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The blockbuster semifinal series between the Connecticut Sun and the Minnesota Lynx got off to a fiery start in Game 1 on Sunday, as the experience and grit of the Sun helped them pull off an upset in Minnesota. With the win, the Sun claimed home-court advantage in the series and flipped the odds in […]

Although the Indiana Fever was eliminated from the WNBA playoffs, there has been some positive news surrounding the team recently. Caitlin Clark won the WNBA Rookie of the Year and even received a few MVP votes. The praise from NBA players celebrating Clark’s win has been an outpouring of support. That support includes San Antonio Spurs’ […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic welcomed Caitlin Clark to the Rookie of the Year club with a heartfelt message on Friday. Doncic won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award during the 2018-19 season with the Mavs. Clark, meanwhile, was recently announced as the 2024 recipient of the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. Video […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was one vote off being the unanimous winner of the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, with Angel Reese receiving just one vote. It was no surprise to see Clark win the award and she already received numerous messages from other players across the league. Even Indiana Pacers stars Tyrese […]

Las Vegas Aces guard Tiffany Hayes made an impressive comeback this season in the WNBA, earning the 2024 Sixth Player of the Year award, the league announced Friday. Hayes, who initially retired from the WNBA in December 2023, returned to the league in May and played a crucial role off the bench for the Aces […]

One person who will benefit of the success of the Chicago Sky is Dwyane Wade since he is an investor which is the second former NBA player to do so with the first being Magic Johnson for the Los Angeles Sparks. With Angel Reese being the face of the Sky, Wade appeared on her show […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese’s decision to leave LSU early for the WNBA was significantly influenced by the limitations of NIL deals during her college career. Reese, a standout on and off the court, explained how the restrictions imposed on her ability to fully leverage NIL opportunities while in school played a key role in […]

The Indiana Fever announced a significant front office change on Friday, naming Amber Cox as their new chief operating officer and general manager. Cox, a seasoned executive in the WNBA, will officially take on the role starting Oct. 28, while Lin Dunn, the current general manager, will transition to a senior advisor role for Fever […]

Seattle Storm guard Nika Mühl tore her ACL in her left knee during her first game overseas with Beşiktaş in Turkey, just one week after the Storm were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces. The injury occurred Thursday during a match against Fenerbahçe, cutting short what was meant to be a […]

After a middling start to her professional career, Nika Mühl suffered a major setback on Oct. 3 by tearing her ACL in her first game overseas. The injury occurred in Turkey just over one week after the Seattle Storm were eliminated by the Las Vegas Aces in the playoffs to end their 2024 season. Following […]

The WNBA exploded in popularity this season thanks largely to Caitlin Clark entering the league, but the other rookies also helped prop up the league, with Angel Reese being the other part of that. Clark was the headliner and won the Rookie of the Year Award. The WNBA has talented players all over the place, […]

The New York Liberty take on the Las Vegas Aces. Our WNBA Playoffs odds series has our Liberty Aces prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Liberty Aces. The Las Vegas Aces have won the last two WNBA championships. Winning one title is hard enough, but the Aces went back-to-back in 2022 and […]

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Connecticut Sun. Our WNBA Playoffs odds series has our Lynx Sun prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Lynx Sun. The Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun are tied at one game apiece in this best-of-five-game WNBA semifinal playoff series. This has the look and feel of a […]

The Las Vegas Aces are facing potential elimination from the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2021 after falling 88-84 to the New York Liberty in Game 2 of their semifinal series on Tuesday at Barclays Center. As in Game 1, the Liberty’s size proved problematic for the Aces, and their defensive anchor, Kiah […]

Before Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese went down with an injury, she was arguably the best rebounding player in the WNBA. Reese set several rebounding records this season before a wrist injury cut her year short. But she’s taken criticism from some that have falsely claimed she’s only rebounding her own misses. And others […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans is locked in for a Thursday Night Football matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Considering the NFC South is often bunched up, a win against a divisional foe on the road could prove to be crucial. He is channeling a three-time MVP and the best player in her […]

WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo had high praise for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark after the latter was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year, calling Clark’s rookie season one of the best the league has ever seen. Lobo pointed out that Clark’s performance this year places her in elite company, particularly when it comes to […]

Seattle Storm guard Nika Mühl suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury while playing for Besiktas in Turkey on Thursday during a game against Fenerbahce. The former UConn standout was injured in the third quarter after grabbing a loose ball. Mühl collapsed to the floor, clutching her left knee in visible pain and […]

The 2024 WNBA season was filled with excitement from the league’s rookie class. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark broke several records and greatly impacted their teams. In the middle of the season, Reese and Clark were both early candidates for the league’s Rookie of the Year Award. However, after […]

The Caitlin Clark effect was in full force in the 2024 WNBA season, with the Indiana Fever star making an immediate impact in her first campaign. By no surprise, the former Iowa standout was also named the Rookie of the Year, finishing just one vote off being the unanimous winner. Angel Reese received only one […]

Reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson opened up about the challenges she faced this season — both on and off the court. As the Las Vegas Aces go for their third consecutive WNBA title, Wilson shared how her journey as a Black woman in professional sports adds layers of complexity to an already demanding career. Reflecting […]

Angel Reese recently found herself in a lighthearted yet high-stakes moment with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, as the two engaged in a playful bet over his free-throw shooting skills. In a video posted to her Instagram Story, Reese challenged Shaq with a $100,000 wager, saying, “$100,000 if you make this shot. Let’s see,” per the […]

Fans of the Indiana Fever can always brag about how they got in on the ground floor of the WNBA’s meteoric rise in relevancy. The season unfortunately ended without a WNBA Playoffs win but the Fever can look forward to many more years of packed arenas thanks to the Caitlin Clark effect. Clark, who had […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had an electrifying rookie year in 2024. Clark broke numerous records and helped the Fever to a sixth-place playoff berth. However, Clark’s success has not come without challenges. Like many players in the WNBA, Clark endured physicality during the season, some of which was perceived to be excessive. WNBA legend […]

The Atlanta Dream announced that they have parted ways with head coach Tanisha Wright after three seasons with the team. Wright led the Dream to a 15-25 record this season and a playoff appearance but were knocked out of the first round by the New York Liberty. Dream general manager Dan Padover shared the news […]

The Indiana Fever are thrilled to have Caitlin Clark as a building block for the future. Clark had a phenomenal rookie season that helped propel the WNBA’s popularity in the process. WNBA legend Sue Bird shared her thoughts on the jealousy narrative surrounding Clark on A Touch More. Sue Bird credits her interview with her […]

The New York Liberty paid tribute to Teresa Weatherspoon during their playoff game against the Las Vegas Aces, and Angel Reese showed her former coach some love on X, formerly Twitter. A user posted the video of the tribute, and Reese quote tweeted it with crying and heart emojis. 🥺🩷 https://t.co/lPIBbM5LDE — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon was clear about what frustrated her the most after the team’s Game 2 loss to the New York Liberty in the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday. It wasn’t the officiating or the performance of the Liberty; it was her own team’s defensive breakdowns, especially when it came to allowing […]

Brittney Griner is the newest star to sign on with the upcoming Unrivaled basketball league, an exciting 3-on-3 format spearheaded by WNBA superstars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. Griner, a centerpiece for the Phoenix Mercury and a pivotal figure in the WNBA, joins a roster that already includes some of the league’s top talents. The […]

The tension between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx was on full display during Game 2, especially between Lynx guard Courtney Williams and Sun guard Marina Mabrey. After Sun guard DiJonai Carrington had an on-court outburst against Lynx guard Kayla McBride, the game intensified. Williams and Mabrey were in a shouting match with each other. […]

In a Game 2 matchup that featured Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington’s on-court outburst against Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride, the series has presented many things. Toughness, trash-talk, and a striking resemblance to the physicality of premier NBA playoff matchups. As the Lynx secured the Game 2 win, it seems the matchup is only beginning. […]

As the saying goes, winning a championship is hard, but defending it is harder. The Las Vegas Aces are on the brink of elimination after the New York Liberty won Game 2 of their semifinal series in the WNBA Playoffs, going up 2-0 on the defending champions. After Breanna Stewart poured in 34 points to […]

The New York Liberty might be finally free of the Las Vegas Aces thanks to a historic Game 2 from Sabrina Ionescu. Well, much like last year’s WNBA Finals, they need one more win to feel good about the job done. That’s why Ionescu’s simple message to the locker room after taking a 2-0 series […]

The Las Vegas Aces are down to the last card in the season’s deck following a loss to the New York Liberty in the WNBA Playoffs. The Liberty needed history from Sabrina Ionescu but the scoreboard does not lie. Head coach Becky Hammon’s Aces are now in a 0-2 hole with their three-peak chances hanging […]

The New York Liberty could have won the 2023 WNBA championship. They were the clear second-best team, facing a juggernaut Las Vegas Aces squad that was down two starters heading into Game 4 of the Finals. The Aces just made a few more plays, beating the Liberty by a point in the deciding game and […]

The semifinal series between the Connecticut Sun and the Minnesota Lynx has been extremely chippy through two games, with many players on both sides getting involved in scuffles and back-and-forth exchanges. In Game 2 on Tuesday night, Lynx star Kayla McBride took a hard foul on Sun guard DiJonai Carrington on a fast break, and […]

The New York Liberty have taken full control of their semifinal series against the defending champions Las Vegas Aces, winning Game 2 88-84. As the Liberty are one step closer to sweeping the team that beat them in the WNBA Finals last season, star Breanna Stewart celebrated the hard-fought win with former San Francisco 49ers […]

The New York Liberty have been on a mission all season long; locked in from the get-go, they have been looking forward to avenging their loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the 2023 WNBA Finals. Now, with the two teams matched up against each other in the 2024 WNBA Semifinals, the Liberty could not […]

Cameron Brink’s fiancé is Ben Felter. Cameron Brink is a starting power forward for the Los Angeles Sparks who just completed her rookie season. Brink was born in Princeton, N.J., on Dec. 31, 2001. She lived in Amsterdam for three years when she was young because her parents worked with Nike, but she returned to […]