injury recovery

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin dribbles the ball with her left hand near the free-throw line as Atlanta Dream forward/center Lorela Cubaj tries to cut off her angle.

Washington Mystics shut down Shakira Austin as they continue to chase a playoff spot

By Jenn Hatfield / September 16, 2024

A loss to Atlanta on Sunday means Washington doesn’t control its playoff destiny

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes defends Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, who is dribbling the ball. Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is ready to help in the paint, and guard Karlie Samuelson defends on the wing.

For Washington Mystics, a ‘clunky’ game is a good sign as three starters return

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2024

Brittney Sykes, Shakira Austin and Karlie Samuelson all returned to action on Thursday after the Olympic break

Washington Mystics head coach Eric Thibault draws up a play on a permanent whiteboard at the team's practice facility as his players look on.

Washington Mystics’ practices during Olympic break blend work and play

By Jenn Hatfield / August 3, 2024

The Mystics’ Olympians are in Paris, but the rest are playing Olympic games of their own

Washington Mystics point guard Brittney Sykes and wing Karlie Samuelson are photographed from behind. Sykes has a hand out in front of her as she talks.

Taking stock of the Washington Mystics’ mounting injuries

By Jenn Hatfield / June 27, 2024

Three starters, you’re out

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner smiles as a fan holds up a phone to take a selfie with her.

‘Wow, we’re big again’: Brittney Griner makes immediate impact in return for Phoenix Mercury

By Tia Reid / June 8, 2024

Kahleah Copper: ‘Nobody’s just going down there in the paint. It’s just not happening’

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin has her feet in a wide base and her body squared up to defend New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, who operates in the post with her back to the basket.

Back from injury, Washington’s Shakira Austin seizes her chance at a bigger role

By Jenn Hatfield / May 16, 2024

Eric Thibault: ‘She took charge of her own future’

Team USA center/forward Shakira Austin shoots a close-range shot with her right hand.

Mystics’ Shakira Austin gives positive injury update, possible timeline for return

By Jenn Hatfield / April 6, 2024

Washington’s frontcourt star said she’s ‘ahead of schedule’ after hip surgery

Saint Mary's forward Ali Bamberger prepares to shoot a 3-pointer from the top of the key as an Illinois State defender contests.

How an ACL tear helped grow the Bamberger family legacy at Saint Mary’s

By Matthew Walter / December 16, 2023

Ali Bamberger seemed destined to be an all-time great for Saint Mary’s since the day she was born

Shakira Austin undergoes successful surgery on left hip

By Aya Abdeen / December 2, 2023

Mystics center expected to recover fully within four to six months

Butler Blue IV, the bulldog mascot at Butler University, wears a blue university sweater with a white B on the front. He is seated as the sole fan in the stands.

Butler Blue IV, Butler’s mascot, goes on injured list

By Abby Gordon / November 12, 2023

Inside the canine’s ruff road to recovery