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Angel Reese Set To Appear In Season 2 Of Netflix’s Lesbian Murder Mystery Show

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is starting 2026 the exact way she ended 2025: On fire. Reese’s acting skills are growing with each project. The WNBA star is fresh off stealing the spotlight at an NBA London game when she dropped even more news this week.

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Angel Reese lands a notable new Hollywood gig

Angel Reese is continuing to expand her brand off the court. Netflix announced the news on Tuesday that they have tabbed the Chicago Sky star Reese for

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 20

Caitlin Clark's Fever Courtside Invite Could Include Subtle CBA Message

Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark made her opinion on the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations extremely clear when speaking with the media on December 12.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bleacher Report / January 20

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Atlanta Dream News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 20

Brittney Griner Makes Her WNBA Free Agency Intentions Clear

WNBA veteran Brittney Griner's decision to sign with the Atlanta Dream in free agency last season was one of the more surprising moves that was made. This

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 20

The wild statistic of Paige Bueckers winning $50k in Unrivaled challenge

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers made herself $50,000 richer on Monday night. The Unrivaled League set a challenge for the first five games of the year: whoever had the highest free-throw percentage on the most makes would win $50,000.

Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 20

Angel Reese Expands Off-Court Portfolio With Netflix

The WNBA CBA negotiations have put league business on pause for the time being. But that hasn't stopped Chicago Sky star Angel Reese from making moves.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 20

Sky's Rebecca Allen Finds Unrivaled Rhythm With Lunar Owls Win

Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen played a pivotal role in the Lunar Owls BC securing their first victory of the season, helping the club pull away for a 68-57 win over Vinyl BC.

Golden State Valkyries News / Bleacher Report / January 20

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Looking At Phoenix's Early Second-Round Picks

The Phoenix Mercury found some stars over the years, and some of them helped the team make history. Diana Taurasi was the first pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft, and the Mercury selected her after finishing the 2003 season with a record of 8-26.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Why Mercury's Thomas And More Take Over The ACC

The ACC Tournament began in 1978, and today, the tournament is still going strong. The first championship game was a matchup between Maryland and NC State.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Why Phoenix's Free-Throw Shooting Helped Them Make The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2024 season with a record of 19-21. That was an improvement from the previous season, as they were 9-31 in 2023. The Mercury missed the playoffs that year, but after adding a new star in Kahleah Copper, they were back in the postseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Mercury's New Stars Put Team On A Path To Success

The Phoenix Mercury added two new stars in 2004, and they helped the team win a championship a few years later. The Mercury added Penny Taylor, and it was due to a dispersal draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Why The Mercury Lost Their First Playoff Game

The Phoenix Mercury made their debut in 1997, and they were one of eight teams. The WNBA would expand later on, but those original eight teams got the ball rolling.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Indiana Fever Coach Stephanie White Sends Message After Personal Update

Stephanie White’s first season with the Indiana Fever was a success. Despite the team failing to achieve its ultimate goal of winning a WNBA championship, White still led an injury-decimated squad to the semifinals.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

How The Mercury Defeated A Future Rival

The 2020 season was a success, as the Phoenix Mercury finished the year with a record of 13-9. They made the playoffs, and they faced the Washington Mystics and the Minnesota Lynx.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Phoenix Struggles In 2003, Misses The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2003, and before their 2012 season, that was their worst record. Phoenix had a record of 8-26 in 2003, and it all started with a loss to the Sacramento Monarchs.

Dallas Wings News / Swish Appeal / January 20

A perfect 13-for-13, Paige Bueckers wins Unrivaled’s first-ever Free Throw Challenge—and $50K

A banner debut Unrivaled season got even better for Paige Bueckers on Monday night. Bueckers established her new Unrivaled career high, scoring 37 points on 14-for-19 shooting, including 5-for-8 from 3.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 20

Lunar Owls are no longer Unrivaled’s lone winless club, plus Breeze also gets back in the win column

It took five attempts, but Lunar Owls have finally won a game, beating Vinyl 68-57. During the first half, the contest was fairly even with Vinyl ahead by one.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 19

Paige Bueckers shines with 37 points as Breeze get back in Unrivaled's win column

The Unrivaled League was back in action on Monday night, which means we got another look at Paige Bueckers and Breeze BC. She went against some of her Dallas Wings teammates, as Breeze matched up with Mist BC on Monday night, making it a busy night in the Miami area.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / January 19

Aces: Jackie Young Hits Career High Scoring Blitz

Jackie Young plays for the Laces, who hold the best record in Unrivaled at 4-1. Young and Brittney Sykes have been the team’s top leaders, each averaging a little more than 20 points per game.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 18

Re-signing Kelsey Mitchell isn’t a no-brainer for the Fever

Like every other WNBA team, the Indiana Fever has interesting free agency decisions to make when structuring its roster for the 2026 season. Every decision

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / January 17

Chelsea Gray Is Looking To Become The 'Goat' Of Unrivaled

Chelsea Gray became the first player in Unrivaled history to surpass 400 points, officially reaching the mark in her last game against the Hive on Jan.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 17

Liberty's Natasha Cloud's Impact Has Grown in Unrivaled

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud has never been defined solely by numbers, but her time in Unrivaled has added a new level of efficiency and confidence to her all-around game.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 17

Aliyah Boston's spicy exchange with Unrivaled foe gets Fever fans excited

Indiana Fever fans are in need of anything to get them excited about the WNBA right now. There is a sense of dejection among all of women's basketball right now, given the impasse between the league office and the players' associations regarding the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

Chicago Sky News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Kamilla Cardoso gets dwarfed by 7-foot-5 player in China

Kamilla Cardoso is by no means a small human being. She stands 6-foot-7, much taller than the average in any country. But in China, the Chicago Sky star