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WNBA reveals Chicago return for 2026 All-Star Game

Chicago Sky forwards Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso are two of the WNBA’s brightest young stars. Reese made her second straight All-Star appearance, joining Caitlin Clark and other icons in Indiana this summer.

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Caitlin Clark's Honest 6-Word Golf Vow Recalls Painful Fan Experience

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark spent much of her last WNBA offseason on the golf course. Her most notable appearance came when she participated in an LPGA Golfing Pro-Am competition that was hosted at Florida's Pelican Golf Club last November, which was called "The Annika" (because of the host, Annika Sorenstam).

Chicago Sky News / Field Level Media / October 16

WNBA All-Star Game to return to Chicago in 2026

The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be contested in Chicago, the league announced on Thursday. The 3-point contest and skills competition will take place at Wintrust Arena on July 24.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Sophie Cunningham reveals Caitlin Clark has rare control over Fever

The Indiana Fever came within one win of making it to the 2025 WNBA Finals. Despite the heart-breaking exit, Indiana is full of optimism heading into the offseason.

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Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Chicago Sky Receive Big News for Angel Reese’s Third WNBA Season

Angel Reese’s second WNBA season was as eventful as it was productive. The Chicago Sky forward built on a strong rookie year, averaging 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game — leading the league in rebounds while establishing herself as one of the toughest interior players in the game.

Las Vegas Aces News / 5 GOATs / October 16

Las Vegas Aces All-Star Jackie Young talks winning third WNBA title, celebrating at Raising Cane’s

Jackie Young has now won three WNBA championships with the Las Vegas Aces and is just two shy of tying Rebekkah Brunson for the most in league history.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 16

ESPN's 2-Word WNBA Season TV Ratings Summary Says It All

There have been several announcements regarding WNBA TV ratings in recent days. The most notable have been the ratings that have been revealed from the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Indiana Fever Share Caitlin Clark’s Decision Outside WNBA After Season

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark saw her second season in the WNBA cut short due to injuries. Clark played in just 13 games all season and last played in July due to a groin injury and later an ankle issue.

WNBA News / Sporting News / October 16

Paige Bueckers' Wings named best landing spot for Caitlin Clark's All-Star teammate

It would be a significant loss for the Fever.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Angel Reese Sends Message on Thursday After Career Development

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese recently finished her second season in the WNBA. She averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game and was named an All-Star yet again.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 16

Caitlin Clark Explains Reason for Running Back Offseason Competition

Less than an hour after her rookie WNBA season ended with the Indiana Fever in 2024, superstar guard Caitlin Clark jokingly announced her intentions to become a professional golfer during that upcoming offseason.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 16

ESPN networks break WNBA viewership records

Broadcasts of the WNBA regular season and postseason were the most-watched ever across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. For 25 regular season games, WNBA action on ESPN networks averaged 1.3 million viewers, up 6% year-over-year.

Indiana Fever News / ESPN / October 16

Fever's Clark to play in LPGA's The Annika pro-am

Caitlin Clark, whose second season in the WNBA ended early because of a series of injuries, will return to play in the pro-am next month at The Annika on the LPGA Tour.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Announces Injury Update Amid Free Agency

Sophie Cunningham was a key piece for the Indiana Fever during the 2025 season, as she established herself as a reliable backup and an enforcer. She averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steal per game.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Fever Star Caitlin Clark Announces Fun Personal Move After 2025 Season

The 2025 WNBA season didn't end how Caitlin Clark would have liked as she was sidelined with a season-ending injury. Her Indiana Fever, however, were just one game from a WNBA Finals appearance.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 16

Wings take All-American to pair with Paige Bueckers in post WNBA Finals mock draft

The Dallas Wings finished tied for the worst record in the WNBA this season, going 10-34, which helped secure the top odds for the first pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Indiana Fever Player Has Strong Words for Angel Reese on Wednesday

Angel Reese's second season with the Chicago Sky didn't go the way she had hoped for, finishing with a WNBA-worst 10-34 record and missing out on the playoffs for a second-straight year.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks' Cameron Brink to Play in Unrivaled After Suffering Season-Ending Injury

Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Cameron Brink will play for Unrivaled this winter, per a recent announcement. Brink rejoins Unrivaled — a women's professional

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks’ Kelsey Plum Rips WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

On Sept. 30, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier publicly challenged WNBA leadership — specifically, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert — in a direct exit-interview statement.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 15

Dallas Wings expected to 'change a lot' this offseason

The Dallas Wings have a massive offseason coming up as they look to build properly around Paige Bueckers, who took home All-WNBA Second Team honors while winning Rookie of the Year in a historically productive season.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks Notes: Candace Parker Gets Honest on Cathy Engelbert, Reflects on WNBA Finals

A myriad of league veterans have spoken out in support of Napheesa Collier since her late-September message challenging WNBA leadership — some of which includes current Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Dearica Hamby and former L.A.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 15

ESPN Makes Telling Fever WNBA Offseason Roster Change Prediction

On the surface, it seems like a no-brainer that the Indiana Fever's front office will do everything in its power to keep the 2025 band back together, so to speak, for next season.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 15

Report: Portland Fire set to name Alex Sarama first coach

The Portland Fire are expected to name Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Alex Sarama as the first head coach of the WNBA expansion franchise, Front Office Sports reported.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / October 13

The Las Vegas Aces are champions, but what happens now?

The 2025 WNBA season finished with a familiar sight, as the Las Vegas Aces completed the sweep against the Phoenix Mercury to hoist up their third championship in four seasons.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 11