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Monday, August 31, 2026
FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026: Alicia Florez makes Spain’s roster

On Monday, FIBA announced Spain’s final roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Washington Mystics guard Alicia Florez was announced as one of the players. As a 22-year-old, Florez will...

Here’s a run down of every WNBA player competing in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

The 2026 WNBA season is officially on pause until Thursday, Sept. 17 as the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off Friday, Sept. 4 in Berlin, Germany. A total of 51 WNBA players fill the rosters of...

Mystics’ Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen added to Team USA roster

Washington Mystics standouts Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen were named as replacement players to Team USA’s roster for the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, USA Basketball announced Monday. Citron...

Unrivaled, now valued at $650 million, reveals players, plans and more for 2027 season

The existence of Unrivaled itself is a marvel. It’s a 3×3 full-court league where players have equity in the product. That, along with record-setting salaries and fun ideas like the 1-on-1...

Golden State Valkyries Defeat Portland Fire 86-69, Enter FIBA Break Second in WNBA Standings

The Golden State Valkyries closed out the pre-FIBA World Cup portion of their schedule with an 86-69 victory over the Portland Fire on Sunday at Moda Center, improving to 29-11 and entering the...

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Week 2 GHSA Football Rankings: Buford Holds No. 1 Spot in Class 7A

The Week 2 GHSA football rankings feature several undefeated teams across the state, with Buford remaining at the top of Class 7A after opening the season with a 1-0 record. Carrollton sits at No....

Allisha Gray Leads Atlanta Dream Past Minnesota Lynx, 89-81

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Minnesota Lynx 89-81 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park, with Atlanta taking control for most of the game and leading for 39:00. The Dream improved to 26-14...

NFL Transactions: Falcons, Bills, Rams Among Teams Making Roster Moves Saturday

The NFL Management Council released Personnel Notice No. 194-26 on Saturday, August 29, outlining the league transactions submitted that day. The notice includes waiver requests, terminations of...

WNBA gameday discussion: Questions for the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, Dallas Wings and more before the FIBA World Cup break

It’s the final day of WNBA action before the FIBA World Cup break, with the regular season pausing until Thursday, Sept. 17. Sunday’s games begin with the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Atlanta Dream...

Why women’s basketball will always love Dolly Parton

This broken nation tormented by anti-intellectualism and a politics of lethargy briefly put all that to the side to commemorate the life of one of the world’s greatest cultural heroines: Dolly...

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Interview: Why versatility is the key to Polish forward Lila Banaszak’s basketball career

Lila Banaszak is a 26-year-old and 6-foot-1 forward who plays for the Polish national team and Flammes Carolo Basket in France. She’s also played professionally in Egypt and Spain. Naturally...

WNBA gameday discussion: Don’t let the Phoenix Mercury’s struggles allow you to forget that Kahleah ‘Freaking’ Copper is still freaking good

KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points....

Mystics playoff tickets: See updated prices, schedule for Washington's 2026 WNBA games

The best place to see it unfold is from the stands. Here's how you can watch the Mystics in their WNBA Playoff run with tickets to every game.

A’ja Wilson Leads Las Vegas Aces Past Toronto Tempo, 93-73

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Toronto Tempo 93-73 on Friday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, using a strong first half to take control of the game and maintaining their advantage...

Nneka Ogwumike puts up 24 as Sparks rally past Mystics

Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points, Rae Burrell produced 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Sparks overcame a 17-point defici

Friday, August 28, 2026
How Beyond the Game Health is already prioritizing athlete wellness for WNBA All-Star 2027

The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game coming to the Bay Area is a testament to what the Golden State Valkyries have built in such a short time… a passionate fanbase, sellout energy, and a community that has...

Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr not in France’s latest FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The France men’s basketball team defeated Slovenia, 92-67 yesterday in Paris at Accor Arena. The Washington Wizards have Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr as part of the pipeline. They were not named...

As the WNBA prepares to pause for the FIBA World Cup, what does the playoff picture look like?

As the FIBA World Cup break looms, the WNBA’s playoff picture is looking a lot clearer. We know who will be playing in the postseason now that all eight teams have clinched their spots. However,...

Georgia Amoore, confident Mystics set sights on Sparks

Georgia Amoore picked a fine time to have a career game Thursday, when her heroics moved the Washington Mystics closer to a top-four playoff seed.,The

Don't forget about Georgia Amoore as Mystics clinch best season since 2019 title

Amoore out-dueled Kahleah Copper in the desert.

WNBA gameday discussion: Can DeWanna Bonner help Atlanta realize their championship Dream?

DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream. On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with...

Mystics at Sparks preview: Washington finishes pre FIBA Women’s World Cup schedule with Friday match

The Washington Mystics play the Los Angeles Sparks tonight. So let’s get to it. Game Info When: Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 p.m. ET Where: Crypto.com Arena How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network...

Georgia Amoore puts up career-best 25 as Mystics overtake Mercury

Georgia Amoore had career highs with 25 points and six 3-pointers and the Washington Mystics overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the ho

Valkyries Dominate Liberty Behind Zandalasini’s Scoring and Burton’s Historic Playmaking

The Golden State Valkyries delivered a dominant performance Thursday night, defeating the New York Liberty 79-60 at Barclays Center. Cecilia Zandalasini led the Valkyries with 20 points, including...

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Will four-time winner A’ja Wilson or rookie phenom Olivia Miles go down in WNBA MVP history?

Last year, in addition to becoming the first four-time MVP in WNBA history, A’ja Wilson became just the second back-to-back MVP. Cynthia Cooper accomplished the feat 27 years earlier in the...

After a season of missteps, a (finally) forthcoming practice facility is a step in the right direction for the Los Angeles Sparks

Not much has gone right for the Los Angeles Sparks in 2026. But on Wednesday, Aug. 26, with the heat blazing in El Segundo, CA, a ray of sunshine landed on LA’s WNBA franchise as they held their...

WNBA gameday discussion: Who is the most-underrated player in the league? And why is it Breanna Stewart?

Imagine telling someone six years ago that Breanna Stewart, who then would have been fresh off her second WNBA title within the first five seasons of her pro career after winning four national...

Short-Handed Tempo Fall to Storm 90-78 in Seattle

The Seattle Storm pulled away from the Toronto Tempo in the fourth quarter to secure a 90-78 victory Wednesday, August 26, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The Storm entered the final period...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Valkyries Dominate Sun 89-64 in Complete Team Victory

The Golden State Valkyries put together a dominant performance Wednesday night, defeating the Connecticut Sun 89-64. Golden State controlled the game from the opening quarter, taking a 26-11 lead...

Surging Mystics pursue season sweep of Mercury

The Washington Mystics are playing so well that it is not hard to imagine them snagging home-court advantage in the WNBA playoffs.,The Mystics have wo

Mystics at Mercury preview: Washington looks to sweep Phoenix on Thursday

The Washington Mystics host the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday for another late night game. Game Info When: Thursday, Aug. 26 at 10 p.m. ET Where: PHX Arena How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network...

Offseason Edition of the HBO and NFL Films Series ‘Hard Knocks’ Set to Return in 2027

New Season Features an Entire Division  To Debut in 2027 on HBO and Available to Stream on HBO Max NEW YORK — Aug. 26, 2026 — HBO and NFL Films announce the return of the offseason edition of the...

NFL, NFLPA Announce Launch of Behavioral Health Network

The National Football League (NFL) and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) today jointly announced the Sept. 1 launch of the Behavioral Health Network (BHN). As previewed at the Annual League Meeting...

ATLANTA DREAM CLINCHES FOURTH CONSECUTIVE PLAYOFF BERTH; FIRST- AND SECOND-ROUND PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING SEPT. 1

Dream set to play first two rounds of playoffs at State Farm Arena The Atlanta Dream officially clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, marking the franchise’s fourth consecutive playoff...

WNBA gameday discussion: Could a (current) lower-seeded playoff team turn a first-round win into a Finals run?

Yesterday, I pondered the preferred first-round opponents for the current top-four seeds in the WNBA playoffs. Today, we turn to the final four playoff participants, as the Dallas Wings officially...

Why the Washington Mystics should want the Golden State Valkyries in the first round of the WNBA playoffs

All eight WNBA playoff spots have officially been clinched, with the Dallas Wings claiming the final spot on Tuesday night. That means we now move into looking at potential playoff matchups, and...

With a WNBA-record 26 boards in another Atlanta Dream win, Angel Reese proved she’s the best rebounder ever

The moment Angel Reese entered the WNBA she was its best rebounder in the league. As a rookie with the Chicago Sky, she averaged a league-best 13.1 rebounds per game, and her sophomore campaign...

Balanced-scoring Mystics ease past slumping Mercury

Sonia Citron scored 19 points to lead five Washington players in double figures as the visiting Mystics downed the struggling Phoenix Mercury 94-84 on

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Only two teams truly have shot at winning the 2026 WNBA championship

As the WNBA regular season nears its conclusion, it’s time to focus on the playoff race—and which team can really win it all. Currently, the Minnesota Lynx are the clear No. 1 team. They are in a...

WNBA fantasy grab bag: Need a last-minute add before the playoffs? Consider these three players

Are your WNBA fantasy basketball leagues still running? If so, you’re probably either in the playoffs or rapidly approaching them. That means that, just like the WNBA regular season, the fantasy...

WNBA gameday discussion: Are the Dallas Wings the preferred first-round playoff opponent for all the top seeds?

For awhile now, the eight-team field for the 2026 WNBA playoffs has been unofficially set. A post-All-Star slide by the Dallas Wings, with seven losses in nine games, combined with the persistence...

Angel Reese Makes WNBA History as Atlanta Dream Complete West Coast Sweep

The Atlanta Dream closed out their West Coast road trip with a 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena, improving to 25-13 on the season and completing a 3-0...

Golden State Valkyries Clamp Down Defensively to Beat Lynx 80-66

The Golden State Valkyries turned defense into their biggest weapon Monday night, holding the Minnesota Lynx to a season-low 66 points in an 80-66 road victory at Target Center. Golden State led...

Monday, August 24, 2026
Eliminated Mercury look to play spoiler against playoff-bound Mystics

The Phoenix Mercury, eliminated from postseason contention after reaching the WNBA Finals last year, will try to play the role of spoiler when they ho

The Chicago Sky had no match for Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark, and now they’re eliminated from playoff contention

The final showdown between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever had one storyline after the next. For the Sky, capping off a home stand in which they won three straight. Sydney Taylor’s individual...

Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White Not Eligible for WNBA Draft, League Sources Say

Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, according to league sources cited by Front Office Sports, despite both men recently declaring their...

WNBA gameday discussion: Back in Los Angeles, is another big night in store for an ascendant Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream?

The Angel Reese Show rolls back into LA on Monday night, with the Atlanta Dream aiming to complete a 4-0 West Coast road trip by notching another win over the Los Angeles Sparks (NBCSN). Reese has...

If Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles can share the superstar spotlight, this could be the beginning of another Minnesota Lynx dynasty

These days, it’s common for players to return from serious injuries and still be as good as, if not better than, they were before. When Napheesa Collier returned from double-ankle surgery this...

Mystics Storm Back With 40-Point Fourth to Clinch Playoff Berth

PORTLAND — The Washington Mystics overcame a 14-point deficit Sunday to defeat the Portland Fire 105-100 at Moda Center, clinching their first playoff berth since 2023. Washington trailed 70-65...

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Sky Fall to Fever 113-90, Eliminated From Playoff Contention

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky’s playoff hopes officially came to an end Sunday night, as the Indiana Fever pulled away in the second half for a 113-90 victory at Wintrust Arena. Chicago entered the...

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