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Sparks hiring Sixers executive Andonian as new general manager
The Sparks, who will miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, are hiring Ariana Andonian as general manager.
What WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's retirement means
What does the league need from its next commissioner after Cathy Engelbert retires? Is the WNBA better off now than when she took over?
Sky owner calls Kanter Freedom's free speech lawsuit 'meritless'
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter called a lawsuit filed by Enes Kanter Freedom "meritless and frivolous" Friday afternoon.
Stephen A. on Cathy Engelbert announcing retirement: 'About time'
Stephen A. on Cathy Engelbert announcing retirement: 'About time'
'The Golics' reacts to Cathy Engelbert's retirement announcement
'The Golics' reacts to Cathy Engelbert's retirement announcement
Cathy Engelbert, who oversaw WNBA boom, to retire as commissioner
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who oversaw massive growth in the league while also facing recent scrutiny in her handling of multiple issues, will retire at the end of the year.
Clark, Howard lead U.S. rout of China in women's World Cup opener
Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play.
How the US basketball system has shaped Nigeria's D'Tigress
The United States basketball system has played a major role in the development of Nigeria's national women's basketball team, known as D'Tigress.
Nigeria's D'Tigress at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup - Everything You Need to Know
Nigeria's D'Tigress head to the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin as a team with an unusual combination of tournament experience and World Cup unfamiliarity.
Portland Fire's Amy Okonkwo targets medal with Nigeria at FIBA Women's World Cup
Portland Fire's Amy Okonkwo says Nigeria have set their sights on winning a medal at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, as the African champions named their 12-player roster for the tournament in Berlin.
Kanter Freedom files suit against Sky, Wintrust Arena owners
Enes Kanter Freedom is suing the Chicago Sky and the owners of Wintrust Arena, alleging in a 15-page complaint that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was removed from a Sky home game last month.
Which WNBA players have the most rebounds in a game?
Angel Reese broke the WNBA single-game rebounding record during the 2026 season.
2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: Team USA analysis, rankings, rosters
Sixteen nations will compete in the World Cup in Berlin starting Friday. Team USA and France are front-runners.
Liberty's Satou Sabally (concussion) out remainder of season
The Liberty announced Thursday that forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the season as she continues to recover from a concussion sustained in June.
How Bueckers, Clark, Reese will impact Team USA at World Cup
The future is here for Team USA as Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and others make their debut in a major event.
Russell Westbrook joins board of basketball league Project B
Recently retired Russell Westbrook has joined new men's and women's basketball league Project B as a co-founder and chief strategy officer.
How do the WNBA playoffs work? Dates, format and more
The 2026 WNBA playoffs begins on Sept. 27. Learn more about postseason dates, rules, and stats now.
Wings' Li to miss FIBA World Cup due to lost passport
China will have to play without Li Yueru at the women's FIBA World Cup after her replacement passport was lost in the mail ahead of the tournament that starts in Germany this week.
Why are there no WNBA games for two weeks? More about FIBA break
League stars will be lacing up their shoes, but it won't be on WNBA courts.
2026 WNBA championship odds: Lynx still odds-on title favorites; Aces, Valkyries next
The Lynx remain odds-on favorites to win the WNBA championship, while the red-hot Valkyries are back up to third on the oddsboard.
U.S. coach Kara Lawson calls World Cup most challenging
U.S. coach Kara Lawson says this version of the FIBA World Cup is the most challenging she's seen.
Sky's Skylar Diggins (knee) to miss remainder of season
Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins will miss the remainder of the WNBA's season as she continues to recover from a right knee injury, the team announced Tuesday.
WNBA Power Rankings: Lynx dethroned, Sparks bump up
What should every team be focused on when play resumes after the FIBA World Cup?
Lauren Jackson on A'ja Wilson: 'There'd be battles, for sure'
Australian basketball icon Lauren Jackson praises four-time WNBA MVP A'Ja Wilson, and believes the pair would've been a great matchup back in Jackson's prime.
How A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum injuries impact USA at World Cup
How will the deepest roster in the world make up for A'ja Wilson's absence? And what might be next for Kelsey Plum?
A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum to miss the FIBA Women's World Cup
Kelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.
Shepard has 22nd double-double this season, Wings beat Sun 97-71
— Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 on Sunday night in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Dallas Wings vs. Connecticut Sun - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Dallas Wings vs. Connecticut Sun, 08/30/2026
Valkyries cruise on the road vs. the Fire
Valkyries cruise on the road vs. the Fire
Tiffany Hayes scores 18, Kayla Thornton 17 for Valkyries in 86-69 win over Fire
— Tiffany Hayes scored 18 points, Kayla Thornton added 17 and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Portland Fire 86-69 on Sunday in their final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks, 08/30/2026
Nneka Ogwumike has 23 points and 12 rebounds as Sparks beat Storm 90-74
— Nneka Ogwumike had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Rae Burrell scored 22 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 90-74 on Sunday in their final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 29th double-double
Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with her 29th double-double as Dream beat Lynx 89-81
— Angel Reese broke a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, Allisha Gray made six 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday in their last game...
Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx, 08/30/2026
Phoenix Mercury vs. Toronto Tempo - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Phoenix Mercury vs. Toronto Tempo, 08/29/2026
Han Xu scores career-high 19 points as Liberty get past Sky 85-66
— Han Xu scored a career-high 19 points and the New York Liberty bounced back from a blowout loss to defeat the Chicago Sky 85-66 on Saturday.
New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky, 08/29/2026
Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom, confrontation
The Sky's Natasha Cloud was dismissive of Enes Kanter Freedom, calling the former NBA player an "irrelevant person" while saying she is focused on issues that are "actually [affecting] women and children."
Fantasy women's hoops awards: Wilson, Reese and the most dominant stars of 2026
With the season almost over, Eric Moody looks at the biggest stars and surprises who led your teams to victory.
Seattle hosts Los Angeles following Johnson's 20-point game
Los Angeles Sparks (14-25, 7-11 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (8-31, 1-17 Western Conference)
Dallas hosts Connecticut following Bueckers' 22-point showing
Connecticut Sun (10-29, 3-14 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (23-16, 10-9 Western Conference)
Zandalasini leads Golden State against Portland after 20-point performance
Golden State Valkyries (28-11, 11-7 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (16-23, 6-12 Western Conference)
Minnesota takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta
Minnesota Lynx (31-8, 20-3 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (25-14, 11-5 Eastern Conference)
Wilson, Young double up to send Aces past Tempo 93-73 in first game without Smith
— A'ja Wilson had 27 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young scored 23 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Toronto Tempo 93-73 on Friday night.
Dream's Angel Reese won't be suspended after WNBA rescinds tech
The WNBA rescinded the technical foul that Dream forward Angel Reese picked up Friday against Portland, meaning she remains at seven on the season and will not be suspended for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Rae Burrell scores 12 of her 15 points in 4th as the Sparks beat the Mystics 88-82
— Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, Rae Burrell scored 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics 88-82 on Friday night.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo, 08/28/2026
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics, 08/28/2026
Clark, Mitchell combine for 68 in Fever's blowout win over Sun
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell dominated the action for the Fever, lighting up the Sun with 34 points apiece in a 111-91 rout.