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PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 23: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against Megan DiLeo #17 of the Portland Fire during the second half of the game at Moda Center on August 23, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 22: Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks passes the ball to Ariel Atkins #7 against Diamond Miller #1 of the Connecticut Sun and Leila Lacan #47 during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on August 22, 2026 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. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Im...

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Few things have sparked more outrage in the WNBA in recent weeks than the heated trans-athlete debate. The topic has been floating around professional sports for years, but it truly took off in the WNBA after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham voiced her opinion on the matter.

WNBA teammates dating each other is hardly a secret, but Porter Jr. wondered what could happen if a relationship suddenly went south during a championship run.

Former NBA player Enes Kanter has become one of the most discussed names in women’s sports after declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. The ‘movement’ began as a protest amid the league’s refusal to clarify its inclusion and self-identification policies regarding transgender athletes.

The Seattle Storm visit the Dallas Wings on Sunday afternoon as the two Western Conference teams meet for the third time this season. How to Watch Storm vs Wings Dallas enters the matchup at 21-16 and riding some momentum after…

Stephanie White is perhaps the most divisive head coach in the WNBA at the moment. On the one hand, she has to deal with the pressure of coaching one of the greatest talents the WNBA has ever seen.

WNBA star Brenna Stewart: 'People are trying to divide us as teams'

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are headed into the final weeks of the regular season with something they rarely have to confront: not playing for a postseason spot. Aug 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) drives to the basket against the Atlanta Dream in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Dream at Mortgage Matchup Center.

The league will likely fine her.

The Phoenix Mercury have officially been eliminated from the WNBA playoffs. Here's what's next for the team.