WNBA

Connecticut Sun fall seconds short of a return to the Finals

By Natalie Heavren / September 30, 2020

The sun sets on Connecticut’s season

Minnesota’s 2020 season was more than a ‘good learning experience’

By Katie Davidson / September 28, 2020

The Minnesota Lynx defied odds and took the next step in becoming Finals contenders in one of the most demanding seasons in WNBA history.

Connecticut Sun look to regroup after Game 4 loss

By Natalie Heavren / September 28, 2020

Game 5 is on Tuesday

Wings’ Satou Sabally named to WNBA All-Rookie team

By Dorothy J. Gentry / September 27, 2020

“I have fulfilled my dream to play in the WNBA and I don’t take it for granted.”

Chennedy Carter makes 2020 All-Rookie team

By Bailey Johnson / September 27, 2020

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Jazmine Jones earns spot on WNBA All-Rookie team

By Jackie Powell / September 27, 2020

Jones becomes the 5th Liberty first year to receive All-Rookie honor

What the Sun need to do to advance to the WNBA Finals

By Natalie Heavren / September 26, 2020

‘She’s just a warrior’: Alyssa Thomas led Sun to series lead

The Washington Mystics’ 2020 season will always be synonymous with social justice

By Jenn Hatfield / September 26, 2020

The Mystics’ existing culture of speaking out led the way

‘We know we’re right there’: Lynx have little margin for error

By Katie Davidson / September 25, 2020

How Minnesota, on the brink, can win out in series against Seattle

Candace Parker wins 2020 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 24, 2020

MVP, Finals MVP, Rookie of the Year, All-Star Game MVP, and now Candace Parker has some new hardware to add to the collection