WNBA 2026 playoff predictions: can the dynastic Aces – or anybody – deny the dominant Lynx? Our writers pick the champion, key players and dark horses as the WNBA postseason tips off on Sunday The Guardian - US · Sep 26
Expert Picks, Bold Predictions for 2026 WNBA Playoffs Plus, looking at the players primed for a postseason breakout and the dark horse teams who could make some noise in the first round. Sports Illustrated · Sep 25
WNBA Playoffs First-Round Matchups: Breaking Down Each Team’s Strengths, Weaknesses The opening round promises some cinematic basketball. Sports Illustrated · Sep 25
Kevin Durant Loves the WNBA, for Real. His Powerful Statement on the League’s Future Needed to Be Said. Durant was asked about the recent drama surrounding the WNBA, and he gave the perfect answer. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Lynx clinch WNBA No 1 seed despite ‘embarrassing’ loss to Fever and Olivia Miles injury Caitlin Clark had 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record The Guardian - US · Sep 23
WNBA Power Rankings: Playoff-Seeding Race Is Coming Down to the Wire Though the playoff teams have been decided for weeks, every seed is still up for grabs with just days left in the season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 22
Caitlin Clark Has a Smart Plan to Avoid Getting Another Technical. Here’s Her Four-Word Plea to WNBA Refs. Clark is one technical foul away from an automatic suspension in the regular season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
Caitlin Clark’s Nike signature shoe arrives Oct. 1, with 'Caitlin Blue' and 'Warning Code Yellow' Caitlin Clark doesn’t have to wait much longer for her first signature shoe to come out The Independent UK · Sep 17
US wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79 Breanna Stewart led the U.S. women's basketball team to a fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup victory. The Americans overcame an early deficit against France to secure the championship title. This win extended their remarkable World Cup winning streak to thirty-six games. Several newcomers gained valuable experience on the veteran-led championship… The Economic Times · Sep 14
Breanna Stewart Leads Team USA's Incredible Rally as Americans Crush France 97–79 to Retain Women's World Cup Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the United States recovered from a 14-point deficit to beat France 97-79 and win their 12th Women's World Cup title. International Business Times UK · Sep 13
US beats spirited France to win 12th women's basketball World Cup The United States defeated a spirited France 97-79 in the 12th women's basketball World Cup final in Berlin on Sunday, winning for a record-extending 12th time. Playing in their first ever World Cup final, France lost their composure as the Americans turned on the afterburners in the second half. France 24 · Sep 13
Becky Hammon Calls Out A’ja Wilson ‘Insecurity’ Criticism Amid Star’s FIBA World Cup Absence Wilson was a surprising late scratch on Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster, but her Aces coach had her back. Sports Illustrated · Sep 10
How WNBA Stars Turn a 17-Day 'FIBA World Cup' Break Into a Side Business Sophie Cunningham charges $199 for a livestreamed autograph during the WNBA's break. See how she, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark cash in off the court. Latin Times · Sep 8
Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have been stalked. They’re far from alone in the WNBA Players generally welcome interacting with their fans. But as the league’s popularity surges, there are dangers to be aware of The Guardian - US · Sep 8
International Business Times UK · Sep 7 Team USA's Caitlin Clark Goes Viral for Hiding Her Feet While Inside the Locker Room After Win Over Italy Caitlin Clark's attempt to hide her feet in the locker room went viral after Team USA's narrow World Cup win over Italy, sparking social media reactions and adding to her camera-aware reputation.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 4 Cathy Engelbert’s Reign Is Over. The WNBA’s Next Leader Must Learn From Her Mistakes. Engelbert announced she plans to retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of the year.
The Guardian - US · Sep 4 Cathy Engelbert’s WNBA tenure: the wins and losses that defined her seven years From record growth and a landmark media deal to expansion, labor battles and a fractured relationship with players, Engelbert’s tenure was rarely quiet
The Guardian - US · Sep 4 Fiba World Cup: what to watch as Team USA and WNBA stars chase gold Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will be in action as the Americans seek their 12th World Cup title, with France looking like their top competition
Sports Illustrated · Sep 3 Why Veronica Burton Ranks As the WNBA’s Most Impactful Player Adding a little recent history to RAPM sharpens its estimate of which players are having the greatest impact on team performance.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 2 WNBA Power Rankings: Race for Top Seed Continues As Lynx Stumble Into FIBA Break There’s a new No. 1 in our rankings this week.
Latin Times · Sep 1 Cloud Breaks Silence on Kanter Freedom Feud While Cunningham's Instagram Numbers Pass Caitlin Clark's Natasha Cloud broke her silence on the Kanter Freedom incident as new numbers show Sophie Cunningham's Instagram following passing Caitlin Clark's
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Before Becoming a WNBA Star, Olivia Miles Owned the Soccer Field. Just How Good Was She? It turns out Miles was a “spectacle” during her high school soccer playing days, too.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 26 Caitlin Clark’s Teammate Was Every WNBA Fan After Seeing Her Viral Smiling Meme With Angel Reese Aliyah Boston admitted the Fever did, in fact, catch wind of that viral Caitlin Clark meme.
The Guardian - US · Aug 26 Angel Reese is turning trolls and talk of ‘mebounds’ into fuel for a breakthrough The star known as Bayou Barbie is shining in Atlanta. The longer her haters dwell on her lowlights, the more they miss her transformation into an all-around force
Latin Times · Aug 24 Kanter Freedom Ejected From WNBA Game After Explosive Clash With Sky's Natasha Cloud Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Wintrust Arena Sunday after a courtside shouting match with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud.