Doug Feinberg

FILE – Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike shoots a free-throw against the Toronto Tempo during a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)

WNBA champion, MVP Nneka Ogwumike announces she’s retiring after this season, her 15th in league

August 19, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

Nneka Ogwumike has been a vital part of the WNBA’s growth on and off the court over the past 15 seasons, from her decorated playing career to her tenure as...

Sky forward Candace Parker warms up for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals Aug. 31, 2022, at Wintrust Arena. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Trailblazing women’s class enters the Basketball Hall of Fame, including Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne

August 14, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.

The 1996 team that started the U.S. women’s 30-year Olympic dominance will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame along with Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and...

Dream forward Angel Reese gestures after scoring a basket during the first half against the Wings in Arlington, Texas, on July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

New era for USA Basketball with Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

August 6, 2026 at 11:42 a.m.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women’s national team next month.

FILE – Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum dribbles during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, May 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

WNBA trade deadline: Kelsey Plum traded to the Phoenix Mercury, and Aneesah Morrow acquired by Toronto

August 2, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

The Phoenix Mercury acquired Kelsey Plum, Aneesah Morrow was traded to the Toronto Tempo and the Chicago Sky made no moves at the WNBA trade deadline.

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd flashes a smile after competing in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. She ultimately won the event. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago: Azzi Fudd becomes the 1st rookie to win the 3-Point Contest

July 24, 2026 at 10:46 p.m.

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd became the first rookie to win the 3-Point Contest during WNBA All-Star weekend Friday night. Team Washington won the Shooting Stars competition.

The Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne smiles after scoring during a game against the Chicago Sky on June 22, 2023, at Wintrust Arena. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP file)

WNBA greats Elena Delle Donne and Lauren Jackson to compete in All-Star shooting competition Friday in Chicago

July 22, 2026 at 6:11 p.m.

The WNBA is going with a shooting stars competition instead of a skills challenge, pairing one former great with a current player Friday night as part of All-Star weekend in...

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks prior to Game 1 of a WNBA Finals on Oct. 3, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

WNBA enjoys ‘hypergrowth’ under Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid strained relationship with players

July 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The WNBA has grown at an exponential rate during Cathy Engelbert’s tenure as commissioner, a stewardship that at times has been tumultuous during her nearly seven years at the helm.

Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey (3) drives past Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard (10) during first half of a WNBA basketball game in Toronto, Friday, July 17, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard lead a loaded WNBA All-Star 3-point contest in Chicago

July 21, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard headline the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest that will be contested Friday night in Chicago.

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve questions a call during a game against the Dallas Wings on June 28, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

More whistles, more points: How the WNBA’s new officiating focus is reshaping games

July 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Roughly 4½ more fouls per game have been called in the WNBA this season. It has led to more offense as teams are averaging about 86 points — the highest...

Indiana Fever center-forward Aliyah Boston, left, defends against Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) during the first half of an WNBA basketball game Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

A’ja Wilson picked 1st as Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon choose WNBA All-Star teams

July 15, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago.

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