Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 in Game 3 of semifinal series and take 2-1 lead

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — After struggling in the last game offensively, Napheesa Collier wasn't going to let it happen again. The Lynx's star scored 26 points and Minnesota beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 on Friday night to take a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-five semifinal matchup....

Las Vegas Aces guard Tiffany Hayes wins WNBA Sixth Person of the Year award

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Aces guard Tiffany Hayes earned the WNBA Sixth Person of the Year award Friday, the league announced. Hayes received 38 of 67 votes from a national media panel. New York's Leonie Fiebich finished second with 21 votes. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough of Washington and...

Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions in scam to buy WNBA team

NEW YORK (AP) — A Georgia businessman was convicted Friday of scamming former NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions of dollars in a bogus scheme to buy the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. The jury returned its verdict against Calvin Darden Jr. on Friday afternoon after a trial in New York...

Indiana Fever hire Amber Cox as chief operating officer and general manager

The Indiana Fever have hired Amber Cox as the team's chief operating officer and general manager, the franchise announced Friday. Cox will succeed current GM Lin Dunn, who will move into a new position as a senior advisor for the team. “I have known Amber for over 20...

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark a near-unanimous choice as WNBA's Rookie of the Year

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote, giving the Indiana Fever back-to-back winners after Aliyah Boston won the honor last season. A national panel of sportswriters and sportscasters gave Clark 66 of 67 votes in balloting...

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark named WNBA Rookie of the Year

USC's Juju Watkins ready to take college torch with Caitlin Clark in WNBA

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Juju Watkins starred with Joel Embiid in an AT&T commercial and threw out a first pitch at a Dodgers game. Another big opportunity is at hand. Southern California's sensational sophomore has a chance to grab the torch that Caitlin Clark...

Dream fire Tanisha Wright in WNBA's 3rd coach firing since playoffs began

The Atlanta Dream have fired coach Tanisha Wright after three seasons, the franchise announced Wednesday. Wright took over the team in 2022 and helped them reach the playoffs the last two seasons. The Dream lost both years in the opening round of the postseason, including to New York...

Dream fire Tanisha Wright in WNBA's 3rd coach firing since playoffs began

WNBA playoff semifinal series shift locations with Aces headed home after losing two in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun head home with two very different feelings after the opening two games of their playoff semifinals series. The Aces are trying to save their season against New York while the Sun hope to close out the Minnesota Lynx. ...