'I need the ball': Inside what fueled Angel Reese to one of the best performances in WNBA Finals history
Reese demanded the ball and supplied the Dream with 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2 against the Valkyries
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Rhyne Howard's brutal shooting slump has Dream in WNBA Finals hole: How the star can bounce back in Game 2
If the Dream are going to even up the series with the Valkyries on Monday night, Howard must step up
'This team is gonna find a way': How Valkyries shut down Dream in the clutch to take Game 1 of WNBA Finals
The Valkyries came away with a 68-64 win despite shooting just 32.1%
DeWanna Bonner could be the WNBA Finals' biggest X-Factor -- and she took an unlikely path to the Dream
The veteran joined Atlanta just two months ago and is now one of the biggest reasons why the Dream are in the Finals
Dream pairing: How Angel Reese and her new team brought out the best in each other to reach the WNBA Finals
Reese, who could be the first star of her generation to win a WNBA title, has changed her game with the Dream
Joe Lacob predicted a Valkyries title within five years. Here's how they reached the WNBA Finals in just two
Lacob made a bold proclamation when introducing the WNBA's newest franchise, and things have come together even faster than he envisioned
End of Dodgers dynasty? Brewers sweep champs en route to World Series; Broncos stifle Seahawks in OT
Plus the College Football Playoff is finalizing a landmark format change
2026 WNBA Finals predictions: Expert picks for Valkyries vs. Dream as each team seeks first title
The 2026 WNBA Finals tip off on Saturday afternoon ... so who will capture the championship?
From stunning Angel Reese trade to expansion ingenuity: How Dream, Valkyries broke the mold to reach Finals
Atlanta and Golden State paved their own paths and now sit four wins away from a WNBA championship
Dream star Allisha Gray is officially available for Game 1 of WNBA Finals vs. Valkyries
Gray was declared available about 30 minutes before tip-off after missing most of the semis with a hand injury
WNBA Finals shift schedule to accommodate Dream home games at State Farm Arena after Hawks overlap
Game 3 will now be played on Oct. 21 and Game 4 will tip off at 1 p.m. on Oct. 24
What's next for Aces? After title defense falls short, Jackie Young's impending free agency looms large
The Las Vegas guard, who had a career year in 2026, has a big decision to make this offseason
Angel Reese manifested this: How Dream star proved doubters wrong, turned belief into WNBA Finals reality
After being traded by Chicago, Reese has Atlanta undefeated in the playoffs and on the verge of its first title
What's next for the Liberty? Why a major shake-up could be in order after inconsistent season
After getting swept by the Dream in the semis, the Liberty have some big choices to make
Kelsey Mitchell landing spots: Three title contenders that make sense if WNBA scoring champion leaves Fever
Could Mitchell leave the Fever and backcourt mate Caitlin Clark? It's on the table this offseason
2026 WNBA playoffs bracket, WNBA Finals schedule: Dream take Game 2 vs. Valkyries
The Dream and Valkyries are battling in the 2026 WNBA Finals, and the series is now tied, 1-1
2026 WNBA awards winners: Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson headline All-Defensive teams
Fittingly, the Dream and Valkyries were the best represented on the All-Defensive teams, with three players each
A'ja Wilson named 2026 WNBA MVP: Aces star wins third straight, becomes first five-time honoree
Wilson finished ahead of Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark
Golden State Valkyries reach WNBA Finals: How second-year franchise made unprecedented run
The Valkyries, in just their second season, swept the reigning champion Aces in the semifinals
Dream, Angel Reese sweep Liberty: How Atlanta reached first WNBA Finals since 2013
Atlanta, powered by Reese and Jordin Canada, pulled off the sweep with a two-point win on the road
Breanna Stewart 'disappointed' refs refuted her account of timeout call in Game 2 as WNBA opens investigation
The case of the missing reset timeout is ongoing as the Liberty and Dream get ready for Game 3
WNBA playoffs: Do the Liberty or Aces have a better chance at coming back from 0-2 deficit?
No team in WNBA history has climbed out of an 0-2 hole in the postseason ... could New York or Las Vegas become the first?
Sydney Colson slams ex-Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham for her outspoken opinions: 'You ought to be ashamed'
Cunningham's stance on transgender athletes struck a nerve with her former teammate
Caitlin Clark denounces fan rhetoric, addresses next contract and backs Fever coach in exit interview
One week after the Fever's season ended, Clark talked to reporters about a wide variety of topics on Thursday
WNBA semis winners and losers: Angel Reese proves clutch as Liberty, Aces face elimination after Game 2 losses
The Dream and Valkyries took commanding 2-0 leads in a thrilling pair of games Wednesday night
Liberty vs. Dream WNBA semifinal playoff picks: Absence of star Allisha Gray looms large in Wednesday's Game 2
The Dream will be missing top scorer Allisha Gray for Wednesday's Game 2 vs the Liberty
Napheesa Collier landing spots: Three potential destinations if five-time All-Star leaves Lynx as free agent
There have been questions about Collier's future in Minnesota since she opted for a one-year deal last offseason instead of a long-term contract
Dodgers take NLDS lead, Padres extend series vs. Brewers; Pete Prisco's Week 5 NFL Power Rankings
Plus NBA coach rankings for the 2026-27 season
What's next for Wings? After Paige Bueckers' playoff debut, Dallas must shore up supporting cast
How do you follow up the biggest single-season turnaround in WNBA history?
WNBA semis winners and losers: Valkyries' defense downs Aces, Jordin Canada lifts Dream past Liberty in Game 1
Unfortunately, injuries to key players are already impacting both series
Fever players address additional public scrutiny of playing with Caitlin Clark, while GM defends fans
Former Fever forward Brianna Turner, however, said that players have 'repeatedly' complained about the fanbase
2026 WNBA playoff predictions: Expert picks for Liberty vs. Dream, Aces vs. Valkyries in semifinals
The two best-of-five semifinal series begin on Sunday ... so who will be moving on to the 2026 WNBA Finals?
Grading every team in the WNBA playoffs' first round: Liberty finally show up, Lynx make disastrous history
The Dream, meanwhile, won their first multi-game playoff series since 2013 and the Fever flamed out again
'A switch flipped': Valkyries erase 16-point deficit against Wings, advance to WNBA semis to face the Aces
This was the first playoff series win for the Valkyries, who just launched as an expansion team in 2025
Valkyries vs. Wings predictions: Expert picks for winner-take-all Game 3 as Golden State tries to avoid upset
A spot in the semifinals against the reigning champion Aces is on the line
Caitlin Clark skipping LPGA Pro-Am after Fever's season ends with playoff loss
Clark drew attention to the event last year with Fever teammates Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull joining her as caddies
What's next for Fever? After playoff exit, Indiana must determine if Caitlin Clark-Kelsey Mitchell duo can win
Does it make sense to re-sign Mitchell, or would the Fever be better off allocating their resources differently?
Caitlin Clark, Fever question free-throw disparity vs. Aces after season ends in chippy Game 3 loss
The Aces shot 15 more free throws than the Fever in an 11-point playoff win on Thursday night
Browns fend off Aaron Rodgers and Steelers for third straight win; Braves advance in MLB playoffs
Plus UFC 332, NFL and college football picks
Aces vs. Fever: Where to watch Game 3, TV channel, stream, expert picks
Will Wilson and the defending champion Aces move on? Or will Clark and the Fever pull off the road upset?
Fever vs. Aces WNBA Game 3 picks: Caitlin Clark likely ousted by A'ja Wilson in winner-take-all matchup
How is this for WNBA drama on Thursday: Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs. A'ja Wilson and the Aces in an elimination game
Angel Reese named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year after standout first season with Dream
Reese has excelled in Atlanta after being traded by the Chicago Sky
Aces star A'ja Wilson reportedly won't be disciplined by WNBA after heated interaction with Fever fan
Wilson received a tech for the confrontation in Game 2, but will be fully available for Game 3 Thursday night
Caitlin Clark's first Nike signature shoe is out: How they look, how to buy sneaker in both colorways
Nike's design borrows from several other signature sneaker lines, including Kobe Bryant
WNBA playoffs winners and losers: Wings' Arike Ogunbowale wows with playoff-record 45 points to force Game 3
Elsewhere, the Dream advanced to the semis with a sweep of the Mystics
What's next for Lynx after shocking playoff exit? Next steps hinge on Napheesa Collier's free agent decision
The top-seeded Lynx were stunned by the Liberty in the first round and now face an uncertain path forward
Cam Schlittler, Austin Riley open MLB playoffs in style; Pete Prisco's NFL Power Rankings are out
Plus our first 2027 WNBA mock draft after a historic night in the postseason