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The Valkyries' Kiah Stokes (41) and Kaila Charles (6) defend Aces center A'ja Wilson during Game 2 of a WNBA semifinal series Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in San Francisco. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces wins her 3rd straight WNBA MVP award and record 5th overall

By Doug Feinberg

October 8, 2026 at 4:06 p.m.

No WNBA player besides A'ja Wilson has more than three MVPs, with Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa...

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese celebrates with Isobel Borlase during first-round playoff game against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Washington. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Angel Reese, the former Chicago Sky star now with the Atlanta Dream, named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

By Associated Press

October 1, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

Atlanta Dream All-Star forward Angel Reese was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on...

Sky coach Tyler Marsh watches the second quarter against the Fever on Aug. 8, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Tyler Marsh will remain Chicago Sky coach in 2027 despite 26-62 record over his 1st 2 seasons

By Julia Poe

October 1, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

Change isn't coming to the Chicago Sky. Coach Tyler Marsh will return for a third...

A'ja Wilson (22) and her Las Vegas Aces teammates celebrate after beating the Phoenix Mercury 95-84 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 10, 2025, in Phoenix. The Aces swept the series for their third title in four years. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 years, beating Phoenix Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

By David Brandt

October 10, 2025 at 11:36 p.m.

The Las Vegas Aces won their third WNBA championship in four seasons, beating the Phoenix...

Angel Reese sits at ringside during a super welterweight boxing match between Callum Walsh and Fernando Vargas Jr. in Las Vegas on Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese to make history as 1st first professional athlete in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

By Associated Press

October 15, 2025 at 2:27 p.m.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese will walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday....

The Aces' A'ja Wilson (22) makes the go-ahead basket against the Mercury with 0.3 seconds left in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

WNBA Finals: A’ja Wilson’s last-second jumper lifts Las Vegas Aces over Phoenix Mercury 90-88 for a 3-0 lead

By David Brandt

October 8, 2025 at 10:30 p.m.

A’ja Wilson made a turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds left, capping a 34-point night and...

Benny the Bull poses for photos during media day at the United Center on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

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Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, left, drives against Aces center A’ja Wilson during the first half in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Las Vegas. (John Locher/AP)

WNBA Finals: A’ja Wilson and Dana Evans lead Las Vegas Aces past Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in Game 1

By Mark Anderson

October 3, 2025 at 10:29 p.m.

A’ja Wilson and Dana Evans each scored 21 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat...

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Aces and Mercury on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Las Vegas. (John Locher/AP)

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert vows to repair player relationships after criticism from Napheesa Collier

By Doug Feinberg

October 3, 2025 at 8:48 p.m.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Friday that there’s work to be done to repair relationships...

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) drives against Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) during the first half of Game 5 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

A’ja Wilson and Las Vegas Aces will chase a 3rd WNBA title in 4 years when they face Phoenix Mercury in Finals

By Doug Feinberg

September 30, 2025 at 11:53 p.m.

This year, for the first time, the WNBA Finals will be a best-of-seven format as...

Napheesa Collier is helped off the court during the second half of the Lynx's Game 3 against the Mercury on Sept. 26, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Napheesa Collier tells of private chat with Cathy Engelbert that she said exposed a problematic WNBA leader

By Doug Feinberg

October 1, 2025 at 7:51 a.m.

Napheesa Collier came prepared for her exit interview on Tuesday, delivering a blistering statement on...

With WNBA officiating under scrutiny, what does it take to become a referee in the league?

By Doug Feinberg

September 28, 2025 at 7:48 p.m.

A look at the system the league has had in place for the past two...

Liberty coach Sandy Brondello watches the first half of a playoff game against the Mercury on Sept. 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

New York Liberty part ways with championship-winning coach Sandy Brondello after 4 seasons

By Doug Feinberg

September 23, 2025 at 11:24 a.m.

The New York Liberty will not renew coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for next season. Brondello...