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Caitlin Clark's chance to step into the spotlight for Team USA starts at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Will she take it?

Sophie Cunningham's resurfaced "so inappropriate" comment has fans buzzing about what really goes on inside WNBA locker rooms.

WNBA broadcaster Cindy Brunson found herself defending her coverage on social media after a fan accused her of taking indirect shots at Caitlin Clark. Former ESPN anchor turned WNBA broadcaster Cindy Brunson has found herself in hot water with Indiana Fever fans following recent online commentary.

Team USA enters the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup as the heavy favorites. But just how much are oddsmakers counting on the Americans to win?

Kara Lawson will coach in her first FIBA Women's World Cup with Team USA. Other coaches in the tournament include WNBA champions like Mike Thibault.

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are all headed to the FIBA World Cup. How will the league look when it returns?

The Atlanta Dream have closed out the month of August by winning five of their last six games, and Angel Reese has been a driving force behind the team’s success. One analyst who’s convinced that Reese has end-of-year hardware coming is former ESPN reporter Cindy Brunson.

The Indiana Fever have put forward Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell as 2026 MVP candidates. Both players are having excellent seasons as the Fever aim for success in the playoffs this year.

With Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell in top form, the Indiana Fever are four games away from breaking a WNBA record this season. The league is now on a short break for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, which Clark will be competing at.

Caitlin Clark had a prolific month with the Indiana Fever before heading away to compete at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The Fever have secured their place in this season’s WNBA play-offs, and Clark has played a major role.

Jason Whitlock's blunt take on WNBA stat-chasing puts Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas at the center of a league-wide debate.

Three rookies changed the WNBA. One veteran said it best.

Flau'jae Johnson was assessed her third tech of the season during the Seattle Storm's loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday,

While the focus of women’s basketball has turned to the upcoming 2026 FIBA World Cup, Angel Reese’s recent achievements are still making noise on social media. Reese’s sensational run across both sides of the court has led to her hitting a unique milestone, prompting formerESPN reporter Cindy Brunson to make a bold prediction about the Atlanta Dream star.

Few words from Angel Reese changed everything.

For much of the season, the Minnesota Lynx have established themselves as one of the WNBA’s most formidable teams. Yet, as the playoffs draw closer, the league leaders have lost their last two games, and after losing their second game, Head Coach Cheryl Reeve now seems to have identified an area where the team appears to be falling short.

Enes Kanter Freedom has taken his fight over WNBA eligibility rules directly to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The former NBA center challenged Engelbert to a “peace summit” moderated by his friend Caitlyn Jenner, asking the WNBA commissioner to sit down and discuss the league’s rules.

Enes Kanter Freedom wants a peace summit with the WNBA.

The United States is looking for its fifth-straight win at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

What should every team be focused on when play resumes after the FIBA World Cup?

Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 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 will be inactive due to health reasons. Both Iriafen and Citron had attended the Team USA training camp in December, with Iriafen also participating in the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in March. But, neither made the initial final ros...

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 30, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Members of the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream who are participating in the FIBA World Cup. | Getty Images 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 the 16 national teams competing in the tournament, with every WNBA team except the Chicago Sky sending at least one representative. (It’s always Chicago.) The New York Liberty are sending a lea...