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Angel Reese, Naz Hillmon Push Dream to 2-0 Series Lead Over Liberty in Overtime
Naz Hillmon's go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left in OT sealed a 101-98 win, and now the series shifts to Brooklyn with Atlanta one win from the finals.
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Las Vegas Aces Odds Today: Eyeing a Short-Handed Game 2
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Atlanta Dream Odds Today: Allisha Gray Out, Aces Even Thinner on the Road
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Las Vegas Aces Injury News: Jewell Loyd Doubtful Flips the Line Against Golden State
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Injuries only →- WNBAUCF women's basketball lands 3rd ESPN top-100 commit for Gabe Lazo's 2027 classUCF has signed one ESPN top-100 women's basketball recruit this decade. Gabe Lazo has three committed for 2027 alone.
- WNBAUCF women's basketball lands 3rd ESPN top-100 commit for Gabe Lazo's 2027 classUCF has signed one ESPN top-100 women's basketball recruit this decade. Gabe Lazo has three committed for 2027 alone.
- WNBAVeronica Burton's clutch 3 helps Valkyries to 2-0 lead vs. AcesVeronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinal series.
- WNBAAngel Reese leads way as Dream win in OT for 2-0 lead vs. LibertyAngel Reese scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon made the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals.
- WNBA2026 WNBA playoffs: How the Dream beat the Liberty in OTAtlanta needed overtime but takes a 2-0 lead in its WNBA semifinal series against New York as the series shifts to Brooklyn.
- WNBAUK basketball schedules finalizedKentucky men’s and women’s basketball have finalized their 2026-27 schedules.
- WNBAKentucky women’s basketball finalizes 2026-27 schedule, TV assignmentsKentucky women’s basketball has finalized its 2026-27 schedule, with tip times and TV assignments set for most games and a program-record 17 national television appearances.
- WNBAProgram Record 17 Games Picked Up for National Television, Including 10 on ABC or ESPN
- WNBAAces guard Jewell Loyd ruled out for Game 2 vs. ValkyriesThe Las Vegas Aces will not have guard Jewell Loyd for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.
- WNBAKim Mulkey’s LSU Women’s Basketball Team To Play 17 Nationally Televised GamesTIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES The Southeastern Conference and ESPN announced the LSU women's basketball television schedule on Wednesday, and the Tigers will play 17 nationally televised games in the 2026-27 season. Kim Mulkey's squad will be featured on SEC Network (5 times), ESPN (4), ESPN2 (3), ABC (3) and ION (2). LSU’s non-conference slate will
- WNBAUSC's JuJu Watkins expects to be 'smarter player' after ACL layoffUSC star JuJu Watkins says she's learned a lot about "patience" during her long layoff from an ACL injury and expects to be a "smarter player" when the Trojans' season tips off in early November.
- WNBAAces guard Jewell Loyd ruled out for Game 2 vs. ValkyriesThe Las Vegas Aces will not have guard Jewell Loyd for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.
- WNBAAces not expected to have Loyd for Game 2 vs. ValkyriesThe Las Vegas Aces are not expected to have guard Jewell Loyd for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.
- WNBAUCLA women's basketball feeling 'overlooked' after title runUCLA begins its defense of its women's basketball national title with zero starters returning and only five players back, but coach Cori Close isn't concerned.
- WNBATENNESSEE LADY VOLS BASKETBALL: Tip times set for 2026-27 seasonTennessee women's basketball released its tipoff times and broadcast information for the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday afternoon after receiving clearance from ESPN and the Southeastern Conference.
- WNBALady Vols basketball schedule with tipoff times, TV set for 2026-27 seasonLady Vols basketball has its full schedule with tipoff times and TV designations set for the 2026-27 season.
- WNBAESPN unveils stellar SEC Women’s Basketball ScheduleAs the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season draws near, ESPN and the SEC have announced the network designations, with more than 130 linear games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and SEC Network.
- WNBA2026 WNBA playoffs: How Allisha Gray, Jewell Loyd injuries impact semisAtlanta's Allisha Gray is out for Wednesday's Game 2 against New York, and Jewell Loyd is doubtful for an already depleted Aces team.
- WNBAMichigan ready to 'take the next step' after Elite 8 runMichigan women's basketball team is ready to "take the next step" after an Elite Eight run in 2025-26 and has its sights set on the Final Four.
- WNBACaitlin Clark shares 'College GameDay' photos, thanks Iowa fansAfter appearing on ESPN's "College GameDay" as the guest picker, Caitlin Clark shared photos from the event and thanked the thousands in attendance.
- WNBACaitlin Clark shares 'College GameDay' photos, thanks Iowa fansAfter appearing on ESPN's "College GameDay" as the guest picker, Caitlin Clark shared photos from the event and thanked the thousands in attendance.
- WNBAArkansas women’s basketball makes finalist list for ESPN 4-star guard Charis RaineyRainey, rated No. 22 overall by ESPN, plans to announce her decision Nov. 2.
- WNBAWNBA games today: Wednesday playoff scheduleHere's what to know about Wednesday's playoff schedule.
- WNBALacob lauds Williams as world's best after Valkyries' Game 1 winGabby Williams scored 25 points and played lockdown defense in a performance that led Valkyries owner Joe Lacob to declare her the "best player in the world."
- WNBA5-star Iowa women’s basketball frosh joined ‘Countdown to College GameDay’During Saturday's "College GameDay" show in Iowa City, Iowa women's basketball forward McKenna Woliczko discussed her excitement and goal for this season.
- WNBA“May Not Be the Best Fit”: Even Ex-ESPN Host Questions Stephanie White’s Future With Indiana Fever as Firing Calls EmergeFormer ESPN host Linda Cohn questions whether Stephanie White is the right fit for Caitlin Clark and the Fever amid calls for coaching change.
- WNBA2026 WNBA playoffs: How Jackie Young, Aces can pull even in semisShe's not a perennial MVP or "Point Gawd," but Jackie Young is as important as any Aces player as they enter Game 2 looking to even their semifinal series against the Valkyries.
- WNBAWomen’s Basketball Finalizes 2026-27 Television ScheduleTUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama women's basketball team finalized its television schedule for the 2026-27 season, as 13 games will be broadcasted on the ESPN ...
- WNBA2026 WNBA playoffs: How Jackie Young, Aces can pull even in semisShe's not a perennial MVP or "Point Gawd," but Jackie Young is as important as any Aces player as they enter Game 2 looking to even their semifinal series against the Valkyries.
- WNBALSU women's basketball team will play 17 nationally televised games this seasonThe LSU women's basketball team will play 17 nationally televised games, the Southeastern Conference and ESPN announced on Wednesday.
- WNBAWomen’s Basketball Announces Tip Times and Networks for National TV Games - Ole Miss AthleticsBRISTOL, Conn. – As the beginning of November draws near for Ole Miss women's basketball, ESPN has unveiled its SEC full television schedule on Wednesday aft...
- WNBAESPN & SEC unveil Women's Basketball TV scheduleGAINESVILLE, Fla. — ESPN and the SEC announced today that the Florida Women's Basketball Team is slated to appear on the ESPN family of networks three times ...
- WNBAWNBA Playoff Viewership Breaks Records Amid Roster ChallengesKey StoriesRecord-Breaking Viewership in Opening RoundThe first round of the WNBA playoffs averaged 1.3 million viewers across 10 games, with the Fever-Aces series peaking at 2.7 million during Game 3.Key Injuries Impact Playoff RostersThe Atlanta Dream face a significant setback as leading scorer Allisha Gray remains sidelined with a hand injury for the WNBA semifinals.Media Controversy Surrounding League StarsCaitlin Clark faced criticism for an appearance with Pat McAfee, while Enes Kanter Freedom weighed in on perceived double standards regarding Sophie Cunningham.Off-Season Decisions and Scheduling HurdlesNapheesa Collier enters free agency after a delayed season start due to surgery, while the Atlanta Dream navigate potential arena scheduling conflicts if they reach the Finals.TL;DR — The WNBA postseason has reached unprecedented levels of fan engagement, with the first round averaging 1.3 million viewers per game. Despite significant injuries to star players and logistical hurdl
- WNBANigerian connection runs through Mystics rise as Kiki Iriafen breaks out in playoff runFresh from helping team USA win the World Cup last month, Kiki Iriafen's second WNBA season ended with a first round elimination to the Atlanta Dream.
- WNBA2026 WNBA playoffs: How Allisha Gray, Jewell Loyd injuries impact semisAtlanta's Allisha Gray is out for Wednesday's Game 2 against New York, and Jewell Loyd is doubtful for an already depleted Aces team.
- WNBAOhio State vs Iowa sets mark for ESPN College GameDay viewershipAccording to ESPN public relations, the Ohio State vs. Iowa ESPN College GameDay was the most-watched October episode ever.
- WNBALSU women’s basketball set for 17 nationally televised games in 2026-27The Tigers will make 17 national television appearances this season, including marquee matchups against UConn, South Carolina, Texas and North Carolina.
- WNBAESPN unveils stellar SEC women’s basketball scheduleAs the 2026-27 women’s basketball season nears, ESPN and the SEC announce network designations for more than 130 games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and SEC Network.
- WNBAWomen’s Basketball Announces Start Times, Broadcast ScheduleCourtesy Creighton Athletics By: Creighton Athletics Omaha,
- WNBANCAA proposes summer competition for college basketball teamsThe NCAA is proposing allowing summer competition between college basketball teams as a potential new revenue source.
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