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Seattle Storm gear up for Game 3 after ending Aces’ historic winning streak

By Bella Munson / September 18, 2025

Storm executed their game plan and came up big when it mattered in front of lively home crowd

Satou Sabally (0) and DeWanna Bonner (14) were key contributors in the Phoenix Mercury's 86-60 victory over the New York Liberty in Game 2.

Flipping the script: How the Phoenix Mercury dominated the New York Liberty to force Game 3

By Dylan Kane / September 18, 2025

Phoenix’s veterans and lockdown defense made the difference after Game 1 loss

Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart look disappointed on the bench while the New York Liberty get blown out at home in Game 2 of the first round of the 2025 WNBA playoffs.

Embarrassing Game 2 loss leaves New York Liberty with backs against the wall

By Jackie Powell / September 18, 2025

Breanna Stewart was held back mentally by her sprained knee and Sabrina Ionescu seemed ill in Liberty’s 26-point loss

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase embraces guard Veronica Burton following the Valkyries season-ending loss to Minnesota in the WNBA playoffs.

Valkyries finish with guts, grit and a roaring crowd

By Michelle Smith / September 18, 2025

Natalie Nakase: ‘We were the first to do this’

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman and assistant general manager Maria Giovannetti sit in the stands and talk before a game. Wideman holds a coffee cup in her right hand and gestures with her left as she speaks.

Why player development will remain a top priority for Jamila Wideman and Washington Mystics in 2026

By Jenn Hatfield / September 18, 2025

‘Time and talent’ are the keys to the Mystics’ rebuild long-term

Indiana Fever celebrate playoff win vs Atlanta Dream

Indiana Fever can thank defense for first playoff win in almost 10 years

By Tony East / September 17, 2025

The Indiana Fever won Game 2 of their 2025 first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Dream, their first postseason win since 2015

Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22), Connecticut Sun guard Lindsay Allen (15), Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24), Connecticut Sun forward Aaliyah Edwards (8), Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles (31) and Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) huddle together with Edwards facing the camera.

How highs and lows filled the Connecticut Sun’s 2025 season

By Deyscha Smith / September 17, 2025

Amid a losing campaign, growth and even dancing

New Alabama State women's basketball coach Johnetta Hayes holds a black Alabama State jersey while being flanked by athletic director Dr. Jason Cable (left) and president Quinton T. Ross (right)

HBCU notebook: Johnetta Hayes excited to lead Alabama State’s new era and add to its rich history

By Rob Knox / September 16, 2025

Hayes: ‘The biggest thing that keeps me going every day is being able to affect change in our student athletes’ lives’

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne wears a red Mystics warm-up jacket. She clasps her hands together and looks off to the side.

Elena Delle Donne named Managing Director for USA Basketball 3×3 national team

By Sydney Wingfield / September 16, 2025

Former WNBA player Elena Delle Donne will fill the position of Managing Director for the USA Basketball 3×3 national team

The Connecticut Sun moving in a circular motion back and forth in a huddle while smiling before a game.

From vacation plans to Unrivaled, here’s what the Connecticut Sun are up to this offseason

By Gabby Alfveby / September 16, 2025

The Sun plan to stay busy during the offseason