Ariel Atkins

Frustration and quiet tension marked Tina Charles’ return to Washington

By Jenn Hatfield / June 13, 2022

Mystics lament wasted offensive effort but hold Charles below her scoring average

Washington Mystics center/forward Elizabeth Williams (1) blocks the shot of Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) during a game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on May 28, 2022.

‘Backcourt bouncer’ Elizabeth Williams’ defense raises the Washington Mystics’ ceiling

By Jenn Hatfield / June 2, 2022

The Indiana Fever will be seeing Williams in their nightmares after she had six blocks and 15 rebounds on Tuesday

Six things we’ve learned about the Washington Mystics after six wins

By Jenn Hatfield / May 28, 2022

Mystics head coach Mike Thibault gives his group a B+ or A- to date — but some players deserve A’s

The joy of a Washington Mystics season opener featuring Elena Delle Donne

By Jenn Hatfield / May 7, 2022

Delle Donne played in a season opener on Friday for the first time since 2018, and it mattered for reasons beyond the final score

2022 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 4, 2022

Elena Delle Donne and the Mystics have ‘razzle dazzle,’ depth and championship dreams

Belgian national team captain Emma Meesseman (center) stands with her teammates before a game against Puerto Rico in the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament on Feb. 10, 2022, in Washington, DC. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘I felt home’: Emma Meesseman returns to DC with the Belgian Cats

By Jenn Hatfield / February 12, 2022

Emma Meesseman’s first two games in the Entertainment and Sports Arena since October 2019 were vintage performances

Sylvia Fowles

Sylvia Fowles named Defensive Player of the Year

By Tee Baker / September 26, 2021

Lynx center adds another accolade to legendary career

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Delle Donne’s status for the remainder of the season is uncertain

By Tee Baker / September 9, 2021

Hines-Allen and Atkins also listed on Mystics injury report

The Washington Mystics’ playoff hopes — and bigger aspirations — come down to consistency

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2021

The Mystics played great in three straight first halves against Las Vegas and Phoenix — but then the wheels fell off

Ariel Atkins honored for making Team USA

Inside Ariel Atkins’ Olympic experience with Team USA

By Jenn Hatfield / August 17, 2021

There was a gold medal, of course, but also midnight phone calls, lessons from veterans and birthday celebrations