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Friday, June 19, 2026
'It really had all come to life': Leslie, Lobo and...

The WNBA's first game on June 21, 1997, was a mix of relief, exhaustion and excitement.

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Angel Reese's evolution was on full display against the Fever

The Atlanta Dream pulled off a big 108-101 win over the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Thursday night, and Angel Reese's continued evolution was a big part of the reason why.

The Fever and Dream both have something to prove (and to lose)

The Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream will meet for the first of two games tonight in Indianapolis. The second game will be hosted in Atlanta on Saturday.

Storm’s young stars are creating a serious Ezi Magbegor dilemma with no easy solution

The Storm may be losing, but Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam are playing well, which creates some questions about Ezi Magbegor’s role on the team.

The writing’s already on the wall for Kate Martin’s future with the Sparks

Kate Martin has already played most of the games she can appear in on a developmental contract, so the Sparks have to make a choice about her future.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Lynx's Miles sizzles in record half, finishes with...

Olivia Miles scored a WNBA rookie record 24 points in the first half and finished with a career-best 31 to lead the Lynx past the Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night.

Olivia Miles' record-setting night boosts Lynx over Sparks

Rookie Olivia Miles scored 24 of her career-high 31 points in the first half, Natasha Howard added 15 points with nine assists and the visiting Minnes

Fan votes for WNBA All-Star amount to a popularity contest, and that's okay

The WNBA shared a glimpse at the first portion of fan votes for All-Star today, and the list offers a look at who fans enjoy watching play the most.

Sparks' Brink to miss time with left ankle sprain

Sparks forward Cameron Brink, who has only played 48 games across three seasons with an ACL injury, now has an ankle sprain, which occurred Monday.

Think what you want, but Caitlin Clark is actually having a good season

Caitlin Clark recently passed 250 points and 100 assists this season, and is the player to do hit those numbers the fastest.

Sparks' Cameron Brink injury couldn't come at a worse time

Cameron Brink is out with an injury again, a reality that will have a big impact on how the Los Angeles Sparks perform against the Minnesota Lynx tonight.

Worst-case Brittney Sykes scenario would force harsh reality on Tempo

The Toronto Tempo have had an impressive start to the 2026 WNBA season, but could an injury to Brittney Sykes be about to change it all?

Cameron Brink's injury comes at worst possible time for Sparks as Minnesota challenge looms

Not a great piece of news for LA.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Lynx need more than win over Sparks to reach Commissioner's Cup final

The Minnesota Lynx need a victory over the host Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday as well as some help in order to advance to the Commissioner's Cup cha

Underrated Lynx player just became even more dangerous

Anastasiia Olairi Kosu has carved out a respectable niche for herself on the Lynx roster. She’s a strong defensive presence and skilled at scoring in the paint.

Sparks' Kelsey Plum followed up career-best performance with her worst output of 2026

This is why the Sparks are a .500 team.

Unselfish Satou Sabally trait could be the key to the Liberty’s finals return

Satou Sabally has been a scorer her whole career, but her new role with the Liberty shows how valuable she is even when her game is quiet.

Wings can only hope that Jose Fernandez’s Alanna Smith prediction will come true soon

Jose Fernandez is optimistic that Alanna Smith will bounce back, and the Wings need her to.

Phoenix Mercury shouldn't resist tempting JJ Quinerly possibility

After being waived by the Dallas Wings, JJ Quinerly is searching for a new home, and the Phoenix Mercury could be the perfect fit.

Monday, June 15, 2026
Valkyries hold cold-shooting Kelsey Plum in check, blow out Sparks

Gabby Williams led a balanced attack with a game-high 16 points, Kelsey Plum was held to a season-low nine and the Golden State Valkyries defeated the

Valkyries blow out cold-shooting Kelsey Plum, Sparks

Gabby Williams led a balanced attack with a game-high 16 points, Kelsey Plum was held to a season-low nine and the Golden State Valkyries won a matchu

Cameron Brink turns heads with stylish arrival before Sparks-Valkyries matchup

It had fans talking before Monday's game.

Chennedy Carter's Olivia Miles reaction spells trouble for the rest of the WNBA

It really can't be said enough: Olivia Miles is a different kind of rookie for the WNBA, and it looks like everyone is starting to realize it.

Tottenham Hotspur Yves Bissouma’s ex sparks dating rumors with Future before FIFA World Cup performance

They broke up sometime between late 2025 and mid-2026.

WNBA fans are overlooking Breanna Stewart as MVP to their own peril

A'ja Wilson has dominated MVP talks for years now, and as more candidates come to light, it remains a mystery why Breanna Stewart is so rarely mentioned.

Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh is in trouble, but should he be?

The Sky's head coach is in the hot seat, but it's not entirely clear that everything that's wrong with the team is his fault.

Olivia Miles will never let Sky forget their biggest Angel Reese mistake

The struggling Chicago Sky are haunted by a ghost of the past, and it looks a lot like Olivia Miles. Their 2024 draft decisions just continue to age badly.

Sunday, June 14, 2026
The Valkyries are better this year, but still not good enough—yet

The Golden State Valkyries have plenty of goals they want to achieve this season, and improving their defensive game is right at the top of that list.

Sparks, Valkyries aim to keep Commissioner’s Cup hopes alive

The Los Angeles Sparks and Golden State Valkyries look to keep their slim Commissioner's Cup hopes alive when they go head-to-head in what amounts bas

Wings should pay attention to one dark part of the Fever's 2026 season

The Indiana Fever have been forced to address a lot of online commentary this season, and the Dallas Wings could end up doing the same.

This year's WNBA MVP isn't as obvious as it might seem

A'ja Wilson may well be voted MVP this season (and will deserve it if so), but she isn't the only player in the league who has a shot at taking home the prize.

It’s time for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to slow costly WNBA trend

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese lead the WNBA in a costly area that could soon become even more problematic.

Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper put on a duel for the ages in historic Sparks-Mercury showdown

Two champions pushed each other to great heights in Phoenix.

Aces exposed glaring Lynx weakness stars almost made us forget about

The Lynx battled the defending Aces admirably, but still lost a close game. One of their weaknesses was on full display.

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Kelsey Plum's career-high 43 help Sparks outlast Mercury in OT

Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points and made five 3-pointers as the Los Angeles Sparks lost a nine-point fourth-quarter lead but recovered to b

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are rewriting an old college-to-pros storyline

The Dallas Wings are already getting a lot of out Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, and the duo are only just getting started.

WNBA Power rankings: Checking in after the first quarter of the season

The first quarter of the WNBA has wrapped, and it's time to look at how every team is performing so far.

Janelle Salaün is mercilessly exposing mistake WNBA teams made years ago

Janelle Salaün was a great find in free agency for the Valkyries after other teams overlooked her for years.

Sparks must address key weakness to flip script on entire season

The Los Angeles Sparks must fix this overwhelming problem before their season becomes unsalvageable.

Friday, June 12, 2026
Carmelo Anthony sparks romance rumors with NFL star's widow

Carmelo Anthony got divorced back in 2021.

Mercury lug struggling offense home to face Sparks

The Phoenix Mercury return home after a road-heavy start to face the Los Angeles Sparks in a Commissioner's Cup game on Saturday.,But regardless of wh

Unique Paige Bueckers stat line solidifies her as top-two MVP threat for A’ja Wilson

Paige Bueckers made an MVP statement in the Wings’ win against the Mercury.

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Three Fever stars should be named All-Stars this season

Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston are putting in All-Star level performances so far in 2026.

Lynx's early season success is more proof Cheryl Reeve is the GOAT

There are plenty of good coaches in the WNBA, but one of them has the kind of coaching skills that are truly rare.

Suni Lee sparks OG Anunoby rumors with 1 word on Knicks heroics in legendary comeback

Lee and Anunoby have been linked for a while.

Olivia Miles’ MVP argument over Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers is clear—for now

Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark seemed primed to usher in a new era of guard-centric MVP discussions, but Olivia Miles is actually A’ja Wilson’s biggest threat right now.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Sparks outlast Storm in back-and-forth battle

Nneka Ogwumike scored seven of her game-high 24 points in the fourth quarter and grabbed nine rebounds as the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the host Sea

The WNBA is officially bringing back one of its oldest rivalries

The Portland Fire and Seattle Storm will be able to resurrect one of the WNBA's oldest rivalries, and this time around the teams are very different.

A'ja Wilson's career growth offers clear example for Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark

A'ja Wilson is the best player in the WNBA right now, and she's become that by putting in hard work and improving her game across the board.

Kelsey Plum's MVP push hits decisive point with Sparks' upcoming schedule

LA is trying to muscle its way into the playoff picture.

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