WNBA NewsMonday, Aug 17, 2026

The expansion Toronto Tempo are struggling for wins in their first season, but help could be on the way soon with the return of Brittney Sykes. The Tempo guard has been out for two months with a left plantar fascia injury she suffered in a June 16 game against the Indiana Fever. Toronto was in the mix for a playoff spot before the skid that has left the Tempo at 10-23 for the season, the third-worst record in the league.

Longtime NBA reporter Ric Bucher believes that ESPN needs to make big changes to its WNBA coverage. Bucher, a longtime sports reporter, believes that those who cover the WNBA, especially at ESPN, are too protective of the league, rather than critical. Sometimes, being an analyst requires tough ...

Caitlin Clark is a major candidate for the MVP award with her latest statistics speaking for herself.

Joe Rogan sparked another controversial discussion by comparing how sexuality is perceived around players in the NBA and WNBA.

Retirement may be a long way off, but we already know where these WNBA careers will finish.

ESPN is being urged to make changes to its WNBA halftime show crew following an alleged "biased" performance on Sunday, August 16. The Worldwide Leader in Sports had the national TV broadcast of the Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream game on Sunday. The two contenders, who are currently lined up to ...

Carla Leite was assessed her second technical foul of the season in the Fire-Mercury game.

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA cannot be overstated. Since her arrival as the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, the league has shattered its old in-game attendance and television ratings records, which in turn have paved the way for a transformational new collective bargaining agreement for the league…

Basketball has once again taken a backseat.

Candace Parker reflects on Kobe Bryant's pre-game message during her Hall of Fame speech.

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi’s presence at the Mercury-Portland Fire game seems to have inspired Alyssa Thomas to shoot like she hasn’t since her rookie year. As Taurasi passes the torch to the new Mercury roster, Thomas achieved a milestone that might not seem important to others, but definitely matters to her.

Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark are the second- and third-leading scorers in the WNBA. And, the surging Indiana Fever have a real chance at a WNBA title.