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Sunday, May 17, 2026
Brittney Sykes' career game leads Tempo to first road win over Sparks

Brittney Sykes scored a career-high 38 points against her former team, rookie Kiki Rice added a career-high 19 and the expansion Toronto Tempo picked

Opposite Dream performances illustrate team gaps this season

Angel Reese and Madina Okot put in opposite performances for the Atlanta Dream Sunday, but the team still has plenty of time to figure things out.

Cheryl Reeve is doing everything she can to prevent Napheesa Collier disaster

Napheesa Collier had a chance to make a long-term commitment to the Lynx, but chose not to. So, are the Lynx headed toward another free agency disaster?

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Sparks seek complete effort in rematch vs. Tempo

After picking up their first victory of the season, the Los Angeles Sparks have a chance to even their record when they play host to the Toronto Tempo

Olivia Miles' early success proves a pass-first point guard will always beat hero ball

The early success of the Lynx, Valkyries, and Aces demonstrate, at the end of the day, point guards with vision will carry a team from good to great.

Biggest CBA shortcoming comes to light just one week into the season

While the WNBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement may be historic, concerns are already emerging over one issue that appears to have been overlooked.

Friday, May 15, 2026
Sparks take down Tempo for first win of season

Kelsey Plum scored 20 of her 27 points in the second half, Nneka Ogwumike added 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks picked up their first victory of

Time will tell if Jose Fernandez's latest strategy will work for the Wings

Jose Fernandez had harsh words for the Dallas Wings after their loss to the Minnesota Lynx Thursday.

Saints' 2026 schedule sparks similar exciting playoff belief as Lions, Bengals

The Saints have some real reason to believe in a postseason run this year.

Chennedy Carter is back, and the WNBA is better for it

After some time away from the league due to locker room troubles, Chennedy Carter is bringing a new and improved outlook to the Las Vegas Aces.

Azzi Fudd already seems too far behind to keep recent rookie streak alive

Azzi Fudd may not be able to follow in the footsteps of Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Rhyne Howard.

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Increase in foul calls means the new WNBA system is working — probably

If it feels like more fouls are being called this season that's because they are, but WNBA officials say it's all part of the process.

Resurrected Caitlin Clark controversy will dominate the next 2 years

This week Lisa Leslie revived the conversation about whether or not Caitlin Clark should have been part of the 2024 Olympic Team at the Paris Olympic Games.

Hall of Famer Leslie to be honored with statue

Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, who led the Sparks to two titles, will be honored with a statue on Sept. 20 in the Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

One of Caitlin Clark’s rookie records is already at risk of being broken

Caitlin Clark broke several rookie records in 2024. One of those records could be broken this season.

Cameron Brink's Caitlin Clark block highlights pivotal night for Sparks star

It could change Brink's career in Los Angeles.

Defiant Cameron Brink performance exposes flawed Sparks decision

Cameron Brink's performance against the Indiana Fever should make the Los Angeles Sparks rethink their current decision process.

Sophie Cunningham’s arrival outfit before Fever-Sparks game quickly went viral

It was one that fans instantly went crazy over.

Chennedy Carter's dream start creates perfect A'ja Wilson scenario

Chennedy Carter's emphatic return to the WNBA has provided the Las Vegas Aces with an A'ja Wilson remedy they did not know they needed.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Caitlin Clark scores 23 as Fever handle Sparks for first win

A combined 47 points from Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell helped the Indiana Fever outlast the host Los Angeles Sparks 87-78 on Wednesday night.,Mit

So far, so good: Angel Reese is proving the Atlanta Dream trade was the right call

Angel Reese is clearly enjoying herself in Atlanta with the Dream, and she's also playing excellent basketball.

Losing Carla Leite is yet another decision the Valkyries should regret

The Portland Fire picked up Carla Leite during the team's expansion draft, a surprise to fans who hoped she would stay in the Bay Area.

Lynne Roberts' Cameron Brink comment isn't completely fair

Cameron Brink has playing her first full season of WNBA basketball this year, and so far it's not going exaclty the way many have hoped it would.

Ridiculous Azzi Fudd narrative still doesn't hold up despite difficult start

After a slow start to her WNBA career with the Dallas Wings, Azzi Fudd is already drawing unfair criticism around her selection.

Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever return to national spotlight against Sparks

The Indiana Fever are back in action Wednesday night.

Portland Fire already vindicated for controversial choice two games into the season

The Portland Fire are off to a 1-1 start after an upset win over the New York Liberty.

What time is Sparks vs. Fever today? Channel, TV schedule, live stream to watch Caitlin Clark WNBA game

Here's everything you need to know about Sparks vs. Fever today, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA matchup.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Fever, Sparks looking to break into the win column in Los Angeles

After season-opening losses over the weekend, the Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks are each looking to break even at .500 on Wednesday in Los Ange

The WNBA's foul task force has only solved part of the problem

The WNBA instituted a task force to address season-long complaints about fouling from last year, but so far the problem hasn't quite been solved.

Unlucky WNBA fan favorites already have their next opportunity lined up

Not making a WNBA roster is a setback, but not the end of the world. There are plenty of new opportunities.

Sabrina Ionescu's return could create more questions than answers for Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu's return to the New York Liberty could complicate things for the team's exciting new backcourt duo.

Monday, May 11, 2026
The Washington Mystics are so much better than they should be

The Mystics might have the youngest team in the league for the second year in a row, but the team is proving that they have a plan for how to succeed this season.

Cameron Brink faces pressure after Sparks coach sends blunt message

It was not a great start for the Sparks, and Brink faces some of the pressure.

Jose Fernandez must rectify missed Azzi Fudd opportunity as quickly as possible

The Dallas Wings didn’t put Azzi Fudd in the best position to succeed in the season opener.

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Aces 'flip the page' after season-opening drubbing...

In a span of 24 hours, the Aces received their championship rings, suffered a historically bad season-opening loss, and then picked up their first win over the Sparks on Sunday.

Aces bounce back from rough opener, steamroll Sparks

The Las Vegas Aces salvaged a split of their regular-season opening weekend, responding to a first-half comeback by the host Los Angeles Sparks and cr

Martin joins Sparks, says Valkyries cut 'brutal'

The Sparks on Sunday announced they had signed Kate Martin to a development roster spot, four days after she was waived by the Valkyries.

Cameron Brink shows off abs in all-white fit before first game of Sparks' 2026 WNBA season

Brink was ready to go for game one.

Caitlin Clark's latest record defies season opener narrative

Despite a loss to the Dallas Wings, Caitlin Clark managed to break a record that was most recently held by Diana Taurasi.

Sparks sign Kate Martin to player development contract

Guard Kate Martin signed a development contract with the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, three days after she was waived by the Golden State Valkyries.,

Never bet against the Aces — but the team needs a new plan for the future

The Las Vegas Aces suffered a tough 99-66 loss to the Phoenix Mercury this weekend, a reminder of the difficult season beginning they endured in 2025.

Olivia Miles may have an intriguing new rival for top WNBA rookie honors

Olivia Miles showed out in her regular-season debut, but she wasn’t the only one.

Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers debate suddenly got uncomfortable for Fever fans

The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers took a dramatic turn following the intense matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings.

Aces have on-court problems to fix before they meet Sparks

The Las Vegas Aces will try to shake off a deflating start to the 2026 season when they visit a Los Angeles Sparks team tipping off its campaign on Su

Aces took a dangerous step toward 2026 start that could jeopardize entire season

The Aces’ first regular season game was a brutal reminder of last season’s struggles.

New refereeing focus is still missing the point, according to Cheryl Reeve

Cheryl Reeve started this season just how she ended the last one: unhappy with the referees.

Saturday, May 9, 2026
Tempo's first game proves Marina Mabrey is entering a new era of basketball

The Toronto Tempo took the court for the first time Friday. Though they lost to the Washington Mystics, Marina Mabrey had a powerful game.

What so-called WNBA "fans" are getting wrong about the Valkyries

The discourse around Golden State's decision to waive Kate Martin is getting out of hand at the expensive of Kaitlyn Chen.

JJ Wetherholt turns routine single into chaos as Cardinals rookie sparks viral moment

The Cardinals rookie took off and didn't stop.

Valkyries already vindicated for bold Kaitlyn Chen decision

While some Golden State Valkyries fans were not pleased with the decision, Kaitlyn Chen is already repaying the faith placed in her.

Best Father's Day Gifts for the LA Sparks Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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