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Las Vegas Aces wing Jackie Young drives to the rim from the slot, as Washington Mystics off-ball guard Ariel Atkins stands behind and beside her, trying to turn around and follow Young donwhill

Daily Briefing — Aug. 12, 2022: Las Vegas moves into first place after win over Chicago

By Emily Adler / August 12, 2022

The Spark(s) is gone

Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Kayla McBride holds the ball at the top of her dribble while looking upcourt, while defenders reach toward her

Daily Briefing — Aug. 11, 2022: New York, Minnesota move into playoff position

By Emily Adler / August 11, 2022

Choose your own playoff adventure tool inside!

Storm big wing Breanna Stewart (30) goes for a layup against Aces point guard Chelsea Gray (12). Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) rushes in behind Stewart.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 10, 2022: The WNBA Playoffs Panic Scale

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 10, 2022

Arike Ogunbowale to miss remainder of regular season, early playoffs with hip injury

Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey stands above the slot in a triple-threat stance, as Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Kayla McBride stands a foot in front of her, in a slight crouch to defend

Daily Briefing — Aug. 9, 2022: How to write a press release, by the Phoenix Mercury

By Emily Adler / August 9, 2022

Wings clinch playoff berth, no Mabrey about it

Los Angeles Sparks point guard Jordin Canada (21) drives against Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud (9) during a game at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 7, 2022 (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Daily Briefing — Aug. 8, 2022: Napheesa Collier returns to Lynx in winning fashion

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 8, 2022

Bye Bye Birdie

Phoenix point guard Shey Peddy, mid-air, rolls the ball off her fingertips towards the hoop for a layup above the restricted area. In the background, Mercury teammates and Washington Mystics defenders look on.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 7, 2022: Arike Ogunbowale returns, prevents Dallas from spreading its wings

By Emily Adler / August 7, 2022

The Next’s Daily Briefing, featuring the W Roundup, Watch List, and Yesterday’s Recap, with Arike Ogunbowale returning to poor results.

Atlanta Dream big Cheyenne Parker holds the ball in the post just outside the paint and surveys the court while being guarded by Washington Mystics center Elizabeth Williams

Daily Briefing — Aug. 6, 2022: Atlanta Dream fend off Los Angeles Sparks in thrilling fashion

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 6, 2022

Sparks, Lynx face playoff elimination

Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan holds the ball above her head as she stands under the rim looking straight up at the basket, while Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles stands a foot away, readying to jump towards McCowan and try to block a layup attempt.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 5, 2022: Wings keep rolling without Ogunbowale

By Emily Adler / August 5, 2022

Brittney Griner receives sentence from Russian court

Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) calls a play, holding her left pointer finger in the air.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 4, 2022: New York Liberty overcome 20-point deficit to beat the Sparks

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 4, 2022

Ionescu: ‘If I’m open, I’m gonna shoot it’

Dallas Wings wing Allisha Gray (15) goes for an acrobatic layup over Chicago Sky big Emma Meesseman (33).

Daily Briefing — Aug. 3, 2022: WINGIN’ IT — Mabrey, McCowan lead Dallas Wings to a critical win over the Chicago Sky

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 3, 2022

Alyssa Thomas has second career triple-double as Sun defeat Mercury