Dream Take Control: Atlanta Stops Liberty's Momentum in Game 1
Atlanta used a dominant third quarter to beat New York 92-82 and take a 1-0 semifinal lead, handing the Liberty their first setback after a historic opening-round upset.
Four Teams Left: WNBA Semifinals Set the Stage for a Finals Run
Four teams remain in the 2026 WNBA playoffs. New York's historic run continues against Atlanta, while defending champion Las Vegas faces Golden State with two trips to the WNBA Finals on the line.
No. 8 Liberty Makes WNBA History, Sweeps No. 1 Lynx
The No. 8 New York Liberty shocked the WNBA by sweeping the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in league history.
The Standard Still Wears Red, White and Blue
Team USA was tested, trailed France by 14 and faced its biggest challenge of the tournament. Then the Americans responded, winning 97-79 to capture a fifth consecutive World Cup and prove the standard still wears red, white and blue.
Team USA Is One Win Away
Team USA survived its toughest knockout-stage test yet, beating Spain 76–66 to reach the World Cup final. Now France stands between the Americans and a fifth consecutive world championship.
Team USA Went 3–0, But the Group Stage Revealed More Than Its Record
Team USA finished group play 3–0, but the record only tells part of the story. From dominance against China, to a scare against Italy, to a strong response against Czechia, the group stage revealed both the ceiling and vulnerabilities of this U.S. team.