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Connecticut Sun look for answers at point guard with reigning champion Las Vegas Aces next: How to watch

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UNCASVILLE — Minutes after the final buzzer sounded in the Connecticut Sun‘s 89-82 loss to the Seattle Storm on Sunday, coach Rachid Meziane sent a text to point guard Leila Lacan: “We need you.” Lacan, entering her second year in the WNBA, is still in France competing in the Ligue Feminine playoffs with her club Landes, and the French guard’s overseas season can’t end soon enough for the Sun. ...

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Spurs 126, Timberwolves 97: Minnesota Lets Go of the Rope

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The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Game 5 in San Antonio with a chance to retake control of their Western Conference Semifinals series. A win would have snatched back home-court advantage, put the Spurs on the brink of elimination, and set up a Friday night closeout opportunity at Target Center. Unfortunately, none of that happened. Instead, Minnesota […]

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Angel Reese Was Heavily Booed For Mid-Game Celebration vs. Wings

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Angel Reese appears to be embracing the villain role in the WNBA. When the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings squared off Tuesday night, Reese hit the "too small" celebration after grabbing an offensive rebound and scoring over Odyssey Sims. It didn't take long for the fans in Dallas to let the former ...

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Phoenix Mercury feel effects of early-season grind after home opener loss

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PHOENIX — Opening nights in the Valley are always special, but this year, the Phoenix Mercury played their first home game of the season after playing two games in three days. May 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogic (29) against the Minnesota Lynx in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Nia Coffey hits late 3-pointer in the Lynx's 88-84 win over the Mercury

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Natasha Howard had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Nia Coffey made a wide-open 3-pointer with 25.6 seconds left for a four-point lead, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-84 on Tuesday night. Coffey's third 3-pointer — for an 87-83 lead — was set up by a nice drive and pass by rookie Olivia Miles. Then, Miles secured a rebound after a missed 3-pointer, and she made 1 of 2 free throws with 13.2 left to seal it.

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