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Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale scored 15 points each and the Dallas Wings used a big run in the third quarter to cruise to an 83-63 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday night. After a slow start to the third quarter, when the Wings had more misses and turnovers than points, they followed a timeout with a 20-2 run to close the quarter and turn a nine-point lead into a 72-45 lead. The Sun went 3 of 15 from the field and scored just eight points.

Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike spoke about the emotions that follow when losing a teammate via trade like Kelsey Plum.

Minneaota Lynx point guard Courtney Williams speaks up on her interaction with Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after scoring in the second quarter against the Dallas Wings at CareFirst Arena on July 31, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images Shakira Austin scored 28 points and added 10 rebounds as the...

Dearica Hamby scored 23 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 20 of her 22 in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks — on a day they learned star teammate Kelsey Plum was traded — ended a six-game losing streak with a 106-101 win over the Portland Fire on Sunday. Plum, sidelined since June 21 with a leg injury, was sent to the Phoenix Mercury late Saturday night. The Sparks are now 3-9 without Plum. Ogwumike hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:25 to play, making it 98-96.

The 2026 WNBA trade deadline saw little action.

Jones and Stewart are putting up numbers similar to 2024, but can the Liberty turn that into another championship before their window narrows?

Police are investigating the alleged assault as a possible bias crime.

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The WNBA is giving public praise to Indiana Fever star point guard Caitlin Clark heading into the 30th game of the regular season. Clark, the clear-cut most popular player in the WNBA, hasn't always been on the receiving end of public praise from the league. She's been snubbed by some graphics and ...

Midway through the second quarter, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham took a hard elbow to the face from Minnesota Lynx forward Nia Coffey. The referees called a foul on Cunningham before reviewing the play.

A national TV audience may have tuned in for Caitlin Clark, but saw great performances from Olivia Miles and Kelsey Mitchell.

The Los Angeles Sparks may be without one of their key players in Sunday afternoon's game against the Portland Fire.

The Los Angeles Sparks (10-17), who traded All-Star point guard Kelsey Plum on Saturday night, visit the Portland Fire (11-18) on Sunday with both teams looking to snap lengthy losing streaks. How to Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs Portland Fire…

Fever wing Sophie Cunningham was again greeted with a mix of boos and cheers when she checked in Sunday vs Lynx due to her comments on transgender athletes

Caitlin Clark is averaging 29.4 points and 9.0 assists in the Indiana Fever's last five games.

The Indiana Fever may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon's game against the Minnesota Lynx.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 28: Nneka Ogwumike #30 and Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the New York Liberty on July 28, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...

Caitlin Clark has been on fire of late, leading the Indiana Fever to five straight wins. Clark posted her fourth career triple-double, finishing with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Indiana coach Stephanie White praised the Fever star, saying that she has the potential to do this every night.

Minnesota is happy with what it has.

Our look around the WNBA breaks down the Kelsey Plum trade from all sides, makes sense of the Tempo’s strategy, & looks back at the 2023 draft

Whitlock laughs at the WNBA trying to plant girls to ignite discussion about trans athletes.

Former LSU basketball forward Angel Reese continues to shine in the WNBA. Here's where she ranks in key stat categories.

The Indiana Fever are about to have their toughest match of the season against the WNBA‘s top-ranked Minnesota Lynx.There is plenty on the line for the Fever after winning five straight games. They have scored over 100 points in each of those matchups, the most consecutive games to do so in WNBA history.While it hasn’t […] The post Fever Determined Caitlin Clark’s Status for Showdown Against Lynx appeared first on HEAVY.

The Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo were the two new expansion teams to debut this WNBA season. But, for Portland, WNBA basketball is not new to the city. The WNBA is back in Portland for the first time since 2002. Currently, the Fire sit with an 11-17 record. Despite the sub-.500 record and sitting in… The post The Roots of Megan DiLeo’s Growth and Success in Portland appeared first on Winsidr.

The Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream in April.

As the WNBA continues to position itself as a league built on inclusion, a former ESPN employee believes its actions towards reporters and the media show a different attitude. In the aftermath of Sophie Cunningham’s comments and the rallies that followed, comments of inclusion have ringed out through the league, in a way that the reporter finds hypocritical.

The Mercury will hit the road for the last remaining long trip of the 2026 season, including stops in Atlanta and Chicago.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 2, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Here is everything you need to know about Sun vs. Wings, including TV and streaming options for the game.