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The Phoenix Mercury are trying to keep their season alive in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces, and they’re going to have to do so without their head coach. Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts was ejected during the third quarter of Game 4 after expressing frustration with the officiating. Tibbetts approached […]

UPDATE: Alyssa Thomas returned to the court for the start of the third quarter. PHOENIX– Things have gone from bad to worse for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, as Alyssa Thomas left the game with an undisclosed injury. She was holding her arm in grimacing pain after colliding with Las Vegas Aces guard […]

The Las Vegas Aces entered Game 4 of the WNBA Finals looking to complete a sweep. The Phoenix Mercury had to play the game without Satou Sabally, giving the Aces an even bigger advantage. After a dominant start to the game from A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young in the first quarter, Las Vegas made an […]

The Las Vegas Aces enter Game 4 of the WNBA Finals one win away from another title. After a game-winning shot from A’ja Wilson helped Las Vegas jump up 3-0 on the Phoenix Mercury, the series is under the Aces’ control. The stars were out to support both teams on Friday night in Phoenix, including […]

The Las Vegas Aces stand on the brink of history, just one win away from their third WNBA championship in four years, all thanks to the unstoppable dominance of A’ja Wilson. Now in her eighth season, Wilson has been the heartbeat of Las Vegas, and she proved it once again in their 90–88 win over […]

The odds are stacked against the Phoenix Mercury as they look to avoid a sweep in the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces. For instance, they will be without Satou Sabally due to a concussion. Plus, there is no stopping A’ja Wilson, who is on an absolute tear.  However, don’t say that to Kahleah […]

Paige Bueckers isn’t done collecting her flowers from her outstanding first year in the WNBA. The Dallas Wings star stands out as the sole rookie among the All-WNBA selections, landing among league legends on the second team after just one year of professional play. Rounding out the picks are WNBPA president and Seattle Storm star […]

It should come as no shock to WNBA fans that the two players battling for the regular-season MVP award are now unanimous All-WNBA first-team picks for the 2025 season. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson and Minnesota Lynx leader Napheesa Collier lead the list of MVP candidates who finished with the top-five accolade. Rounding out […]

In sports, the line between winning and losing often hinges on execution, resilience, and strategic adaptability. This fact has been extremely evident in the 2025 WNBA Finals, where the pressure is unrelenting and each game brings careers and legacies into sharp focus. The Phoenix Mercury face the daunting challenge of overcoming a 3-0 series deficit […]

If there’s such a thing as an All-WNBA Storytelling Team, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham would be a perennial shoo-in. Cunningham has become one of the most entertaining players when it comes to sharing stories because of her fun-loving personality and innate friendliness. During the All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, she candidly revealed that they downed […]

The relationship between WNBA players and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is fraught, to say the least. Indeed, Las Vegas Aces star and WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is aware of that.  On Thursday, just before the Aces look to sweep the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals on Friday, Wilson provided her take on what she would […]

There’s no place like home, and Sabrina Ionescu will be living proof as she makes her way back to Eugene. No. 3 Oregon football is preparing to host both a top-10 matchup against No. 7 Indiana and ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast on Saturday for the 13th time in history, and the New York Liberty star […]

The WNBA has grown over the years, and it’s not just because of the players and what they do on the court, but how they’ve stood up for things off the court. The year 2020 was a pivotal year in the world outside of the pandemic, where Black Lives Matter and other things, such as […]

Megan Rapinoe is no stranger to fighting for equitable pay in women’s sports. As a star member of the US Women’s National Team (USWNT), Rapinoe was on the front lines of the historic lawsuit that led to equal pay between the US men’s and women’s soccer teams in 2022. So, as the wife of WNBA […]

The Phoenix Mercury have yet another hurdle to overcome on Friday in a pivotal Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. After Satou Sabally left the game with an injury, the team announced she sustained a concussion and will miss Friday’s game. She posted 24 points and was propelling a potential comeback after the team was […]

The 2025 WNBA Finals have delivered on their promise of intensity, drama, and elite competition. The Las Vegas Aces hold a commanding 3-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury, placing them one win away from clinching their third franchise championship. While the Aces have demonstrated their dominance throughout the playoffs, they now face the opportunity — […]

The WNBA Finals are underway, but much of the attention has shifted away from the court and toward the WNBA’s leadership. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert continues to face mounting criticism from WNBA players, and now WNBA legend Candace Parker has added her voice to the conversation. Speaking on her Post Moves podcast, Parker detailed her experiences […]

Before Victor Wembanyama became the face of the San Antonio Spurs and Dominique Malonga rose to stardom with the Seattle Storm, the two shared a basketball court as kids in France. Both hailed from Paris and spent their early years developing their games on playgrounds and in regional tournaments. During an appearance on The Old […]

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon probably didn’t have to diagram an intricate final play to beat the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, 90-88, on Wednesday. After all, she has the most effective play in the entire league: Give the ball to A’ja Wilson. Wilson knocked down the game-winning bucket with […]

PHOENIX — Alyssa Thomas and defense fit like a glove. It can be like the addition of chocolate to milk. In this case, defense fuels the Phoenix Mercury, and it starts with the proclaimed “engine” of the team. Despite Thomas playing like an MVP for the Mercury, she has kept one thing the same ever […]

The Las Vegas Aces took a stranglehold on the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night, holding off a furious comeback from the Phoenix Mercury to win 90-88 and move within one win of a third WNBA title in four years. The Aces controlled the game for most of the night despite playing in front of a […]

It is confirmed: A’ja Wilson was put on Earth to win. Even if the Las Vegas Aces found themselves on a burning court with asteroids raining down on them and every plague known to humankind suddenly happening, Wilson will still find a way to win. On Wednesday, she did exactly that. She buried a jumper […]

A’ja Wilson made history during the 2025 WNBA Finals, breaking two significant playoff records previously held by Napheesa Collier as the Las Vegas Aces took a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Phoenix Mercury. In Game 3, Wilson officially surpassed Collier for the most points in a single playoff run and also passed her for […]

PHOENIX– Trailing 0-3 in any seven-game series is a tall task to overcome. The Phoenix Mercury find themselves in an interesting predicament after losing 90-88 to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3. It was another close loss, but A’ja Wilson hit the game-winner for the Aces that sent the WNBA world into a frenzy. […]

Fans of the Phoenix Mercury are in a world of hurt right now after falling short against the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at PHX Arena on Wednesday. The Mercury climbed back from a 17-point deficit to tie the game at 88-88 after DeWanna Bonner’s two free throws with one […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson manifested a historic performance in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, leading her team to a 90-88 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. Wilson finished with 34 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks, shooting 11-of-20 from the field and 11-of-12 from the free-throw line. Her performance […]

The Las Vegas Aces are just a win away from capturing their third crown in four seasons after escaping the Phoenix Mercury, 90-88, in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at PHX Arena on Wednesday. After being down by as much as 17 points, the Mercury mounted a furious rally in the fourth quarter to […]

The Las Vegas Aces are on the verge of their third championship in franchise history following their thrilling 90-88 Game 3 win against the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. The Aces faced a little adversity early as the Mercury sliced into a double-digit deficit to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but […]

The Phoenix Mercury were forced to try to claw back into the WNBA Finals in Game 3 on Wednesday night in front of their home crowd after dropping the first two games against the Las Vegas Aces. The Mercury were trailing for most of the night, and they were forced to complete their late comeback […]

Another day, another milestone for Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. The Aces visited the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena on Wednesday, looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals. They had their struggles on the road in the regular season, tallying a 13-9 record. But with Wilson at the forefront, […]

The Las Vegas Aces are looking to grab a third straight win versus the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at PHX Arena on Wednesday. The Aces looked dominant in Game 2, leaving the Mercury scrambling for answers to avoid a o-3 hole. The Mercury needed a strong start to set the […]

The Las Vegas Aces jumped out to a 2-0 lead against the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. Aces MVP A’ja Wilson has put up dominant efforts in the first two contests. However, Jewell Loyd stole the show in Game 3. The guard got off to a hot start, making four three-pointers in the first […]

Indiana Fever’s towering sentinel Aliyah Boston has rounded off her third professional campaign in sterling fashion, claiming her maiden All-Defensive Second Team selection. Boston’s selection comes after a dominant season in which she anchored Indiana’s defense while also carrying an expanded offensive load. The three-time WNBA All-Star ranked fourth in the league with 361 total […]

If you are a “hater” of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, she does not care, as her recent social media post that channels socialite Paris Hilton shows. Cunningham posted a video on TikTok that uses Hilton’s iconic Tomorrowland Festival rant. As she lip-synchs into a juice box, Cunningham moves to different spots around her kitchen. […]

Sophie Cunningham became one of the more popular players in the WNBA after signing with the Indiana Fever this season. While her campaign was cut short by a knee injury, she made her mark for her new team with her toughness and shooting. But it is Cunningham’s personality that endeared her to many fans. Her […]

Despite being riddled by major injuries, the Indiana Fever managed to advance to the semifinals of the playoffs. In fact, they were a win away from moving to the finals after pushing the Las Vegas Aces to the limit. The Fever lost Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, and Aari McDonald to season-ending injuries, dealing […]

One constant throughout the 2025 Phoenix Mercury season has been Satou Sabally’s stance on the WNBA’s CBA negotiations. While other players on the team have been reserved, she hasn’t shied away from her true feelings. For instance, after a loss against the Las Vegas Aces in August, Sabally ripped the WNBA and CBA, while mentioning […]

The Las Vegas Aces came out 89-86 winners in a thrilling Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury. A’ja Wilson topscored with 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Aces’ bench outscored the Mercury’s 41-16 in a game that had a total of 12 lead changes. However, another astonishing fact is that […]

With the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, Alyssa Thomas has been the talk of the team. In her first season, she helped the franchise reach its first Finals since 2021. Coincidentally, Diana Taurasi took the team to its last appearance. Both have been consistent competitors and two of the best when both were playing. […]