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Napheesa Collier has been making a compelling case for the WNBA MVP award in the 2024 season, and the numbers back it up. Leading the Minnesota Lynx in nearly every statistical category, Collier’s impact on the Lynx this season has gone beyond just numbers — she embodies leadership and consistency, all important qualities of an […]

The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun in a close game on Aug. 28, but instead of tempers flaring on the court, they got to social media. After the game, Sun’s guard DiJonai Carrington went to X, formerly Twitter, and called out the Fever fans. “The indiana fever have the nastiest fans in the W. […]

Three hours before the New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks squared off at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night, few would have thought Nyara Sabally would be one of the most impactful players in the game for New York. But with Jonquel Jones feeling sick, Sabally had her chance to shine. On a night in […]

The Phoenix Mercury dropped their second-straight contest at home, 89-76 against the Minnesota Lynx. The offensive woes continued, as Phoenix shot a combined 38.2% from the field. Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts shared his honest admission as to why his team is struggling to score amid an offensive slump. “We’ll have them here over the […]

The Indiana Fever are rounding into playoff form just in time. Indiana has been on fire since the WNBA’s Olympic break, rattling off some impressive performances as we approach the end of the regular season. The Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun at home on Wednesday night, and they had a very special fan in the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell didn’t care for the result of Wednesday night’s colossal test versus the Connecticut Sun. She didn’t care, as long as the Fever didn’t get bullied and swept on the season by the second-best team in the league. Mitchell, of course, did play like she cared. The vet clutched […]

The New York Liberty may have fallen to the lowly Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, 94-88, but it may have done nothing to deter their playoff push. With a 26-6 record, the Liberty still have the best record in the WNBA, while the Cameron Brink-less Sparks, at 7-24, remain at the bottom of the standings. […]

Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles and sprinter Gabby Thomas were present at the Indiana Fever’s game against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday. They watched as the Fever secured a thrilling 84-80 victory, thanks to impressive efforts from rookie sensation Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. The big screen captured Biles during the game, and as news […]

The Indiana Fever continued their WNBA playoff push after defeating the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, 84-80. As the Fever hung on to the seventh seed by climbing to only a game below .500 (15-16), shooting guard Lexie Hull stole the spotlight from rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. Hull became the first WNBA player since Tamika Catchings […]

It’s rare for a player as hyped up as Caitlin Clark is to not just deliver on the lofty expectations, but even surpass them. That is exactly what Clark has done, changing the Indiana Fever’s fortunes immensely for the better. On Wednesday night, Clark played her part (19 points, five rebounds, and five assists) in […]

Russell Westbrook may have plenty of detractors due to his style of play on the court, but nearly everyone can come to an agreement that the Denver Nuggets guard commands respect due to his kind demeanor off the court. On Wednesday night, Westbrook received a warm welcome from the crowd at Crypto.com Arena — the […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered Wednesday’s Washington Mystics matchup in dire need of a win. The Sky were on a three-game losing streak and needed to gain momentum in pursuit of a spot in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. However, the Mystics were relentless and edged Chicago 74-70. Bench forward Diamond DeShields got real when […]

The Phoenix Mercury are making an intriguing lineup change before their showdown against the Minnesota Lynx. Forward Monique Billings will start in place of Sophie Cunningham. Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts explained his decision pregame. “I think just to clean up some of the rotations for everything down the line,” Tibbetts said. “Now we can […]

Perhaps the appeal of player podcasts is fans getting to hear opinions and takes directly from the athletes themselves, in their own words. They can also talk to other athletes and reflect on the game from a player’s perspective, which fans can never access. It’s become so popular that retired players often make podcasts for […]

The Chicago Sky have had an up-and-down 2024 campaign. After a promising start to the year, Chicago has endured a couple of losing streaks. However, the team retains its eighth-place league standing. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon is doing what she can to help the Sky stay competitive, but she knows she has to keep herself […]

As Caitlin Clark continues to try and push her Indiana Fever into the WNBA playoffs, she continues to make history. This time, she breaks an impressive record previously held by Rhyne Howard. The Fever entered Wednesday night’s game against the Connecticut Sun with a 14-16 record. They currently sit 1.5 games behind the Phoenix Mercury […]

Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull will start in Wednesday’s game against the Connecticut Sun, alongside standout rookie Caitlin Clark. Hull’s promotion to the starting lineup comes as a response to Katie Lou Samuelson’s questionable status due to an injury concern, per the Clark Report. While the change might not be permanent, it signals the Fever’s attempt […]

; As WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will face off once again on August 30, fueling the rivalry made since their college days, there might be some that don’t consider it a feud in the slightest. One is Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, who spoke about the topic on the “Sports Seriously” show. […]

Three-time WNBA MVP and Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes is under fire again for what some perceive as a deliberate slight against Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The controversy arose during a recent WNBA broadcast, where Swoopes remained silent when Clark’s impressive performance was highlighted. The incident occurred during a game between the Dallas Wings […]

Angel Reese has taken the WNBA by storm in her rookie season with the Chicago Sky, showcasing her rebounding prowess and establishing herself as one of the league’s most promising young talents. Drafted seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Reese quickly made an impact, earning an All-Star selection and setting records for consecutive double-doubles. […]

The Las Vegas Aces may not be having the best time in their bid for what would be their third consecutive WNBA championship, but A’ja Wilson is doing her best to lift the team on a nightly basis. On Tuesday night, Wilson had herself another dominant outing, scoring 43 points on a sterling 16-22 performance […]

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Phoenix Mercury. Our WNBA odds series has our Lynx Mercury prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Lynx Mercury. A loaded WNBA game slate for Wednesday has five contests, three of them starting in the late-night Pacific time zone (7 p.m.) window. This is clearly the best […]

Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson has done it again for the Las Vegas Aces, scoring 42 points in Tuesday night’s game against the Dallas Wings. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to earn the back-to-back champions the win. The Wings beat the Aces 93 to 90.  “It’s tough to win on the road when you shoot five […]

The Atlanta Dream take on the Seattle Storm. Our WNBA odds series has our Dream-Storm prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Dream Storm. This game is shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. Put differently: Which version of the Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm will show up for this game? Which version of the […]

The New York Liberty take on the Los Angeles Sparks. Our WNBA odds series has our Liberty Sparks prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Liberty Sparks. The New York Liberty lost a game last Saturday. They lost to a very good team, the second-place Connecticut Sun, who are now 22-7 as a […]

The Washington Mystics take on the Chicago Sky. Our WNBA odds series has our Mystics-Sky prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mystics Sky. The Washington Mystics will not make the playoffs, but they are playing spoiler and are doing it well. They just shocked the Seattle Storm on the road Monday night […]

The Connecticut Sun take on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Our WNBA odds series has our Sun-Fever prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sun Fever. This is a richly interesting game — not just because of Caitlin Clark, not just because we are getting closer to the WNBA playoffs, not just […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Tuesday’s game against the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces was always going to be a difficult matchup for the Dallas Wings. Yet, the Wings did not back down and challenged the Aces. In the end, the Wings upset the Aces, earning a 93-90 victory. Las Vegas jumped out to an early lead before […]

Amid all the social media hullabaloo surrounding the likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the undisputed best player in the WNBA, A’ja Wilson, continues to cement her place at the top of the totem pole. On Tuesday night, despite the Las Vegas Aces’ 93-90 loss to the Dallas Wings, Wilson had her way with […]

The Seattle Storm’s disappointing 74-72 loss to the Washington Mystics on Monday night left the team reeling, with veteran point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith not mincing words about her frustration over the squad’s lackluster performance. The Storm, who had started the season with high hopes, now find themselves struggling to regain momentum following the Olympic break. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The 2024 season has been a challenging one for the Dallas Wings. Dallas made a deep postseason run in 2023 with head coach Latricia Trammell leading the way. In 2024, though, the Wings have only seven wins as of this story’s writing. Although the postseason is not out of the question, it […]

The Chicago Sky are approaching a crucial period down the stretch of the 2024 WNBA season. Chicago will kick the last week of August off with a matchup against the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday. However, just one day before the game, the Sky received a concerning injury report update on starting guard […]

Seattle honored Sue Bird on Monday by renaming a section of the street outside Climate Pledge Arena as “Sue Bird Court,” in a tribute to her storied career with the Seattle Storm. The street, previously the end of 2nd Ave. N, intersects with Lenny Wilkens Way, creating a unique connection between two Seattle sports legends. […]

Chicago Sky rookie sensation Angel Reese is stepping into the podcasting arena with her new show, Unapologetically Angel, Complex reports. Announced on August 27, the podcast will debut on September 5, with fresh episodes arriving every Thursday. Reese joins a roster of prominent athletes who have ventured into media, including LeBron James, Micah Parsons, and […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark continues to make headlines both on and off the court. Following an intense 84-79 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Monday night, Clark made a young fan’s day by gifting them a signed pair of her game-worn ‘Bruce Lee’ Nike Kobe 5s. The happy fan with their new sneakers were […]

Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese is dipping her toes into the world of broadcasting. Reese is set to start a new podcast, called “Unapologetically Angel.” The first episode is set to drop on September 5. Angel Reese is launching her own podcast called "Unapologetically Angel." First episode drops September 5 and new episodes will […]

A Monday night in Phoenix presented a plethora of historic accolades. Brittney Griner eclipsed 800 blocks, Diana Taurasi moved into fourth on the all-time assist list, and Natasha Cloud recorded the most assists in a single season for the Mercury. Still, the 84-70 loss to the New York Liberty left a lingering sour taste for […]

Right around seven minutes into the Indiana Fever’s 84-79 survival win at the Atlanta Dream Monday night, rookie guard Caitlin Clark abruptly collapsed. It was the brief glimpse into an ordeal that surely all Fever fans can’t think more than seconds about. While playing defense, Clark rolled her left ankle. She had help to get […]

Caitlin Clark has garnered a lot of attention over the season, and the result of that is the Indiana Fever playing in bigger arenas so fans can see her play. Just recently, the Fever played at State Farm Arena to face the Atlanta Dream, and 17,608 fans came out to see the game. It almost […]