WNBA NewsSunday, Aug 9, 2026

Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty are riding a three-game winning streak, jumping to 19-13 on the 2026 WNBA season after Wednesday's 92-68 win over Dominique Malonga and the Seattle Storm. Now, the Liberty will look to keep the streak alive on Sunday when A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces come to town. New York got off to an up-and-down start under first-year head coach Chris DeMarco, beginning the season with a 13-12 record.

Natasha Cloud has never hidden her feelings on the court, and against the Indiana Fever on August 8, the Chicago Sky guard saw a referee become the target of her latest blunt message. Fans watching were left talking about the incident in the aftermath.

The trans-athlete debate has become a big talking point in the WNBA since Sophie Cunningham’s comments about the issue last month. Many expected Caitlin Clark to share her thoughts on the matter, but the Indiana Fever star chose not to take sides.

The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx (26-7) play the back end of a home back-to-back on Sunday and can become the first team to clinch a playoff berth with a win over the visiting Dallas Wings (19-13), who have lost their last…

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The Mystics look to extend their six game winning streak!

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to the WNBA Players’ Association, where she addresses the gender issue that might impact future WNBA Drafts. Former NBA center Enes Kanter declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a major escalation of the recent debates over trans women participating in women’s sports.

Things got testy early in Saturday’s game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. In the last two seasons, the Sky-Fever rivalry was defined by Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, but with Reese now on the Atlanta Dream after an offseason trade, new players are keeping it going. While going for a transition layup during…

After a disappointing loss to the Indiana Fever, the Chicago Sky will enter their next game shorthanded.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham shared her opinion on the debate over transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports a few weeks ago. These initial comments have sparked countless thoughts on the matter, going beyond the usual boundaries of sports news.

LOS ANGELES -- The fight was there.

DiJonai Carrington went viral after her hard foul on Sophie Cunningham.