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Fantasy Women's Hoops 2026 draft guide: Rankings, strategies and more

Everything you need to know before your fantasy women's basketball draft, including rankings, tips and news.

Salt Lake Beats Austin 3-2 to Take 2026 LOVB Championship Series Lead

LOVB Salt Lake downed Austin 3-2 to open the 2026 Championship Series, pulling within one win of the pro volleyball league's Tiffany Trophy. The post…

WNBA Presser Turns Awkward When Draft Pick Is Asked About Joining Reported Girlfriend On Team

The apparent silencing of the relationship has gotten pushback from some prominent sportswriters.

New NWSL Brands Rule Could Force Players to Cover Non-Partner Logos

A proposed NWSL brands rule would require players to cover non-partner logos on footwear or face fines up to $32,000 for repeat violations. The post…

Wetzel: For the good of WNBA, commish needs thicker skin

From Cathy Engelbert on down, the WNBA should be about "look at us," not "woe is me," Dan Wetzel writes.

WNBA draft reaction: Breaking down best picks, shocking trade and more

Our staff weighs in on the best picks and biggest takeaways of this year's draft.

2026 French Open Boosts Prize Money to €61.7 Million Ahead of Paris Grand Slam

The French Open is boosting prize money by 9.5% ahead of the 2026 Grand Slam, as US tennis star Coco Gauff prepares to defend her 2025 title. The…

Top Recruit Jerzy Robinson Officially Signs with South Carolina Women’s Basketball

No. 6 high school recruit Jerzy Robinson officially signed with South Carolina, as the Sierra Canyon guard helps the Gamecocks rebuild. The post Top…

Angel Reese Launches STEM Initiative for Young Women After WNBA Trade

WNBA star Angel Reese has been blessed with a beautiful life, and she has never stopped giving back. The Chicago Sky traded her to the Atlanta Dream…

WNBA Draft Viewership Soars as 1.5 Million Tune in to 2026 ESPN Broadcast

2026 WNBA Draft viewership averaged 1.5 million on ESPN, up 20% over 2025 as the women's basketball boom sees sustained momentum. The post WNBA Draft…

Draft Night in Motion

USWNT vs Japan Friendly Series Comes Down to High-Stakes Rubber Match

The USWNT vs Japan friendly series is tied at 1-1, as coach Emma Hayes leads the US into tonight’s rubber match showdown. The post USWNT vs Japan…

Chicago Sky FREE AGENCY MASTERCLASS | Skylar Diggins Changes EVERYTHING | UCLA + More

The Chicago Sky didn't just have a good offseason — they might've hit…

A $5 million supermax contract for A’ja Wilson is sure to be a winner, but what about the Las Vegas Aces’ other big bets?

Chennedy Carter is now a Las Vegas Ace. | NBAE via Getty Images When evaluating the in-progress offseason of the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, I…

Soapboxes Are Fun | The Her Hoop Stats Podcast

A lesson in media relations, players’ privacy, and more, within the context of the question that was asked to Azzi Fudd about her and Paige Bueckers’ relationship. Helen Williams and Jamie Steyer Johnson get into all of that, the…

Soapboxes Are Fun | The Her Hoop Stats Podcast

A lesson in media relations, players’ privacy, and more, within the context of the question that was asked to Azzi Fudd about her and Paige Bueckers’ relationship. Helen Williams and Jamie Steyer Johnson get into all of that, the…

Sights and sounds from Diana Taurasi’s induction into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame

Taurasi: ‘The day I landed in Phoenix, there was something special about this place’ The post Sights and sounds from Diana Taurasi’s induction into…

With Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, we get to choose how we react

The Pagie Bueckers and Azzi Fudd dating and relationship questions aren't going anywhere, but we get to choose how we react.

The biggest question facing every WNBA team in training camp

How will Angel Reese fit the Dream? Will the Wings return to the playoffs? Can Caitlin Clark remain healthy?

‘Pipeline of talent’: In chaotic offseason, Phoenix Mercury are searching far and wide to rebuild depth

GM Nick U’Ren: ‘This is not something where we’re kind of throwing darts at a wall. These are people we’ve targeted’ The post ‘Pipeline of talent’:…