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Friday, August 21, 2026
Caitlin Clark’s surprise defensive highlight sends Fever fans into frenzy

Caitlin Clark struggled offensively against Dallas, but a slow-motion replay of her perfectly timed block quickly captured fans’ attention.

The Minnesota Lynx have one thing to do this season: win it all

The Minnesota Lynx are several games in front of their closest challengers, the Golden State Valkyries — and they could win the WNBA Championship this year.

The New York Liberty must solve their Indiana-sized issue

The New York Liberty must overcome their Indiana Fever problem before the two teams meet in the playoffs, and they'll get a chance to this weekend.

Engelbert: 'Haters' using WNBA to create conflict

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is being used as a "political football for people who have never watched the WNBA."

Fever's Mitchell sets mark with 20-pt. game streak

Kelsey Mitchell set the WNBA record with her 21st consecutive game with at least 20 points, tying her season high with 37 in the Fever's loss to the Wings.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Angel Reese breaks her own WNBA record during Dream’s West Coast trip

Angel Reese needed only two offensive rebounds against the Sparks to break a WNBA record she already owned.

Sophie Cunningham’s nightmare outing sparks backlash after Fever loss

Sophie Cunningham’s empty stat line became a major target for frustrated Fever fans after Indiana’s winning streak ended in Dallas.

Skip Bayless makes bold Kelsey Mitchell claim after 37-point outburst

Skip Bayless made a major claim about Kelsey Mitchell’s offensive arsenal, and her record-setting performance against Dallas supported it.

Caitlin Clark reaches unprecedented WNBA milestone against Dallas Wings

Caitlin Clark’s deep 3-pointer against Dallas did more than produce her 1,700th point. It placed her alone in WNBA history.

Paige Bueckers’ heated Caitlin Clark sequence could lead to WNBA fine

Paige Bueckers argued that Caitlin Clark pushed off during a fourth-quarter sequence, but the complaint could cost the Wings star $500.

Kelsey Mitchell breaks two records during historic performance against Wings

Kelsey Mitchell turned an uncertain injury status into a record-breaking 37-point performance against the Dallas Wings

Arike Ogunbowale’s reaction to Kelsey Mitchell foul could come with added cost

Teaser: Arike Ogunbowale’s protest of a foul against Kelsey Mitchell earned her a technical and could leave the Dallas Wings star with a $500 bill.

Valkyries duo could shake things up come playoff time

We're getting to that point in the season where it's utterly foolish to keep overlooking the Golden State Valkyries.

Makayla Timpson has been the unsung hero amid Fever's winning streak

The second-year big has stepped up.

The WNBA's Olivia Miles problem is going to persist for years to come

Olivia Miles is well on her way to being named Rookie of the Year, and could be MVP this season, too. As she likes to say, no one can guard her — and it's true.

Lynx's Olivia Miles went deep into her bag to win showdown of WNBA's top two teams

Miles and the Lynx are one of one.

WNBA Picks Today: Caitlin Clark, Dream and A’ja Wilson Props

Get the free WNBA picks for Thursday, including Caitlin Clark, the Atlanta Dream and A’ja Wilson player props.

Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd publicly share relationship beginnings in new docuseries

The three-part docuseries about the Huskies will be available on Apple TV on Aug. 21.

Michael Porter Jr. apologizes after controversial Caitlin Clark, WNBA remarks

Michael Porter Jr. apologized for his controversial WNBA comments before Lexie Brown discussed Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s transformative impact.

How Ogwumike's retirement impacts WNBA, players' union and Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike's leadership for the players' union is as much of a legacy as her 15-year impact on court.

Three WNBA games to pay attention to before playoff teams are decided

The WNBA playoffs are looming just beyond the reach of most teams, but that will change soon enough. Here are 3 games to pay attention to before playoffs.

Valkyries already face mounting playoff pressure in second WNBA season

Cheryl Reeve laid out a new reality for the Valkyries: People outside of the organization now expect them to find playoff success.

WNBPA statement illustrates Nneka Ogwumike's impact extends far beyond the court

Nneka Ogwumike meant more to the WNBA than fans may realize, and her leadership will be missed across the board.

Lynx's Miles exits on another milestone night

Olivia Miles tweaked her left ankle midway through the fourth quarter of Minnesota's win at Golden State on Wednesday night.

Where to watch Wings vs. Fever today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark game

The Wings and Fever are set to face off on Thursday for the final meeting of the series. Here's how to watch the game with TV information.

Olivia Miles, Lynx power past Valkyries in matchup of WNBA's best

Olivia Miles scored 20 points and dished seven assists before leaving with an ankle injury, Kayla McBride hit three key hoops late in the game and the

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Toronto Tempo's epic losing streak saw them dumped from playoff contention
Sophie Cunningham makes bold statement about WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s future

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham publicly questioned whether Cathy Engelbert will remain WNBA commissioner beyond the 2026 season.

Losing Azzi Fudd doesn't mean fans should write off the Wings

The Wings confirmed Azzi Fudd will miss the rest of the season due to knee surgery, but that doesn't mean WNBA fans should write off Dallas for the rest of the year.

Azzi Fudd's season-ending injury continues a concerning trend

The Wings will hope this is the end of Fudd's recurrent knee problems.

Jonquel Jones' injury could spell trouble the Liberty's goals

Jonquel Jones injured her ankle in the New York Liberty's game against the Chicago Sky, something that could make the rest of the season very difficult for the team.

Sophie Cunningham: WNBA needs a bold, confident commissioner

Outspoken Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said the WNBA needs a commissioner who is bold and confident and not focused on themselves during an e

Wings star Fudd out for season with knee injury

Wings star guard Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's WNBA draft, will undergo a procedure on her injured knee and miss the remainder of the season.

What season-ending injury to No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd means for Wings' WNBA playoff chances

Fudd will undergo surgery to remedy right knee soreness and will not return this season.

Nneka Ogwumike has just made a pivotal Sparks decision a lot easier

Nneka Ogwumike is giving the Los Angeles Sparks no choice with a critical decision that will shape their entire future.

Liberty’s Satou Sabally out of FIBA World Cup for Germany amid concussion recovery

Liberty forward Satou Sabally won’t be playing for the German national team in next month’s FIBA World Cup.

Ogwumike, 11-time All-Star, retiring after season

Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike, an 11-time WNBA All-Star, announced Wednesday she will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 season.

Cunningham: WNBA needs 'bold' commissioner

Sophie Cunningham says the WNBA needs a "bold" commissioner "who wants the best for the players and not maybe for themselves."

Angel Reese's brutal miss against the Fever was a nightmare for the Dream star
Why former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike is retiring from basketball despite still producing at high-level for Sparks

The Hall of Fame awaits Ogwumike, an 11-time All-Star who captured MVP honors in 2015.

Why Nneka Ogwumike's retirement announcement is so shocking for Sparks, WNBA

Ogwumike caught a lot of fans off-guard.

Caitlin Clark had the best response to question about her legacy

Indiana Fever and WNBA star Caitlin Clark had the best response after being asked about her legacy.

Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd confirm relationship for first time publicly: 'Not a secret, but it's private'

Dallas Wings stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are breaking their silence on their relationship.

Sophie Cunningham provides blunt opinion on Cathy Engelbert's future as WNBA commissioner

With questions over the WNBA commissioner's long-term outlook, Cunningham recently offered her opinion.

12 biggest WNBA games that will determine the playoff race

With all the seeding and five playoff spots still up for grabs, these are the most impactful WNBA games left.

Caitlin Clark makes candid admission after seeing Toronto fans’ pregame gesture

Caitlin Clark appreciated the extraordinary effort Toronto fans made before her first WNBA game in Canada, though the Fever star admitted she might not have done the same.

Aces have a major Jewell Loyd problem heading into the playoffs

If the Las Vegas Aces don't find a way to solve this Jewell Loyd conundrum, it may cost them their shot at the championship.

Angel Reese makes wild WNBA history with latest 400-rebound season

Angel Reese became the second-fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 rebounds in a season, but the player ahead of the Dream star is remarkably familiar.

Sophie Cunningham delivers perfect response after Toronto crowd boos Fever guard

Sophie Cunningham heard the boos during the Fever’s first trip to Toronto, but her clutch performance and gracious response afterward earned widespread praise.

Mystics will be a tougher first-round opponent than their youth makes them out to be

Finishing the playoff race with a top-four seed comes with two perks: home-court advantage and a first-round opponent from the bottom half of the playoff pictur

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