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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
WNBA playoff discussion: What are the Game 2 solutions for the Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings?

Six of the eight teams that made the 2026 WNBA Playoffs also participated in last postseason. The new entrants? The Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings, both returning to postseason play for the...

The Los Angeles Sparks have a new general manager, and here’s what she said about what’s next for LA

Missing the WNBA playoffs for a sixth-consecutive year means the offseason has begun for the Los Angeles Sparks. They’ve wasted no time getting to work. The day after their season ended, they...

The New York Liberty make history as another Minnesota Lynx season ends in disappointment

This was what we’ve been waiting for. The New York Liberty entered the 2026 WNBA season among the championship favorites before injuries and inconsistencies defined a maddeningly mediocre regular...

Young USMNT Rallies Past Chile 4-2 as Mathis Albert Becomes Youngest Goalscorer in Program History

The U.S. Men’s National Team rallied from a second-half deficit to defeat Chile 4-2 on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Energizer Park, getting goals from Sebastian Berhalter, Julian Hall, Chris Richards and...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Hawks Wrap Media Day, Head to Nashville for Training Camp

The Atlanta Hawks held their annual media day on Monday and are now set to open training camp in Nashville with a 21-player roster under head coach Quin Snyder. The roster includes three players...

This one stat lost the Washington Mystics Game 1 against the Atlanta Dream

The Washington Mystics clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs over a month ago. But that didn’t curb their competitiveness during the final stretch of the season. They fought for the best seed...

Carrollton Takes the Top Spot in 7A as Georgia Football Hits the Heart of Region Play

With non-region play wrapped and region schedules heating up, the latest statewide rankings are in. Carrollton leads Class 7A, defending champion Thomas County Central holds the top spot in 6A,...

WNBA playoff discussion: Ahead of Game 2s, questions abound for the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx

Both the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx can tell themselves that everything went wrong when they suffered blowout losses in their respective Game 1s of the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs....

Monday, September 28, 2026
The successes of the Minnesota Lynx’s Coach of Year Cheryl Reeve and and Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles are inextricable from each other

How much was Olivia Miles’ record-making rookie season attributabe to Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, with Reeve putting the precocious point guard in position to thrive and, ultimately,...

Angel Reese stuns in Thom Browne gray miniskirt before first WNBA playoff win

The Atlanta Dream faced the Washington Mystics on Sunday, Sept. 27.

These four players emerged as X factors for the Liberty, Aces, Dream and Valkyries in Game 1 wins

Breanna Stewart did her thing. So did A’ja Wilson. Rhyne Howard had ever best-ever playoff game. Gabby Williams likewise was excellent. However, the New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream...

Dream give Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard a moment to celebrate before playoff win

Atlanta recognized Reese’s AP Defensive Player of the Year award and an honor she shared with Howard before both helped the Dream win Game 1.

Angel Reese earns first WNBA playoff win while Caitlin Clark’s wait continues

Both stars received individual honors Sunday. Reese also left with her first postseason victory, while Clark and Indiana must win Game 2.

Angel Reese, DeWanna Bonner connection gives Dream another weapon in WNBA playoffs

Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray led Atlanta’s scoring against Washington, but a third-quarter play from Bonner and Reese showed another way the Dream can win.

WNBA photo essay: How the Atlanta Dream turned an 11-point deficit into a celebratory Game 1 win

Game 1 of the first-round WNBA playoff series between the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream and No. 5-seed Washington Mystics began in all-too-typical Atlanta fashion. The Dream team that closed out the...

Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson author epic Game 1s as WNBA Playoffs begin with blowouts

The 2026 WNBA Playoffs began on Sunday—and none of the games were particularly close, with an average margin of victory of 18 points. That doesn’t mean things weren’t exciting. A’ja Wilson went...

Valkyries Rout Wings 104-80 for First Postseason Win in Franchise History

The Golden State Valkyries earned the first postseason victory in franchise history Sunday night, defeating the Dallas Wings 104-80 in Game 1 of their first-round series at Chase Center. The 104...

Bonner, Dream play 'fun basketball' in Game 1 win over Mystics

DeWanna Bonner, who signed with Atlanta on Aug. 27, took charge on Sunday, and the No. 4 seed Dream followed along with her, en route to a 92-77 victory over the No. 5 Washington Mystics in Game 1...

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Wilson’s 38 Points Lead Aces Past Fever 102-85 in Game 1

A’ja Wilson scored 38 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round series on Sunday afternoon at Michelob...

Dream Take Control Late, Top Mystics 92-77 in Game 1

Rhyne Howard scored 26 points and had five steals, and the Atlanta Dream rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Washington Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 on Sunday. Atlanta leads the series 1-0....

Follow live: Angel Reese leads Dream into Game 1 vs. Mystics
Angel Reese adds protective mask for Dream’s playoff opener after facial injury
Pregame Report: Dream, Mystics Open Best-of-Three First Round in Atlanta

The Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics open their best-of-three first-round series Sunday at 7 p.m. at State Farm Arena, a matchup between two teams that closed the regular season on winning...

ANGEL REESE NAMED AP DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR; REESE AND RHYNE HOWARD EARN ALL-AP HONORS

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has been named the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year, while Reese and guard Rhyne Howard were each selected to the All-AP Second Team, the Associated...

TEMPO GUARD KIKI RICE VOTED TO ASSOCIATED PRESS ALL-ROOKIE TEAM 

Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice was voted to the Associated Press (AP) All-Rookie Team, as announced on Sunday. Rice started in 20 of the 28 games she appeared in and averaged 13.4 points (fourth...

Janelle Salaün Named AP Sixth Woman Of The Year, Gabby Williams Named To All-AP WNBA Second Team

Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün was named the Associated Press (AP) Sixth Woman of the Year, and guard Gabby Williams was selected to the All-AP WNBA Second Team, the AP announced...

Sydney Taylor Voted To Associated Press All-Rookie Team 

 Chicago Sky guard Sydney Taylor was voted to the Associated Press (AP) All-Rookie Team, announced Sunday morning. Taylor averaged 13.6 points and 2.0 assists in 37 games (26 starts this season)....

Pair of Las Vegas Aces Earn Associated Press WNBA Honors

The Associated Press announced today that Las Vegas Aces veteran leaders A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young earned 2026 Associated Press WNBA honors. Wilson collected her third consecutive AP WNBA...

Wilson wins 3rd straight AP WNBA Player of the Year; Reese top defender

A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight season. Angel Reese dethroned Wilson as Defensive Player of the Year, and...

Indiana Fever MVP candidate Kelsey Mitchell has authored the greatest 3-point shooting season in WNBA history

This year, Kelsey Mitchell became the first player in WNBA history to lead the league in both made threes and 3-point percentage in the same season. She cashed in on 135 triples at a 45 percent...

Hawks, State Farm® and Thousands of Volunteers Team Up to Pack 1 Million Meals for Atlanta Families

Yesterday, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm® rallied more than 5,000 volunteers at the award-winning State Farm Arena for the 2026 Million Meal Pack, assembling one million meals to help combat...

WNBA playoff gameday: These are the head-to-head matchups to watch in Game 1 of every first-round series

The 2026 WNBA Playoffs are here! The quartet of Game 1s tip off with the No. 1-seed Minnesota Lynx hosting the No. 8-seed New York Liberty at 2 p.m. ET on ABC. The No. 3-seed Las Vegas Aces and...

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Georgia State Pulls Away From Northern Illinois 35-14 in First-Ever Meeting

Georgia State defeated Northern Illinois 35-14 on Saturday at Center Parc Stadium in the first meeting between the two programs, scoring 14 unanswered points in the third quarter and holding the...

2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics

In the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, the No. 4 Atlanta Dream face off against the No. 5 Washington Mystics in a series that will kick off in Atlanta. Series Schedule: Game One: State Farm...

GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES LAUNCH 2026 WNBA PLAYOFF CAMPAIGN

The Golden State Valkyries unveiled their marketing campaign for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by Kaiser Permanente with two hero videos: “Playoff Gold” and “This is Ball.” “What our team has...

Fresh Legs, New Cycle: USMNT Kicks Off the Road to 2030 Against Peru

The road to 2030 starts today, and Mauricio Pochettino is handing the keys to the kids. The U.S. Men’s National Team faces Peru in a Fan Appreciation Match at Inter.co Stadium, kicking off at 4:30...

Panthers Return Home Looking to Finish Against Winless NIU

Georgia State is back at Center Parc Stadium today for its first-ever meeting with Northern Illinois. The Panthers (2-1) are looking to bounce back after a 44-30 loss at UCF, a game they had...

2026 WNBA awards: Honors for A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Olivia Miles headline official ballot

The 2026 WNBA regular season was historic. Olivia Miles scored more points than any rookie ever. A’ja Wilson has continued her dominance, leading the league in scoring and blocks for the...

Friday, September 25, 2026
Los Angeles Sparks part ways with head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons with no playoff appearances

The Los Angeles Sparks wasted no time entering the WNBA offseason. On Friday, the team announced they “have parted ways” with head coach Lynne Roberts. She coached the Sparks for two seasons. ESPN...

Angel Reese Named East Player of the Week for Third Straight Week

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has been named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the final week of the 2026 regular season, the league announced today. The honor marks Reese’s...

A’ja Wilson Ties WNBA Record With 33rd Player of the Week Honor

A’ja Wilson closed the regular season the way MVP candidates do. She averaged a league-best 27.8 points as the Las Vegas Aces went 4-0 coming out of the World Cup break, and earned Western...

The young Sun honored the organization’s lasting legacy in Connecticut with one last win in the season finale

The Connecticut Sun shouldn’t have wanted to win on Thursday night. Long eliminated from the playoff race, winning lottery balls, not games, is supposed to be the goal. But, a team also isn’t...

How the Los Angeles Sparks celebrated Nneka Ogwumike in the final game of her WNBA career

The Los Angeles Sparks’ regular-season finale against the the Golden State Valkyries was less about the result and more of a celebration of Nneka Ogwumike. (That was good for Los Angeles since the...

Valkyries Rally From 16 Down to Stun Sparks, Lock Up No. 2 Seed

The Golden State Valkyries picked the right night to write a new chapter in the franchise record book. Down 16 points late in the third quarter, Golden State stormed back to beat the Los Angeles...

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Mystics Build Early Cushion, Hold Off Late Sky Rally for 101-93 Win

The Washington Mystics built a 25-point lead behind a fast start and five double-figure scorers, then withstood a fourth-quarter charge from the Chicago Sky for a 101-93 win Thursday night at...

Sky and Mystics Meet in Regular-Season Finale at Capital One Arena

The Chicago Sky (16-27) and Washington Mystics (27-16) close the 2026 regular season tonight at Capital One Arena. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT), with the game airing on The U in...

Unique in Uncasville: After a farewell season that has honored franchise legends, the Connecticut Sun are set to play their final game

Ultimately, the Connecticut Sun never won a championship. That’s hard to take for their group of highly-competitive legends. But it’s clear that they have nothing to hang their head about. From...

Dream's Angel Reese has done enough to win WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

She might not win the award, but Reese's body of work would make her a deserving recipient.

Three Unbeaten Showdowns Headline a Loaded SEC Saturday

Nine games, three matchups of undefeated teams, and a full day of SEC football from noon to night. Here is everything you need for Saturday, September 26. All times Eastern. Texas (3-0) at...

KBSN — GAME OF THE WEEK Prince Avenue Christian, Fellowship Christian Set for Friday Night Showdown

Unbeaten Wolverines take momentum into matchup with dangerous Fellowship Christian squad By: Jordan Dubrof The spotlight turns to two of Georgia’s prominent private-school football programs Friday...

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