifinal series.

How Becky Hammon has the Aces on the verge of a championship.

Las Vegas rookie Iliana Rupert is adapting on and off the court.

WNBA player news:

Veronica Burton's rookie season was marked by constant improvement.

What Brittney Griner's income says about women's basketball.

International news:

Twenty players to watch at the World Cup.

The WNBL will be aired on ESPN this winter for the first time.

College news:

Dawn Staley has canceled South Carolina's series with BYU after a racially-derogatory incident at the school last weekend, during a volleyball match.

UConn is ready to go on this season without Paige Bueckers......they want to "show the world what we can do."

Bueckers will stay in school because that's where the money is......she'll earn more in college than as a pro.

On a quiet lake in Minnesota, Tara VanDerveer runs it back.

Three days until the next games

WNBA team news:

The Sun return home to play, after their loss.

WNBA player news:

Brionna Jones was named the league's sixth woman of the year.

How Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson can help transform the WNBA.

Emma Meesseman's impact can't be overstated as Chicago looks to advance.

Q&A with Connecticut rookie Nia Clouden.

WNBA coach news:

Aces assistant coach Natalie Nakase is blazing a new trail for Japanese Americans.

College player news:

Paige Bueckers will return for the 2023-2024 season......she is remaining upbeat in her recovery.