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Storm set sights on revenge at home against Valkyries

The Seattle Storm will seek a measure of revenge against the only team that has beaten them twice this season when the Golden State Valkyries visit on Wednesday afternoon to close out the WNBA's first half.

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Aces look to reach .500 as they visit struggling Wings

The Dallas Wings return to their home floor to chase a rare win against the enigmatic Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. The Aces (10-11) took the first game of the season series between the teams 88-84 on June 13 in Las Vegas and head to the Dallas area on the heels of a 104-102 home win over expansion Golden State on Saturday.

Minnesota Lynx News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Minnesota Lynx Riding High at No. 1 in WNBA Power Rankings

Last week wasn't a stellar one for the Minnesota Lynx and they were in danger of losing their No. 1 spot in the new WNBA Power Rankings. Thanks to Monday night's 91-78 win over Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, though, the Lynx are still queens of the mountain.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / July 15

New York Liberty Sitting Solid at No. 3 in WNBA Power Rankings

The New York Liberty are playing hard to stay in contention for a second straight WNBA championship. The Liberty have not been as good as the front-running Minnesota Lynx, but their 14-6 record has them in the hunt.

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Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / July 15

Three Lynx stars crack ESPN’s top 25 — including No. 1 Napheesa Collier

With the best record in the WNBA, it should come as no surprise that insiders rank Minnesota Lynx stars among the best (including the best) in the league.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Fever Coach Stephanie White Sends Strong Message on Aliyah Boston

Aliyah Boston has been phenomenal for the Indiana Fever in her third season in the WNBA. The Fever star has taken another step forward in cementing herself as one of the best forwards in the league, growing her game on both ends of the floor.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / July 15

'I’ve Been Doing Okay': Dallas Wings’ DiJonai Carrington Practices Fully for First Time Since Rib Injury

DiJonai Carrington practiced in full on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a rib injury during a Dallas Wings home game against the Connecticut Sun on June 20.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 15

Mercury Coach Explains Impact of DeWanna Bonner Addition After Win Over Valkyries

DeWanna Bonner officially landed with the Phoenix Mercury on July 3, returning to the place she spent the first nine years of her WNBA career and putting to rest a tumultuous opening two months of her 2025 season.

WNBA News / 5 GOATs / July 15

Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers first WNBA matchup delivers monster viewership for ESPN

The first-ever WNBA meeting between Indiana Fever (11-10) guard Caitlin Clark and Dallas Wings (6-16) guard Paige Bueckers delivered for both the league and ESPN.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 15

Caitlin Clark Makes Decision on WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest

The NBA wanted Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark to participate in the three-point contest of the league's 2025 All-Star Weekend, which took place at the Golden State Warriors' (and Golden State Valkyries') Chase Center from February 15.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Big WNBA News Emerges After Indiana Fever-Dallas Wings Game

The Indiana Fever recently faced the Dallas Wings, the first matchup in the WNBA between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. Indiana ultimately defeated the Wings 102-83, winning their second straight game.

Lynx G Kayla McBride named All-Star replacement

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride will replace injured Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard in Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the roster change Tuesday with Howard (left knee) expected to miss the rest of the month.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 15

WNBA Team Announces Roster Decision Before Indiana Fever Game

The Connecticut Sun have had a challenging 2025 season. They enter Tuesday’s game against the Indiana Fever with a 3-18 record (.143), last in the WNBA and the Eastern Conference.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 15

WNBA All-Star Replaced Four Days Before Facing Caitlin Clark’s Team

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride has been named to the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, replacing injured Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard just four days before tipoff.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Shaquille O’Neal Pushes Angel Reese to Repeat Caitlin Clark Moment

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is never one to hold back, and during a recent appearance on the "Off The Record" podcast hosted by Bailey Jackson and Lachelle Smith, he made it clear that he wants Angel Reese to double down on her fiery rivalry with Caitlin Clark.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 15

Mercury chase fourth straight win in rematch against Minnesota Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS — The Phoenix Mercury have a three-game winning streak, looking to make it four in a row as they face the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday in a rematch from last week.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 15

Struggling Dream look to correct course vs. Sky

The Atlanta Dream are playing without injured All-Star Rhyne Howard and could use a boost Wednesday afternoon against the host Chicago Sky. Atlanta (12-9) has dropped five of its past seven games and lost Howard on Friday to a knee injury in a 99-82 loss to the Indiana Fever.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 15

Fever Fans Furious Over Subtle Mercury Shade After DeWanna Bonner Display

While the Indiana Fever's DeWanna Bonner saga came to an end last month, it surely feels like a long time ago for many fans. This is because the Fever have clearly already moved on from Bonner on the court, having won two straight games plus winning the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship without her.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / July 15

Aces will be well-represented in Athletes Unlimited next season

The options for WNBA players after the conclusion of the season are more expansive than ever before. Players were once forced to go overseas to keep playing professionally, but the detainment of Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner by Russian authorities in 2022 highlighted the dangers that come with that path.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Angel Reese Has Zero Excuses After Stumbling in Her 'New Role'

Angel Reese kept her foot on the gas on Monday as the Chicago Sky hosted the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena. The two-time All-Star secured her ninth straight double-double with a team-high 22 points on an efficient 9-of-14 shooting clip, 10 rebounds, three assists and a block in 37 minutes of play.

Dallas Wings News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Paige Bueckers, Chris Koclanes Split on Arike Ogunbowale’s Return in Loss to Fever

The Dallas Wings fell 102-83 to the Indiana Fever on Sunday in a highly anticipated matchup featuring the league’s two most recent No. 1 picks—WNBA superstars Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 15

Angel Reese Teammates Get Injury As Sky Falls To Lynx In Home Stand

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky suffered a loss in the hands of the Minnesota Lynx, with a game that ended with a final score of 91-78. To add to their loss, two Sky team members also fell to injury during the game, guard Ariel Atkins and forward Michaela Onyenwere.

Atlanta Dream News / Hardwood Heroics / July 15

'The World Is Yours My Young King': Brittney Griner Pens Heartfelt Message To Son Celebrating 1st Birthday

Athletes may be somewhat of a superhuman, but we all need to be reminded that they are just as human as the next person. Behind the baller, that is Brittney

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Chicago Sky Coach Keeps It Real on What Went Wrong in 14th Loss of the Season

The Chicago Sky suffered their 14th loss of the season on Monday, falling 91-78 to the Minnesota Lynx. Chicago kept the game close in the first half and led 46–44 at halftime, thanks to Angel Reese and Rachel Banham, who combined for 21 points.

WNBA News / Bring Me The News / July 14

Lynx's Big 3 lead impressive response in road win over Sky

Behind a strong performance from their top three scorers, the Lynx bounced back from a rare loss and got their revenge against the Chicago Sky on Monday night.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 14

Angel Reese extends impressive streak in loss to Lynx

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese recorded her ninth consecutive double-double on Monday in a 91-78 loss to the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx.

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 13

Clark looks more like herself in Fever win over Wings, Bueckers

Caitlin Clark looks more like herself in Fever win over Wings, Paige Bueckers

Clark hasn't looked like herself since her return from injury, but in Sunday's 102-83 win by the Indiana Fever over the Dallas Wings, she took a big step in the right direction.

Sparks notch only second home victory of season at Sun's expense

Big fourth propels Mystics past Storm

Liberty rally past Dream

Angel Reese's historic season continues in upset win over Lynx

Reese fires back at Robert Griffin III over his Clark claim