The Minnesota Lynx lead WNBA championship odds entering the final four regular-season games, with Las Vegas and Golden State among the top challengers.
The Minnesota Lynx lead WNBA championship odds entering the final four regular-season games, with Las Vegas and Golden State among the top challengers.
The Lynx need two wins to secure the WNBA’s No. 1 seed, but a dangerous closing doubleheader against Caitlin Clark and the Fever could change everything.
The Lynx need two wins to secure the WNBA’s No. 1 seed, but a dangerous closing doubleheader against Caitlin Clark and the Fever could change everything.
Sharkira Austin and Sydney Johnson. | Getty Images A head coach’s job seems pretty clear, but it can quickly become complicated. On the surface, the goal is to win as many games as possible. So, the team with the most wins should must have the Coach of the Year (COY), right? Wrong. The last time the top team also had the COY was in 2022, when Cheryl Reeve won the award with the Minnesota Lynx. Often, context is what factors into being COY. Did you overachieve? Did your team overcome setbacks ...
Sharkira Austin and Sydney Johnson. | Getty Images A head coach’s job seems pretty clear, but it can quickly become complicated. On the surface, the goal is to win as many games as possible. So, the team with the most wins should must have the Coach of the Year (COY), right? Wrong. The last time the top team also had the COY was in 2022, when Cheryl Reeve won the award with the Minnesota Lynx. Often, context is what factors into being COY. Did you overachieve? Did your team overcome setbacks ...
If you would have said before the season that the Minnesota Lynx would be sitting atop the WNBA standings with just a handful of games left, many would have thought you were crazy. Going into the 2026 campaign, the Lynx had multiple question marks surrounding them—What would this team look like after a large roster… The post The Lynx Are Good, But They Could Get Even Better appeared first on Winsidr.
If you would have said before the season that the Minnesota Lynx would be sitting atop the WNBA standings with just a handful of games left, many would have thought you were crazy. Going into the 2026 campaign, the Lynx had multiple question marks surrounding them—What would this team look like after a large roster… The post The Lynx Are Good, But They Could Get Even Better appeared first on Winsidr.
The Minnesota Lynx. (Photo by Matthew Huang) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the 2026 WNBA postseason approaches, I have a feeling that all eight playoff teams will hold their own and make it an interesting first round. Any team could go on to win it all, but some teams need to win more than others. So instead of picking who is most likely to win, let’s rank the teams in order of who faces the most pressure to deliver a championship. In the comments, let us know your rankings. 1. Minnes...
The Minnesota Lynx. (Photo by Matthew Huang) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the 2026 WNBA postseason approaches, I have a feeling that all eight playoff teams will hold their own and make it an interesting first round. Any team could go on to win it all, but some teams need to win more than others. So instead of picking who is most likely to win, let’s rank the teams in order of who faces the most pressure to deliver a championship. In the comments, let us know your rankings. 1. Minnes...
Riley Gaines went to a WNBA game. That was apparently enough to start another massive fight. The former NCAA swimmer and women’s sports advocate attended the Indiana Fever’s game against the Minnesota Lynx and later described what she saw in the crowd surrounding Sophie Cunningham. Let’s just say Gaines did not exactly leave Minnesota impressed.…
Before the WNBA went on a short hiatus for the FIBA World Cup, the Minnesota Lynx finished their regular-season campaign in pole position. While everything seemed perfect for the franchise, the Lynx made a pair of notable roster changes ahead of the playoffs. More than half of the Minnesota Lynx’s roster is currently competing in [...]
Before the WNBA went on a short hiatus for the FIBA World Cup, the Minnesota Lynx finished their regular-season campaign in pole position. While everything seemed perfect for the franchise, the Lynx made a pair of notable roster changes ahead of the playoffs. More than half of the Minnesota Lynx’s roster is currently competing in [...]
Last season, Indiana’s backcourt injury list seemed to change by the week. With Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham among the players sidelined, the Fever were forced to patch together lineups and search outside the roster for help.
Last season, Indiana’s backcourt injury list seemed to change by the week. With Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham among the players sidelined, the Fever were forced to patch together lineups and search outside the roster for help.
The Indiana Fever are dark horse title contenders for the 2026 WNBA season, with teams like the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, and Golden State Valkyries the favorites to win it all. Caitlin Clark and Fever fans believe the team is good enough to trade blows with those in the uppermost echelon in the WNBA, leading head coach Stephanie White to take the brunt of the criticism.
The Indiana Fever are dark horse title contenders for the 2026 WNBA season, with teams like the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, and Golden State Valkyries the favorites to win it all. Caitlin Clark and Fever fans believe the team is good enough to trade blows with those in the uppermost echelon in the WNBA, leading head coach Stephanie White to take the brunt of the criticism.
“I am not a provocateur,” exclaimed the 12-time NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines, as she attended the Minnesota Lynx versus Indiana Fever game on August 2. Gaines’s appearance was fresh off Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes and their participation in women’s sports.
“I am not a provocateur,” exclaimed the 12-time NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines, as she attended the Minnesota Lynx versus Indiana Fever game on August 2. Gaines’s appearance was fresh off Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes and their participation in women’s sports.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, known for her outspoken views on key sports issues, shared her opinion on political activist Riley Gaines’ experience at a WNBA game. Gaines, a former college athlete, sparked renewed debate about trans athletes’ inclusion in women’s sports while supporting Fever star Sophie Cunningham’s opposition to their inclusion.
Dorka Juhász helped end a 28-year wait with a dominant double-double. The Minnesota Lynx forward scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Hungary beat Nigeria 71-67 on September 5 for its first FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup victory since 1998.
Dorka Juhász helped end a 28-year wait with a dominant double-double. The Minnesota Lynx forward scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Hungary beat Nigeria 71-67 on September 5 for its first FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup victory since 1998.
A great point guard needs an element of surprise, and that is exactly what makes Olivia Miles such a threat. A drive can become a shot, while a scoring opportunity can quickly turn into a pass, forcing defenders to constantly guess what can come next.
A great point guard needs an element of surprise, and that is exactly what makes Olivia Miles such a threat. A drive can become a shot, while a scoring opportunity can quickly turn into a pass, forcing defenders to constantly guess what can come next.
In this special episode of The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition, our hosts break down the legacy of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who announced retirement plans Friday. The post Breaking news podcast: Cathy Engelbert to retire as WNBA Commissioner in December appeared first on The IX Sports.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has announced her decision to retire from the helm of the league at the end of the ongoing season. There were several rumors about her exit due to a difference of opinion with the stakeholders, and it seems the rumors eventually came true.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has decided to retire at the end of the 2026 season, sparking strong reactions from fans amid a pivotal time for the league.
Cathy Engelbert. | Getty Images On Friday morning, Cathy Engelbert surprised the basketball world by announcing that she was retiring from her role as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026. Shams Charania of ESPN was the first to report the news. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has decided to retire at the end of the season, sources tell ESPN. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 4, 2026 In a WNBA press release, Engelbert explained her decision. After more than seven years at th...
One of the great stories in the WNBA this season has been the play of Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles.Miles came into the season as the number two overall pick in the draft. Early on, it was clear she was a different type of player than people expected.She exploded onto the scene with great […] The post WNBA Legend Raved About Why Lynx’s Olivia Miles is ‘A Special Talent’ appeared first on HEAVY.
One of the great stories in the WNBA this season has been the play of Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles.Miles came into the season as the number two overall pick in the draft. Early on, it was clear she was a different type of player than people expected.She exploded onto the scene with great […] The post WNBA Legend Raved About Why Lynx’s Olivia Miles is ‘A Special Talent’ appeared first on HEAVY.
The Minnesota Lynx were operating on an entirely different level when they faced the Los Angeles Sparks on August 6. At 25-6, the Lynx owned the WNBA’s best record and had established themselves as one of the league’s most complete and formidable teams.
The Minnesota Lynx were operating on an entirely different level when they faced the Los Angeles Sparks on August 6. At 25-6, the Lynx owned the WNBA’s best record and had established themselves as one of the league’s most complete and formidable teams.
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has been named the Kia WNBA Rookie of the Month for August, earning the honor for the fourth consecutive month and becoming the first rookie in franchise history to do so.