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Friday, September 4, 2026
Sophie Cunningham sends fiery message away from Indiana Fever during WNBA break

Sophie Cunningham stepped away from the Indiana Fever spotlight to deliver a fiery message to the school where she became a star.

USA vs. China box score: Full stats from 2026 FIBA World Cup group game

The Sporting News has the full stats from Team USA's beatdown of China from Friday morning.

Beleaguered WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert set to retire

Engelbert, 61, became the first commissioner in league history in 2019, and has guided the league through expansion, revenue growth and TV deals.

Caitlin Clark introduced herself to the FIBA World Cup as only she could

The Fever star is already cooking in Germany.

Enes Kanter Freedom files lawsuit against Chicago Sky in response to ban

Enes Kanter Freedom is fighting his ban from WNBA games at Wintrust Arena.

WATCH: Angel Reese gives up a full foot in incredible battle with China’s 7-3 Zhang Ziyu

Angel Reese is rarely the smaller player, but China’s 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu presented the Team USA star with an extraordinary challenge.

WATCH: Caitlin Clark launches absurd logo 3 in Team USA’s World Cup opener

Caitlin Clark crossed half court and immediately launched a jaw-dropping 3-pointer during Team USA’s World Cup opener against China.

Now’s the time for the WNBA to reframe the conversation

There’s so much to talk about and dissect across the WNBA in its 30th season.

USA vs. China live score, updates, highlights from Caitlin Clark and more in 2026 FIBA World Cup

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese will look to steer the Americans to victory in Team USA's first match in the FIBA Women's World Cup.

Caitlin Clark USA stats tracker: Updated game logs for Fever star at 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup

Clark won MVP honors during Team USA's 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament. She'll look to repeat the feat when the Americans touch down in Germany.

When is Caitlin Clark's next game? What to know about Fever star's schedule at FIBA Women's World Cup

Caitlin Clark is looking to make waves during the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, her inaugural major international tournament as a pro.

Who is Zhang Ziyu? Meet China's 7-foot-2 center towering over FIBA Women's World Cup competition

Zhang Ziyu will look to steer China to a podium finish during the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup.

Where to watch USA vs. China basketball: Channel, live stream, TV schedule, time for FIBA Women's World Cup game

Here's everything you need to know about USA vs. China, including TV channel and streaming options for the FIBA Women's World Cup game.

Kanter Freedom files suit vs. Sky, Wintrust Arena

Enes Kanter Freedom is suing the Chicago Sky and the owners of Wintrust Arena, alleging in a 15-page complaint filed Thursday that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was removed from...

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Kate Martin's newest WNBA contract reunites her with an old coach

Kate Martin will play for the Chicago Sky for the rest of the 2026 season, and may get an opportunity to extend her time with Tyler Marsh as a result.

Liberty's Satou Sabally (concussion) out for rest of 2026

New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the regular season and the postseason, taking the time off to recover from a head in

Fever's Caitlin Clark is feeling lucky on the eve of the FIBA World Cup

Clark is feeling confident -- and blessed -- before the tournament.

Fans are wondering what happened to Sophie Cunningham's podcast

"Show Me Something" has not shown anything in a while.

Liberty's Sabally (concussion) out rest 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.

Satou Sabally done for year in sad Liberty outcome weeks in the making

Sabally was the Liberty’s biggest offseason acquisition aside from re-signing their Big 3.

Satou Sabally update is bad news for Liberty amid FIBA World Cup

This isn't a surprise at this point.

Why World Cup stage might be even bigger for Bueckers, Clark, Reese and young Team USA

The future is here for Team USA as Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and others make their debut in a major event.

Ranking the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup teams 1-16, from best (USA) to worst (South Korea)

Here's a look at the best and worst sides set to take part in the FIBA Women's World Cup,

Where to watch FIBA Women's World Cup: Schedule, times, live streams, TV channels, scores for basketball tournament

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, including TV channel and streaming options for the international tournament.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Indiana Fever coach announces joyful family news during WNBA break

Karima Christmas-Kelly’s connection to the Fever includes a championship and a return as an assistant coach. Her latest announcement is far more personal.

Lost passport delivers crushing World Cup blow before China faces Team USA

China was already facing a huge challenge against Team USA. A lost passport has now taken one of its most important players out of the World Cup.

Unrivaled makes major change that will bring WNBA stars to new cities

Unrivaled’s first road trip could become far more than a fan-friendly event. It may help determine where the league goes next.

Team USA coach reveals what makes Caitlin Clark a World Cup game-changer

Kara Lawson has not revealed Caitlin Clark’s exact role, but her comments provided a major clue about how Team USA plans to unleash her.

Kelsey Mitchell wins WNBA award over Caitlin Clark after historic August

Fans can debate whether Caitlin Clark deserved the honor, but Kelsey Mitchell’s historic month revealed something even more important about the Fever.

Sabrina Ionescu harsh reality is becoming more apparent for the Liberty

The New York Liberty are heading for disaster if Sabrina Ionescu can't rekindle her offensive magic.

Why Sonia Citron could be quietly important at the FIBA World Cup for Team USA

Need a bucket in the clutch? Call Sonia.

Westbrook joins Project B's board of directors

Recently retired Russell Westbrook has joined new men's and women's basketball league Project B as a co-founder and chief strategy officer.

Wings' Li to miss 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.

Racist text sent to Dearica Hamby results in employee's firing

Hamby exposed the message last month.

Why Kate Martin is signing a developmental contract with the Sky

Another chance for the former Iowa sharpshooter to prove herself.

Sue Bird reiterates essential 2028 Olympics reality to remember ahead of World Cup

Sue Bird put together a strong roster for the World Cup and will go through the same process when the Olympics arrive.

Kara Lawson's Team USA warning comes at exactly the perfect time

Team USA head coach Kara Lawson pointed out what the team needs to pay attention to as they prepare for the 2026 FIBA World Cup.

FIBA World Cup preview: U.S. women are favorite, but here's how all 16 teams rank

Sixteen nations will compete in the World Cup in Berlin starting Friday. Team USA and France are front-runners.

Chinese superstar would be an immediate game changer for the Portland Fire

The Portland Fire need more size and rebounding, and China's Ziyu Zhang fits the bill for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

Liberty may find their biggest playoff problem on the sidelines this season

Chris DeMarco’s lack of WNBA playoff experience could hurt the Liberty.

Here's an idea: actually watch the FIBA World Cup instead of complaining about it

The 2026 FIBA World Cup begins on Friday, September 4, and boasts some of the most talented basketball players in the world.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Cheryl Reeve's complaint doubles as warning for Lynx before WNBA playoffs

Cheryl Reeve criticized the physicality in Minnesota’s loss to Atlanta, but her comments also identified a potential Lynx weakness before the playoffs.

Caitlin Clark record mistake reveals how impossible her rookie standard remains

A corrected claim about Olivia Miles highlighted just how difficult Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie assists record will be to break.

Caitlin Clark's former Iowa coach makes MVP opinion perfectly clear

Iowa coach Jan Jensen delivered a powerful message about Caitlin Clark as the Fever star’s record-setting season fuels a serious WNBA MVP push.

U.S. coach Lawson: World Cup most challenging yet

U.S. coach Kara Lawson says this version of the FIBA World Cup is the most challenging she's seen.

Sky's 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 teams will get to evaluate fascinating 2027 draft prospect at FIBA World Cup

The World Cup will offer WNBA teams a good look at a potential 2027 draft prospect.

World Cup should give Natalie Nakase a chance to evaluate Valkyries’ third-round pick

The Valkyries will have several players and coaches in Berlin, including their 2026 third-round pick out of Japan.

WNBA Power Rankings: Lynx dethroned as schedule breaks for World Cup

What should every team be focused on when play resumes after the FIBA World Cup?

Caitlin Clark’s debut and five other must-watch World Cup group stage games

These are just some of the exciting games the World Cup will feature.

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