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WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 13

Unsatisfied Dream face determined Fever in playoff opener

For the better part of the last two months, no team has appeared to play with as much confidence as the Atlanta Dream. Fresh off its best regular season in franchise history with 30 wins, No.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Sophie Cunningham Gets Special Message From Alma Mater’s Coach After Personal News

Friday night was a very special day for Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, who was officially inducted into the Missouri Hall of Fame in recognition of her stellar career with the women’s basketball team.

Chicago Sky News / Total Apex Sports / September 13

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky: A Stormy Relationship with a Glimmer of Hope in the 2025 Season

In the world of professional sports, the line between passion and discord is razor-thin, and Angel Reese sure knows that now. It’s a world where a player’s burning desire to win can sometimes singe the very fabric of the team they represent.

Dallas Wings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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WNBA News / The SportsRush / September 13

'Can’t Let Phoenix Get Out in Transition': Sue Bird Pinpoints Biggest Factor for Liberty Heading Into Round 1 Playoff Matchup

The journey to defend 2024 WNBA championship has officially begun for the New York Liberty. The 2025 WNBA regular season hasn’t exactly gone as planned for the Liberty due to several injuries, specifically to Breanna Stewart.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 13

Candace Parker gets Tennessee fans pumped up on College GameDay

WNBA legend Candace Parker gave her all to the University of Tennessee. Her heart is deeply intertwined with the state that helped lead to back-to-back national championships in 2007 and 2008.

Las Vegas Aces News / The SportsRush / September 13

‘Lions Have to Be Faster Than the Gazelles’: A’ja Wilson Discloses Coach Becky Hammon’s Analogy for the Aces

Despite a slow start to the 2025 WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces are showing why they’ve been a powerhouse over the past five years. Led by reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, the Aces have now strung together 16 consecutive wins.

WNBA News / The Lead / September 13

New York Liberty Flipped and Stumbled Into the Playoffs

There have rarely been nights that encapsulate the phrase “there’s light at the end of the tunnel” than the one the Liberty endured last Tuesday. New York lost 66-58 to the Golden State Valkyries, and the offense appeared to be in slow motion throughout.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 13

ESPN Offers Unanimous Verdict on Indiana Fever Playoff Chances

When speaking with the media on September 13, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White conveyed just how tall a task her team has in facing the Atlanta Dream in the first round of the 2025 WNBA playoffs.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 13

Caitlin Clark Jokes About Injury Return for Fever Playoff Game vs Dream

There's nobody who wants Caitlin Clark to be back on the basketball court more than Caitlin Clark herself. The Indiana Fever superstar guard is known for her competitive fire, which is seen through her not being afraid to show her emotions on the court, regardless of whether it's good or bad.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Addresses Big Development Before WNBA Playoffs

Sophie Cunningham recently concluded her first season with the Indiana Fever. The Fever are preparing for the WNBA playoffs and a matchup with the Atlanta Dream, but Cunningham will be out.

Seattle Storm News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 13

Storm bold predictions for 2025 WNBA playoffs

The Seattle Storm are back in the playoffs, and once again, they are a team nobody wants to face. Seattle enters the 2025 postseason as underdogs against the powerhouse Las Vegas Aces for the second straight year.

Las Vegas Aces News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 13

Aces bold predictions for 2025 WNBA playoffs

The WNBA playoffs have arrived, and the Las Vegas Aces are once again at the center of the conversation. Known for their championship pedigree, the Aces enter this postseason looking both dangerous and determined.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 13

3 reasons Mercury will beat Liberty in 2025 WNBA Playoffs

Facing the defending WNBA champions in the opening round is no easy task for the Phoenix Mercury. Even after defeating the New York Liberty 3-1 in the regular season series and clinching home court advantage, the playoffs are a different beast.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 13

WNBA Announces Award for Atlanta Dream Star Before Indiana Fever Game

The Indiana Fever are set to face the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA playoffs. As both teams prepare for the WNBA playoffs, featuring some of the league's biggest stars, one player was highlighted for her recent success.

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Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 13

Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase Wins Big Honor Ahead of Valkyries-Lynx Playoffs

Natalie Nakase and the Golden State Valkyries have stormed ahead since their inception and made their 2025 debut a season to remember. Nakase joined the Valkyries as the franchise's first-ever head coach looking to put her wealth of coaching experience to the test as the head of a staff for the first time.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Stephanie White Addresses Indiana Fever's WNBA Playoff Development on Friday

The Indiana Fever have officially drawn their WNBA playoff opponent. Indiana will be playing Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream, led by Coach of the Year candidate, Karl Smesko.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 12

Five teams with the best chance of winning the WNBA championship

After a 44-game regular season, one that featured a lot of parity, the race for the WNBA championship begins on Sunday. That's when the first round of the playoffs will begin.

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Chicago Sky News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12

Angel Reese pulls a curious move after Sky’s season ends

Angel Reese does not appear to be interested in showing solidarity with her team at the moment.

Liberty win third straight as Sky wrap up dismal season

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / September 12

Paige Bueckers gets honest about Dallas Wings season

Dallas Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers is recovering after the end of her first WNBA season, where she was named the AP Rookie of the Year. Bueckers spoke about the challenges the team has faced throughout the year and her pride in how the team conducted itself.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 12

Stephanie White Sends 2-Word Message on Fever's Biggest Playoff Challenge vs Dream

When the final buzzer of the Las Vegas Aces' 103-73 win against the Los Angeles Sparks sounded on September 11, it meant that the Indiana Fever (who ended the 2025 regular season with a 24-20 record) knew they were facing the Atlanta Dream (who went 30-14 in 2025) in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / September 12

The Aces emphatically close the curtains on the regular season

The Las Vegas Aces (29-14) finished their regular season against the Los Angeles Sparks (21-22) with a dominating performance from start to finish with a In the first half, the Aces stayed consistent, making majority of their shots from the outside, specifically Jewell Loyd and Jackie Young.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / September 12

Mercury end season on bittersweet note as focus turns to playoffs

ARLINGTON — The Phoenix Mercury wrapped up the regular season on Thursday night with a 97-76 loss to the Dallas Wings, but is already shifting their attention to the playoffs.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 11