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Napheesa Collier, A'ja Wilson Headline WNBA All-Defensive Teams

Here are the defenders that ruled the league in 2025.

Sports Illustrated

The US’s biggest pro women’s sports unions have found strength together

For NWSL and WNBA players’ unions, collective actions have been key to their successes in wholly different sports

The Guardian - US

The Catchy Rallying Cry That Could Be the Mercury’s X-Factor in the WNBA Finals

Created by a former player decades ago, the team’s “Mighty Mercury” chant has long given Phoenix home games an extra oomph.

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Mercury Championship History: Full List of WNBA Titles

Here's a look at Mercury's championship history since the team's inception in 1997.

Sports Illustrated

Aces Championship History: Full List of WNBA Titles

A full history of the Las Vegas Aces' WNBA titles and WNBA Finals appearances.

Sports Illustrated

Napheesa Collier Addresses Why She Blasted Cathy Engelbert, WNBA in Exit interview

In summary, Collier was "fed up" with the lack of action made by Engelbert and the league.

Sports Illustrated

Scoop: Napheesa Collier says "lack of accountability" led her to cancel on WNBA chief

"For her to start her speech saying she has the utmost respect for me ... and then to turn around and call me a liar..." Collier told Axios.

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Adam Silver Opens Up on 'Unfortunate' Situation Between WNBA Players, Commissioner

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the situation between WNBA players and commissioner Cathy Engelbert has become 'too personal.'

Sports Illustrated

In a Season of New, Aces Rely on Familiar Faces for Game 2 WNBA Finals Win

Like a tale told many times in Las Vegas, A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray stuffed the stat sheet to gain a 2–0 series lead over the Mercury on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Historic Performances by A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young Propel Aces to 2-0 WNBA Finals Lead

The Aces took a 2-0 lead in the WNBA Finals thanks to historic performances from Jackie Young and A'ja Wilson.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA finals Game 2: Aces take another step towards title after overwhelming Mercury

The Las Vegas Aces moved a step closer to their third championship in four years as they overwhelmed the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday

The Guardian - US

Napheesa Collier Cancels Meeting With WNBA Commissioner Amid Growing Tensions

The Lynx star reportedly canceled an upcoming meeting with Cathy Engelbert following Engelbert's latest press comments.

Sports Illustrated

Alyssa Thomas All Clear After Injury Scare Near End of WNBA Finals Game 1

Phoenix Mercury superstar Alyssa Thomas underwent an MRI on her left hand Friday after she was seen in some discomfort during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces.

Sports Illustrated

Aces Brandish Their ‘Weapons’ in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

Depth has not always been Las Vegas’s strength in the past, but the bench stepped up to beat the Mercury, 89–86.

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Opals star hobbled in hectic start to WNBA finals

Sami Whitcomb, seeking to back up an all-conquering WNBL season with a WNBA title, has suffered an injury scare in a dramatic start to the best-of-seven finals.

The Guardian - US

Unyielding Aces rally late to edge Mercury in WNBA finals opener

Las Vegas stormed back late to stun Phoenix 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA finals, as commissioner Cathy Engelbert faced questions off the court

Sports Illustrated

What We Learned From Aces' Thrilling WNBA Finals Win Over Mercury in Game 1

Las Vegas's strong fourth quarter allowed it to take Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Denies Making Bizarre Caitlin Clark Comment

She addressed Napheesa Collier's statement ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

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Cathy Engelbert Says She Isn’t Going Anywhere, Addresses WNBA Players’ Criticisms

In a postseason press conference Friday, the WNBA commissioner discussed her alleged comments on Caitlin Clark, potential changes to officiating and her relationship with players.

The Independent UK

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert vows to repair player relationships after criticism by Collier

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says there’s work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league

Sports Illustrated

NBA Insider Notebook: Rockets’ Identity Shift, Steve Kerr’s Future

Plus, the looming labor dispute that could hit the WNBA and intel on Nikola Jović’s contract extension.

The Independent UK

The WNBA Finals begin on Friday. Here are some things to know

WNBA Finals coaches Becky Hammon and Nate Tibbetts share a South Dakota heritage with both growing up there

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Numbers Behind Cam Schlittler’s Historic Outing

The Yankees rookie turned in a truly legendary performance to send his team to the ALDS.

Sports Illustrated

The Answer to the WNBA’s Officiating Issues Is Pretty Clear

The 2025 playoffs are revealing the league’s questionable officiating, and there is no better time than now to seriously invest in fixing it.

Sports Illustrated

Biggest X-Factors for Mercury, Aces in 2025 WNBA Finals

The Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury will meet in this year's WNBA Finals. While each team's stars will bring most of the noise, both sides have additional x-factors who could help swing the series.

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