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Frederick: Lynx always find a way to contend, even when the path isn’t obvious

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The Lynx were seconds from winning a WNBA title two years ago. They were the league’s No. 1 seed in 2025. Things have certainly changed since then. Gone are Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman, Alanna Smith, Jess Shepard and more. Star Napheesa Collier will miss at least the first month of the season. Dorka Juhász has a mid-foot sprain. Minnesota added a potential game changer in the draft, ...

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How to live stream Mystics vs Tempo: WNBA, TV channel

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The Washington Mystics open their 2026 WNBA season Friday night against the expansion Toronto Tempo in the first regular-season game in franchise history for Toronto. MORE: Stephen Curry changes stance on playing in 2028 Olympics How to Watch Mystics vs…

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How to live stream Sun vs Liberty: How to watch WNBA, TV channel, start time

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The Connecticut Sun (0-0) travel to Barclays Center to face the New York Liberty (0-0) in both teams’ WNBA season opener on Friday night. How to Watch Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty After a rough rebuilding year where the…

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Sophie Cunningham Questions WNBA Accountability After Multiple Fines for Criticism

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Last year, her first with Indiana, Cunningham helped the Fever secure a spot in the playoffs, but saw her season cut short after suffering a torn MCL in August. While Cunningham became a star for Indiana during the 2025 season, the former Phoenix Mercury guard also was among the most penalized players in the WNBA, receiving three fines during the season.

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How Brittney Griner’s leadership is shaping culture for rebuilding Connecticut Sun in 2026

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UNCASVILLE — Connecticut Sun forward Aaliyah Edwards breathed an immediate sigh of relief when she got the notification that Brittney Griner was signing with the Sun as a free agent. Edwards, a 6-foot-3 former UConn standout, spent her first two seasons in the WNBA dreading every matchup in the post with the 6-9 superstar. As soon as she found out they would be teammates in 2026, Edwards ...

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5 Bold Predictions for the Atlanta Dream’s 2026 Season

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The Atlanta Dream are coming off a 2025 season in which they won 30 regular-season games but fell to the Indiana Fever in the first round of the playoffs. Head coach Karl Smesko made retaining Atlanta’s core a priority this offseason, bringing back Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, Jordin Canada and Naz Hillmon to — in his words — “run it back” for another playoff appearance. Atlanta also pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Sky to add two-time All-Star Angel Reese, whose ...

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With five players out, desperate New York Liberty reach out to former UConn women’s star

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Less than a week after she was cut by the Minnesota Lynx during training camp, former UConn women’s basketball forward Aubrey Griffin is back on a WNBA roster. Hours before the first game of the regular season, the New York Liberty signed Griffin and guard Julie Vanloo to hardship contracts. Both players will be available for the team’s opener against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, which tips ...

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