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Seattle Storm

Stewart shines in return to Pacific Northwest, Liberty beats Storm

Breanna Stewart had 25 points and 11 rebounds in her return to the Pacific Northwest and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 86-78 on Tuesday night.

Dallas Wings

Wings beat Lynx behind three 20-point scorers

Natasha Howard scored 25 points, Satou Sabally had 23 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals and the Dallas Wings beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-89 on Tuesday night.

Atlanta Dream

Howard scores 20, Dream cruise past Sky

Rhyne Howard scored 20 points, Allisha Gray and rookie Haley Jones each added 13 and the Atlanta Dream eased past the Chicago Sky 83-65 on Tuesday night.

Connecticut Sun

Jones gets key block, Connecticut holds off Fever

Tiffany Hayes scored 22 points, Brionna Jones had 19 points and 11 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun held off the Indiana Fever 81-78 on Tuesday night.

Seattle Storm

Former Storm teammates welcome Stewart's homecoming

When Breanna Stewart returns to Climate Pledge Arena with the New York Liberty on Tuesday night (9 ET, ESPN2/ESPN App), it will mark an unprecedented moment in Seattle Storm history. In the Storm's 24 years of existence, never before has a superstar come back after leaving via free agency.

Kevin Pelton

Former Storm teammates welcome Stewart's homecoming

Las Vegas Aces

Young scores 23, Gray adds 19 points and 10 assists; Aces beat Lynx

Jackie Young scored 23 points, including four 3-pointers, Chelsea Gray added 19 points and 10 assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-73 Sunday night.

Chicago Sky

Mabrey scores 23, Smith has double-double as Sky beat Wings

Marina Mabrey had season highs with 23 points and eight assists, Alanna Smith had her first career double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 94-88 on Sunday night.

Indiana Fever

Fever end record 20-game losing streak with win over Atlanta

NaLyssa Smith scored 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help the Indiana Fever end a WNBA record-tying 20-game losing streak with a 90-87 win over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday.

Las Vegas Aces

Aces receive championship rings, pummel Sparks

A sellout crowd of 10,191 cheered as the Las Vegas Aces received their championship rings from owner Mark Davis, continued to emit electricity as the team’s new game introduction played on the jumbotron, and roared endlessly as Las Vegas dismantled the Los Angeles Sparks, 93-65, on Saturday night.

Connecticut Sun

Stewart helps Liberty hand Sun first loss of season

Breanna Stewart scored 11 of her 21 points in the decisive third quarter to lift the New York Liberty to an 81-65 win over the Connecticut Sun on Saturday.

Chicago Sky

Delle Donne hits late go-ahead 3-pointer, Mystics beat Sky

Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points, Shakira Austin had 15 points and 11 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 71-69 on Friday night.

Minnesota Lynx

Taurasi has 23 points, Mercury hit 13 3s to beat Lynx

Diana Taurasi had 23 points and 10 assists and the Phoenix Mercury hit 11 3-pointers in the first half on the way to a 90-81 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night.

Las Vegas Aces

Young has 30, Aces top Sparks to go 2-0 without Hammon

Jackie Young scored 30 points on 12-of-18 shooting and defending WNBA champion Las Vegas took control in the third quarter en route to a 94-85 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night.

Atlanta Dream

Gray, McDonald rally Dream past Lynx

Allisha Gray scored 26 points, Aari McDonald gave Atlanta it’s first lead of the game in the final minute and the Dream scored the last 11 points of the game to rally past the Minnesota Lynx 83-77 on Tuesday night.

Connecticut Sun

Thomas’ double-double leads Sun past Mystics

Alyssa Thomas had 22 points and 10 rebounds while DeWanna Bonner added 15 points to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 88-81 on Tuesday night.

Chicago Sky

Sky F Harrison out indefinitely after meniscus surgery

The Chicago Sky will be without forward Isabelle Harrison indefinitely after she had surgery to repair a torn left meniscus, the team announced Tuesday.

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Sky F Harrison out indefinitely after meniscus surgery

Phoenix Mercury

Griner emotional after 'amazing' Phoenix homecoming

Brittney Griner's return to home was as much a celebration as it was a game. The entire lower bowl of Footprint Center was sold out, forcing the team to sell seats in the upper deck. The 14,040 fans in attendance were believed to be the largest Mercury crowd since 1998.

- Josh Weinfuss

Griner emotional after 'amazing' Phoenix homecoming

Chicago Sky

Copper scores 15, Sky spoil Griner's home debut with win over Mercury

Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and the Chicago Sky spoiled Brittney Griner's regular-season home debut, holding on down the stretch for a 75-69 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday.

Indiana Fever

Stewart scores Liberty record 45 points to send Fever to WNBA record tying 20th straight loss

After a disappointing debut with the New York Liberty, Breanna Stewart just wanted to play better. She did more than that, scoring a franchise record 45 points, and New York beat Indiana 90-73 on Sunday, handing the Fever a 20th consecutive loss that matched the WNBA record for futility.

Connecticut Sun

Bonner scores 21, Thomas and Jones have double-doubles to help new-look Sun beat Mystics

DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points, Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, 16 rebounds, six assists and three steals to help the Connecticut Sun rally from a 12-point deficit to beat the Washington Mystics 80-74 Sunday.

Las Vegas Aces

Defending champion Aces rout Storm in opener

Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum both scored 23 points, and the Las Vegas Aces opened defense of their WNBA championship with a 105-64 win over the Seattle Storm on Saturday.

Dallas Wings

Ogunbowale leads Wings past Dream

Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 of her 27 points as Dallas built a 17-point halftime lead and the Wings beat the Dream.

Washington Mystics

Mystics lock down new-look Liberty in WNBA opener

Natasha Cloud and Ariel Atkins each scored 14 points and the Washington Mystics beat the new-look New York Liberty 80-64 on Friday night to give longtime assistant Eric Thibault a win in his coaching debut.

Phoenix Mercury

Griner marks WNBA homecoming with Vice President on hand

With Vice President Kamala Harris and 10,396 fans in attendance, Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner was officially welcomed back to the WNBA on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.

- M.A. Voepel

Griner marks WNBA homecoming with Vice President on hand

Los Angeles Sparks

Sparks defeat Griner, Mercury in WNBA season opener

Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points, rookie Zia Cooke added 14 and the Los Angeles Sparks defeated Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury 94-71 on Friday night in Griner's first WNBA game since being jailed in Russia.

Chicago Sky

Copper scores 20, Sky use big 2nd quarter to beat Lynx

Kahleah Copper had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Alanna Smith scored 15 points and the Chicago Sky used a big second quarter to beat the Minnesota Lynx 77-66 on Friday night in a WNBA opener.

Connecticut Sun

Bonner, Thomas combine for 37 points, Sun beat Fever

DeWanna Bonner scored 19 points, Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, and the Connecticut Sun held off No. 1 pick Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever 70-61 on Friday night to begin the WNBA season.

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Canadians to watch in the WNBA in 2023

The trio of Kia Nurse, Natalie Achonwa and Bridget Carleton have led the way as the Canadian representation in the WNBA the last few years.However, Laeticia Amihere joins that contingent as the fourth Canadian on a WNBA roster this season after being selected eighth overall in the 2023 draft by the Atlanta Dream.

- Brianne Spiker

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Reigning champion Aces remain cut above in WNBA’s Western Conference

In the WNBA's Western Conference this season, the Las Vegas Aces are aiming to be the first team to win back-to-back league titles since the Los Angeles Sparks did it in 2001 and 2002. And, of course, the biggest story of all is Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA after her ordeal in Russia and her journey will be watched all season long.

- Brianne Spiker

Reigning champion Aces remain cut above in WNBA’s Western Conference

Las Vegas Aces

Engelbert: WNBA eyes leaguewide talks after Aces case

The WNBA will continue to work with its teams and coaches regarding its respect in the workplace policies following the punishments levied on the Las Vegas Aces and coach Becky Hammon, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert told ESPN's Malika Andrews on Thursday.

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Engelbert: WNBA eyes leaguewide talks after Aces case

Seattle Storm

Williams plays in LFB finals, leaving her WNBA status in limbo

Gabby Williams returned from a concussion to play for ASVEL in the opening game of the French LFB finals on Wednesday, likely ruling her out of the 2023 WNBA season.

Kevin Pelton

Williams plays in LFB finals, leaving her WNBA status in limbo

Las Vegas Aces

Aces coach Hammon denies bullying following WNBA sanctions

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon strongly defended herself and the organization Wednesday following the WNBA's announcement that she had been suspended two games without pay and that a 2025 first-round draft pick had taken from the franchise over the treatment of forward Dearica Hamby.

- M.A. Voepel

Aces coach Hammon denies bullying following WNBA sanctions

Dallas Wings

Wings waive former No. 1 overall pick Collier

Former No. 1 overall pick Charli Collier has been waived by the Dallas Wings, the organization announced Wednesday. Collier, the top pick of the 2021 WNBA Draft out of Texas, averaged 2.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per game across 45 appearances for the Wings the past two seasons.

- Alexa Philippou

Wings waive former No. 1 overall pick Collier

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WNBA Eastern Conference Preview: Liberty ascend to contender status

The New York Liberty stole headlines during the WNBA off-season, acquiring the superstar trio of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot as the franchise, one of the WNBA’s original clubs, still searches for its first championship.

Brianne Spiker

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WNBA's top 25 players of 2023: Stewart, Wilson and more

A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart have combined to win three of the past five WNBA MVP awards. So it's no surprise they open at Nos. 1 and 2 in ESPN's 2023 preseason ranking of the top 25 players in the WNBA.

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WNBA's top 25 players of 2023: Stewart, Wilson and more

New York Liberty

Liberty sign Ionescu to extension through 2025

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu has signed a multiyear contract extension through the 2025 season, locking her into the organization as it angles toward winning its first WNBA title.

Alexa Philippou

Liberty sign Ionescu to extension through 2025

Phoenix Mercury

Why Taurasi is working so hard to stay on court this season and beyond

Diana Taurasi made her way through the empty weight room, free of distractions, free of conversation, free of noise. It was after 4:30 p.m., and Taurasi was in her fourth hour of training for the day. Inside the Phoenix Mercury's practice facility after wrapping up an hourlong scrimmage, she bent her knees and swung a kettlebell down through her legs and back up, again and again.

Josh Weinfuss

Why Taurasi is working so hard to stay on court this season and beyond

Las Vegas Aces

WNBA penalizes Aces after investigation

The WNBA announced Tuesday that it has rescinded the Las Vegas Aces' first-round pick in 2025 for violating league rules regarding impermissible player benefits and have suspended head coach Becky Hammon for two games without pay for violating league and team Respect in the Workplace policies.

Chicago Sky

Toronto shows it belongs ‘on the list’ for WNBA expansion

While the scoresheet said the Chicago Sky were the winners in their preseason tilt against Minnesota Lynx 82-74 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, it was the city of Toronto that emerged victorious. In the first-ever WNBA game played on Canadian soil, one that sold out in under 30 minutes when tickets went on sale back in March, a capacity crowd of 19,800 filled the stands, cheering from opening tipoff to the final buzzer.

Brianne Spiker

Toronto shows it belongs ‘on the list’ for WNBA expansion

Chicago Sky

Sky top Lynx in WNBA's first-ever game in Canada

Kahleah Copper had 18 points and nine rebounds in leading the Chicago Sky to a 82-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday in the WNBA's first-ever game in Canada.

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Lasting impact of Saturday's WNBA Canada Game can't be measured

This Saturday is a dress rehearsal. A step towards one day a professional women's basketball team in Canada. When the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky tip off, the game won't count for anything in the record books, because this means so much more than wins and losses. Kia Nurse has more.

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sees a clear need for expansion

The ESPNW Summit, which is designed to bring together global industry leaders, influencers and disruptors to push boundaries, spark action and effect change. was held in Toronto on Friday. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sat down with TSN's Kate Beirness ahead of the first-ever WNBA game in Canada this Saturday, in hopes of gauging the passion for the game in the country.

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With 2022 being a benchmark year, future of WNBA looks incredibly promising

Now entering its 27th season, the WNBA is the longest running professional women's league in North America. It is also the most successful, with 2022 proving to be a benchmark year. As Kara Wagland explains, the future of the league looks incredibly promising going forward.

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Chicago Sky

Williams, Mabrey ready for new chapters with Sky

Courtney Williams felt wanted. Marina Mabrey is excited to play in a city where her family is. Williams and Mabrey were the two biggest off-season additions for the Chicago Sky as they head into the 2023 season with a very different roster than the one that ended the previous campaign. Watch the Chicago Sky take on the Minnesota Lynx in WNBA preseason action from Toronto LIVE at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on TSN1/4/5 and streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN App.

- Brianne Spiker

Williams, Mabrey ready for new chapters with Sky

Minnesota Lynx

Lynx F Carleton gets full circle moment with WNBA's first-ever game in Canada

The WNBA’s first-ever game in Canada is a full circle moment for Bridget Carleton. The Chatham, Ont., native will be suiting up for the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday against the Chicago Sky at Scotiabank Arena.

Atlanta Dream

How the Atlanta Dream rebuilt a broken WNBA franchise

When they joined the Atlanta Dream in October 2021, coach Tanisha Wright and general manager Dan Padover took stock of their new WNBA team. It didn't take long.

- M.A. Voepel

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WNBA Stars to Watch: Laeticia Amihere

With the WNBA season inching closer, we take a look at some of the top talent to be on the lookout for this year. Canadian Laeticia Amihere is Tuesday's focus as SportsCentre examines how the 2023 eighth overall pick can make an impact in her rookie season with the Atlanta Dream.

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WNBA Stars to Watch: Kia Nurse

With the WNBA season inching closer, we take a look at some of the top talent to be on the lookout for this year. Canadian Kia Nurse is Monday's focus as SportsCentre examines how she can make an impact on her new team in Seattle.

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WNBA Stars to Watch: Bridget Carleton

Entering her fifth WNBA season, Canada's Bridget Carleton has proven to be a valuable player on both ends of the floor for the Lynx and will be in a great position to take on a bigger roll for Minnesota this year.

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Phoenix Mercury

After 'whirlwind' stops, Griner seeks to leverage 'bigger' platform for good

After spending a few days mingling with a who's who of A-list celebrities, Mercury star Brittney Griner said Wednesday that the product of her newfound fame can be "a little overwhelming" at times but is also something she is embracing as a "bigger" platform to help others.

- Josh Weinfuss

After 'whirlwind' stops, Griner seeks to leverage 'bigger' platform for good

Phoenix Mercury

Griner marks first Mercury training camp practice

Brittney Griner said after her first training camp practice that she had been convinced her next practice wouldn't come until she was let out of a Russian jail after her nine-year sentence had been completed, which, doing the quick math in front of a handful of cameras, Griner estimated to be Oct. 25, 2030.

Josh Weinfuss

Griner marks first Mercury training camp practice

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WNBA to allow one coach's challenge as part of rule tweaks

The WNBA is adding a coach's challenge along with some other modified rules changes this season, the league announced Wednesday.

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WNBA to allow one coach's challenge as part of rule tweaks

Atlanta Dream

Canada's Amihere taken with No. 8 pick by Dream in WNBA Draft

Mississauga, Ont. native Laeticia Amihere was taken with the eighth overall pick of the 2023 WNBA Draft on Monday night by the Atlanta Dream.

Indiana Fever

Boston heads to Fever as No. 1 pick in WNBA draft

The Indiana Fever made the most of the first No. 1 draft pick in franchise history, selecting Aliyah Boston. The South Carolina star had a stellar college career, leading the Gamecocks to a national championship her junior year and losing only nine games total. She was a three-time Associated Press all-American and also the Player of the Year as a junior.

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WNBA Draft 2023: How presumptive No. 1 pick Boston projects in the WNBA

Is presumptive No. 1 pick Aliyah Boston the player who will lead the Indiana Fever back to contention? Watch the 2023 WNBA Draft LIVE at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on TSN3/5 and streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN App.

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WNBA ups charter flights for all playoffs, back-to-back games

The WNBA is expanding the use of charter flights to include back-to-back regular season game during the 2023 season as well as all playoff games, the league said Monday.

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WNBA ups charter flights for all playoffs, back-to-back games