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The 2025 WNBA Finals have finally arrived, and with it comes heightened stakes, historical weight, and a refreshing narrative. For the first time in league history, the Finals will be decided in a best-of-seven format, an innovation that reflects the league’s growth and the increasing depth of competition. At the heart of this year’s championship […]

In the days following Napheesa Collier’s scathing exit interview about WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the state of the league’s leadership, various players and sports commentators have backed up the Minnesota Lynx star’s allegations. The latest seems to be WNBA legend Sue Bird, but she’s had to remain a little more tight-lipped with her support […]

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell suffered a serious injury scare during Game 5 of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs’ second round, leaving her squad even more shorthanded than usual in their 107-98 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces after being the team’s engine for much of the season. Now, Mitchell has revealed the cause of […]

The Indiana Fever’s Cinderella run in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs may have come to a heartbreaking end, but the same can’t be said for Kelsey Mitchell’s time with the team. The franchise’s breakout star of the season led the Fever to their best finish in a decade before going down in Game 5 of the […]

For much of the year, the 2025 WNBA season was a story of resurgence for the Minnesota Lynx. After a strong regular season and a promising start to the playoffs, the team seemed poised to reassert itself among the league’s elite and return to the WNBA Finals to complete their revenge mission. Behind a potent […]

The Phoenix Mercury’s road through the 2025 WNBA  Playoffs to the Finals was anything but easy. Not only did they impressively take down the W’s top team in the Minnesota Lynx, but they did so in historic fashion. The Mercury overcame a 20-point deficit in Game 2. Then, after a controversial Game 3 ending, Phoenix’s […]

The Phoenix Mercury just pulled off what seemed like an impossible feat for any team just a month ago — upsetting the undisputed No. 1-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs. The Mercury claimed three-straight victories over the Lynx in the electrically entertaining series, capped off with an 86-81 win on their home floor […]

As the Unrivaled League approaches its second season, the anticipation among fans, analysts, and players alike is palpable. Tipping off on January 5, 2026, this upcoming season promises to elevate the league’s competitive level, spotlighting an exciting mix of rising stars and seasoned veterans. The combination of fresh talent and experienced players is set to […]

As the 2025 WNBA Playoffs reach a critical stage, the semifinal series between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx stands out as one of the most thrilling and competitive matchups. Tied 1-1 after the first two games, the series shifts to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4, giving the Mercury a golden opportunity to […]

The 2025 WNBA Playoffs have been an intense battleground, with the Indiana Fever reaching the semifinals and making a significant statement about their growth as a team. However, Game 2 of the semifinals against the two-time champion Las Vegas Aces resulted in an embarrassing 90-68 blowout. The Fever’s struggles in this game placed a spotlight […]

The Minnesota Lynx’s Game 2 overtime loss to the Phoenix Mercury was a crushing blow in their 2025 WNBA playoff journey. In a game that seemed destined to go overwhelmingly in their favor, the Lynx fell short after the Mercury forced overtime and ultimately succumbed to Phoenix in the extra period. The defeat was not […]

The WNBA Playoffs are the highest stage for basketball excellence, where skill, preparation, and resilience all come together under intense pressure. After suffering a challenging 82-69 Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Lynx in the 2025 WNBA Semifinals, the Phoenix Mercury find themselves at a critical crossroads. But the series is far from over despite the […]

As the 2025 WNBA season winds to a close, Unrivaled Basketball is ramping up for its second-ever campaign to kick off in January 2026. The offseason women’s basketball league began unveiling its 48-player roster for next year by announcing newly crowned Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers as the first confirmed baller. The Dallas Wings […]

The Minnesota Lynx have taken a crucial first step in their 2025 WNBA Semifinal series against the Phoenix Mercury with a well-earned Game 1 victory. But in a best-of-five format against a veteran opponent like Phoenix, one win is far from a guarantee. The Lynx will need more than momentum to close out the series […]

The 2025 China Open promises to be one of the most compelling tournaments on the WTA calendar this year. As part of the prestigious WTA 1000 series, the event is scheduled to officially take place from September 24 to October 5 at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and […]

The 2025 WNBA Playoffs have already delivered moments of surprise, resilience, and dominance, but few results have been as significant as the Minnesota Lynx’s 2-0 sweep of the Golden State Valkyries in the opening round. While the Valkyries entered the postseason as an expansion team with limited expectations, the Lynx’s performance in the series was […]

Angel Reese is used to dominating on the court, and now she can officially say she’s dominating off of it, too. After nearly two months of hype, Reese’s much-anticipated first sneaker drop went even better than she could’ve imagined. All three colorways sold out within minutes of going on sale online, which led the Chicago […]

The 2025 WNBA Playoffs have reached their most thrilling moment yet. The first has seen three best-of-three series tied at 1-1 each and headed into sudden-death elimination games. With everything on the line, the pressure for each team to salvage its season is palpable, and what makes this round especially compelling is how unpredictable it […]

Team USA star Sydney McLaughlin decided to try out the 400m flat in 2023, and her choice has paid off in historic fashion at the track and field world championships in Tokyo, Japan. After dominating in 400m hurdles with six world records throughout her career, McLaughlin-Levrone set the second-fastest time ever with a time of […]

The 2025 WNBA season has been a defining chapter in the league’s history, marked by competitive balance, emerging stars, and established dynasties seeking to protect their legacies of dominance. As the regular season concluded, compelling playoff brackets emerged featuring top-tier teams like the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, and Atlanta Dream. But […]

With the WNBA regular season drawn to a close, a year defined by surging stars, shocking slumps, and emerging narratives will shape the postseason — and potentially the league’s future. The final week of the season delivered drama in spades, including playoff berths clinched on the last night, MVP cases made and broken, and young […]

As the 2025 WNBA season barrels toward its dramatic conclusion, the Las Vegas Aces once again find themselves under the glaring spotlight of expectation. With a championship pedigree and a roster led by perennial MVP contender A’ja Wilson, the Aces are widely considered among the league’s elite — but even dynasties are vulnerable. As talented […]

The Seattle Storm entered the 2025 WNBA Playoffs with renewed hope, having stopped their freefall and salvaged their season at the last minute with a roster that’s anchored by established stars and supported by rising talent. With Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, and the continued growth of players like Ezi Magbegor and Gabby Williams, the franchise […]

The WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year award is given annually to the most outstanding player who primarily comes off the bench. The award recognizes not just scoring, but a player’s all-around impact, efficiency, consistency, and the ability to shift the momentum of a game without being in the starting lineup. In a league filled […]

Angel Reese has quickly become one of the most polarizing and promising young stars in the WNBA. Known for her elite rebounding, tenacious defense, high energy, and charismatic presence both on and off the court, Reese has drawn as much attention for her play as she has for her outspoken nature. After being suspended by […]

The 2025 WNBA season marks a pivotal moment for the Minnesota Lynx as they enter the postseason with high expectations and a legacy to uphold. As one of the league’s most dominant franchises, the Lynx are poised to claim their place at the top of the WNBA hierarchy. A blend of veteran leadership, emerging stars, […]

As the 2025 WNBA Playoffs approach, the New York Liberty enter the postseason as one of the league’s most compelling squads. Coming out of 2024 as WNBA champions and maintaining a core lineup filled with All-Star talent, the Liberty approached this campaign poised for another deep playoff run. A first-round showdown with the reloaded Phoenix […]

The Indiana Fever’s 2025 WNBA season has been filled with immense highs, brutal setbacks, and unexpected periods of perseverance. Going into the postseason without their superstar rookie Caitlin Clark, many counted the Fever out as serious playoff contenders. But the narrative surrounding this young and hungry team won’t be solely dictated by Clark’s absence. The […]

The Indiana Fever’s journey during the 2025 WNBA season is a story of grit, resilience, and unwavering determination. Entering the year with high hopes bolstered by one of the league’s top stars, young talent, and experienced veterans, the Fever faced a rollercoaster of challenges that tested their mettle in ways few teams endure. From the […]

After a turbulent and ultimately disappointing 2025 WNBA season, the Chicago Sky find themselves at a crossroads. With their elimination from playoff contention, it’s clear the franchise is deep in the early stages of a rebuild. But despite the postseason being out of reach, opportunities remain for the front office to not just evaluate talent […]

Amid a thrilling opening to the 2025 US Open, Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend stole headlines after their second-round match. The argument between the two went viral after Townsend topped Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 in straight sets, which opened up discussions about whether Ostapenko’s behavior had “racial undertones.” After claiming “how many messages I received that […]

All eyes in the tennis world have been on the US Open, especially after the heated interaction between American Taylor Townsend and Latvian Jelena Ostapenko that went viral after their match on Wednesday. After Townsend defeated the No. 25 seed 7-5, 6-1 in straight sets, the two argued at the net when going for a […]

The Connecticut Sun made a single move at the 2025 WNBA trade deadline, acquiring forward Aaliyah Edwards from the Washington Mystics in exchange for guard Jacy Sheldon and rights to a 2026 first‑round pick swap. The franchise now finds itself at a pivotal turning point, deep in a full-fledged rebuild after losing its entire starting […]

After trading All‑Star guard Brittney Sykes to the Seattle Storm in exchange for veteran Alysha Clark, emerging guard Zia Cooke, and a 2026 first‑round pick, the Washington Mystics have decisively shifted toward future-proofing. Sykes had been a reliable two‑way weapon, earning All‑Star and All‑Defensive honors this season alone, and the return, particularly in Clark and […]

With the WNBA regular season racing toward its final stretch, the league’s landscape has come into sharper focus. The standings have started to expose the separation between true title contenders, hopeful dark horses, and teams already pivoting their attention toward the 2026 draft. In a season marked by a historic winning pace by the Minnesota […]

The Dallas Wings have endured one of their most challenging seasons in the franchise’s storied history. As of now, the team stands at 9-28, teetering near the bottom of the league standings with playoff hopes completely extinguished, and this downturn has been fueled by a cascade of injuries. Li Yueru was recently lost for the […]

The 2025 WNBA season has been a renaissance year for the Minnesota Lynx. Dominating the league all year long and holding onto the No. 1 seed heading into the final stretch of the regular season, the Lynx have established themselves as frontrunners among an elite group of championship contenders. Central to their success has been […]

As the 2025 WNBA regular season charges into its final weeks, the league’s MVP race has become one of the most captivating storylines in professional basketball. This season has brought a fierce mix of established superstars, rising veterans, and breakout performers all vying for the league’s most prestigious individual honor. With teams jockeying for playoff […]

As the 2025 WNBA regular season winds down, the league finds itself in one of the most compelling and competitive playoff races in recent history. From perennial powerhouses like the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty to the stunning emergence of the Minnesota Lynx and expansion franchise Golden State Valkyries, the top eight teams […]