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Tonight.
MINMinnesota Lynx30-7
WSHWashington Mystics21-14
GSGolden State Valkyries25-10
CHIChicago Sky14-22
News Wire.
Trades, signings, injuries and breaking news across the league.
‘Where the haters at?’ – WNBA fans can’t get enough of Angel Reese dominating in epic 10-0 run
Angel Reese is getting a lot of love online after her historically efficient performance in the Atlanta Dream’s latest win. There was one particular run she went on that fans enjoyed most.
Angel Reese makes history with two ‘perfect’ WNBA records in Atlanta Dream win
Angel Reese had arguably her most impressive WNBA performance against the Los Angeles Sparks. She broke multiple records on the night, and they’re related to efficiency, too.
2026 WNBA season award frontrunners
With the 2026 WNBA regular season entering its final stretch, most award races have begun to separate into clear tiers. The candidates below stand out based on their performances and how that translates into their team’s success. Let’s take a look at which players are most likely to walk away with the league’s most important officially recognized […] The post 2026 WNBA season award frontrunners appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Sophie Cunningham is right again’: Analyst stands by Fever star’s latest stance
Indiana Fever guard sparked nationwide conversation and debate, and also reached unprecedented levels of celebrity, after her comments on transgender athletes participating in women’s sports. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” she told ESPN in a July profile. “I think that I am…
‘In their Goku and Vegeta Era’ – Caitlin Clark and Fever teammate hailed as WNBA’s best duo
Caitlin Clark and her Indiana Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell have been dubbed the best duo in the WNBA as the two continue to make strides on the court. Their dominance was on full display as Mitchell tied the WNBA record with her 20th straight 20-point game during her outing against the Toronto Tempo.
“Why Punish Her?”: Even Ex-ESPN Host Is Puzzled After ION Purposely Avoids Promoting Caitlin Clark for Fever Game
Caitlin Clark’s star power is hardly something the WNBA needs to be reminded of. The Indiana Fever superstar keeps drawing enormous viewership wherever she plays.
“Fear to Speak Up”: Caitlin Clark’s Ex-Teammate Raises Concerns Over WNBA’s Changing Culture as Sophie Cunningham Stands Apart
According to Caitlin Clark’s former teammate Sydney Colson, the WNBA of today looks and operates very differently from the league it used to be. Bigger contracts, larger audiences, major media deals, and increased commercial attention have transformed it into a far more valuable business.
‘Sophie Cunningham Is Right, Again’ – Ex-Indiana Coach Backs Calls to Fire WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert
As the WNBA season began, commissioner Cathy Englebert probably did not see the headlines that would surround the league. When Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham made anti-trans comments in an ESPN interview this summer, she probably didn’t think of the controversy she caused.
Pregame.
Matchups, prop movers and pre-tip projections.
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Postgame.
Efficiency breakdowns, four factors, clutch reports and shot diets.
ATL turned LA’s +8
ATL turned LA’s +8.5 into a tax audit: a 62-39 run from Q1 into Q2 flipped a 2-point Sparks edge into ATL by 21, then the Dream rolled to 124-88 and covered -8.5 by 27.5. Total flew over 180.5 by 31.5 😭 Rhyne Howard had
Angel Reese goes 20-10-8
Angel Reese stuffed the stat sheet with 20 pts / 10 reb / 8 ast (38 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Rhyne Howard goes 26-3-5
Rhyne Howard stuffed the stat sheet with 26 pts / 3 reb / 5 ast (34 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Jackie Young goes 24-7-5
Jackie Young stuffed the stat sheet with 24 pts / 7 reb / 5 ast (36 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
LV turned a 2-pt hole into a 23-pt dub with a 51-26 heater from Q3 into Q4 😳 A'j
LV turned a 2-pt hole into a 23-pt dub with a 51-26 heater from Q3 into Q4 😳 A'ja Wilson still dropped 20 pts/3 reb but missed both lines, and LV -14.5 cleared by 8.5 while the 168.5 total went over.
Arike Ogunbowale goes 32-2-3
Arike Ogunbowale stuffed the stat sheet with 32 pts / 2 reb / 3 ast (37 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Jessica Shepard goes 26-8-1
Jessica Shepard stuffed the stat sheet with 26 pts / 8 reb / 1 ast (35 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Kelsey Mitchell goes 37-1-5 in monster night
Kelsey Mitchell stuffed the stat sheet with 37 pts / 1 reb / 5 ast (43 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
DAL 91-85 over IND and the books took a nap: DAL +3
DAL 91-85 over IND and the books took a nap: DAL +3.5 covered by 9.5 while the total stayed under 185.5. Arike Ogunbowale put up 32, Kelsey Mitchell answered with 37, and somehow the final still looked like a tax refund
Off-Court.
Culture, endorsements, red carpet and the stories that live beyond the box score.
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Social Pulse.
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Features.
Longform from the WNBA beat and video features.
Sex toy thrown onto court during Dream-Sparks game
Thursday's Sparks-Dream incident was reminiscent of 2025, when the WNBA season was marred by objects being thrown onto the playing surface.
Arike Ogunbowale flames Fever, Kelsey Mitchell makes history: Fever-Wings takeaways
The Wings beat the Fever less than a week after Caitlin Clark's squad got the best of Dallas. Plus: Mitchell sets a new WNBA record.
Diana Taurasi Retirement Ceremony Recap
Diana Taurasi Retirement Ceremony Recap
Lynx give Valkyries another reminder of the gap to the top in battle of WNBA's best
Golden State couldn't pass the latest test against the WNBA leaders, signaling that despite its improvement, a big hill remains.
How are the Fever still here? Plus, more CFB madness
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Hit a fair ball today. Coming up: 🤨 Indiana’s incredible season ↩️ NFL back to college? 📺 McAfee, everywhere Every year, in every sport, a talented team crumbles due to outside factors. For as much as we value on-field production and statistics, chemistry and mental health are critical when a group of people is expected to work together over a long period to achieve success. In any other universe, this year’s Indiana...
Caitlin Clark is having a banner season, so why isn't she in MVP conversations?
If the Fever stay hot, does it boost Clark's case to dethrone Wilson? Or is Miles' strong rookie season enough to win the award?
Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 19, 2026
Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 19, 2026
Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 19, 2026
Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 19, 2026
Olivia Miles twists ankle, exits Lynx's win over Valkyries in fourth quarter
Miles, a favorite for WNBA Rookie of the Year and an MVP candidate, rolled her ankle after stepping on teammate Napheesa Collier's foot.
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