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WNBA

Women's Basketball

Kalyn Kahler

It’s Good To Be A Sky Fan

Tom Ley

Chelsea Gray Keeps It Together For The Aces

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Stephanie Talbot #7 of the Seattle Storm high-fives Jewell Loyd #24 after she hit a 3-pointer against the Las Vegas Aces in the fourth quarter of Game One of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Storm defeated the Aces 76-73.

Jewell Loyd Knows Exactly When To Show Up

The Sky Won’t Quit Until You Do

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Candace Parker #3 and Azura Stevens #30 of the Chicago Sky talk against the New York Liberty in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

It’s Time For Some WNBA Playoff Game Theory

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics warms up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Elena Delle Donne Made Up For Lost Time

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty celebrates a three pointer and a foul with teammates against the Chicago Sky during the first half in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Marine Johannès Threw A Pass So Good It Demanded Victory

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Courtney Vandersloot #22 and Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky celebrate against the Dallas Wings during the second half at Wintrust Arena on August 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Eight Teams, Eight Killers: A Guide To The Pure Hoopers Of The WNBA Playoffs

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 08: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Ezi Magbegor #13, Breanna Stewart #30 and Jewell Loyd #24of the Seattle Storm during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Storm 85-74. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Bring On Some More A’ja-Stewie Battles

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 27: Han Xu #21 of the New York Liberty looks on against the Seattle Storm in overtime at Climate Pledge Arena on May 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

You Must Watch The Liberty

Laura Wagner

Report: Biden Offers Viktor Bout For Brittney Griner And Another American Prisoner

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 20: Liz Cambage #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts against the Seattle Storm during the first half at Climate Pledge Arena on May 20, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

The Liz Angeles Era Is Over

Kelsey Plum Has Made Good

Head coach Vanessa Nygaard of the Phoenix Mercury reacts during the second half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on June 27, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Fever 83-71.

Phoenix Mercury’s Latest Internal Beef Is Between Skylar Diggins-Smith And Her Coach

US WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on June 27, 2022.

Politics

Swapping Brittney Griner For Viktor Bout Should Be An Easy Call

Tina Charles #31 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against Cheyenne Parker #32 of the Atlanta Dream during the first half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on June 10, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

How Are The “Post-Divorce” Phoenix Mercury Feeling?

Enjoy The Strangest Box Score Of The WNBA Season

Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Mystics at Angel of the Winds Arena on September 07, 2021 in Everett, Washington.

Sue Bird, Always Game, Will Play Her Last

How Much Does Lori Lightfoot Love The Chicago Sky? An Investigation

Rhyne Howard Hit The Ground Running

Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces talks with Jackie Young #0 during their game against the Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Storm 85-74.

Becky Hammon’s Vegas Dreams Are Coming True

<p>Maya Goldberg-Safir writes about women’s basketball and splits her time between Chicago and Oakland, where she was born and raised. She is the creator of <a href="https://wnbaroughnotes.substack.com/">Rough Notes</a>, a newsletter chronicling women’s basketball from the court, the road, and the heart.</p>


Maya Goldberg-Safir

Brittney Griner And The Labyrinth Of Wrongful Detainment

Liz Cambage Reportedly Called Nigerian Players “Monkeys” During Olympic Scrimmage

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 06: Minnesota Lynx gather before the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 06, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Even The Lynx Can’t Save Minnesota Right Now

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 13: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates after a turnover ahead of Allie Quigley #14 of the Chicago Sky during the second half in Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Footprint Center on October 13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Sky 91-86 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.