WNBA News · LatestTuesday, Aug 18, 2026

Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The New York Liberty faced the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night. With the third quarter and the shot clock winding down, Natasha Cloud caught the ball five feet behind the top of the key. She had no choice but to heave a skying 27-footer over Rebekah Gardner, a low-percentage shot that everybody watching the game, whether on television or from the Liberty bench, thought was going in. To that point, Cloud had scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4-of-5 from deep. “She...

Early this month, Sophie Cunningham told reporters that she wanted the conversation around her to shift back to basketball. That proved easier said than done.

The injury arrived with the Liberty in the midst of a tight race for playoff positioning. It wasn't immediately clear how long Jones will be sidelined.

Caitlin Clark had another stellar night for the Indiana Fever, as she helped her team get past the Toronto Tempo on the road Tuesday.

After Tuesday afternoon’s shootaround, Sophie Cunningham was happy to talk about something other than the transgender athlete controversy that has followed the WNBA in recent months. Instead of that divisive issue, the Indiana Fever guard was asked about a different aspect of her growing profile and whether those qualities are helping bring new eyes to women’s basketball.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter and finished with 29 before sitting out the fourth, Caitlin Clark added 24 points and the Fever beat the Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 18: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Dream defeated the Aces 97-82. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images ...

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell had 29 points in three quarters, but did not play in the fourth and went to the locker room. Here's the latest from Toronto.

Mitchell was dominating but "overheated" according to her coach.

The Indiana Fever were in wire-to-wire control during their win over the Toronto Tempo in Toronto on Tuesday, but that didn’t stop the game from getting a little chippy. In the third quarter, Tempo All-Star guard Marina Mabrey swiped at Fever All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell, who stopped in her tracks to shove Mabrey in the…

The WNBA continues to expand at a rapid pace. One of its latest expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo, hosted Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, and Canada was buzzing to see the Fever phenom. “There has never been a professional athlete in North American team sports who has changed her league and the…

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a key piece for Stephanie White's team.

Caitlin Clark has been unstoppable this season to say the least. She is also strengthening her case as the WNBA‘s biggest star to date. The Indiana Fever guard earned props as Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 12…

The Chicago Sky made a key decision regarding one of their former second-round picks Tuesday.

This should be an easy choice for the voters.

The Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream got a record-breaking number of viewers in last Sunday's huge WNBA matchup.

'The Spectacle,' 'The Show,' whatever you want to call her, Miles' rookie season has been unbelievable.

Caitlin Clark continues to have arguably her best season to date. The WNBA acknowledged her strong play again with her fourth Player of the Week honor this campaign. She averaged 25.7 points, 9.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds over the last…

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 14: Lauren Betts #51 of the Washington Mystics and Nyara Sabally #8 of the Toronto Tempo battle for a rebound during the first half of the WNBA game at Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 14, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tara Walton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics ho...

The Indiana Fever play the Toronto Tempo tonight, Aug. 18: Score updates, highlights, start time, where to watch.

The Kelsey Plum trade has backfired on the Phoenix Mercury. With Plum currently injured, the team's WNBA playoff hopes are essentially dead.

In the last few years, the WNBA, through player development, superstardom, and a burgeoning global platform, has continued to make strides. Players enter the league looking to become household names, with their own shoe deal, endorsements, and a level of visibility heretofore unseen.

Sunday marked a momentous occasion for Phoenix basketball, as a true legend of the city, Diana Taurasi, had her jersey retired. This season hasn’t been very great for the Mercury, and they even lost to the Portland Fire, 88-85, on what was supposed to be a night of celebration. But at the very least, immortalizing […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker shares a special moment with Diana Taurasi during special night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sunday night belonged to Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest basketball players of all-time, as she saw the Phoenix Mercury, the team she spent the entirety of her 20-year WNBA career with, immortalized her by retiring her jersey number 3. Considering how brilliant Taurasi was during her playing days, this is the least she deserves. […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James reminds everyone what Diana Taurasi means to basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Whether it’s inconsistent officiating, player safety, or even what she thinks after her teammate Sophie Cunningham revealed her stance on trans athletes in women’s sports, Caitlin Clark has constantly been in the spotlight. As the 2026 WNBA regular season moves into the last quarter, the Toronto Tempo HC has called for decentralization.

Dan Dakich says the WNBA has fallen under the weight of its resurgence.

The WNBA is making sure to recognize Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark after a great week of games. Earlier in the week, Clark was named the AP Player of the Week. She has another achievement to add to her resume. On their social media page, the WNBA announced that Clark was the Eastern Conference Player […] The post WNBA Makes Caitlin Clark Announcement Before Fever Game appeared first on HEAVY.

When the New York Liberty replaced Sandy Brondello with Chris DeMarco, they weren’t simply changing coaches. They were changing the […]

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Two fans, a mother and a daughter, were almost removed from their seats and threatened with ejection from the arena during Sunday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream for wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts. Royce White, a former NBA player who has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, has now spoken out about what he feels is an injustice done to these two women.