WNBA NewsFriday, Sep 18, 2026

Sydney Taylor. | NBAE via Getty Images The WNBA returned on Thursday night after a more than two-week break for the FIBA World Cup in Berlin. The Chicago Sky were back at home to face the playoff-clinched Washington Mystics. From the opening tip, it was clear that the Mystics were in control in every aspect of the game. The combined effort of Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen, Georgia Amoore and Michaela Onyenwere led a dominating performance of the tallest order. They generated runs, controlled t...

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 23: Holly Winterburn #77 of the Portland Fire brings the ball up the court during the first half of the game against the Washington Mystics 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 Following a multi-week break for...

Pitfalls In The Land of Lakes? The post Minnesota Lynx: Could These 3 Things Keep Them From Winning It All? appeared first on Ballislife.com.

A Hollywood Ending Gone Wrong! The post Bounced Out 2026: Los Angeles Sparks appeared first on Ballislife.com.

USA's small forward #11 Napheesa Collier is seen with her gold medal after winning with her team the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup final game against France in Berlin on September 13, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Back in action. When we last saw the New York Liberty, they were cruising to a much needed 85-66 win over the Chicago Sky prior to the FIBA break on August 29. The opponent tonight is atop the WNBA standings, but has room to get...

Sep 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) blocks a shot from Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Coming out of the World Cup break there was hope that Minnesota would bounce back to their winning ways. Instead, on Friday night, the Lynx just bounced off the bodies of New York Liberty defenders. Presumptive Rookie of the Year Olivia M...

The WNBA’s debate over eligibility isn’t going away. Olympic gold medalist Nancy Hogshead-Makar is pushing the league to establish a more specific policy governing who can compete in the WNBA, months after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham sparked a national conversation about transgender athletes in women’s sports. Hogshead-Makar, a three-time Olympic swimming gold medalist and […]

Caitlin Clark opens up on how she's talking her way past a looming suspension with just four games left in Indiana's season.

She hyped both - the internet only heard half.

Angel Reese praises FIBA's looser whistle after winning gold, then returns to Atlanta with a dominant double-double.

Sports broadcast journalist Cari Champion sent a message to the WNBA about Caitlin Clark's fanbase.

Just a few days ago, Angel Reese helped Team USA secure their fifth straight FIBA World Cup gold medal. But the job is not done yet, and the 24-year-old made that clear in her return to the WNBA.