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Aces Brandish Their ‘Weapons’ in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

Depth has not always been Las Vegas’s strength in the past, but the bench stepped up to beat the Mercury, 89–86.

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Opals star hobbled in hectic start to WNBA finals

Sami Whitcomb, seeking to back up an all-conquering WNBL season with a WNBA title, has suffered an injury scare in a dramatic start to the best-of-seven finals.

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Unyielding Aces rally late to edge Mercury in WNBA finals opener

Las Vegas stormed back late to stun Phoenix 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA finals, as commissioner Cathy Engelbert faced questions off the court

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What We Learned From Aces' Thrilling WNBA Finals Win Over Mercury in Game 1

Las Vegas's strong fourth quarter allowed it to take Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated

The WNBA Finals begin on Friday. Here are some things to know

WNBA Finals coaches Becky Hammon and Nate Tibbetts share a South Dakota heritage with both growing up there

The Independent UK

The Answer to the WNBA’s Officiating Issues Is Pretty Clear

The 2025 playoffs are revealing the league’s questionable officiating, and there is no better time than now to seriously invest in fixing it.

Sports Illustrated

Biggest X-Factors for Mercury, Aces in 2025 WNBA Finals

The Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury will meet in this year's WNBA Finals. While each team's stars will bring most of the noise, both sides have additional x-factors who could help swing the series.

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Expert Picks, Bold Predictions for 2025 WNBA Finals

It’s already been a drama-packed postseason. What will the Finals have in store? Our writers and editors make their predictions.

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WNBA finals 2025 predictions: Las Vegas or Phoenix? Our writers make their picks

Our writers give their verdicts for the WNBA finals as the Las Vegas Aces aim for their third title against a Phoenix Mercury team hunting their fourth

The Guardian - US

Bam Adebayo Had Sweet Message About A'ja Wilson Ahead of WNBA Finals

A'ja Wilson and the Aces begins competing for their third WNBA championship on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Fever Guard Kelsey Mitchell Provides Update on Medical Situation After Exiting Game 5

Kelsey Mitchell was helped off the court in the third quarter of the Fever's overtime loss to the Aces.

Sports Illustrated

Napheesa Collier slammed the WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Here’s why that matters

Napheesa Collier, a Minnesota Lynx player and vice president of the WNBA players union, is preparing for tense negotiations with league Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

The Independent UK

A'ja Wilson 'Disgusted' by WNBA Commissioner’s Comments to Napheesa Collier

The Aces star didn't hold back against WNBA commish Cathy Engelbert.

Sports Illustrated

Sophie Cunningham Sends Warning to League After Fever Get Knocked Out of WNBA Playoffs

The Fever guard sent a not-so-subtle message to the rest of the WNBA.

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Caitlin Clark Shares Hopeful Message After Fever Miss Out on WNBA Finals

The Fever star had nothing but love for her team.

The Guardian - US

No one comes to watch the referees. But in the WNBA, they’re the story

As the league rides record crowds and viewership into the finals, inconsistent refereeing fueled by structural gaps has become the game’s dominant subplot

Sports Illustrated

The Magic Finally Ran Out for the Fever

The Fever’s season of hardships came to a logical conclusion in Game 5 against the Aces, but they still managed to defy logic until the very, very end.

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Kelsey Mitchell Helped Off Court With Apparent Injury During Fever–Aces Game 5

The guard kept Indiana afloat with a career year.

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Frustrations Around WNBA Officiating Have Officially Hit a Breaking Point

After Napheesa Collier read a four-minute statement criticizing league leadership, players and coaches alike are backing up the Lynx star.

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Cheryl Reeve Receives Hefty Fine Following Suspension for Outburst Toward Officials

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve received a hefty fine from the WNBA for her outburst toward officials during their semifinals series against the Phoenix Mercury.

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WNBA Fines Stephanie White, Becky Hammon for Comments About Officials After Game 4

The Fever and Aces coaches supported Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve in their comments about officiating.

Sports Illustrated

Why Caitlin Clark Wouldn't Be Allowed to Play in WNBA Finals If Fever Beat Aces

Clark will only be able to watch her team from the bench.

Sports Illustrated

Fever Are Used to Playing Desperate and It Shows

Facing elimination after two straight losses, Indiana pulled out a plucky performance on Sunday to force a winner-take-all Game 5 in Las Vegas.

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A'ja Wilson Becomes Just Seventh WNBA Player in History to Reach Playoff Milestone

What can't the four-time MVP do?

Sports Illustrated

In a Season of Uncertainty for the Fever, Kelsey Mitchell Has Been a Sure Thing

No one has logged more minutes in the last eight seasons than Mitchell, and Indiana would not have made it this far in the WNBA playoffs without their veteran guard.

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