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Saturday, August 29, 2026
WNBA gameday discussion: Don’t let the Phoenix Mercury’s struggles allow you to forget that Kahleah ‘Freaking’ Copper is still freaking good

KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points....

WNBA rescinds Reese's 8th tech; no suspension

The WNBA rescinded the technical foul that Dream forward Angel Reese picked up Friday against Portland, meaning she remains at seven on the season and will not be suspended for Sunday's game...

A’ja Wilson Leads Las Vegas Aces Past Toronto Tempo, 93-73

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Toronto Tempo 93-73 on Friday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, using a strong first half to take control of the game and maintaining their advantage...

Dream's Reese facing suspension after 8th tech

Dream forward Angel Reese picked up her eighth technical foul Friday against Portland, meaning she will be suspended for Sunday's game against Minnesota unless the league rescinds the tech on review.

Friday, August 28, 2026
How Beyond the Game Health is already prioritizing athlete wellness for WNBA All-Star 2027

The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game coming to the Bay Area is a testament to what the Golden State Valkyries have built in such a short time… a passionate fanbase, sellout energy, and a community that has...

As the WNBA prepares to pause for the FIBA World Cup, what does the playoff picture look like?

As the FIBA World Cup break looms, the WNBA’s playoff picture is looking a lot clearer. We know who will be playing in the postseason now that all eight teams have clinched their spots. However,...

Former All-Star calls on WNBA to ban 'obsessed' Enes Kanter Freedom

Kanter Freedom's antics continue to sow division.

WNBA gameday discussion: Can DeWanna Bonner help Atlanta realize their championship Dream?

DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream. On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with...

Dream playoff tickets: See updated prices, schedule for Atlanta's 2026 WNBA games

The Dream are ready to take on the WNBA Playoffs. Here's how to see Atlanta live during the postseason with tickets to every game.

Valkyries Dominate Liberty Behind Zandalasini’s Scoring and Burton’s Historic Playmaking

The Golden State Valkyries delivered a dominant performance Thursday night, defeating the New York Liberty 79-60 at Barclays Center. Cecilia Zandalasini led the Valkyries with 20 points, including...

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Will four-time winner A’ja Wilson or rookie phenom Olivia Miles go down in WNBA MVP history?

Last year, in addition to becoming the first four-time MVP in WNBA history, A’ja Wilson became just the second back-to-back MVP. Cynthia Cooper accomplished the feat 27 years earlier in the...

After a season of missteps, a (finally) forthcoming practice facility is a step in the right direction for the Los Angeles Sparks

Not much has gone right for the Los Angeles Sparks in 2026. But on Wednesday, Aug. 26, with the heat blazing in El Segundo, CA, a ray of sunshine landed on LA’s WNBA franchise as they held their...

DeWanna Bonner addition makes Dream a legitimate WNBA title contender

It's a perfect fit for player and team.

WNBA gameday discussion: Who is the most-underrated player in the league? And why is it Breanna Stewart?

Imagine telling someone six years ago that Breanna Stewart, who then would have been fresh off her second WNBA title within the first five seasons of her pro career after winning four national...

Short-Handed Tempo Fall to Storm 90-78 in Seattle

The Seattle Storm pulled away from the Toronto Tempo in the fourth quarter to secure a 90-78 victory Wednesday, August 26, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The Storm entered the final period...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Valkyries Dominate Sun 89-64 in Complete Team Victory

The Golden State Valkyries put together a dominant performance Wednesday night, defeating the Connecticut Sun 89-64. Golden State controlled the game from the opening quarter, taking a 26-11 lead...

Offseason Edition of the HBO and NFL Films Series ‘Hard Knocks’ Set to Return in 2027

New Season Features an Entire Division  To Debut in 2027 on HBO and Available to Stream on HBO Max NEW YORK — Aug. 26, 2026 — HBO and NFL Films announce the return of the offseason edition of the...

NFL, NFLPA Announce Launch of Behavioral Health Network

The National Football League (NFL) and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) today jointly announced the Sept. 1 launch of the Behavioral Health Network (BHN). As previewed at the Annual League Meeting...

Dream's Angel Reese has destroyed the "me-bounds" myth in 2026

Reese is running away with the rebounding title once again.

ATLANTA DREAM CLINCHES FOURTH CONSECUTIVE PLAYOFF BERTH; FIRST- AND SECOND-ROUND PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING SEPT. 1

Dream set to play first two rounds of playoffs at State Farm Arena The Atlanta Dream officially clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, marking the franchise’s fourth consecutive playoff...

WNBA gameday discussion: Could a (current) lower-seeded playoff team turn a first-round win into a Finals run?

Yesterday, I pondered the preferred first-round opponents for the current top-four seeds in the WNBA playoffs. Today, we turn to the final four playoff participants, as the Dallas Wings officially...

Why the Washington Mystics should want the Golden State Valkyries in the first round of the WNBA playoffs

All eight WNBA playoff spots have officially been clinched, with the Dallas Wings claiming the final spot on Tuesday night. That means we now move into looking at potential playoff matchups, and...

With a WNBA-record 26 boards in another Atlanta Dream win, Angel Reese proved she’s the best rebounder ever

The moment Angel Reese entered the WNBA she was its best rebounder in the league. As a rookie with the Chicago Sky, she averaged a league-best 13.1 rebounds per game, and her sophomore campaign...

Reese sets 2 WNBA rebounding records with 26

Angel Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Dream's 78-71 win over the Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the league's season record in the same game.

Angel Reese’s reaction said everything after Dream delivered major news

Angel Reese was nearly speechless when her teammates revealed her latest WNBA honor, one she followed with a record-breaking performance.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Dream forward Naz Hillmon faces automatic WNBA fine after Sparks incident

Naz Hillmon’s emotional reaction to a foul call against the Sparks triggered an automatic fine under the WNBA’s technical-foul rules.

Only two teams truly have shot at winning the 2026 WNBA championship

As the WNBA regular season nears its conclusion, it’s time to focus on the playoff race—and which team can really win it all. Currently, the Minnesota Lynx are the clear No. 1 team. They are in a...

WNBA fantasy grab bag: Need a last-minute add before the playoffs? Consider these three players

Are your WNBA fantasy basketball leagues still running? If so, you’re probably either in the playoffs or rapidly approaching them. That means that, just like the WNBA regular season, the fantasy...

WNBA gameday discussion: Are the Dallas Wings the preferred first-round playoff opponent for all the top seeds?

For awhile now, the eight-team field for the 2026 WNBA playoffs has been unofficially set. A post-All-Star slide by the Dallas Wings, with seven losses in nine games, combined with the persistence...

Angel Reese grabs WNBA-record 26 rebounds; sets season mark, too

Angel Reese grabbed a WNBA-record 26 rebounds and the Atlanta Dream completed a perfect West Coast road trip with a 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles

Angel Reese Makes WNBA History as Atlanta Dream Complete West Coast Sweep

The Atlanta Dream closed out their West Coast road trip with a 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena, improving to 25-13 on the season and completing a 3-0...

Angel Reese grabs WNBA-record 26 rebounds in Dream's win over Sparks

Angel Reese grabbed a WNBA-record 26 rebounds, Allisha Gray scored 20 points and the Atlanta Dream completed a perfect West Coast road trip with a 78-

Golden State Valkyries Clamp Down Defensively to Beat Lynx 80-66

The Golden State Valkyries turned defense into their biggest weapon Monday night, holding the Minnesota Lynx to a season-low 66 points in an 80-66 road victory at Target Center. Golden State led...

Monday, August 24, 2026
The Chicago Sky had no match for Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark, and now they’re eliminated from playoff contention

The final showdown between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever had one storyline after the next. For the Sky, capping off a home stand in which they won three straight. Sydney Taylor’s individual...

Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White Not Eligible for WNBA Draft, League Sources Say

Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, according to league sources cited by Front Office Sports, despite both men recently declaring their...

WNBA gameday discussion: Back in Los Angeles, is another big night in store for an ascendant Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream?

The Angel Reese Show rolls back into LA on Monday night, with the Atlanta Dream aiming to complete a 4-0 West Coast road trip by notching another win over the Los Angeles Sparks (NBCSN). Reese has...

If Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles can share the superstar spotlight, this could be the beginning of another Minnesota Lynx dynasty

These days, it’s common for players to return from serious injuries and still be as good as, if not better than, they were before. When Napheesa Collier returned from double-ankle surgery this...

Mystics Storm Back With 40-Point Fourth to Clinch Playoff Berth

PORTLAND — The Washington Mystics overcame a 14-point deficit Sunday to defeat the Portland Fire 105-100 at Moda Center, clinching their first playoff berth since 2023. Washington trailed 70-65...

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Sky Fall to Fever 113-90, Eliminated From Playoff Contention

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky’s playoff hopes officially came to an end Sunday night, as the Indiana Fever pulled away in the second half for a 113-90 victory at Wintrust Arena. Chicago entered the...

BRITTNEY SYKES AND ANEESAH MORROW TO MISS REMAINDER OF 2026 WNBA SEASON DUE TO INJURY

The Toronto Tempo announced today that guard Brittney Sykes and forward Aneesah Morrow will both miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season following injuries sustained during the team’s August 21...

Aces Look to Stay in Playoff Position as Toronto Tempo Try to Build on Breakthrough Win

The Las Vegas Aces return to action Sunday night looking to continue their push toward the postseason when they face the Toronto Tempo at Rogers Arena. The Aces enter the matchup at 25-13, third...

WNBA gameday discussion: Which 2027 draft prospects would be the best fits for the Storm, Fire and Tempo?

On Saturday, Eric Nemchock offered his way-too-early look at the 2027 WNBA Draft prospects likely to be selected in the lottery. For fans of teams eliminated from the playoffs, however, it might...

Op Ed: It is past time to call the throwing of ‘objects’ at WNBA games what it is. It is sexual harassment—and here’s why

The Oxford English Dictionary definition of sexual harassment reads as follows: Behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a...

Saturday, August 22, 2026
A way-too-early look at the top seven 2027 WNBA Draft prospects, beginning with JuJu Watkins

There’s still plenty of basketball left to be played in the 2026 WNBA season, but the playoff picture is more or less already set. With five games separating the No. 8-seed Dallas Wings and No....

These eight players are the biggest X factors for every WNBA playoff team

As the WNBA playoff picture sharpens, star power alone won’t decide who’s still playing in late October. Every contender has a role player whose presence, not just production, lifts their teams in...

WNBA gameday discussion: How will Angel Reese follow up her perfect game when the Atlanta Dream face the Phoenix Mercury?

I think most Atlanta Dream fans already agreed that Angel Reese is perfect. She’s been an exemplary addition, injecting the team with passion, persistence and more pink, while, as Naz Hillmon...

Five Mystics Score in Double Figures, But Washington Falls to Minnesota

The Washington Mystics fell to the Minnesota Lynx 94-84 Friday night at CareFirst Arena. Washington entered the matchup with a 21-14 record, while Minnesota came in at 30-7. The loss moved the...

Friday, August 21, 2026
Aces Pull Away in Second Half to Defeat Sun 101-78 in Final Las Vegas Meeting

The Las Vegas Aces turned a close game into a dominant second-half performance Thursday night, defeating the Connecticut Sun 101-78 in what will be the Sun’s final trip to Las Vegas before the...

Atlanta Dream Make Franchise History in Dominant Win Over Los Angeles Sparks

The Atlanta Dream delivered one of the most impressive offensive performances in franchise history Thursday night, overwhelming the Los Angeles Sparks 124-88 at Crypto.com Arena on August 20....

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