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WNBA playoffs to air on ESPN networks

By Bela Kirpalani / September 9, 2020

Every game of the WNBA playoffs will be available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and the ESPN App, the sports network announced Tuesday.

How the Phoenix Mercury have turned their season around since Brittney Griner left the bubble

By Brendon Kleen / September 8, 2020

Phoenix is 6-1 since Griner departed thanks to a defensive breakout, a veteran big stepping up, and impressive chemistry between two-star guards.

The Connecticut Sun clinch a playoff spot with win over the Phoenix Mercury

By Natalie Heavren / September 8, 2020

How the Sun overcame an 0-5 start to reach the postseason

Sparks split a pair of games against potential playoff foes

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 7, 2020

With the 2020 WNBA regular season winding down and playoffs just over the horizon, the Los Angeles Sparks split a pair of games over the Labor Day weekend.

Myisha Hines-Allen’s case for WNBA Most Improved Player

By Jenn Hatfield / September 7, 2020

(Or just ask the Dallas Wings.)

Playoff picture: What the Seattle Storm are still competing for

By Derek James / September 7, 2020

Sunday’s win over Minnesota was important in the playoff picture, but Seattle’s week ahead will determine their final standing.

Sun looking to find rhythm as Alyssa Thomas returns to court

By Natalie Heavren / September 6, 2020

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Leilani Mitchell’s ‘sensational’ performance snaps Mystics’ losing streak

By Jenn Hatfield / September 5, 2020

Mitchell became just the second WNBA player this season to have 20+ points and 10+ assists in a game

Three keys for the Connecticut Sun in the final week of the season

By Natalie Heavren / September 5, 2020

What do the Sun need to do to make the playoffs?

Fever face questions, question own effort after losing sixth straight

By Ben Rosof / September 4, 2020

Just 1.5 games out of final playoff spot, the time is now for Indiana to reverse its skid