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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
VERONICA BURTON NAMED WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The WNBA announced today that Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has been named the league’s Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Monday, August 24 and Sunday,...

Could one of these three teams actually upset Team USA in the FIBA World Cup?

The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off Friday, Sept. 4 in Berlin, Germany, and the United States is a heavy favorite to win it all. And for good reason. Team USA has won this competition the...

Three Washington Mystics are now headed to the FIBA World Cup. Who will contribute the most?

Early Monday morning, it was announced that Washington Mystics stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been added to Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster, replacing A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum who...

Get the best of Swish Appeal on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for Swish Appeal. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow women’s basketball.  You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we...

Monday, August 31, 2026
Atlanta Falcons Finalize 53-Man Roster Ahead of 2026 Season

The Atlanta Falcons have finalized their initial 53-man roster as the team prepares to open the 2026 regular season. The roster represents the first major personnel decision of the Kevin Stefanski...

WNBA photo essay: How a record-breaking Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream dethroned the Minnesota Lynx in DeWanna Bonner’s debut

There’s a truism in basketball that the first home game after a long road trip feels like another road game. The Atlanta Dream proved the validity of that idea on Friday night, with a flat...

Gladiators Announce Schedule Changes at Orlando

The Atlanta Gladiators, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals, have announced changes to their road schedule...

Ranking USA's best MVP candidates for FIBA World Cup, from Caitlin Clark to Angel Reese

A loaded group that is favored to win the whole thing.

Here’s a run down of every WNBA player competing in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

The 2026 WNBA season is officially on pause until Thursday, Sept. 17 as the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off Friday, Sept. 4 in Berlin, Germany. A total of 51 WNBA players fill the rosters of...

Unrivaled, now valued at $650 million, reveals players, plans and more for 2027 season

The existence of Unrivaled itself is a marvel. It’s a 3×3 full-court league where players have equity in the product. That, along with record-setting salaries and fun ideas like the 1-on-1...

Golden State Valkyries Defeat Portland Fire 86-69, Enter FIBA Break Second in WNBA Standings

The Golden State Valkyries closed out the pre-FIBA World Cup portion of their schedule with an 86-69 victory over the Portland Fire on Sunday at Moda Center, improving to 29-11 and entering the...

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Week 2 GHSA Football Rankings: Buford Holds No. 1 Spot in Class 7A

The Week 2 GHSA football rankings feature several undefeated teams across the state, with Buford remaining at the top of Class 7A after opening the season with a 1-0 record. Carrollton sits at No....

Allisha Gray Leads Atlanta Dream Past Minnesota Lynx, 89-81

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Minnesota Lynx 89-81 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park, with Atlanta taking control for most of the game and leading for 39:00. The Dream improved to 26-14...

Angel Reese wows in purple Chanel minidress for Dream-Lynx game

Angel Reese pulled out another stellar designer look for the Atlanta Dream-Minnesota Lynx matchup.

Reese posts WNBA-record 29th double-double

Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon...

Angel Reese breaks double-double record, Dream defeat Lynx

It was a big day for Allisha Gray, who poured in six 3-pointers and recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 89-

NFL Transactions: Falcons, Bills, Rams Among Teams Making Roster Moves Saturday

The NFL Management Council released Personnel Notice No. 194-26 on Saturday, August 29, outlining the league transactions submitted that day. The notice includes waiver requests, terminations of...

WNBA gameday discussion: Questions for the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, Dallas Wings and more before the FIBA World Cup break

It’s the final day of WNBA action before the FIBA World Cup break, with the regular season pausing until Thursday, Sept. 17. Sunday’s games begin with the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Atlanta Dream...

Why women’s basketball will always love Dolly Parton

This broken nation tormented by anti-intellectualism and a politics of lethargy briefly put all that to the side to commemorate the life of one of the world’s greatest cultural heroines: Dolly...

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Interview: Why versatility is the key to Polish forward Lila Banaszak’s basketball career

Lila Banaszak is a 26-year-old and 6-foot-1 forward who plays for the Polish national team and Flammes Carolo Basket in France. She’s also played professionally in Egypt and Spain. Naturally...

WNBA reverses Angel Reese suspension decision after Dream loss

Angel Reese appeared headed for a one-game suspension before the WNBA reviewed and rescinded her costly technical foul.

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...

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