WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert says online vitriol at players is ‘unacceptable’
NEW YORK — WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the online vitriol players face is “unacceptable” as she spoke…
L.A. Sparks part with general manager Raegan Pebley
The Los Angeles Sparks have parted ways with general manager Raegan Pebley, the team announced Sunday. Pebley had…
Sophie Cunningham says players are ‘definitely targeting’ Caitlin Clark. What does the data say?
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has never been afraid to speak her mind, so it was only a…
Sydney Flames make earliest headlines in WNBL free agency
At a 6-17 record, the Sydney Flames finished dead last in the WNBL last season. Their campaign was…
WNBA power rankings: Best 2026 offseason additions, including Angel Reese
Championships aren’t won during the offseason, but adding the right pieces can help. The Atlanta Dream sent shockwaves…
Sparks hold on to beat Mercury on the road
PHOENIX — The Sparks continue to be road warriors. The team was great away from home last season…
Caitlin Clark gets technical foul after tense interaction with referee in Fever win over Sparks
Caitlin Clark was assessed with her first technical foul of the season on Wednesday night after a heated…
Sparks complete preseason sweep with win over Fire in Portland
PORTLAND, OR — The Sparks are done with the preseason. The team went to Portland for a WNBA…
WNBA player Lexie Brown calls out Klay Thompson, Megan The Stallion for not shutting down affair rumors
EXCLUSIVE: Seattle Storm player Lexie Brown recently put out a statement denying rumors that she and NBA star…
2026 WNBA Mock Draft: UCLA star Lauren Betts projected to go in top five after national title
The women’s college basketball season came to a close Sunday as UCLA crushed South Carolina for its first…
WNBA expansion draft 2026: What to know and how to watch
The franchises are installed. Uniforms and mascots have been designed. And the league itself is back open for…
A college basketball coach made 418 mistakes his first year. He kept track of all of them
Peak newsletter | A version of this story first appeared in The Athletic’s weekly newsletter covering the mental side of sports. Sign…