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Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes points with her left index finger. She tugs on her shorts with her right hand and is bending forward at the waist.

‘I wanted this’: Brittney Sykes embraces leading rookie-laden Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 24, 2025

It’s been a journey for Sykes learning how and when to lead. She’s figured it out, right when the Mystics need it most

Mist BC forward Aaliyah Edwards holds the ball high on her left side with two hands. She faces the basket and Laces BC center Stefanie Dolson guards her closely, with one hand up to dissuade a shot.

How lessons from Unrivaled could help four Mystics lead a revival in Washington

By Jenn Hatfield / May 11, 2025

Austin, Dolson, Edwards and Sykes represented Washington in Unrivaled’s debut season this winter

Player cheers in uniform

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Four Unrivaled players talk playoffs

By The IX Basketball / March 13, 2025

Burrell: ‘This game, it can go either way at any moment’

A promotional graphic for Locked On Women's Basketball with a picture of Brittney Griner playing in Unrivaled. The text overlay reads "Griner's Dunk + Unrivaled Awards."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Unrivaled MVP, Most Improved and more

By The IX Basketball / March 6, 2025

Plus, Brendan Glasheen reflects on being on the broadcast for Brittney Griner’s dunk

Unrivaled, Up Next: Napheesa Collier’s Lunar Owls suffer first season loss

By Chelsea Leite / February 25, 2025

Despite loss, Lunar Owls are ‘carrying this league,’ says Diggins-Smith

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Hull and Stevens talk Unrivaled

By The IX Basketball / February 6, 2025

Stevens: ‘It’s … so cool to get to play with players that have [so] much experience’

Unrivaled, Up Next: Napheesa Collier dominates the court she helped create

By Chelsea Leite / January 28, 2025

In week two of Unrivaled play, outside narratives threatened to dominate the scene, but Napheesa Collier brought attention back to the game