WNBA NewsTuesday, May 19, 2026

The WNBA is booming like never before. The talent is unreal, the crowds keep growing, and the league finally feels impossible to ignore.

Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson will miss the rest of the 2026 season with an ACL tear, the team announced Tuesday. This comes just two days after Jackson suffered a non-contact injury against the Minnesota Lynx. Following the game, Jackson’s teammate, Natasha Cloud, called out the contest’s three referees by name during a press conference, […]

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The Dallas Wings responded to coach Jose Fernandez's 'selfishness' call-out with a dominant win over the Mystics.

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Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum continues to prove why she is one of the most dangerous scorers in the WNBA.

Jackson tore her ACL and will miss the rest of the 2026 WNBA season.

The burgeoning star is done for the season.

Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after tearing her left knee ACL, the team announced Tuesday. Jackson was injured in the Sky’s victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday with 5:24 left to play in the first half. She bumped Lynx forward Nia Coffey on a drive before coming to an abrupt stop and planting her left foot as her knee gave out. She was helped to the locker room by Sky staff and ruled out for the remainder of the game. “We’re devastated that

Why even say this in 2026?

The 2026 WNBA season is still young, much like the rookies who are already bolstering some of the league’s top teams.

Caitlin Clark never ceases to amaze Indiana Fever General Manager Amber Cox. The 24-year-old broke another WNBA record on Friday against the Washington Mystics. Clark backed it up with 21 points on 5-of-10 shooting, seven rebounds and 10 assists against the Storm.