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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Pre-halftime Hail Mary sparks Illinois to victory over UAB

Buoyed by Katin Houser's 54-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass to end the first half, Illinois gradually pulled away for a 42-23 season-opening victory ove

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.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Cameron Brink rocks cropped trench coat look following Sparks win over Mystics

Cameron Brink shared another trendy tunnel look before she hit the court last week.

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.

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.

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
10-run inning sparks Twins to second straight rout of Tigers

Royce Lewis went 3-for-4 and belted a three-run homer in a 10-run sixth inning as the Minnesota Twins smashed the Detroit Tigers 15-2 on Tuesday in Mi

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.

FIBA World Cup will be an important test for Portland Fire’s hidden gem

The Portland Fire will get to see their first-round pick in high-pressure situations against WNBA talent.

Monday, August 31, 2026
A'ja Wilson's shocking absence helps highlight Team USA's formidable future

A'ja Wilson won't play at the FIBA World Cup, but Team USA's latest announcement proves the reigning champions remain a force to fear.

DeWanna Bonner yet again proved she knows what she's doing

DeWanna Bonner added on 7 points and 4 rebounds for the Dream Sunday, and more importantly proved the decision to change teams was the right call.

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Tiffany Hayes sparks Valkyries in comfortable win against Fire

Tiffany Hayes responded to a rare start with a game-high 18 points, Kayla Thornton chipped in with 17 and the undermanned Golden State Valkyries went

Nneka Ogwumike, Sparks roll past last-place Storm

Nneka Ogwumike posted a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a 90-74 victory against the host Seattle Storm

Revolution top Crew as Carles Gil sparks turnaround

Carles Gil scored and had two assists, including on the go-ahead goal by Dor Turgeman, as the New England Revolution rallied for a 3-1 victory over th

Sparks' Ta'Niya Latson decision looks even worse after Kate Martin move

First, Ta'Niya Latson, now Kate Martin. Do the Los Angeles Sparks have any idea of what direction they want to take moving forward?

Michael Harris II’s clutch hit sparks wild controversy with Rockies

Michael Harris II delivered the game-changing hit for the Braves, but what Rockies Cole Carrigg did moments later sparked controversy and forced him to issue an apology.

Indiana Fever must make one crucial change to have playoffs success

The Fever will need to find a way to improve their defensive game as they prepare to begin the playoffs later this season.

Kate Martin's WNBA story is one of resilience — and uncertainty

Kate Martin was waived by the Los Angeles Sparks this week, but that doesn't mean she won't still find a new home in the WNBA, just like she has before.

Valkyries’ stifling defense may be the league’s biggest threat come playoff time

Another day, another dominant performance by the Golden State Valkyries. On Thursday, the 2nd seed traveled to Brooklyn to face off against the New York Liberty

France’s World Cup gold medal chase comes with perfect timing for the Valkyries

France is looking to dethrone Team USA, and the Valkyries could reap the benefits.

Kelsey Mitchell stands between A’ja Wilson and rare WNBA scoring feat

A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Mitchell have taken WNBA scoring to another level.

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Storm chase rare 2-game win streak against Sparks

The Seattle Storm have experienced plenty of growing pains this season.,With one of the youngest rosters in the WNBA, the last-place Storm (8-31) have

France will be formidable, but this year's Team USA is what we've been waiting for

Team USA is set to begin playing in the 2026 FIBA World Cup with a strong roster that can win it all.

Fever's championship hopes hinge on a glaring flaw they are yet to fix

The Indiana Fever have an impressive regular season record, but they have a serious weakness that could derail their championship dreams.

Sparks' Cameron Brink is making a late awards push with great string of performances

Brink is gaining valuable experience amid LA's lost season.

Five WNBA rookies everyone should know besides Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd

There are so many good rookies this season.

Colson Montgomery's homer sparks White Sox's victory over Twins

Colson Montgomery went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs as the Chicago White Sox recorded a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Min

Friday, August 28, 2026
Nneka Ogwumike puts up 24 as Sparks rally past Mystics

Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points, Rae Burrell produced 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Sparks overcame a 17-point defici

Colson Montgomery’s homer sparks White Sox victory over Twins

Colson Montgomery went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox held on for a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night i

Carla Leite sparks Fire's upset of Dream

Carla Leite scored 26 points on Friday night to help the Portland Fire pull off a surprising 101-83 victory over the Atlanta Dream in College Park, Ga

Jose Fernandez pulled off the unthinkable when everyone counted him out

Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez is having a great season with the team, despite earlier calls this year from those who wanted him out.

Georgia Amoore, confident Mystics set sights on Sparks

Georgia Amoore picked a fine time to have a career game Thursday, when her heroics moved the Washington Mystics closer to a top-four playoff seed.,The

Playmaking masterclass proves Veronica Burton belongs in top point guard conversation

Veronica Burton put on a playmaking masterclass in a big win against the Liberty.

NaLyssa Smith's injury blows the championship wide open for Lynx and Valkyries

The Las Vegas Aces are hoping to repeat their 2025 WNBA Championship win, but the team may struggle without NaLyssa Smith on the floor.

Georgia Amoore may finally be catching fire at the perfect time for Mystics

Georgia Amoore scored a career high against the Phoenix Mercury.

Thursday, August 27, 2026
DeWanna Bonner just might get the Dream to exactly where they want to be

DeWanna Bonner's decision to join the Atlanta Dream with only weeks left in the 2026 WNBA season may well prove to be one of the best she could have made.

No matter who wins WNBA MVP, this season's race is historic

The 2026 WNBA MVP race will likely come down to league veteran A'ja Wilson or rookie Olivia Miles, and both players present a unique and powerful story.

Kelsey Mitchell’s historic scoring tear is even more impressive after a closer look

Kelsey Mitchell’s23-game stretch is beyond impressive.

Dream’s DeWanna Bonner signing adds new layer to potential playoff matchup with Fever

DeWanna Bonner will reportedly join the Atlanta Dream after her surprise Mercury exit.

Alysha Clark doesn’t get enough credit for her role in Wings’ playoff return 

Arike Ogwunbowale and Jose Fernandez praised Alysha Clark after the Wings clinched the playoffs.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
WNBA playoff teams must beware of Mercury and Sky even after clinching postseason

The Sky and Mercury could play spoiler to close out the season.

The Liberty is rewriting their 2026 narrative at the perfect time

After a rocky season's beginning, the New York Liberty is rewriting what 2026 means for the team and just how far they can go.

The Chicago Sky made the right player safety call this week

The Chicago Sky banned Enes Kanter Freedom from the Wintrust Arena this week after the threatened player safety.

Arike Ogunbowale shut down a persistent Wings narrative with only 7 words

Dallas Wings fans and foes alike have criticized Jose Fernandez all season, but it certainly looks like he knows what he's doing with the team now.

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