Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)

WNBA: US trounces Czech Republic to sweep World Cup group

Breanna Stewart put up 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the United States cruised past the Czech Republic 105-64 on Monday to complete a sweep of Group...

WNBA: Lynx sign former No. 3 overall pick G Aari McDonald

The Minnesota Lynx signed veteran guard Aari McDonald on Monday. Terms were not disclosed. McDonald, 28, last played in...

WNBA: US avoids shocking loss to Italy, clinches World Cup QF berth

Jackie Young had a big fourth quarter and Breanna Stewart made her only basket of the game to...

WNBA: WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at end of year

Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of this year, ending her seven-year tenure as the WNBA's first...

WNBA: U.S. opens FIBA World Cup with blowout against China

The United States opened its quest for a record-extending 12th FIBA Women's World Cup title with a 94-61...

WNBA: Valkyries’ record-setting 3-point output overwhelms Fire

Kayla Thornton buried four of Golden State's 12 first-half 3-pointers in a 56-point explosion that opened a 20-point lead and propelled the Valkyries to...

WNBA: Mystics power past Sky for first home win of season

Shakira Austin scored 17 points and Kiki Iriafen produced 15 points and 11 rebounds as the host Washington Mystics rolled to a 90-72 victory...

WNBA: Rhyne Howard nets 36 as Dream run away from Sun

Rhyne Howard scored a season-high 36 points on eight made 3-pointers to help lead the Atlanta Dream to a 91-75 victory over the visiting...

WNBA: Mercury, Storm trying to discover elixir for losing streaks

The Phoenix Mercury opened the season with a 99-66 victory against the Las Vegas Aces, who swept them in the WNBA Finals last season. It's...

WNBA: Tempo, Liberty successfully turn to rookie guards out of necessity

Coach Sandy Brondello is returning to New York on Wednesday night to lead her expansion Toronto Tempo against the host Liberty. Brondello, who coached the...

WNBA: Courtney Williams pours in 30 as WNBA-best Lynx thrash Mercury

Courtney Williams scored a season-best 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting as the Minnesota Lynx mauled the host Phoenix Mercury 111-77 on Monday night. Olivia Miles...