Today’s WNBA viewing guide: The Connecticut Sun face the streaking Washington Mystics
There was a ton of action in the WNBA on Friday night, led by a showdown between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky. Ten teams participated, with the Aces, Liberty, Wings and Fever all winning. The only WNBA action on Saturday is an afternoon matchup between the Connecticut Sun and the Washington Mystics. The […]
Skylar Diggins-Smith blasts Storm’s effort in loss to Mystics: “It’s unacceptable”
On paper, a Seattle Storm team featuring Jewel Loyd, Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Eji Magbegor should be a contender for the championship. WNBA Championship this season. But the star players they've recruited this offseason haven't translated into consistent play on the court, as the Storm fall to fifth in the WNBA standings with an […]
Caitlin Clark Nearly Gets Her Head Taken Off (Again!) After Ruthless Swipe From Mystics’ Stefanie Dolson
So much for a special whistle … Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was clearly (and understandably) frustrated Wednesday night, shouting at the referees that a foul should have been called after she was blasted in the head by Washington Mystics center Stefanie Dolson. The Mystics and Fever squared off at Indiana’s Gainbridge Stadium, with all […]
Caitlin Clark Swatted Hard by Mystics Center, Refs Do Not Call a Foul
In news that will surprise no one, Caitlin Clark was fouled by an opposing player but the referee did nothing. This time, the scene played out at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where the lowly Mystics were once again getting thrashed by Kaitlyn Clark and the Fever, but this time Mystics center Stephanie Dolson decided to […]
Caitlin Clark’sdouble-double pushes Fever by Mystics for third-straight win
INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell and Aaliyah Boston scored 22 points apiece, Caitlin Clark recorded her second career double-double and the Indiana Fever recorded their third straight win with an 88-81 victory over the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night. Clark finished with 18 points, a career-high 12 rebounds, six assists and four steals for the Fever […]
Sky’s Teresa Weatherspoon storms out of presser after loss to WNBA-worst Mystics
Theresa Weatherspoon couldn’t take it anymore. Weatherspoon, head coach of the Chicago Sky, dropped to 4-8 this season after a brutal 83-81 loss at home to the WNBA’s last-place Washington Mystics on Friday night. At the post-match press conferenceMr Weatherspoon answered questions for around four minutes before storming off in a rage and anger. What […]
Liberty survive scare from winless Mystics for seventh straight victory
Even with its entire starting lineup available, it would have been difficult for the Liberty to survive at the end of a stretch that saw them play five games in eight days. But point guard Courtney VanderSloot has missed the past three games for personal reasons, adding another layer of complexity to the situation on […]
Emhoff to attend Washington Mystics game for gun violence awareness
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff plans to attend the Washington Mystics game on Friday in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Emhoff plans to attend the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., where the Mystics will face off against the Indiana Fever, led by WNBA star Kaitlyn Clark. National Gun Violence Awareness Day […]
Kayla Thornton helps Liberty escape with uneven win over Mystics
Liberty was at its best as it built a 17-point lead. Sabrina Ionescu made 3-pointers from 29 and 30 feet. Their developing offensive line regained some fluidity, some normalcy, even though Courtney VanderSloot was on the bench with back tightness. But at their worst, the Liberty allowed the Mystics to chip away at a big […]
Jonquel Jones leads Liberty to season-opening win over Mystics
WASHINGTON — Every new season comes with its share of initial difficulties, but the Liberty looked vulnerable Tuesday night against the Mystics in its second season opener for the superteam. There was nothing surprising about their 85-80 victory. For most of the night, the Mystics tested Liberty with big blocks and buzzer-beating shots. Jonquel Jones […]