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Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell. | Getty Images Missing the WNBA playoffs for a sixth-consecutive year means the offseason has begun for the Los Angeles Sparks. They’ve wasted no time getting to work. The day after their season ended, they parted ways with head coach Lynne Roberts. And on Tuesday morning, they held an introductory press conference for their new general manager Ariana Andonian, who was officially hired on Sept. 4. She didn’t waste any time and immediately laid out her vision for...

The Athletic has live coverage of Fever vs Aces in Game 2 of the WNBA Playoffs. John Pearson, the former Dowling Catholic High girls’ soccer coach, doesn’t remember every detail of his team’s match from April 30, 2018. But he’ll never forget what he saw Caitlin Clark do on the field that day in Iowa. Dowling trailed Johnston 2-0 in the second half. Even after Dowling scored once, Pearson told his assistant coach, “If (Johnston) scores another one, we’re down and out.” Somewhere between the 65th

The eighth seed New York Liberty faced the WNBA’s season toppers in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. However, the Liberty flipped the script in their 16-point win (91-75), shutting down the momentum the Lynx built by beating the Indiana Fever in their final regular-season game.

Caitlin Clark starred in her rookie season, averaging 19.2 points and setting WNBA single-season assist records. Fans were upset when they learned that Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Clark’s Rookie of the Year award during a short speakerphone call. Some critics accused league officials of treating the Indiana Fever star poorly. But a new book says [...]

The WNBA playoffs opened with four blowouts. Here’s who we think will advance and why, as teams look to make a championship run.

Indiana Fever stars Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull were on the same page with their pregame fits for a must-win WNBA playoff game.

Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull, Caitlin Clark, and Sophie Cunningham were considered one of the WNBA’s most exciting trios. However, this season has been far from what was expected from Hull.

Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has surpassed all expectations since her debut in the WNBA, so much so that the unanimous Rookie of the Year is also part of the league MVP conversation. And while Miles did not have the greatest playoff debut against the New York Liberty, Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama believes she is special.

When the WNBA playoffs come around every postseason and seeding takes form, there’s typically a simple story behind why each team landed where they did. Finishing the regular season at the top of the WNBA standings once again, the Minnesota Lynx secured the No. 1 seed in the playoffs after a 33-11 season. Conversely, just… The post Two Paths, One Matchup: How the Liberty and Lynx Landed in the First Round appeared first on Winsidr.

They're not in agreement.

After an awful Game 1, Shepard has to deliver to keep Dallas alive.

The WNBA star's first signature shoe just dropped another epic tease for the October 1 launch.

The 2026 WNBA season marked the final chapter of Los Angeles Sparks legend Nneka Ogwumike’s career. The 11-time All-Star announced her retirement during the final weeks of the regular season in an interview with Taylor Rooks. Ogwumike officially played her final WNBA game on September 24, 2026, concluding a legendary 15-season career. On September 28th, […]

Love her or hate her, Angel Reese gets people talking. Few players in basketball generate the reaction Reese does. Every quote, celebration, stat line and social media post seems to turn into a debate. At this point, the attention surrounding her extends far beyond what happens during a WNBA game. And that’s exactly why Reese…

Sabrina Ionescu on Stewart: 'I mean, she's everything' The post Breanna Stewart was ‘putting out fires’ in historic Game 1 performance appeared first on The IX Sports.

Becoming the winningest coach in WNBA history is an achievement in itself, but doing it and winning four WNBA championships is even more legendary. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has done that and more, and Sue Bird has highlighted a key reason for her success in the league.

If there’s one thing that’s certain about the New York Liberty, it’s that the team goes as Sabrina Ionescu goes. Head coach Chris DeMarco said as much before the Liberty’s big-time 91-75 win over the No. 1-seeded Minnesota Lynx. “We go as Sab goes,” DeMarco said. DeMarco went on to explain Ionescu’s significance and presence […]

Raven Johnson didn’t look like a rookie making her WNBA playoff debut. Unfortunately for the Indiana Fever, she didn’t get much of a chance to prove it. Johnson scored 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting and added two steals in 22 minutes during Indiana’s 102-85 loss to A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. […]

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Washington head coach Sydney Johnson gestures during the WNBA first round playoff game between the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream on September 27th, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Associated Press released their WNBA awards yesterday. The headliners included Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson winning Player of the Year and Minnesota Lynx head coac...

The Indiana Fever opened their 2026 WNBA playoff campaign with a tough 102-85 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. But the result was not the only thing creating buzz after Game 1.

She's been going to therapy and struggling.

The Liberty could potentially do the Valkyries a huge favor by knocking out the Lynx early.

Caitlin Clark has gotten used to it by now. No matter what she does on the basketball court, there always seems to be someone ready to explain why it isn’t quite as impressive as everyone else thinks. A new record? There’s a reason it doesn’t matter. Another huge scoring night? Someone will point out what […]

Social media was quick to react after an awkward exchange between soccer star Megan Rapinoe and Paige Bueckers. Megan Rapinoe has never shied away from vocalising her opinions on trans inclusion, constantly pushing for sports to be open to everyone, a stance that often sparks debate around leagues like the WNBA.

The Indiana Fever suffered a 17-point blowout loss to the Las Vegas Aces, and Rachel DeMita couldn't help but question Stephanie White's rotation.

No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! Game 2s start today. Let’s hope they’re all more competitive than Sunday’s blowouts. Coming up: 🚸 Vets still got it ❓ One Q for each team 💲 Soaring arena prices Playoff Talk: Proven stars continue to shine Remember when Diana Taurasi said “reality is coming” at the 2024 Final Four? That the college stars who had dominated at the NCAA l...

Tyler Marsh: 'The positives probably start with our young core' The post Looking back at the good, bad and ugly of the Chicago Sky’s 2026 appeared first on The IX Sports.

The Mystics out-rebounded Angel Reese and the Dream, but lost one big margin that couldn’t be overcame.

Sonia Citron attempts to drive past DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images The Washington Mystics clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs over a month ago. But that didn’t curb their competitiveness during the final stretch of the season. They fought for the best seed possible. Washington grinded out six wins in their final seven games and found external fortune in the Indiana Fever dropping key games, propelling the Mystics into the No. 5 seed. That very No. 5 seed was a colorful target f...

Sources tell Bring Me The Sports that iHeart Minneapolis was willing to carry Lynx playoff games.