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Los Angeles Sparks part ways with head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons with no playoff appearances

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Lynne Roberts. | Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks wasted no time entering the WNBA offseason. On Friday, the team announced they “have parted ways” with head coach Lynne Roberts. She coached the Sparks for two seasons. ESPN was the first to report. The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs for the second straight season under her leadership, sources told ESPN. Roberts was hired in November 2024 after a strong run at the Univ...

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WNBA Playoff Primer: Everything to know ahead of the 2026 playoffs

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Dallas Wings have a team huddle after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 19, 2026 at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The WNBA’s 30...

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Wings vs. Storm Recap: Dallas ends regular season with 103-91 win at Seattle

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 23: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings reacts after scoring against the Seattle Storm during the first half at Climate Pledge Arena on September 23, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. 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 Olivia Vanni/Getty Images) | Getty Images Moments before tipoff between the Dallas W...

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Recap: Mystics blow out Sky with 110-80 win

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - AUGUST 21: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 21, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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The Dream are real contenders this season

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COLLEGE PARK, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Atlanta forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the WNBA game between the Connecticut Sun and the Atlanta Dream on September 17th, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Atlanta Dream will be heading to the playoffs for the fourth straight season, but this time has a different aura surrounding it. Everyone seems to be playing some of their best baske...

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Daily Thread: Feel Good Friday

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You hear that sound? That’s the sound of the Minnesota Lynx restarting their engines heading into the postseason. After an extremely exciting and overachieving regular season where they finished the number one seed, they had hit their worst skid in the last two years in the last handful of games. Thankfully, they got their get right game last night against the Fever. Minnesota’s journey for title number five begins at home against the New York Liberty this Sunday 9/27 (Time TBD). This could b...

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A look at the Mystics’ 2026 statistical leaders

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A 101-93 victory over the Chicago Sky on Thursday night helped the Washington Mystics finish their 2026 regular season with a 28-16 record and earn the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference behind strong performances from its statistical leaders. At the center of Washington’s attack was Shakira Austin, who led the Mystics in scoring at 17 points per game while also pacing the team in blocks at 1.2 per game. Austin was a consistent presence inside, shooting 48.3% from the field and averaging 9....

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell’s spots on first team All-WNBA receive massive boost from expert

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have been two of the standout performers in the WNBA this season and they have now been backed to both make the first team All-WNBA by Scott Agness. After losing to the Minnesota Lynx in their final regular game of the season, the Fever finished sixth in the table.

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