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What fueled the Liberty’s second-half surge against the Sun?

By Jackie Powell / May 29, 2023

How New York’s defense punched back against Connecticut on Saturday

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) raises the trophy while surrounded by her teammates after winning the 2022 WNBA Championship series between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut

Sights and sounds from the Las Vegas Aces’ 2022 title ring ceremony

By Matthew Walter / May 28, 2023

A look at a night that will never be forgotten in the history of Las Vegas sports.

Dorka Juhász stands between two Atlanta Dream players with her hands on their hips as they prepare for a free throw.

Dorka Juhász is a rookie with veteran poise for Minnesota Lynx

By Terry Horstman / May 28, 2023

Juhász leaving a big impression quickly in Minnesota

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin holds the ball above her head as she shoots a jumper, while Connecticut Sun center Olivia Nelson-Ododa reaches toward her with an outstretch arm to try to contest the shot

Sunday Notes, Week 1: Sun and Sparks are fun, Aces show cracks, Austin and Delle Donne dominate

By Emily Adler / May 28, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA also checks on Chicago, Dallas and Seattle

Washington Mystics forward/guard Elena Delle Donne waves to the crowd with both hands as smoke billows out behind her during player introductions.

With a ‘lift and flick,’ Elena Delle Donne continues to dominate for Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 27, 2023

Delle Donne’s back once threatened her career, but she’s making that a distant memory

Close-up photos of Seattle's Jordan Horston and Dallas' Satou Sabally are shown side-by-side. The text "Around the WNBA" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: WNBA rookie check-in, breakout players and more

By The Next / May 27, 2023

Plus, what’s gone wrong in Phoenix?

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas sits on the bench alertly, with her hands clasped in front of her.

Two Ups and a Down: Alyssa Thomas MVP edition

By Lucas Seehafer / May 27, 2023

Plus, an icon’s defense and the rise of Jackie Young

Gabby Williams brings the ball up the court (left) and Marine Johannès looks up the court.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: What Gabby Williams and Marine Johannès tell us about prioritization

By The Next / May 26, 2023

What we’ve learned about prioritization and what the future of the rule may hold

WNBA legend Taj McWilliams-Franklin reacts with a large smile during the ceremony celebrating her career at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on May 21, 2023.

Inside the Connecticut Sun’s celebration of legend Taj McWilliams-Franklin

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / May 26, 2023

Taj McWilliams-Franklin’s legacy for growing the game outlasts a playing career that spanned more than 20 years

Angel Reese and Emily Ward present Jill and Joe Biden with LSU basketball jerseys during their visit to the White House.

LSU celebrates title with White House visit

By Kiri Oler / May 26, 2023

‘This team is about incredible athletes, redefining what’s possible’