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Sunday, August 23, 2026
Liberty clinch playoff berth for sixth consecutive season after Fire loss

Despite their shaky regular season, the Liberty are officially back in the playoffs.

Fever's Caitlin Clark lit up the Sky with another historic performance

Clark set a new career high in a double-digit win.

Enes Freedom and Natasha Cloud got into it during Fever-Sky showdown

Freedom made a big show out of being at the game, but Cloud got the last laugh.

Caitlin Clark drilled a 3 over DiJonai Carrington and had a hilarious reaction

Clark wasn't interested in a confrontation.

Leonie Fiebich's return already spells trouble for the rest of the league

With Leonie Fiebich back to playing basketball, the Liberty look rejuvenated and ready to compete.

Aces’ push for No. 2 seed takes sudden A’ja Wilson injury hit

The Aces are chasing the WNBA’s No. 2 seed, but a late A’ja Wilson injury update could force Las Vegas to consider the bigger postseason picture.

Liberty Beat Fever In Thriller: Jonquel Jones Delivers | Liberty Lately

The New York Liberty bounced back in a big way, holding off the Indiana Fever for a thrilling 109-102 home victory. On this episode of Liberty Lately, Dexter Henry and Madeline Kenney break down...

Angel Reese is single-handedly reminding us all the WNBA is also a lot of fun

Angel Reese racked up a career-high 31 points Saturday, which is exactly what her team (and WNBA fans) needed to see.

Alyssa Thomas enters WNBA club of one on night Mercury season ends

Alyssa Thomas reached a statistical combination no other WNBA player has achieved, but the milestone arrived on a painful night for Phoenix.

Heartbreaking loss to Fever unlocked scary new level for Angel Reese

Angel Reese set a new career high for points in a game as the Dream clinched a playoff spot.

Kara Lawson sets early tone for Caitlin Clark’s FIBA World Cup with Team USA

Kara Lawson, who will coach Caitlin Clark at the World Cup, called the Fever’s loss to the Liberty on Amazon prime.

Reese nets career-high 31, puts Dream in playoffs

The Dream clinched a playoff berth behind Angel Reese's career-best 31 points and 14 rebounds Saturday night in a 99-89 win over the Mercury.

Fiebich's 'all-around game' sparks Liberty's win

New York wing Leonie Fiebich spent the last seven weeks watching from the sidelines while recovering from a left foot injury, but in her return game on Saturday night, she led the Liberty to a...

Where to watch Sky vs. Fever today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Caitlin Clark WNBA game

The Sky host the Fever in a WNBA showdown on Sunday evening. Here's how to watch the matchup with TV and live stream information.

Liberty’s Leonie Fiebich has big night, shows rare on-court emotion in return from lengthy injury

Leonie Fiebich is usually stoic on the court for the Liberty. But playing her first game in seven weeks Saturday, she let the emotion pour out.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Sophie Cunningham supporters, detractors, rally outside NYC arena during Liberty-Fever WNBA game

A large group of protesters rallied outside Barclays Arena Saturday night in the midst of Sophie Cunningham's 'trans' scandal where she spoke up for protecting women in sports.

Liberty silence pro-Fever crowd in Brooklyn with statement win

The Liberty, playing on national television and in front of a sold-out crowd, held off a late Fever push to win 109-102 on Saturday night.

Leonie Fiebich powers Liberty to win over Fever in return

Leonie Fiebich returned from a seven-week injury absence to provide 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes, leading the host New York

Opposing sides of WNBA trans athlete debate converge outside Fever vs. Liberty game in Brooklyn

The latest collection of protests outside of a Fever game came on Saturday in New York City.

Cheryl Reeve's MVP take is the correct one — but time will tell if voters agree

Olivia Miles is well on her way to becoming the second player in WNBA history to being named Rookie of the Year and MVP in one season.

Sophie Cunningham dresses the part for Fever’s New York City showdown

Sophie Cunningham embraced the New York City stage with another memorable pregame look before the Fever’s marquee matchup against the Liberty.

'Gayest thing you can do': Natasha Cloud unleashes problematic rant about WNBA sex toy incidents

Cloud called out fans who have been throwing sex toys on WNBA courts, but received backlash afterward.

Liberty’s Breanna Stewart bullish on ‘superpower’ WNBA must protect as trans athlete debate sparks rallies

Breanna Stewart wanted to wait.

WNBA sex toys timeline: Every incident involving fans throwing neon green objects at games

The league has been plagued by an all-too-familiar sight as of late: Green sex toys being thrown onto the court.

Stewart wants safe space amid transgender rallies

Liberty star Breanna Stewart says she hopes WNBA arenas can be a 'safe space' for fans amid transgender rallies.

Lexie Hull makes major personal purchase after signing $1.6 million Fever contract

Lexie Hull rewarded herself with a major purchase after the Indiana Fever gave their defensive standout a fully guaranteed contract worth nearly $1.6 million.

Sophie Cunningham Reveals Savvy Plan For Massive WNBA Pay Raise

Sophie Cunningham landed the biggest contract of her WNBA career, but the Indiana Fever guard has no intention of simply spending her newfound wealth.

Promising Kiki Rice stretch should already fuel dreams of next year’s Tempo potential

Kiki Rice has been playing well recently, inspiring hope for a healthy second season after the Tempo’s rough first year.

Sydney Taylor just gave the Sky a lifeline they desperately needed

Sydney Taylor has given the Chicago Sky an option they can't afford to waste again.

The playoff scenarios facing the Liberty — and the surprising path they might prefer

Talk about an uphill climb for the Liberty.

Caitlin Clark or Kelsey Mitchell? Making the case for Fever's best player

The Sporting News takes a crack at the Clark-Mitchell debate.

Where to watch Liberty vs. Fever today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Caitlin Clark WNBA game

Here's how to watch the Liberty vs. Fever game on Saturday night with live stream and start time information for the WNBA showdown.

Sky game delayed after sex toys thrown on court

The Sky's home game against the Valkyries was interrupted when multiple sex toys were thrown on the court Friday night, the second straight night for a disruption similar to what occurred in...

Friday, August 21, 2026
Liberty brace for Fever circus and expected sellout in Brooklyn

The Fever have made headlines for various reasons, including on-court incidents, sideline spats, arguing with officials and literal finger-pointing. 

Kelsey Mitchell, Fever test Liberty in potential playoff preview

There is a real possibility that the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty could meet in a high-octane first-round playoff series next month.,The Fev

Liberty’s Jonquel Jones, Leonie Fiebich have eyes on return against Fever

The Liberty could be as close to full strength Saturday as they’ve been in more than a month.

WNBA fans owe Kelsey Mitchell more respect than they're giving her

Kelsey Mitchell racked up yet another performance in which she scored at least 20 points Thursday night, proving she's a core engine for the Fever.

Madina Okot provides Dream with an edge they must take full advantage of

Even from the bench, Madina Okot is proving to be a crucial part of the Atlanta Dream's rotation.

Azzi Fudd’s ‘disgusted’ courtside reaction to girlfriend Paige Bueckers has fans buzzing

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd sparks a viral fan frenzy on social media after a hilarious courtside side-eye reaction to teammate Paige Bueckers.

Jose Fernandez comment proves one fan misconception just isn't true

Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez told reporters Thursday he doesn't read a lot of what is written online, breaking a misconception many fans have had.

Paige Bueckers reignited Caitlin Clark rivalry with only two simple words

Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark have one of the healthiest and most appropriate rivalries in the WNBA, something that was on full display during their Thursday night game in Dallas.

Dream's Angel Reese finds herself in league with Nikola Jokic amid record night

You can't do much better than this.

Angel Reese's unprecedented performance could be a glimpse of things to come

Angel Reese's historic performance against the Los Angeles Sparks was the second of two "excellent" games she's played of late, her coach noted Thursday night.

Cathy Engelbert singles out haters 'who never have watched the WNBA' in latest rant

With recent debate over transgender athletes in the WNBA, Engelbert said people are using the league to "sow divisiveness."

'You have to be smart with that money': How WNBA players are enjoying new higher salaries

From cars and watches to investments and property, here's how WNBA players are using their life-changing new money.

Angel Reese fuels historic night as Dream shatter franchise record

Angel Reese did not miss a shot, nearly recorded a triple-double and helped Atlanta establish a new franchise scoring record against Los Angeles.

Azzi Fudd already knows she'll be back better than before

Azzi Fudd will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a knee injury, but she already knows how to bounce back stronger than ever.

Lexie Hull’s blunt assessment reveals Fever’s biggest failure against Wings

Lexie Hull did not blame missed shots or late-game execution after Indiana lost to Dallas. She said the Wings simply wanted the victory more.

Sex toys make WNBA return as green object thrown onto court at Dream vs. Sparks game

For the first time since the 2025 season, a sex toy on the court disrupted a WNBA game.

Sophie Cunningham controversy leads longtime columnist to leave Seattle Times

A longtime Seattle Times columnist says an unpublished story connected to Sophie Cunningham’s controversial stance prompted his resignation.

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