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September 26, 2024 at 5:20 PM

WNBA playoff semifinals set

The Connecticut Sun pulled out a victory over the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx advance after beating the Phoenix Mercury.
September 26, 2024 at 5:20 PM
VIDEO: WNBA playoff semifinals set
September 25, 2024 at 12:35 PM

New York and Las Vegas to face off in WNBA Semifinals

Caitlin Clark and the Fever will look to rebound after a loss to the Sun, and the Lynx will look to end the Mercury's season and perhaps Diana Taurasi’s career in games airing Wednesday night.
September 25, 2024 at 12:35 PM
VIDEO: New York and Las Vegas to face off in WNBA Semifinals
September 23, 2024 at 2:33 PM

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA playoff debut

"GMA" shares highlights of the WNBA opening games on Sunday where Caitlin Clark made her playoff debut.
September 23, 2024 at 2:33 PM
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark makes WNBA playoff debut
September 22, 2024 at 11:38 PM

A'ja Wilson opens up on her 3rd WNBA Most Valuable Player Award: 'Truly a blessing'

A'ja Wilson has been announced as the 2024 Kia WNBA MVP, an award she has now won three times in her career.
September 22, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Gold medalist A'Ja Wilson #9 of Team United States poses for a photo during the Women's basketball medal ceremony on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on Aug. 11, 2024 in Paris.
September 22, 2024 at 5:25 PM

A’ja Wilson awarded 2024 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player

The two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion was named the 2024 Kia WNBA MVP for a historic season.
September 22, 2024 at 5:25 PM
VIDEO: A’ja Wilson awarded 2024 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player
September 22, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Las Vegas star A'ja Wilson unanimous choice as WNBA MVP, winning award for 3rd time

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was a unanimous choice as the WNBA MVP the league announced Sunday
September 22, 2024 at 2:29 PM
September 22, 2024 at 2:27 PM

WNBA playoffs set to begin

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee takes a look ahead of the first round of the WNBA playoffs, beginning the championship phase of a phenomenal season for the league.
September 22, 2024 at 2:27 PM
VIDEO: WNBA playoffs set to begin
September 22, 2024 at 3:00 AM

WNBA players bring style to the stadium

Athlete and celebrity stylist Courtney Mays joins ABC News Live to talk how the growing popularity of WNBA influences fashion.
September 22, 2024 at 3:00 AM
VIDEO: WNBA players bring style to the stadium
September 20, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Atlanta Dream clinches final WNBA playoff spot

The WNBA playoffs are now set as the Las Vegas Aces, led by A'ja Wilson, aim for a three-peat.
September 20, 2024 at 2:45 PM
VIDEO: Atlanta Dream clinches final WNBA playoff spot
September 19, 2024 at 2:05 PM

WNBA to bring team back to Portland, Oregon

Portland was awarded the 15th WNBA franchise and will be the third expansion team entering the league over the next two years, along with San Francisco and Toronto.
September 19, 2024 at 2:05 PM
VIDEO: WNBA to bring team back to Portland, Oregon
1 month ago

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark take the court for final matchup of the year

Both WNBA players had their last chance to compete against one another for the battle for Rookie of the Year honors.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark take the court for final matchup of the year
1 month ago

Simone Biles, Caitlin Clark and Gabby Thomas pose together in epic meeting

Biles and Thomas watched Clark play at an Indiana Fevers game.
1 month ago
Caitlin Clark, Gabby Thomas and Simone Biles pose together at an Indiana Fevers game on Aug. 28, 2024.
1 month ago

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie 3-pointer record

The Indiana Fever star now holds the record for most 3-pointers by a WNBA rookie after sinking her 86th 3-pointer in her debut season, breaking Rhyne Howard's record.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie 3-pointer record
1 month ago

WNBA commissioner on what to look for as season resumes

Cathy Engelbert discusses the Paris Olympics Games, this season’s rookies and her plans with the newly expanded league and more.
1 month ago
VIDEO: WNBA commissioner talks new season
1 month ago

WNBA star’s discrimination lawsuit

Three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby is suing the league and the Las Vegas Aces for alleged retaliation against her after she got pregnant. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  WNBA star’s discrimination lawsuit
2 months ago

WNBA All-Stars upset Team USA

Team WNBA beat Team USA 117 to 109. Plus, Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale wins her second All-Star MVP award in four years.
2 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA All-Stars upset Team USA
2 months ago

WNBA stars clash at All-Star game thriller

ABC News' Ike Ejiochi breaks down the thrilling WNBA All-Star game as the league’s top players upset Team USA right before they head to the Paris Olympics.
2 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA stars clash at All-Star game thriller
2 months ago

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese team up for the first time on WNBA All-Stars

Plus, Atlanta Dream’s Allisha Gray makes history overnight by winning both the skills challenge and the 3-point contest.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese team up for the first time on WNBA All-Stars
2 months ago

Women's basketball reaching new heights

The WNBA signed a new contract with broadcasters worth $2.2 billion.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Women's basketball reaching new heights
2 months ago

Record-breaking viewership, new media deals as WNBA continues surge

With rookie stars like Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese, the number of fans watching WNBA games has skyrocketed.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  WNBA mania
2 months ago

Friday night's big winners at the WNBA All-Star weekend

This weekend is expected to boast its highest ratings thanks to notable newcomers in the league.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Friday night's big winners at the WNBA All-Star weekend
2 months ago

WNBA scores new media rights deal amid surge in popularity

The WNBA reportedly secured a new round of TV deals with NBC, Amazon and Disney, the parent company of ABC, worth about $2.2 billion over 11 years.
2 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA scores new media rights deal amid surge in popularity
2 months ago

WNBA great gives Kobe Bryant's daughter basketball lesson

Candace Parker shared a photo with Bianka Bryant on the basketball court.
2 months ago
Bianka Bryant and Candace Parker appear in this image that Parker shared on Instagram.
3 months ago

WNBA rookie sensations taking the league to new heights

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese both make league history after joining and helping the WNBA rake in large crowds and TV audiences.
3 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA rookie sensations taking the league to new heights
3 months ago

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese make WNBA history

Reese recorded her 13th consecutive double-double, breaking the WNBA record set by Candace Parker, while Clark became the first rookie to score a triple-double.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese make WNBA history
3 months ago

The renaissance of the WNBA

ESPN basketball analyst Chiney Ogwumike breaks down the latest rise of popularity of the WNBA.
3 months ago
VIDEO: The renaissance of the WNBA
3 months ago

Ellie the Elephant takes over social media

The WNBA's New York Liberty’s mascot has become a social media star thanks to her larger-than-life half-time performances.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Elli the Elephant takes over social media
3 months ago

By The Numbers: WNBA season so far

A look at the numbers behind the WNBA, how its season is barely a month old but the women's league is already smashing viewership and attendance records.
3 months ago
VIDEO: By The Numbers: WNBA gains fans
4 months ago

USA Basketball defends Caitlin Clark's exclusion from Olympic roster

USA Basketball spoke out defending its decision to leave Caitlin Clark off the Paris Olympics roster.
4 months ago
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever walks off of the court after a game against the Connecticut Sun during the second half at the Mohegan Sun Arena, June 10, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn.
4 months ago

Outrage over Caitlyn Clark's Team USA snub

The panel addresses the outrage some have expressed over Caitlyn Clark being left off the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Outrage over Caitlyn Clark's Team USA snub
4 months ago

Caitlin Clark speaks out after Olympics snub

ABC News contributor Christine Brennan reacts to WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark being left off the roster for the U.S. women's Olympic basketball team.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark speaks out after Olympics snub
4 months ago

WNBA firestorm over Caitlin Clark & Chennedy Carter

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with ABC News Contributor and Andscape senior entertainment reporter Kelley Carter about the debate and implications of Chennedy Carter’s foul on Caitlin Clark.
4 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA firestorm over Caitlin Clark & Chennedy Carter
4 months ago

Fallout after Caitlin Clark fouled by Chennedy Carter in WNBA game

Chicago Sky’s Carter shoulder checked Indiana Fever’s Clark during a game on Saturday, knocking her to the ground.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Fallout after Caitlin Clark fouled by Chennedy Carter in WNBA game
4 months ago

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese face off on the WNBA stage

The college rivals will face off for the first time in their WNBA careers on Saturday. ABC News’ Morgan Norwood breaks down the biggest moments.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese face off on the WNBA stage
4 months ago

WNBA coach Stephanie White talks Caitlin Clark's historic endorsement deal

Stephanie White, head coach of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun, discussed Clark's historic endorsement deal with Wilson Sporting Goods.
4 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA coach Stephanie White talks Caitlin Clark's historic endorsement deal