WNBA

Seven of 137 WNBA players tested positive for COVID-19

By Bela Kirpalani / July 6, 2020

The announcement comes on the same day that teams are expected to leave for Florida.

Indiana Fever delays travel to Florida for WNBA season

By Ben Rosof / July 6, 2020

Team will wait at least five days, as two players test positive for COVID-19

2020 WNBA Simulation: Unpredictable 2020 season ends with another Mystics title

By Natalie Heavren / July 6, 2020

Dramatic playoffs end with Washington under the confetti again

Sparks assistant coach Fred Williams will not join the team in Florida

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / July 4, 2020

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Reshanda Gray; Te’a Cooper ready to play

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / July 2, 2020

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Storm coach Dan Hughes to miss 2020 WNBA season

By Ben Rosof / June 30, 2020

The 18-year coaching veteran will not make the trip to Florida

Chicago Sky sign Stella Johnson after Sydney Colson tests positive for COVID-19

By Nick Niendorf / June 30, 2020

Johnson figures to fill out Chicago back court rotation

Washington Mystics add point guard Shey Peddy and center Alaina Coates

By Jenn Hatfield / June 29, 2020

The signings bring the current Mystics roster up to 12 players

Natasha Cloud featured in Philadelphia 76ers’ Pride photo series

By Jenn Hatfield / June 29, 2020

“I’m proud of who I am every single day,” Cloud said in the accompanying interview

Catching up with the Connecticut Sun

By Natalie Heavren / June 28, 2020

Six players discuss workouts, social justice, and the 2020 season