Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

MYSTERIOUS: 28 - What They Never Told You

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.

AAP · Oct 4, 2025

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

The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2025

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 · Oct 4, 2025

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Denies Making Bizarre Caitlin Clark Comment

She addressed Napheesa Collier's statement ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2025

Cathy Engelbert Says She Isn’t Going Anywhere, Addresses WNBA Players’ Criticisms

In a postseason press conference Friday, the WNBA commissioner discussed her alleged comments on Caitlin Clark, potential changes to officiating and her relationship with players.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2025

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert vows to repair player relationships after criticism by Collier

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says there’s work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

NBA Insider Notebook: Rockets’ Identity Shift, Steve Kerr’s Future

Plus, the looming labor dispute that could hit the WNBA and intel on Nikola Jović’s contract extension.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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 · Oct 3, 2025

SI:AM | The Numbers Behind Cam Schlittler’s Historic Outing

The Yankees rookie turned in a truly legendary performance to send his team to the ALDS.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

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 · Oct 3, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

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 · Oct 3, 2025

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 · Oct 3, 2025

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

Sophie Cunningham Slams WNBA Leadership In Wake of Napheesa Collier's Comments

Sophie Cunningham supported Napheesa Collier's statement calling out WNBA leadership.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

Caitlin Clark Isn't Expected to Join Unrivaled in League's Second Season

The Fever star will once again not participate in the 3-on-3 league.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

Caitlin Clark's Response to WNBA Commissioner’s Comment About Her Was All Class

The Fever guard was asked for her reaction to hearing the WNBA commissioner's alleged comment about how she should be 'grateful' for the league.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

Paige Bueckers Sent UConn Coach Geno Auriemma Sweet Text Before Team's First Practice

UConn has a lot of pressure on the program this year coming off a national title and with losing Paige Bueckers to the WNBA.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham Address Futures With Fever Ahead of Free Agency

Both players spoke during the Fever's exit interviews on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

Caitlin Clark Makes Honest Admission on Injury-Plagued Second Season With Fever

The Fever guard opened up about a tough year that saw her miss the majority of the 2025 season due to injuries.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

Caitlin Clark Thinks Napheesa Collier Made 'Very Valid Points' In Criticism of WNBA Head

Collier eviscerated WNBA leadership in her exit interview with the Fever earlier this week.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

ESPN Promo Leads to NHL Guy Blasting MLB Guy

John Buccigross got upset simply because Ben McDonald said he doesn’t like hockey.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

The War Napheesa Collier Launched Against Cathy Engelbert Was a Long Time Coming

The Lynx star’s scathing statement on WNBA leadership isn’t posturing and it certainly isn’t sudden. The league’s commissioner has been oblivious for far too long.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

Scott Van Pelt Crushed WNBA Commissioner for Caitlin Clark ‘Grateful’ Comment

Engelbert allegedly said that the Fever superstar should be 'grateful' for the platform that the WNBA gives her.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

By the Numbers: Alyssa Thomas Is the WNBA’s Best-Kept Secret

As the Mercury prepare for their WNBA Finals series against the Aces, let’s break down the career of Phoenix’s triple-double threat.

1 … 27 28 29 30

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

NFL

88,080 stories

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.