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Previewing the 2026 WNBA Finals

Previewing the 2026 WNBA Finals

Previewing the 2026 WNBA Finals

The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream hit the hardwood today at 3:30 p.m. ET for Game 1 of the best-of-seven WNBA Finals. Rumor has it defense wins championships, but only one defensive juggernaut can win their franchise’s first-ever title.

October 17, 2026

Las Vegas Aces icon A’ja Wilson wins fifth WNBA MVP

Las Vegas Aces icon A’ja Wilson wins fifth WNBA MVP

Las Vegas Aces icon A’ja Wilson wins fifth WNBA MVP

Two perennial powerhouses are on the brink of elimination as the best-of-five WNBA semifinals continue tonight. Before we discuss how the NY Liberty and Las Vegas Aces can salvage their seasons, a moment for the unprecedented five-time MVP.

October 09, 2026

One key to victory for all four WNBA semifinalists

One key to victory for all four WNBA semifinalists

One key to victory for all four WNBA semifinalists

The Atlanta Dream aren’t the only ones leveling up — the stakes are sky-high ahead of tonight’s Game 2 doubleheader. These best-of-five semifinal series won’t decide themselves, so let’s hoop to it.

October 07, 2026

Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream snag Game 1 semifinal wins

Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream snag Game 1 semifinal wins

Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream snag Game 1 semifinal wins

Basketball is a game of runs, as evidenced by yesterday’s WNBA semifinal Game 1s. While we not-so-patiently wait for Wednesday’s Game 2s in these best-of-five series, let’s discuss which string of buckets reigned supreme.

October 05, 2026

One series-deciding Game 3 remains ahead of WNBA second round

One series-deciding Game 3 remains ahead of WNBA second round

One series-deciding Game 3 remains ahead of WNBA second round

If you need us this weekend, don’t — the WNBA playoffs are occupying every brain cell. After an adrenaline-pumping Game 3 last night, another series-deciding tilt looms tonight before the best-of-five second round tips off on Sunday.

October 02, 2026

NY Liberty make history, advance to semifinals as No. 8 seed

NY Liberty make history, advance to semifinals as No. 8 seed

NY Liberty make history, advance to semifinals as No. 8 seed

We blinked, and the best-of-three WNBA first round is already nearly halfway done. Let’s catch up on the high-stakes hoops.

September 30, 2026

One takeaway for all four of the WNBA’s first-round series openers

One takeaway for all four of the WNBA’s first-round series openers

One takeaway for all four of the WNBA’s first-round series openers

And they’re off. The WNBA’s best showed up in yesterday’s first-round openers — here’s one takeaway from all four games before half of the best-of-three showdowns continue tomorrow.

September 28, 2026

Breaking down the first round of the WNBA playoffs

Breaking down the first round of the WNBA playoffs

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Breaking down the first round of the WNBA playoffs

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September 27, 2026

The WNBA playoffs’ best-of-three first round tips off today — and all four series are appointment viewing. That’s just the beginning of the high-stakes hoops, with the best-of-five semis and best-of-seven Finals on deck.

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Coach Jackie’s “Dancing with the Stars” confession

October 15, 2026

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Coach Jackie’s “Dancing with the Stars” confession

Coach Jackie’s “Dancing with the Stars” confession

If you love women’s sports, you probably know Coach Jackie from her viral reels and TikToks — and now she’s entering the podcast world with her new show Is She Game? Coach Jackie joined our very own Steph Rotz today for a silly conversation full of giggles, Dancing With the Stars lore, and of course, support for women’s sports. You’re gonna love it.

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Two iconic WNBA chapters come to a close

Two iconic WNBA chapters come to a close

Two iconic WNBA chapters come to a close

A thrilling 330 regular-season games later, the WNBA first-round matchups are officially set. While you wait for that aforementioned playoff preview and start planning your women’s basketball bracket, let’s reminisce about two iconic chapters that are coming to a close.

September 25, 2026

Toronto Tempo enter the offseason with optimism

Toronto Tempo enter the offseason with optimism

Toronto Tempo enter the offseason with optimism

Throw on a pair of shades because the future’s looking bright for Toronto hoops, from Raptors returnee Kawhi Leonard inking a two-year, $115M extension to the Tempo’s outlook for next year. As the WNBA regular season winds down, let’s look at what’s to come for the 2026 debutants.

September 23, 2026

WNBA postseason seeding to come down to the wire

WNBA postseason seeding to come down to the wire

WNBA postseason seeding to come down to the wire

September 23, 2026

Three things to watch as the WNBA regular-season winds down

Three things to watch as the WNBA regular-season winds down

Three things to watch as the WNBA regular-season winds down

The WNBA’s most-viewed season returned to the hardwood with last night’s five-game slate. The on-court action is thrilling as ever, but scoreboard watching is what’s en vogue as the postseason looms. Let’s discuss.

September 18, 2026

The two first-round matchups on our WNBA wishlist

The two first-round matchups on our WNBA wishlist

The two first-round matchups on our WNBA wishlist

With the FIBA Women’s World Cup in the rearview mirror, the WNBA is so back, returning with tomorrow’s five-game slate. The eight playoff contenders are locked in, but each team’s remaining four regular-season games will decide seeding. Here are two potential first-round matchups topping our hoops hope list.

September 16, 2026

Previewing the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

Previewing the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

Previewing the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

Move over, Pitbull — women’s basketball has gone global. The FIBA Women’s World Cup, featuring 70 current or former WNBA players, tipped off this morning (and you can watch all 36 games on TSN Premium). Let’s hoop to it.

September 03, 2026

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