Clark, Howard lead U.S. rout of China in women's World Cup opener

Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play.

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2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: Team USA analysis, rankings, rosters

Sixteen nations will compete in the World Cup in Berlin starting Friday. Team USA and France are front-runners.

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“Phoenix Med Staff Needs to Be Sued”: Fans Stunned as Satou Sabally Ruled Out for Remainder of Season With Head Injury

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"Under the Aces Post Tho Wild Af": WNBA Fans React as DiJonai Carrington Drops Heart-Eyes Emoji on Jackie Young's Team USA Shoot

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A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum to miss the FIBA Women's World Cup

Kelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.

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How A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum injuries impact USA at World Cup

How will the deepest roster in the world make up for A'ja Wilson's absence? And what might be next for Kelsey Plum?

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How do the WNBA playoffs work? Dates, format and more

The 2026 WNBA playoffs begins on Sept. 27. Learn more about postseason dates, rules, and stats now.

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2026 WNBA championship odds: Lynx still odds-on title favorites; Aces, Valkyries next

The Lynx remain odds-on favorites to win the WNBA championship, while the red-hot Valkyries are back up to third on the oddsboard.

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WNBA Power Rankings: Lynx dethroned, Sparks bump up

What should every team be focused on when play resumes after the FIBA World Cup?

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Phoenix Mercury vs. Toronto Tempo - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Phoenix Mercury vs. Toronto Tempo, 08/29/2026

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Wilson, Young double up to send Aces past Tempo 93-73 in first game without Smith

A'ja Wilson had 27 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young scored 23 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Toronto Tempo 93-73 on Friday night.

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Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo, 08/28/2026

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Georgia Amoore scores career-high 25 and the Mystics move into 6th with 80-73 win over Mercury

Georgia Amoore scored 16 of her career-high 25 points in the fourth quarter, Kiki Iriafen added 20 points and 12 rebounds for her 19th double-double of the season and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 80-73 on Thursday night.

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Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics, 08/27/2026

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Aces' NaLyssa Smith to miss rest of season with leg injury

Aces starting forward NaLyssa Smith will be out the rest of the WNBA season after sustaining a left leg injury in Sunday's 88-78 victory at Toronto.

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Who is eligible to enter the WNBA draft? Rules to know

How old do you have to be to enter the WNBA draft? Learn more about eligibility rules and who can take part in the annual event.

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WNBA player rankings: The top 50 players in the league

A'ja Wilson remains No. 1, but where are Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese as the World Cup break nears?

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Sources: DeWanna Bonner signing with Dream after Mercury buyout

Free agent DeWanna Bonner is signing with the Dream following her contract buyout with the Mercury, sources said.

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Phoenix hosts Washington on home slide

Washington Mystics (23-15, 11-5 Eastern Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (13-25, 8-11 Western Conference)

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WNBA playoffs 2026: Which teams have clinched berths?

Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Indiana, Atlanta, New York, Washington and Dallas are headed to the playoffs.

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WNBA Power Rankings: Valkyries make statement with win over Lynx

Golden State got its first win over Minnesota in franchise history as it moves closer to hosting playoff games.

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