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All WNBA →- WNBAWilson scores 34, Loyd adds 25 off bench, Aces head into playoffs after beating Mercury 100-82— A'ja Wilson scored 34 points, Jewell Loyd added 25 off the bench, and the Las Vegas Aces closed the regular season with a 100-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night.
- WNBAAces finish their season with a big win over the Mercury
- WNBAWho has won the WNBA Finals? All-time championship winnersThe Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury to take home their third WNBA title in 2025. Check out the WNBA all-time championship winners list now.
- WNBAPhoenix hosts Las Vegas following Copper's 31-point gameLas Vegas Aces (30-13, 16-6 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (16-27, 10-12 Western Conference)
- WNBAWNBA Power Rankings: What went right for every team this seasonWhat's the best thing that happened for every WNBA team this season? We break it down.
- WNBAKahleah Copper scores 16 of her 31 in 4th quarter and the Mercury rally past the Wings 87-86— Kahleah Copper scored 16 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead layup with 2.4 seconds left, and the Phoenix Mercury rallied to beat the Dallas Wings 87-86 on Monday...
- WNBAPhoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Phoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings, 09/21/2026
- WNBAPhoenix hosts Dallas after Bueckers' 26-point showingDallas Wings (26-16, 12-9 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (15-27, 9-12 Western Conference)
- WNBABueckers scores 20 of her 26 in 1st half and the Wings beat the Mercury 87-82 for 6th straight win— Paige Bueckers scored 20 of her 26 points in the first half, Arike Ogunbowale had 22 points and six assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 87-82 on Saturday for their sixth straight victory.
- WNBADallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury, 09/19/2026
- WNBADallas plays Phoenix, looks for 7th straight home winPhoenix Mercury (15-26, 9-11 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (25-16, 11-9 Western Conference)
- WNBACiezki has 22 points in the Mercury's 94-91 victory over the Fire— Shay Ciezki had 22 points off the bench and the Phoenix Mercury rallied in the fourth quarter for a 94-91 victory over the Portland Fire on Thursday night in the teams' first game back from the FIBA World Cup break.
- WNBAFire vs. Phoenix Mercury - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Fire vs. Phoenix Mercury, 09/17/2026
- WNBA30 seasons of the WNBA: How women's basketball has grownAs the league celebrates its 30th season, a visual look at its growth on the court, as a business and as a global influence.
- WNBAPortland plays Phoenix on 3-game home skidPhoenix Mercury (14-26, 8-11 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (16-24, 6-13 Western Conference)
- WNBAHow Team USA rallied to beat France and win World Cup goldFrance led by 14 points early, but the U.S. defense dominated and veterans stepped up to capture a fifth straight gold.
- WNBA2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: USA-France gold medal game previewIt's the World Cup finale fans wanted to see: Team USA and France will meet in a rematch of the Olympic gold medal game.
- WNBA2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: Team USA and semifinal previewThe FIBA Women's World Cup semifinal matchups are set. How does each team stack up going into Saturday's games?
- WNBAWNBA offseason 2026: Guides for every eliminated teamWith 2026 playoff teams decided, we break down the priorities and needs for each eliminated WNBA team.
- WNBA2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: Team USA and quarterfinal previewThe U.S. women and France remain front-runners as the knockout stage arrives in Berlin, but who else has impressed?
- WNBA2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: Team USA analysis, rankings, rostersSixteen nations will compete in the World Cup in Berlin starting Friday. Team USA and France are front-runners.
- WNBAA'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum to miss the FIBA Women's World CupKelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.
- WNBAHow A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum injuries impact USA at World CupHow will the deepest roster in the world make up for A'ja Wilson's absence? And what might be next for Kelsey Plum?
- WNBAWNBA Power Rankings: Lynx dethroned, Sparks bump upWhat should every team be focused on when play resumes after the FIBA World Cup?
- WNBAWNBA announcer who received ‘death threats’ calls out former ESPN starPhoenix Mercury announcer Cindy Brunson has not been shy about speaking her mind of late, even if she said her recent criticism of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark resulted in death threats. On Sunday, Brunson, who also calls Pac-12 men’s and women’s basketball and had a 13-year run as an ESPN studio host from 1999-2012,…
- WNBAA'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum to miss the FIBA Women's World CupKelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.
- WNBAA'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum to miss the FIBA Women's World CupKelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.
- WNBAWNBA August 29 Matchups and Expansion Team ActionKey StoriesSky and Liberty Face Off in New YorkThe Chicago Sky visit the New York Liberty with a focus on star guards Sabrina Ionescu and Courtney Vandersloot in a nationally televised CBS game.Toronto Tempo Continues Road Stand Against MercuryThe newly introduced Toronto Tempo face a back-to-back road challenge against the Phoenix Mercury, marking a significant milestone for international league expansion.Sparks Secure Victory Over MysticsFormer Tennessee star Rae Burrell led the Los Angeles Sparks to a win against the Washington Mystics as teams fight for late-season momentum.Sports Betting and Media ConvergenceAdvanced analytics and probability models from platforms like Kalshi are increasingly integrated into game previews, highlighting the growing intersection of WNBA coverage and gambling.TL;DR — The WNBA slate for Saturday, August 29, features a high-profile matchup between the Sky and Liberty alongside the emergence of the Toronto Tempo expansion franchise. Analysis focuses on
- WNBAPhoenix Mercury vs. Toronto Tempo - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Phoenix Mercury vs. Toronto Tempo, 08/29/2026
- WNBAWNBA Navigates Culture War Disruptions and Media StrainKey StoriesLeague enforces bans amid social media harassmentThe WNBA has reportedly banned a comedian from games following controversial social media posts targeting Angel Reese, signaling a stricter approach to fan and influencer conduct.Players confront political figures during gamesSparks center Cameron Brink publicly criticized Enes Kanter Freedom after his removal from a game, accusing him of using trans-rights rhetoric to maintain personal relevance.Media fatigue hits league coverageA prominent WNBA reporter has announced a hiatus from public league coverage, citing exhaustion from the increasingly hostile social and digital environment surrounding the game.Betting and performance trends dominate game previewsAnalytical forecasts for upcoming matchups highlight key individual performances from Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron as central to betting odds for the Mystics and Mercury.TL;DR — The WNBA is facing an intensification of off-court controversies as culture-war politics and soc
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