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Caitlin Clark: Fever focused on playoffs after blowout loss to Lynx
Indiana is the No. 6 seed in the playoffs for the third consecutive season after losing 86-66 to Minnesota on Thursday.
“Basketball Capital of The World, Don’t Ever Forget”: UConn Alum, ESPN, NBA & Others React Over Connecticut Sun’s Final Game at Mohegan Sun Arena
Emotions were at an all-time high in the Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday as the curtains were called on the Connecticut Sun franchise. After two decades in the WNBA, the Connecticut Sun played their final home game against the Toronto Tempo.
‘Ducked Smoke,’ ‘Scared of Angel Reese’ — WNBA Fans Accuse Caitlin Clark, Fever of ‘Throwing’ Regular-Season Finale to Avoid Dream Playoff Matchup
As the regular season wound down, WNBA fans had one matchup in particular circled for the playoffs: Caitlin Clark against Angel Reese. Reese’s Atlanta Dream did their part, clinching the No.
A'Ja Wilson and Aces to face Caitlin Clark and Fever in opening round of WNBA playoffs
The WNBA playoffs will have a star-studded matchup between A'Ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark, thanks to a massive comeback by Golden State. Down 10 with three minutes to go, the Valkryies went on a 14-0 run to beat the Los Angeles Sparks 76-75 Thursday night and move into to the No. 2 seed on the final day of the regular season. The Aces, who have won three of the past four WNBA championships, beat the Phoenix Mercury 100-82, but dropped to the No. 3 seed with Golden State's win.
“How Can You Allow One of Your Assistants Yelling”: Caitlin Clark’s Tense Exchange With Fever Coach Has Ex-ESPN Host Speaking Out
The Indiana Fever couldn’t have imagined a worse way to close out their 2026 regular season. They suffered an embarrassing 86-66 loss to the very Minnesota Lynx they defeated by 19 points just two days earlier.
2026 WNBA playoffs bracket, schedule: The first-round match-ups are set after Valkyries rally for No. 2 seed
The playoffs officially open on Sunday, when all four of the best-of-three first-round series tip off
Aces finish their season with a big win over the Mercury
Aces finish their season with a big win over the Mercury
Caitlin Clark draws criticism for historically bad performance
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever officially concluded their regular season on Thursday night, but it’s fair to say the night went far differently than Clark or the team had hoped. Not only did the Fever suffer a lopsided defeat against the Minnesota Lynx, but Clark also endured the worst performance of her career, setting…
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A'ja Wilson goes 34-10-4 in monster night
A'ja Wilson stuffed the stat sheet with 34 pts / 10 reb / 4 ast (48 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Jewell Loyd goes 25-2-0
Jewell Loyd stuffed the stat sheet with 25 pts / 2 reb / 0 ast (27 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Nneka Ogwumike goes 17-15-5
Nneka Ogwumike stuffed the stat sheet with 17 pts / 15 reb / 5 ast (37 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
GS erased a 13-point Q4 deficit with a 26-12 run and stole it, 76-75 😭 LA +10
GS erased a 13-point Q4 deficit with a 26-12 run and stole it, 76-75 😭 LA +10.5 still covered by 9.5—the spread was the only one keeping its composure.
LV beat PHX 100-82, covering -9
LV beat PHX 100-82, covering -9.5 by 8.5 after a 65-36 run from a tie through Q2. A’ja Wilson poured in 34, making her 24.5-point line look like a warm-up 😭
MIN turned a tie into a 30-point lead with a 62-32 run spanning Q1-Q2, then won
MIN turned a tie into a 30-point lead with a 62-32 run spanning Q1-Q2, then won 86-66. MIN +4.5 covered by 24.5—underdog status did not survive the group project.
Kamilla Cardoso goes 16-10-4
Kamilla Cardoso stuffed the stat sheet with 16 pts / 10 reb / 4 ast (30 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Kiki Iriafen goes 16-15-1
Kiki Iriafen stuffed the stat sheet with 16 pts / 15 reb / 1 ast (32 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Natasha Howard goes 21-8-2
Natasha Howard stuffed the stat sheet with 21 pts / 8 reb / 2 ast (31 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
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Features.
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Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 24, 2026
Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 24, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 24, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 24, 2026
Golden State Valkyries vs. Los Angeles Sparks | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 24, 2026
Golden State Valkyries vs. Los Angeles Sparks | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 24, 2026
Toronto Tempo vs. Connecticut Sun | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 24, 2026
Toronto Tempo vs. Connecticut Sun | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 24, 2026
Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 24, 2026
Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 24, 2026
NBA, players' unions amend betting harassment letter to include WNBA
The WNBA has been included in the group letter after being noticeably absent from the original version last week.
Olivia Miles is our Rookie of the Year. But who else stood out in a deep WNBA class?
Our experts also selected the league's Defensive Player of the Year.
Inside Marc and Elisa Stad's rise: From modest beginnings to Timberwolves' owners
The new Timberwolves and Lynx owners built their fortune by thinking long term. They plan to bring that same approach to Minnesota.
Coming TOGETHXR: Learning to appreciate, not possess, the story of women's sports
Who gets to tell the story? It is the question stalking this era. I spent months learning the difference between witnessing and claiming.
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