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CBS SportsFever Drop Two Road Games as Clark Struggles on Offense and Defense
The Indiana Fever lost consecutive games on the West Coast, with Clark shooting 4 of 19 across the two contests. The team fell to 4-4 and sits two games out of first place in the standings.
New York PostConnecticut Sun Sign Hailey Van Lith to Developmental Contract
The Connecticut Sun signed Hailey Van Lith to a developmental contract days after the Chicago Sky waived the guard. Van Lith had averaged 8.1 points in nine games during her rookie season.
nypost.comPortland Fire Defeat Indiana Fever 100-84 as Clark Scores Six
The expansion Portland Fire beat the Indiana Fever 100-84 on Saturday night. Megan Gustafson scored 22 points while Caitlin Clark was held to six.
CBS SportsConnecticut Team Waives Guard Then Signs Her to Developmental Contract
A guard waived earlier this month rejoined the same roster on a developmental deal after the team added another player. The move follows roster adjustments tied to overseas commitments and performance.
bbc.co.ukPortland Fire Defeat Indiana Fever 100-84
Megan Gustafson scored 22 points as the Portland Fire beat the Indiana Fever 100-84 on May 30, 2026. Caitlin Clark finished with six points in 22 minutes.
Usa TodayBrittney Griner Scores 6,000th Career Point for Connecticut Sun
Griner scored her 6,000th point on a 4-foot turnaround jumper on May 30, 2026, becoming the 18th player in WNBA history to reach the mark.
Indiana Fever to Face Portland Fire on Saturday Night
The Indiana Fever will play the Portland Fire at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday at Moda Center. The game will be broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
Fox NewsOutKick Host Dan Dakich Criticizes Media Coverage of Caitlin Clark
Dan Dakich responded on his OutKick show to comments by former ESPN host Cari Champion about Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark. Dakich said Champion's remarks fit a pattern of race-based complaints about White athletes.
sportsnet.caEuropean Players Sign With WNBA Teams
Expansion teams and new salary terms in the collective bargaining agreement have increased the number of European players in the WNBA this season. The league has not previously recorded this level of European participation.
nypost.comCaitlin Clark sets assist record as Indiana Fever loses to Golden State Valkyries
Caitlin Clark recorded a WNBA-record 19 assists in a single game. The Indiana Fever lost 90-88 to the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday night in San Francisco.
Fox NewsAngel Reese Averages Double-Double After Trade to Atlanta Dream
Angel Reese is averaging 12.8 points and 11.4 rebounds through five games with the Atlanta Dream. The team holds the WNBA's best record at 4-1. Her field-goal percentage remains below 41 percent.
espn.comESPN ranks 10 best playmakers in WNBA history
ESPN published a ranking of the 10 best playmakers in WNBA history. The list highlights players known for assists, passing, and decision-making in late-game situations.
bleedingcool.comAtlanta Dream Tops WNBA Power Rankings After Two Wins
The Atlanta Dream moved to first place in ESPN's weekly WNBA Power Rankings following victories over Dallas and Phoenix. The New York Liberty fell from the top spot after losing three consecutive games.
Fox NewsWNBA player serves as grand marshal at Indianapolis 500
A WNBA player acted as grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday and delivered the traditional command to start engines. The event drew large crowds at the speedway.
thecomeback.comCaitlin Clark Explains Absence From Indiana Fever Game
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark said she sat out one game this week due to back soreness and uncertainty about her physical condition. She returned to play two days later and scored 22 points in a win.
slate.comWNBA Increases Foul Calls After Taskforce Review of Officiating
The WNBA has seen more fouls called this season after a taskforce addressed inconsistent officiating from last year. Players and coaches are adjusting to stricter enforcement of existing rules on physical contact.
nypost.comLiberty Opens Season 3-1 Despite Missing Multiple Key Players
The team began the WNBA season with a 3-1 record while missing several starters due to injury and overseas commitments. New coach noted the roster depth will require difficult playing time decisions once the full group returns. Rookie guard Pauline Astier has led the team in scor…
Usa TodayWNBA Reporter Describes Pregnancy Complications While Covering 2025 Championship Season
A Las Vegas Aces beat writer detailed her experience covering the team's 2025 WNBA championship run while pregnant. She was diagnosed with preeclampsia during the season and required an emergency induction. The reporter highlighted higher maternal mortality risks for Black women…
nypost.comBreanna Stewart Scores 31 Points in Season-Opening Win
Breanna Stewart recorded 31 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals in the season opener on May 8, 2026. The team won 106-75 while playing with only seven available players after multiple injuries and last-minute roster additions. Stewart said she is healthy and focused…
nypost.comKnicks Take 3-0 Lead Over 76ers While Mystics Spoil Toronto Tempo’s WNBA Debut
The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 in Game 3 of their playoff series on May 8, 2026, extending their winning streak to six games. Jalen Brunson scored 32 points as the Knicks rallied from an early deficit. In the WNBA, the Washington Mystics edged the expa…
ForbesIndiana Fever Exercises 2027 Team Option on Caitlin Clark
The Indiana Fever exercised the 2027 team option in Caitlin Clark's rookie-scale contract during training camp. Clark, who averaged 16.5 points and 8.8 assists per game last season, expressed excitement for the upcoming 2026 campaign. The move keeps the guard under contract throu…
ForbesWNBA Schedules Record 216 Nationally Televised Games for 30th Season
The league tips off its 30th season on May 8, 2026, featuring matchups across ABC, ION and other networks. The Indiana Fever lead with 44 national broadcasts, while expansion teams Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire make their debuts. A’ja Wilson signed a three-year, $5 million cont…
nypost.comHailey Van Lith Claimed by New Team After Being Waived
The second-year guard was waived by one team hours before it signed a veteran free agent to a one-year contract. She was then claimed on waivers by another team. The move reunites her with a former coach from USA 3x3 basketball.
espn.comWNBA Players See Salaries Rise Sharply Under New Collective Bargaining Agreement
The WNBA enters its 30th season with a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that introduces revenue sharing and raises the average salary to an estimated $583,000. The minimum salary for all players increases to $270,000 from $66,000, while some players will earn as muc…
espn.comNew York Liberty Re-Sign Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones to Three-Year Deals
The New York Liberty announced the re-signing of forwards Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, along with guard Sabrina Ionescu, to multiyear contracts extending through 2028. The deals follow the team's 2024 WNBA championship and include standard maximum salaries for Stewart and I…