Karlie Samuelson’s toughness, three-point accuracy lift Mystics past Mercury
The Mystics’ guard scored a career-high 19 points to go with a nasty welt above her left eye as Washington moved with a half game of the eighth and final playoff spot.
By Kareem Copeland
Caitlin Clark makes more history with second triple-double of the season
Clark now has the only two triple-doubles by a rookie in WNBA history, while formerly downtrodden Indiana continues its winning ways following the Olympic break.
By Des Bieler
Mystics get a key win against the Wings, keep eye on bigger picture
A 90-86 win keeps the Mystics’ playoff hopes alive even as they work on the development of their younger players.
By Kareem Copeland
Mystics survive another injury scare but can’t withstand the Sun
Brittney Sykes is helped off the court after a second-quarter leg injury before returning in the second half in a failed comeback bid.
By Kareem Copeland
Mystics win third straight, keep flickering playoff hopes alive
With Shakira Austin (ankle) out, the Mystics win their third straight to keep their postseason hopes alive with nine games remaining in the regular season.
By Kareem Copeland
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New York Liberty gets win over Seattle Storm
New York Liberty gets win over Seattle Storm
By Associated PressKarlie Samuelson scores 19, Mystics' playoff push continues with 90-77 victory over Mercury
Karlie Samuelson came off the bench to score 19 points and the Washington Mystics continued their late-season playoff push with a 90-77 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night
By Associated PressLaney-Hamilton returns to starting lineup, helps Liberty to 77-70 win over Storm
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton scored 18 points in her return to the starting lineup and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 77-70 on Thursday night
By Doug Feinberg | APCaitlin Clark and the Fever are a playoff team and hungry for more
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever clinched a playoff berth without playing
By Michael Marot | AP
Caitlin Clark makes her 100th 3, finishes with triple-double as Fever beat Sparks 93-86
Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 100 3-pointers in a season and finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double as the playoff-bound Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 93-86
By Associated PressCaitlin Clark is shining — and making her skeptics look silly
Caitlin Clark is off to a historic start in the WNBA. Here’s what her doubters missed.
By Sally Jenkins
Mystics’ Shakira Austin was happy to feel mostly healthy. Then a setback.
After two seasons dealing with a hip injury and surgery, Mystics center Shakira Austin was starting to look like her old self before hurting her ankle in a win in Seattle.
By Kareem Copeland
Mystics’ win over the Sparks could be costly down the road
In a battle of rebuilding teams, the Mystics held off the Sparks for a win that hurt them on the race to the bottom.
By Kareem Copeland
Mystics deal Myisha Hines-Allen, among last members of title team
Hours before the trade deadline, the Mystics traded Hines-Allen to the Lynx and got a second-round draft pick back.
By Kareem Copeland
In last place at the trade deadline, Mystics will be sellers, if anything
The Mystics are “listening to calls” and hoping for draft picks, General Manager Mike Thibault said, but in-season trades are rare in the WNBA.
By Kareem Copeland
Two days later, Mystics still have no answers for Lynx
Lynx hammer Mystics for the second time in three days as Napheesa Collier’s 30 points overshadows some stellar shooting from Stefanie Dolson.
By Kareem Copeland
Mystics, finally healthy, fall apart late in a loss at Minnesota
The Mystics get three key players back as they try to make an unlikely playoff push after an 0-12 start, but loss on the road steepens the climb.
By Kareem Copeland
WNBA to play 2025 All-Star Game in Indianapolis
The WNBA’s annual midseason showcase heads to Indianapolis, home of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
By Glynn A. Hill
Mystics have three starters back and 15 games to make their push
The Olympic break gave Washington time to get healthy, but it has limited opportunities to jump into the playoff picture.
By Kareem Copeland
The WNBA break is ending. Here are the big stories coming out of it.
The races for MVP and rookie of the year are nearly decided, but the chase for the No. 1 seed and other playoff positioning could get dramatic.
By Kareem Copeland
U.S. women hold off France to extend dynasty by the slimmest of margins
In women’s basketball gold medal game, France’s upset hopes fall short as final long shot wasn’t long enough.
By Ben Golliver
Peaking U.S. women destroy Australia to advance to gold medal game
With a hostile crowd ahead in Paris, the Americans’ pursuit of an eighth straight gold shows no signs of slowing down.
By Ben Golliver
U.S. women add punch to starting lineup, put away Nigeria to reach semifinals
With Jackie Young replacing Diana Taurasi, the Americans take no chances in dispensing with another overmatched opponent, 88-74.
By Ben Golliver
U.S. women’s basketball storms through group stage to claim top seed in Paris
Jackie Young scores a game-high 19 points in an 87-68 victory over Germany for the Americans, who move on to the quarterfinals.
By Ben Golliver
U.S. women advance on an especially emotional day for Brittney Griner
“It’s a great day,” said Griner about the prisoner swap that brought home a Wall Street Journal reporter. Griner’s team held off Belgium to earn spot in quarterfinals.
By Ben Golliver