Angel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to a blowout win against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday, but all eyes were on Rhyne Howard as she achieved another historic career milestone. Howard, a veteran guard for the Dream, made a single three-pointer on the night, but that one shot put her in the WNBA history books for the 2026 season, as she crossed New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu for the most three-pointers made in a single season.
Rhyne Howard made WNBA history during the Atlanta Dream’s recent dominant victory over the Connecticut Sun. The Dream, who are looking to clinch a place in the top four of the table ahead of the Indiana Fever, secured an impressive 103-59 win on Thursday, during which Howard etched her name into the history books.
Napheesa Collier. | Getty Images On Thursday, the four WNBA playoff-bound teams were able to ease into their return to regular-season action, as the Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces all won in blowout fashion. Tonight, a similar script should play out for the Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries. First night back from the break did NOT disappoint 🔥 Catch us tomorrow for even more! 2026 Postseason Push | @DKSports | #WNBASeason30 pic.twitter.com/lLymSUgca...
Napheesa Collier. | Getty Images On Thursday, the four WNBA playoff-bound teams were able to ease into their return to regular-season action, as the Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces all won in blowout fashion. Tonight, a similar script should play out for the Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries. First night back from the break did NOT disappoint 🔥 Catch us tomorrow for even more! 2026 Postseason Push | @DKSports | #WNBASeason30 pic.twitter.com/lLymSUgca...
Dust off Target Center and call Prowl. The FIBA World Cup break has ended. After 18 days without Lynx basketball, Minnesota is getting back on the court to finish the interrupted regular-season. First up for the WNBA-leading Lynx (31-9) will be the New York Liberty (24-16) in a battle of playoff-bound teams at Target Center. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. Lynx forward Napheesa Collier was Team USA’s ...
Dust off Target Center and call Prowl. The FIBA World Cup break has ended. After 18 days without Lynx basketball, Minnesota is getting back on the court to finish the interrupted regular-season. First up for the WNBA-leading Lynx (31-9) will be the New York Liberty (24-16) in a battle of playoff-bound teams at Target Center. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. Lynx forward Napheesa Collier was Team USA’s ...
The WNBA is set to resume it season Thursday after a nearly three-week break for the women's FIBA World Cup. With over 50 players competing in the World Cup teams were left without many of their stars as they prepared for the final seven days of the regular season. “I think we have to understand we can’t use these next four games as an opportunity for excuses,” Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu said.
With more players competing in the tournament than any other WNBA team, the Liberty could have plenty of reasons for a sluggish return later this week.
With more players competing in the tournament than any other WNBA team, the Liberty could have plenty of reasons for a sluggish return later this week.
The WNBA returns Thursday with all eight playoff teams confirmed but every seed still unsettled. Here is the complete standings update, remaining schedule and postseason picture.
The WNBA returns Thursday with all eight playoff teams confirmed but every seed still unsettled. Here is the complete standings update, remaining schedule and postseason picture.
Current WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert revealed last week that this season would be her last before heading into retirement. She intends to remain in her position until the end of the calendar year in December 2026. That means once the 2027 WNBA season tips off, the league will have a new commissioner for the first time in eight years. And for […] The post Liberty news: Sabrina Ionescu reveals necessary priorities for new WNBA commissioner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Current WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert revealed last week that this season would be her last before heading into retirement. She intends to remain in her position until the end of the calendar year in December 2026. That means once the 2027 WNBA season tips off, the league will have a new commissioner for the first time in eight years. And for […] The post Liberty news: Sabrina Ionescu reveals necessary priorities for new WNBA commissioner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
September 8, 2026: A sign at the New York Liberty practice facility grounds in Brooklyn, NY. | Norman Oder/Atlantic Yards Report In 2025, the New York Liberty announced they would be building their own practice facility in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn for the 2027 WNBA season. With a few months to go in 2026, there are questions as to whether they’ll have the facility up and running. On Tuesday, Brooklyn based journalist Norman Oder reported on a visit to Greenpoint, the site of the pla...
September 8, 2026: A sign at the New York Liberty practice facility grounds in Brooklyn, NY. | Norman Oder/Atlantic Yards Report In 2025, the New York Liberty announced they would be building their own practice facility in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn for the 2027 WNBA season. With a few months to go in 2026, there are questions as to whether they’ll have the facility up and running. On Tuesday, Brooklyn based journalist Norman Oder reported on a visit to Greenpoint, the site of the pla...
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...
The Liberty announced Thursday that forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the season as she continues to recover from a concussion sustained in June.
The Liberty announced Thursday that forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the season as she continues to recover from a concussion sustained in June.
Satou Sabally's first season with the New York Liberty is over as the team announced Thursday that she's out for the remainder of the season. Sabally has been sidelined since suffering a concussion on June 23 against the Las Vegas Aces. Liberty coach Chris DeMarco said a few weeks ago that Sabally was going to take some time away from the team to recover.
The New York Liberty have been a streaky team throughout the 2026 season. New York is 24-16 with just four games left in the regular season. The Liberty need to finish on a high note, especially after receiving some troubling injury news on Thursday. Liberty forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the season because of the head injury she […] The post Liberty news: Satou Sabally finally ruled out for season with head injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.