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Monday, September 28, 2026
Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson author epic Game 1s as WNBA Playoffs begin with blowouts

The 2026 WNBA Playoffs began on Sunday—and none of the games were particularly close, with an average margin of victory of 18 points. That doesn’t mean things weren’t exciting. A’ja Wilson went...

Valkyries Rout Wings 104-80 for First Postseason Win in Franchise History

The Golden State Valkyries earned the first postseason victory in franchise history Sunday night, defeating the Dallas Wings 104-80 in Game 1 of their first-round series at Chase Center. The 104...

Bonner, Dream play 'fun basketball' in Game 1 win over Mystics

DeWanna Bonner, who signed with Atlanta on Aug. 27, took charge on Sunday, and the No. 4 seed Dream followed along with her, en route to a 92-77 victory over the No. 5 Washington Mystics in Game 1...

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Wilson’s 38 Points Lead Aces Past Fever 102-85 in Game 1

A’ja Wilson scored 38 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round series on Sunday afternoon at Michelob...

Dream Take Control Late, Top Mystics 92-77 in Game 1

Rhyne Howard scored 26 points and had five steals, and the Atlanta Dream rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Washington Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 on Sunday. Atlanta leads the series 1-0....

Follow live: Angel Reese leads Dream into Game 1 vs. Mystics
Pregame Report: Dream, Mystics Open Best-of-Three First Round in Atlanta

The Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics open their best-of-three first-round series Sunday at 7 p.m. at State Farm Arena, a matchup between two teams that closed the regular season on winning...

ANGEL REESE NAMED AP DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR; REESE AND RHYNE HOWARD EARN ALL-AP HONORS

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has been named the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year, while Reese and guard Rhyne Howard were each selected to the All-AP Second Team, the Associated...

TEMPO GUARD KIKI RICE VOTED TO ASSOCIATED PRESS ALL-ROOKIE TEAM 

Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice was voted to the Associated Press (AP) All-Rookie Team, as announced on Sunday. Rice started in 20 of the 28 games she appeared in and averaged 13.4 points (fourth...

Janelle Salaün Named AP Sixth Woman Of The Year, Gabby Williams Named To All-AP WNBA Second Team

Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün was named the Associated Press (AP) Sixth Woman of the Year, and guard Gabby Williams was selected to the All-AP WNBA Second Team, the AP announced...

Sydney Taylor Voted To Associated Press All-Rookie Team 

 Chicago Sky guard Sydney Taylor was voted to the Associated Press (AP) All-Rookie Team, announced Sunday morning. Taylor averaged 13.6 points and 2.0 assists in 37 games (26 starts this season)....

Pair of Las Vegas Aces Earn Associated Press WNBA Honors

The Associated Press announced today that Las Vegas Aces veteran leaders A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young earned 2026 Associated Press WNBA honors. Wilson collected her third consecutive AP WNBA...

Indiana Fever MVP candidate Kelsey Mitchell has authored the greatest 3-point shooting season in WNBA history

This year, Kelsey Mitchell became the first player in WNBA history to lead the league in both made threes and 3-point percentage in the same season. She cashed in on 135 triples at a 45 percent...

Hawks, State Farm® and Thousands of Volunteers Team Up to Pack 1 Million Meals for Atlanta Families

Yesterday, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm® rallied more than 5,000 volunteers at the award-winning State Farm Arena for the 2026 Million Meal Pack, assembling one million meals to help combat...

WNBA playoff gameday: These are the head-to-head matchups to watch in Game 1 of every first-round series

The 2026 WNBA Playoffs are here! The quartet of Game 1s tip off with the No. 1-seed Minnesota Lynx hosting the No. 8-seed New York Liberty at 2 p.m. ET on ABC. The No. 3-seed Las Vegas Aces and...

What channel is Dream vs. Mystics on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 1 of WNBA Playoffs series

The Dream host the Mystics in Game 1 of the WNBA Playoff series. Here's how to watch the first round matchup with TV and start time information.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Georgia State Pulls Away From Northern Illinois 35-14 in First-Ever Meeting

Georgia State defeated Northern Illinois 35-14 on Saturday at Center Parc Stadium in the first meeting between the two programs, scoring 14 unanswered points in the third quarter and holding the...

2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics

In the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, the No. 4 Atlanta Dream face off against the No. 5 Washington Mystics in a series that will kick off in Atlanta. Series Schedule: Game One: State Farm...

GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES LAUNCH 2026 WNBA PLAYOFF CAMPAIGN

The Golden State Valkyries unveiled their marketing campaign for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by Kaiser Permanente with two hero videos: “Playoff Gold” and “This is Ball.” “What our team has...

Fresh Legs, New Cycle: USMNT Kicks Off the Road to 2030 Against Peru

The road to 2030 starts today, and Mauricio Pochettino is handing the keys to the kids. The U.S. Men’s National Team faces Peru in a Fan Appreciation Match at Inter.co Stadium, kicking off at 4:30...

Panthers Return Home Looking to Finish Against Winless NIU

Georgia State is back at Center Parc Stadium today for its first-ever meeting with Northern Illinois. The Panthers (2-1) are looking to bounce back after a 44-30 loss at UCF, a game they had...

2026 WNBA awards: Honors for A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Olivia Miles headline official ballot

The 2026 WNBA regular season was historic. Olivia Miles scored more points than any rookie ever. A’ja Wilson has continued her dominance, leading the league in scoring and blocks for the...

Friday, September 25, 2026
Los Angeles Sparks part ways with head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons with no playoff appearances

The Los Angeles Sparks wasted no time entering the WNBA offseason. On Friday, the team announced they “have parted ways” with head coach Lynne Roberts. She coached the Sparks for two seasons. ESPN...

Angel Reese Named East Player of the Week for Third Straight Week

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has been named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the final week of the 2026 regular season, the league announced today. The honor marks Reese’s...

A’ja Wilson Ties WNBA Record With 33rd Player of the Week Honor

A’ja Wilson closed the regular season the way MVP candidates do. She averaged a league-best 27.8 points as the Las Vegas Aces went 4-0 coming out of the World Cup break, and earned Western...

Where to watch Dream vs. Mystics series: Schedule, TV channels, times, scores for 2026 WNBA Playoffs

The Dream and Mystics are set to face off in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. Here's how to watch the matchup with TV and scheduling information.

The young Sun honored the organization’s lasting legacy in Connecticut with one last win in the season finale

The Connecticut Sun shouldn’t have wanted to win on Thursday night. Long eliminated from the playoff race, winning lottery balls, not games, is supposed to be the goal. But, a team also isn’t...

How the Los Angeles Sparks celebrated Nneka Ogwumike in the final game of her WNBA career

The Los Angeles Sparks’ regular-season finale against the the Golden State Valkyries was less about the result and more of a celebration of Nneka Ogwumike. (That was good for Los Angeles since the...

Valkyries Rally From 16 Down to Stun Sparks, Lock Up No. 2 Seed

The Golden State Valkyries picked the right night to write a new chapter in the franchise record book. Down 16 points late in the third quarter, Golden State stormed back to beat the Los Angeles...

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Mystics Build Early Cushion, Hold Off Late Sky Rally for 101-93 Win

The Washington Mystics built a 25-point lead behind a fast start and five double-figure scorers, then withstood a fourth-quarter charge from the Chicago Sky for a 101-93 win Thursday night at...

Playoff bracket coming into focus: Mystics lock in 5-seed, Fever are No. 6

Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Indiana, Atlanta, New York, Washington and Dallas are headed to the playoffs.

Sky and Mystics Meet in Regular-Season Finale at Capital One Arena

The Chicago Sky (16-27) and Washington Mystics (27-16) close the 2026 regular season tonight at Capital One Arena. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT), with the game airing on The U in...

Unique in Uncasville: After a farewell season that has honored franchise legends, the Connecticut Sun are set to play their final game

Ultimately, the Connecticut Sun never won a championship. That’s hard to take for their group of highly-competitive legends. But it’s clear that they have nothing to hang their head about. From...

Three Unbeaten Showdowns Headline a Loaded SEC Saturday

Nine games, three matchups of undefeated teams, and a full day of SEC football from noon to night. Here is everything you need for Saturday, September 26. All times Eastern. Texas (3-0) at...

KBSN — GAME OF THE WEEK Prince Avenue Christian, Fellowship Christian Set for Friday Night Showdown

Unbeaten Wolverines take momentum into matchup with dangerous Fellowship Christian squad By: Jordan Dubrof The spotlight turns to two of Georgia’s prominent private-school football programs Friday...

WNBA gameday discussion: How will playoff seeding shake out for the Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics?

Following Wednesday’s WNBA games, four of eight playoff seeds are now settled. After the Minnesota Lynx, with an (unwanted?) assist from the Portland Fire, locked down the No. 1 seed on Tuesday,...

Shakira Austin’s Most Improved Player case is about more than her scoring jump

One overlooked stat strengthens Shakira Austin’s WNBA award case

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Week 3 Watch: Players Chasing NFL History

Two weeks into the 2026 NFL season, several players are on the verge of historic marks and career milestones. Here is who to watch in Week 3. Josh Allen, Bills QBvs. L.A. Chargers | Sunday, 1 p.m....

Brock Purdy, Devin Lloyd & Isaiah Rodgers Named Week 2 NFC Players of the Week

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, Carolina Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of...

Josh Allen, Hezekiah Masses & Andre Szmyt Named Week 2 AFC Players of the Week

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Hezekiah Masses and Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week...

GEORGIA SWARM TO OPEN 2026–27 HOME SCHEDULE JANUARY 9 AT GAS SOUTH ARENA

Swarm to Begin Season on the Road Against Buffalo Before Returning Home in January; Full Schedule to Be Announced Tuesday The Georgia Swarm Professional Lacrosse Team announced today that it will...

Mystics close historic Sun series with win, but bigger test is still ahead

The Mystics’ win over the Sun adds another result to their strong finish while closing a WNBA matchup that will not return in the same form.

WNBA gameday discussion: Where does the race for playoff seeding stand with two days remaining in the regular season?

On Tuesday night, the WNBA delivered some delicious pre-playoff drama. Edwin Garcia covered the happenings with Minnesota Lynx, who clinched the No. 1 seed in the playoffs—despite an ominous loss...

Is it officially time to be worried about the No. 1-seed Minnesota Lynx?

All the Minnesota Lynx had to do to clinch the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs was to beat the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night. That proved too tough for Minnesota, as they got blown out 96-77....

Fire Rally From 17 Down, Beat Valkyries 90-82 in Overtime

The Golden State Valkyries opened Tuesday night with the first 17 points of the game. The Portland Fire outscored them the rest of the way, forcing overtime and pulling away for a 90-82 win at the...

Mystics Set Franchise Wins Record Behind Austin’s 25 and 13 in Win Over Sun

WASHINGTON — Shakira Austin scored 25 points, grabbed a game-high-tying 13 rebounds and added a season-high four steals as the Washington Mystics beat the Connecticut Sun 79-69 Tuesday night at...

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Mystics beat Sun to set franchise record with 27th win

The Mystics won their franchise-record 27th game of the season Tuesday night in a 79-69 defeat of the Sun.

After two concussions, Satou Sabally is right to prioritize her health over everything—including the WNBA playoffs

The No. 1 concern for Satou Sabally is her health.  She suffered a serious concussion during Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals last October while playing for the Phoenix Mercury. She was ruled out...

WNBA gameday discussion: Are the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever already feeling the playoff pressure?

It’s the unexpected that makes sports special. Any team can beat another, no matter the perceived gap between the two. Except, it seems, in the WNBA in September. Before the season paused for the...

By tying the franchise record for wins, the Washington Mystics have earned further belief in their future—and in their present

On Sunday afternoon, the Washington Mystics put up their second-straight victory of at least 15 points since returning from the FIBA World Cup. After beating the Chicago Sky by 30 points last...

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