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winnipegfreepress.comsports2 hrs ago
Toronto Tempo Sign Kayla Alexander to Second Seven-Day Hardship Contract
The Toronto Tempo agreed to a second seven-day hardship contract with 35-year-old centre Kayla Alexander. The move addresses injuries to three players on the roster. The team also shifted the start time of its July 30 game against the Minnesota Lynx.
espn.comsports5 hrs ago
New York Liberty vs. Dallas Wings WNBA Game Postponed to Monday Due to Travel Delays
The New York Liberty's scheduled Thursday game against the Dallas Wings was postponed due to travel disruptions from mechanical issues with the team's charter plane. nypost.com reported the rescheduled matchup will occur Monday at 8 p.m. ET, with original tickets honored.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports9 hrs ago
Portland Fire Builds All Training Around Constraints-Led Approach in First WNBA Season
The expansion franchise applies the method to practices, rotations and recovery under first-year coach Alex Sarama. Players report improved in-game decision making after two months of results.
espn.comsports13 hrs ago
Fever Fall to Valkyries 88-75 as Clark Scores 13 Points
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark confronted referee Gerda Gatling during an 88-75 defeat to the Golden State Valkyries on July 15. Clark scored 13 points and later said she played through a leg contusion after the second-quarter incident.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports13 hrs agoUpdated
Rosters Set for 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago
Honorary general managers Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon completed the roster draft on Wednesday. Paige Bueckers joins Team Cooper and Caitlin Clark joins Team Weatherspoon for the July 25 game at the United Center.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day ago
Indiana Fever Rise to No. 4 Despite 106-92 Loss to Los Angeles
The Indiana Fever improved to 14-9 after a 3-1 western road trip that included a 106-92 loss to Los Angeles. Kelsey Mitchell extended her scoring streak while Golden State remained No. 1 with a seven-game win streak.
sports1 day ago
Caitlin Clark Reaches 600 Career Assists Fastest in WNBA History as Abdul-Jabbar Calls Her Very Good Player
Newsweek reported that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar praised Caitlin Clark while rejecting the idea she is the sole face of the WNBA. Clark reached 600 career assists faster than any player in league history during a recent game.
benzinga.comsports18 hrs agoUpdated
Hilton Grand Vacations Fires Employee Who Sent Offensive Message to Chelsea Gray
Hilton Grand Vacations terminated the employee who sent a racist direct message to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray after the team's July 12 loss. Gray posted a screenshot of the message on Instagram the following day.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Calls for Equal Coaching Opportunities for Black Women
Paige Bueckers said after Sunday's game that Black women deserve the same chance to coach in the WNBA as others. She noted the league was built on Black women and that no Black women currently hold head coaching jobs.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
Minnesota Lynx Beat Phoenix Mercury 104-100 as Olivia Miles Hits Career High
Rookie Olivia Miles scored 33 points and recorded eight assists to become the first WNBA player with 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists in 22 games. Kayla McBride added 37 points in the Lynx victory.
foxnews.comworld3 days ago
WNBA Commissioner Cancels Dan Patrick Show Interview at Last Minute
Cathy Engelbert canceled a scheduled appearance on The Dan Patrick Show at the last minute during the American Century Championship. Dave Portnoy criticized the decision on X, and Dan Patrick described the notification process.
winnipegfreepress.comsports3 days ago
Dodgers Swept by Diamondbacks, Sparks Fire GM, and Sinner Wins Wimbledon
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 5-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 13, completing Arizona's first sweep of the season at Dodger Stadium. Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to claim his second straight Wimbledon men's singles crown.
winnipegfreepress.comsports3 days ago
Indiana Fever Beat Las Vegas Aces 109-75
The Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 109-75 in Las Vegas on July 12. Caitlin Clark returned from back issues to play 24 minutes in the win, while Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points.
espn.comsports3 days ago
Toronto Tempo Defeat New York Liberty 93-91 to End Four-Game Losing Streak
The Toronto Tempo held off the New York Liberty 93-91 on July 12 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 30 points while Nyara Sabally delivered the go-ahead layup in the final minute.
winnipegfreepress.comsports4 days ago
Los Angeles Sparks Part Ways with General Manager Raegan Pebley After Missing Playoffs for Five Seasons
The Los Angeles Sparks agreed to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday after two and a half years. Assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen will serve as interim general managers.
nypost.comsports4 days ago
Natasha Cloud Signs With Chicago Sky Two Weeks Into Training Camp
Natasha Cloud joined the Chicago Sky after a shortened free agency period that followed the March 20 CBA agreement. The 34-year-old guard had remained unsigned until two weeks into camp.
sports4 days ago
WNBA Player Serves as UFC Ring Card Girl in Las Vegas
A WNBA player carried the ring card around the octagon during a UFC event at T-Mobile Arena. The appearance drew strong crowd reaction before the main card fight.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
Liberty Lose to Lynx Despite Stewart’s Two Three-Pointers
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart made two of three three-point attempts in a July 11 game against the Minnesota Lynx. The performance follows a period of improved shooting after earlier struggles. The team also dealt with rebounding issues and an injury to Leonie Fiebich.
espn.comsports5 days ago
Minnesota Lynx hold off New York Liberty comeback to win 90-85
The Lynx held off a third-quarter rally to improve to 17-6. The Liberty fell to 13-10 and sit in seventh place.
espn.comsports5 days ago
Atlanta Dream host Portland Fire as both teams enter with recent wins and key injuries
The 13-9 Atlanta Dream face the 9-13 Portland Fire at 4 p.m. ET on July 11 at Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia. Atlanta enters after an 89-78 win over Seattle that ended a five-game losing streak.
winnipegfreepress.comsports5 days ago
Lynx Coach Reeve Says Napheesa Collier Remains Team Leader
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve stated Saturday that the franchise still runs through Napheesa Collier despite her injury absence. Olivia Miles has emerged as a starter for the WNBA All-Star Game while averaging 18.5 points per game.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
Republican lawmakers threaten Justice Department action against WNBA over physical play
A group of nearly a dozen Republican members of Congress led by Texas representative August Pfluger sent a letter threatening to involve the Department of Justice unless the WNBA addresses physical contact involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
espn.comsports5 days ago
Dallas Wings beat Toronto Tempo 108-95 before record WNBA crowd of 20,996
Paige Bueckers scored 34 points as the Dallas Wings beat the expansion Toronto Tempo 108-95 on July 10. The game at Bell Centre in Montreal drew a WNBA regular-season record 20,996 fans.
bleedingcool.comsports5 days ago
Natasha Cloud Signs With Chicago Sky After Compressed 2026 Free-Agency Window
The 34-year-old guard joined her fourth team in four seasons after remaining unsigned at the start of camp. Chicago added Cloud along with Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington and Azura Stevens during a roster overhaul led by general manager Jeff Pagliocca.
jns.orgsports7 days ago
Caitlin Clark Returns for Indiana Fever in 106-92 Loss to Los Angeles Sparks
Caitlin Clark scored nine points in under 16 minutes during her return from a back injury. The Indiana Fever fell 106-92 to the Los Angeles Sparks and sit at 12-9.
benzinga.comsports7 days ago
Lawmakers Send Letter Seeking WNBA Response on Player Safety
Eleven Republican members of Congress wrote to the WNBA commissioner on Wednesday requesting information on league procedures for reviewing physical contact and online harassment. The letter cites incidents involving one player and asks for a reply by July 24.
espn.comsports7 days ago
Indiana Fever guard plays 16 minutes in 106-92 loss to Los Angeles Sparks
Caitlin Clark returned after missing two games with back issues and scored nine points on 4-of-12 shooting. The Fever fell to the Sparks as the team played without center Aliyah Boston.
ESPNsports7 days ago
WNBA Power Rankings Shift After Recent Games
Several teams recorded wins and losses in games played over the past week. Rankings reflect updated records and performance in those contests.
espn.comsports8 days ago
Caitlin Clark Available for Fever Road Game Against Sparks
Usa Today reported that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will play in Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks. Coach Stephanie White confirmed the news at shootaround. Clark has been sidelined since reaggravating a back injury on June 24.
ESPNsports8 days ago
WNBA names 2026 All-Star reserves; injury replacements still possible
The league announced its full 22-player roster Tuesday for the July 25 game in Chicago. Two honorary general managers and the head coaches of the top two teams will select lineups from that pool.
winnipegfreepress.comsports9 days ago
Las Vegas Aces waive guard Chennedy Carter
The Las Vegas Aces waived guard Chennedy Carter on Wednesday, July 7. The team signed forward Justine Pissott in a corresponding roster move.
jns.orgsports9 days ago
GOP Lawmakers Urge WNBA to Address Fouls on Caitlin Clark
Republican representatives sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability for repeated physical contact against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. The letter cited multiple incidents this season and raised concerns about officiating.
espn.comsports9 days ago
Auriemma Says Clark Fouls Not a Referendum on America
UConn coach Geno Auriemma said on-court confrontations involving Caitlin Clark should not be viewed as a national referendum. He attributed much of the surrounding attention to her fandom. Clark separately expressed frustration over continued focus on a recent flagrant foul.
dig-in.comsports10 days ago
Atlanta Dream Drop to Seventh After Five-Game Skid
The Atlanta Dream lost their fifth straight game on Saturday, falling to 12-9 and seventh place. The team ranks last in field-goal percentage over the losing streak and has drawn public criticism from players and ownership over officiating.
espn.comsports13 days ago
Angel Reese Says No Dream Players Named WNBA All-Star Starters
Atlanta Dream guard Angel Reese said on July 2 that it was disrespectful for her team to have no starters selected for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. The Dream entered the day tied for first in the Eastern Conference at 12-8.
thegatewaypundit.comsports14 days ago
Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston Among Starters for 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
The WNBA named ten starters for the July 25 game at Chicago's United Center. Indiana Fever players Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell were selected along with seven others.
espn.comsports15 days ago
Fever coach condemns online abuse of Alyssa Thomas after Clark incident
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White denounced racist online abuse and death threats directed at Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. Thomas received the threats after a June 24 on-court incident with Caitlin Clark that led to a one-game suspension.
winnipegfreepress.comsports15 days agoUpdated
New York Liberty beat Las Vegas Aces 93-85 to win 2026 Commissioner's Cup
The New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 on Tuesday night at Barclays Center for the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup title. Sabrina Ionescu scored 26 points and Breanna Stewart added 25 points with 11 rebounds while earning game MVP honors.
news.sky.comsports13 days agoUpdated
WNBA player suspended after throat contact receives death threats
Alyssa Thomas said she received death threats and racial slurs after a one-game suspension for contact with another player. The league commissioner condemned the threats but has not commented on player safety concerns raised by Thomas.
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ESPNpolitics15 days ago
WNBA Player Suspended After Throat Contact
A Phoenix Mercury forward received a one-game suspension after making contact with an opposing player’s throat. She reported receiving death threats and racial abuse afterward and criticized league leadership for not addressing player safety.
winnipegfreepress.comsports16 days agoUpdated
Aces Face Liberty in Commissioner's Cup Final Without Wilson
The Las Vegas Aces will play the New York Liberty on Tuesday night for the 2026 Commissioner's Cup title. Star forward A'ja Wilson is out with a right leg injury sustained Sunday.
CBS Sportssports16 days ago
Lynx stay atop WNBA standings after weekend wins
Minnesota improved to 15-4 and leads the league after two road victories. Las Vegas and Golden State each moved up in the latest Power Rankings.
yardbarker.comsports17 days ago
Mystics Edge Fire 124-123 in WNBA's Second Four-Overtime Game After Late Tie
The Washington Mystics held off the Portland Fire 124-123 on Sunday after four overtimes. Sonia Citron scored the decisive basket with 21.4 seconds remaining.
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nypost.comsports18 days ago
Fever guard says opponents target Clark after throat contact
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said opponents are targeting teammate Caitlin Clark and accused the league and officials of failing to protect her. The comments followed a June 24 game in which Clark was struck in the throat during a loose-ball play.
espn.comsports19 days ago
Phoenix Mercury Defeat Toronto Tempo 89-80 Behind Copper's 27 Points
Kahleah Copper scored 27 points as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Toronto Tempo 89-80 on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. Phoenix outscored Toronto 24-14 in the fourth quarter after the lead changed hands 11 times.
espn.comsports19 days ago
Minnesota Lynx host Dallas Wings on Sunday with both teams missing key players
The Minnesota Lynx enter with a 14-4 record while the Dallas Wings sit at 11-7. The game tips off at 2 p.m. ET and will be televised on CBS.
CBS Sportssports19 days ago
WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas One Game for Contact With Caitlin Clark
The league issued a one-game suspension after retroactively assessing a Flagrant 2 foul. Thomas will miss the Phoenix Mercury's game against the Toronto Tempo on June 27.
nypost.comsports19 days ago
Breanna Stewart Requests Fines for Short Three-Pointers After Shooting Percentage Declines
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart told a team official to fine her for short three-point attempts during a recent workout. Her three-point percentage has fallen each season since joining the team in 2023.
ESPNsports19 days ago
Chicago Sky Score 124 Points to Defeat Portland Fire 124-94
Kamilla Cardoso went 13 for 13 from the field for 30 points in Chicago's win. Courtney Vandersloot returned from injury during the game at Wintrust Arena.
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Hall of Famers Call for Stricter WNBA Enforcement on Player Contact
Three members of the 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class said the league must improve protection for players and reduce excessive physicality. Their remarks came one day after the WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for one game.
thegatewaypundit.comsports20 days ago
WNBA suspends Mercury forward for one game after review of contact with Fever player
The league assessed a flagrant foul 2 and one-game suspension after determining the contact was a non-basketball act. Fever coach said the league should have made the call during the game.
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Caitlin Clark will miss Indiana Fever game against Los Angeles Sparks due to back injury
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will sit out Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks with a back injury. Coach Stephanie White said the team will use its following week off to treat the issue.
CBS Sportssports20 days agoUpdated
Marina Mabrey scores 53 points as Toronto defeats Los Angeles 125-97
Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey scored 53 points and made nine three-pointers in a 125-97 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on June 26. The performance matched the league record previously set by A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage.
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Usa Todaysports21 days ago
New York Liberty Forward Satou Sabally Ruled Out of Seattle Game After Entering Concussion Protocol
New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally entered concussion protocol after symptoms emerged from an elbow to the face in Tuesday's win over the Las Vegas Aces. She was downgraded to out for Thursday's game against the Seattle Storm.
Usa Todaysports20 days agoUpdated
WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas One Game After Upgrading Contact to Flagrant 2 Foul
The league acted after Thomas drove her fist into Clark's throat during a Phoenix Mercury win over the Indiana Fever. No foul was called on the floor but officials later upgraded the play to a Flagrant 2. Thomas will miss Saturday's nationally televised game against the Toronto T…
nypost.comsports21 days agoUpdated
Fever Lose to Mercury 111-109 as Clark Exits Early with Back Injury
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark left Wednesday's 111-109 loss to the Phoenix Mercury after aggravating a back issue. Coach Stephanie White criticized officials for two uncalled plays against Clark in the second quarter.
espn.comsports21 days ago
Atlanta Dream Rise to No. 1 in WNBA Power Rankings
The Atlanta Dream moved into the top spot after a three-game win streak by the Washington Mystics and a drop by the New York Liberty. The Las Vegas Aces sit second after reaching the Commissioner's Cup final.
Usa Todaysports22 days ago
Kelsey Plum out at least four weeks with left leg injury
The Los Angeles Sparks announced on June 24, 2026 that Kelsey Plum sustained a lower left leg injury and will miss at least four weeks. The 31-year-old will be reevaluated after that period.
ESPNsports23 days ago
Atlanta Dream rises to No. 1 in WNBA Power Rankings after week of results
The Atlanta Dream moved to the top spot following three road wins and shifts among other teams. The Washington Mystics climbed to No. 7 after securing three consecutive victories.
gematsu.comsports23 days ago
Indiana Fever beats Phoenix Mercury 86-77 after overcoming 13-point deficit
Indiana scored six first-quarter points before outscoring Phoenix 65-36 over the final three quarters. The Fever received six technical fouls in the fourth quarter, including one to Clark for clapping.