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Angel Reese cleared after a hard foul as Ionescu faces an automatic fine

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DFree/Shutterstock.com Angel Reese cleared after Liberty foul Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese was cleared to return after contact from Sabrina Ionescu late in the second quarter of Atlanta’s 83-65 victory over the New York Liberty on September 23 in Brooklyn. Officials reviewed the play with 5.6 seconds remaining before halftime and upgraded Ionescu’s offensive foul…

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WNBA sets automatic fine after Angel Reese leaves court early

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DFree/Shutterstock.com Sabrina Ionescu faces a fine after Flagrant 1 foul Angel Reese left Atlanta’s regular-season finale after taking a hit to the face from Sabrina Ionescu, whose foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 1. Reese returned briefly to make two free throws but did not play in the second half. Atlanta defeated New York 83-65…

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Sophie Cunningham earns major minutes in statement win over WNBA’s best team

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galecophoto/Depositphotos Sophie Cunningham earns 29 minutes Sophie Cunningham played 29 minutes off Indiana’s bench on September 22 as the Fever beat Minnesota 96-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. She scored 11 points, helping Indiana defeat the top-seeded Lynx before the playoffs. Cunningham made four of seven field goals and three of six attempts from three-point range. She…

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‘Will Feed Families,’ ‘So Tough’ — WNBA Fans React as Adidas Announces Olivia Miles Deal After ROTY Win

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Adidas formally announced its partnership with Olivia Miles on Monday, following her unanimous Rookie of the Year win, further spotlighting a relationship with the brand that had already been public during the season Adidas shared a video on Monday, announcing the Minnesota Lynx phenom’s signing. She will join several prominent WNBA stars, including Kelsey Plum, Aliyah Boston, and Chelsea Gray, as one of the brand’s newest basketball athletes.

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WNBA playoff discussion: Ahead of Game 2s, questions abound for the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx

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Updated Sep 29, 7:35 PM ET

Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark. | NBAE via Getty Images Both the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx can tell themselves that everything went wrong when they suffered blowout losses in their respective Game 1s of the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. Such a mindset is a well-worn sports cliché, intended to signal belief that the next game will be better. Much better. And, it’s sometimes true. For instance, on Sunday afternoon, the Las Vegas Aces shot almost 60 percent from the field and ...

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WNBA Playoff Preview: Liberty at Lynx Game 2 Thread

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 27: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx is introduced before Game One of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs against the New York Liberty at Target Center on September 27, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images There are ...

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Lynx's Olivia Miles unanimous WNBA Rookie of the Year

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Updated Sep 29, 9:04 AM ET

Olivia Miles has been named the unanimous WNBA rookie of the year, becoming the sixth player in Lynx history to earn the honor.

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‘Stephanie White Is a Terrible Coach,’ ‘We’ve Seen Enough’ — Calls Mount for Caitlin Clark To Leave Fever After ‘Embarrassing’ Game 1 Loss to Aces

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Updated Sep 29, 9:04 AM ET

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were blown out by the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs, and the loss quickly brought questions about the team’s future. Fans pointed at Stephanie White and the roster, with some even calling for Clark to leave Indiana despite the guard being under contract for 2027.

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