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With a renewed focus, are the Liberty ready to reach their championship-potential in the WNBA playoffs?

WNBA gameday discussion: After an up-and-down season, have the New York Liberty found their championship-winning script just in time for the playoffs?

Players on the Wings, Dream and Valkyries have the opportunity to add to their WNBA awards resumes.

WNBA gameday discussion: Can Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and other stars strengthen their awards candidacies?

The Sky had a rude awakening upon their return to the floor after the World Cup hiatus, losing by 30 points at home.

After a 30-point blowout loss, what are the end-of-season goals for the Chicago Sky?

Shakira Austin scored 20 points and broke the Washington Mystics' single-season record in Wednesday's 110-80 win over the Chicago Sky.

Shakira Austin Breaks Mystics Record in 110-80 Win Over Sky

Jackie Young tied the WNBA's single-quarter scoring record Wednesday, as the Las Vegas Aces blew out the Seattle Storm 114-77.

Jackie Young Ties Single-Quarter Points Record as Aces Rout Storm

Jessica Shepard scored her 5th triple-double as the Dallas Wings topped the LA Sparks 97-77 in the pair's first post-World Cup WNBA game.

Jessica Shepard's 5th Triple-Double Powers Wings Past Sparks

Angel Reese earned her 30th double-double as the Atlanta Dream routed the Sun and Rhyne Howard set a new WNBA 3-point record.

Angel Reese Drops 30 as Dream Blow Out Sun

Swish Appeal photographer Christina Merrion captured the Dream’s franchise-record win over the Sun.

WNBA photo essay: Led by a 30-point and 10-rebound double-double from Angel Reese, the Atlanta Dream earned their biggest win ever

The Lynx and Liberty meet in a potential first-round WNBA playoff preview.

WNBA gameday discussion: Ahead of the playoffs, what do the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty need to see from their stars?

Las Vegas tips off against Seattle tonight, as A'ja Wilson and the Aces seek a WNBA playoffs seeding boost against the last-place Storm.

Aces Look to Extend Winning Streak vs Last-Place Storm

Four WNBA playoff teams return to action, with the Dream, Mystics, Wings and Aces aiming to improve their seed.

WNBA gameday discussion: What matters most as the regular season resumes for the Dream, Mystics, Wings and Aces

Returning from USA Basketball's gold medal FIBA World Cup run, Caitlin Clark surprised her Indiana Fever teammates with new Nike Caitlin 1s.

Caitlin Clark Gifts Fever Teammates New Nike Caitlin 1s After FIBA World Cup Gold

The Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever's late-season doubleheader puts the 2026 WNBA playoffs' No. 1 seed on the line.

Lynx vs Fever Doubleheader Could Shape 2028 WNBA Playoff Seeding

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Napheesa Collier’s FIBA World Cup plan seems to have worked out perfectly

Cheryl Reeve was pleased with what she saw from Napheesa Collier after she returned from Berlin.

Americans claim 5th-straight title thanks to 40 points combined from Breanna Stewart, Jackie Young

🚨 USA WBB WINS FIBA WORLD CUP

Top Moments from FIBA World Cup ▶️

Team USA vs. France Full Highlights 🥇

Relive America's comeback win to secure 5th-straight World Cup title (@usabasketball/X)

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Updated Women's World Cup Standings

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Caitlin & Angel's Fiba Stats 🌟

WNBA stars' averages throughout gold-medal run 📲

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Why Angel Reese was the biggest winner of the FIBA World Cup

Team USA relied on its veterans to win gold on Sunday, but Angel Reese might have been the biggest winner of the tournament. Kara Lawson's side came from behind

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'Staying Present' Became the Gift the Connecticut Sun Needed

The end is near for the Connecticut Sun era; it's time to decide which moments should be thought of as the true final instances.

Behind an overwhelming third quarter, Team USA defeated France to capture a fifth-straight World Cup gold.

Led by Breanna Stewart and Jackie Young, Team USA extended their gold medal-winning standard in the FIBA World Cup final against France

Another accolade for an already impressive resume

Clark Reacts To Gold Medal 🏅

Full stats from forward's performance vs. France in final

Stewie Named World Cup MVP 🥇

Clark 1st Half Buzzer Beater🔥

Caitlin drains 3 to bring USA within 2 in gold medal game 🎥

Can Team USA capture a fifth-straight World Cup gold? Or, will France take them down?

World Cup gameday discussion: The two key questions that will determine if Team USA or France win gold

USA Going For Gold 🏅

The matchup we've all been waiting for against France

Carla Leite is proving to be the perfect player for the relaunched Portland Fire.

Carla Leite is the special talent firing up the relaunched Portland Fire

Just one more team standing in the way of America's 5th consecutive World Cup final 📲

FIBA World Cup Semifinals Set ⚔️

USA vs. Hungary Full Highlights 🍿

America's 108 points are most ever in Women's World Cup quarterfinal (@usabasketball/X)

2024 Olympic Championship Rematch 📲

Previewing USA vs. France Final 🍿

Stewie, Copper lead the charge vs. Spain in semi-finals win 📲

USA Advances to Finals vs. France 🇺🇸

France, Germany, Spain and Team USA are the final four standing in the World Cup.

World Cup gameday discussion: Why Team USA and France are overwhelming semi-final favorites against Spain and Germany

USA Arrives for Semi-Finals 🤩

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Big time matchup on the way 🚨 @usabasketball is here for their show down against Spain at 2pm/ET. Winner advances to the World Cup Final! #USABWNT | #FIBAWWC

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Seattle Storm's Ezi Magbegor Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear at FIBA World Cup

Ezi Magbegor tore her ACL at the 2026 FIBA World Cup, ending both her season with the Seattle Storm and Australia basketball's title hopes.

WNBA star's averages through 4 games 📲

Caitlin Clark's FIBA Stats 🇺🇸

Team USA defeats Spain 76-66 and advances to 5th consecutive championship

USA Heads to World Cup Final 🇺🇸

Angel Quote on CC Relationship 📈

Team USA stars clicking on court

And just like that, only four teams—Team USA, France, Germany and Spain—remain in the FIBA World Cup.

Team USA crushes Hungary before France, Germany and Spain also cruise into the World Cup semi-finals

Americans secure spot in World Cup semifinals

USA WBB Dominates Hungary 🏀

Ezi Magbegor Has Torn ACL

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Ezi Magbegor suffered a torn ACL during the FIBA World Cup and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Sending love and support from your Storm family 💚 We’re with you every step of the way, Ezi.

A standout from the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup could be the hidden gem who could help out the Golden State Valkyries and make waves in the WNBA.

Valkyries’ hidden gem has one more question to answer after impressive World Cup

Reese with praise for Team USA teammate. More quotes here 📲

Angel Hypes Duo with Clark 🤝

As the quarter-finals begin in FIBA World Cup play, the MVP race intensifies as well.

A still-early look at the leading candidates to win World Cup MVP

Tap in for highlights, analysis and more from big W vs. Hungary 📲

Instant Reaction from HUGE USA Win

USA kicks off the round Thursday at 5:30AM ET 📲

FIBA World Cup Quarterfinals Set 🔒

AB Hits ANOTHER Triple 🔥

Team USA is DOMINATING early

If Team USA, France, Belgium and Spain are to advance at the World Cup, which players might be the difference makers?

World Cup gameday discussion: These four stars are the most important players in the quarter-final matchups

WNBA star discusses why 'it's been fun' playing on Team USA with rival 📲

Caitlin Clark Admires Angel 🤝

CC reveals how legendary coach helped her preparation for Team USA 📲

Caitlin Clark Studied Coach K Before World Cup 📝

FIBA World Cup quarterfinal matchup set to tip Thursday at 5:30AM ET 📲

USA to Play Hungary Next 🏀

As the FIBA World Cup quarter-finals are about to begin, it’s worth asking if Team USA still is the favorite?

Is Team USA still the World Cup favorites? Or, have France and Belgium made stronger cases to win it all?

Caitlin all smiles during workout 🎥

Clark Mic'd Up at USA Practice

Whether introductions or reminders, these international stars are shining under the World Cup lights.

These three players have impressed in the World Cup. Do they also belong in the WNBA?

Many are expecting a showdown between the Americans and France at the FIBA World Cup, and Team USA will have to pay attention to a crucial French factor.n

The biggest threat France poses to Team USA isn't talent

See Team USA star's numbers through 3 games 📲

Latest Caitlin Clark FIBA Stats

Two FIBA World Cup quarter-final spots remain, and China and Australia are the favorites to take them.

World Cup gameday discussion: Why China and Australia should cruise into the quarter-finals

Top FIBA Highlights ▶️

Italy Misses Game-Tying 3 😵

Angel Steals Inbound 🫳 (@WNBA)

Paige Turns Defense to Offense 🔄

First Team USA Bucket 🪣

Caitlin Clark DEEP Triple 🤯

Paige Steal + Pull-Up Bucket 😮‍💨

While the FIBA World Cup is in full swing, the WNBA playoffs are also approaching.

One reason why each WNBA playoff team can be a dangerous first-round opponent

Hungary, Japan, Germany and South Korea will attempt to advance to the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals.

World Cup gameday discussion: Look for Hungary and Germany to advance to the quarter-finals—and here’s why

After a tight contest against Italy, Team USA returned to dominance against Czechia.

Did Team USA’s dominant win over Czechia to close out World Cup group play ease concerns?

Clark happy with how team played vs. Czechia after rough game against Italy

Caitlin Talks Team USA Changes

How Reese has fared after USA's dominant win against Czechia

Angel's Updated FIBA Stats 🔢

WNBA franchises must be wondering why they haven't taken a chance on Emma Messeman's versatility as the Belgian shines at the FIBA World Cup.

Emma Meesseman is showing the WNBA exactly what it has been missing

Qualified teams, schedule, predictions and more 📲

FIBA World Cup KO Bracket

Stewie (19 pts) leads America to bounce-back 41-pt win over Czechia; 1st knockout game will be Thursday Sept. 10 📲

USA WBB Goes 3-0 in Group Play 💯

Perfect 3-0 heading into the knockout rounds. See how the game unfolded in real time 📲

USA Dominates Czechia to Finish Group Play

🇺🇸 USA's FIBA Opener vs. China 🏀

First time without field goal in her WNBA or collegiate career

Clark Goes 0-6 vs. Italy 😶

FIBA World Cup group concludes today. Will Belgium or Australia win Group C? Which team will prevail in Group A?

World Cup gameday discussion: Who’s advancing? Who’s out? What’s next? Here are the stakes ahead of the final day of group play

Italy Misses Game-Tying 3 😵 (@FIBAWWC)

Cecilia Zandalasini unable to send game to OT in close loss to USA

Full box score and reaction from Sunday's FIBA World Cup thriller 📲

USA Survives Italy Upset Bid 😮‍💨

Angel Steals Inbound 🫳

Reese takes advantage of lazy pass and gets bucket on the other end

Paige Turns Defense to Offense 🔄

Bueckers making plays on both ends of the floor

Unexpected 2 a.m. wake-up call impacted numerous squads staying at hotel

Fire Alarm Disrupts FIBA Teams

Zandalasini misses game-tying 3 as USA avoids shocking upset in 55-52 FIBA World Cup win

USA Holds Off Italy 🤏

Mali made history, Germany and Hungary responded and France remained unbeaten in the second day of FIBA World Cup play.

Mali’s historic win over Spain injected the World Cup with emotion, excitement and unpredictability

Results and day 3 schedule for latest matches

FIBA World Cup Day 2 Scores

Several young players put together impressive performances on the first day of the World Cup.

Rising stars made bold statement to start 2026 FIBA World Cup

It’s only the second day of FIBA World Cup action, but these international stars already are showing out.

World Cup gameday discussion: These underrated international stars are already shining in the tournament spotlight

Team USA played a great game to begin their 2026 FIBA World Cup run.

China was bigger, but Team USA was way better in their opening World Cup win

The American National Team defeated China 94-61 in Berlin today, the first game the team has played together in the FIBA World Cup.

Team USA's dominant win over China is just the beginning

Japan's record-breaking performance at the FIBA World Cup should send a strong message to WNBA franchises.

Japan's electric FIBA World Cup performance should put the WNBA on notice

Caitlin surpasses Alyssa Thomas for most assists in FIBA World Cup game by an American

Clark Makes Tourney History 🙌

Stats and reaction from Team USA's dominant 33-point win in FIBA World Cup opener 📲

USA vs. China Box Score 🔢

Caitlin Clark DEEP Triple 🤯

USA star showing off from range in FIBA World Cup opener

Elite USA Ball Movement 💨

Chemistry on point early vs. China

Box scores, highlights and more from Friday's action ➡️

FIBA World Cup Day 1 Results

Caitlin Clark's double-double leads 33-point FIBA World Cup win over China. Tap for highlights, stats and more ➡️

USA Dominates WC Opener 🇺🇸

🏀 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 🔥

Caitlin says 'chemistry has been really good' with Wings star 🎥

Clark on Playing with Paige 🤝

USA FIBA Roster Is Stacked 🇺🇸

United States squad looking to bring home 12th World Cup title 🏆

Fever star ready for opportunity to help lead USA to 12th FIBA title. Full quote inside 📲

CC Excited for World Cup 🇺🇸

Without A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, Team USA must quickly establish a new identity to win the FIBA World Cup.

Without A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, here’s how Team USA must change their identity to win a fifth-straight World Cup

Dates, schedule and bracket before action tips off 📲

Final FIBA Women's World Cup Preview

It's time for Angel, Paige and Caitlin to step up, more ahead of Friday's tipoff 📲

Why You Should be Excited About World Cup 🤩

The World Cup is here! And here’s a look at all eight opening day games.

World Cup gameday discussion: Predicting a winner for all eight opening day matchups, headlined by an easy victory for Team USA

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Kate Martin Signs Developmental Deal with Chicago Sky

The Chicago Sky signed guard Kate Martin to a developmental contract following her departure from the LA Sparks.

China's Li Yueru can't play at World Cup due to passport being lost in mail 📲

Tragic FIBA WBB Story 😔

Team USA head coach Kara Lawson pointed out what the team needs to pay attention to as they prepare for the 2026 FIBA World Cup.

Kara Lawson's Team USA warning comes at exactly the perfect time

Before the World Cup officially begins, let’s indulge in some fun predictions for Team USA.

Three not-too-serious predictions for Team USA as the FIBA World Cup tips offs

The 2026 FIBA World Cup begins on Friday, September 4, and boasts some of the most talented basketball players in the world.

Here's an idea: actually watch the FIBA World Cup instead of complaining about it

Team USA will be heavy favorite to win the FIBA World Cup. Could another team pull off the upset?

Could one of these three teams actually upset Team USA in the FIBA World Cup?

The World Cup will offer WNBA teams a good look at a potential 2027 draft prospect.

WNBA teams will get to evaluate fascinating 2027 draft prospect at FIBA World Cup

Three Mystics are going to Berlin, none of whom have senior national team experience. How much will DC’s stars play?

Three Washington Mystics are now headed to the FIBA World Cup. Who will contribute the most?

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