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WNBA playoff race explained: Seeds 2 through 8 still up for grabs

WNBA playoff race explained: Seeds 2 through 8 still up for grabs

With two days left in the WNBA regular season, the playoff race is complicated. With seven games left, seeds 2 through 8 are up for grabs.
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Sparks fall in Nneka Ogwumike’s final game

Sparks fall in Nneka Ogwumike’s final game

A fourth quarter collapse from the Sparks spoiled Nneka Ogwumike’s final game.
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Phoenix Mercury woefully short of 'our standard' as 2026 season ends

Phoenix Mercury woefully short of 'our standard' as 2026 season ends

One season removed from a trip to the WNBA Finals, and the Phoenix Mercury are ending the 2026 season early.
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The Falcons put Michael Penix Jr. in a near-impossible situation in his return

The Falcons put Michael Penix Jr. in a near-impossible situation in his return

Michael Penix Jr. won't even win for trying.
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Here are our instant reactions to all four first-round WNBA playoff series. What are your initial predictions?

Here are our instant reactions to all four first-round WNBA playoff series. What are your initial predictions?

The field for 2026 WNBA Playoffs is set. Here’s a first look at all four first-round series.
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WNBA gameday discussion: How will playoff seeding shake out for the Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics?

WNBA gameday discussion: How will playoff seeding shake out for the Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics?

On the final day of the WNBA regular season, four playoff seeds remain unsettled.
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The Falcons put Michael Penix Jr. in a near-impossible situation

The Falcons put Michael Penix Jr. in a near-impossible situation

Michael Penix Jr. won't even win for trying.
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WNBA gameday discussion: Are the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever already feeling the playoff pressure?

WNBA gameday discussion: Are the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever already feeling the playoff pressure?

When they meet in Indianapolis, can the Lynx or Fever restore confidence in their championship ceiling?
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Sparks fall to Aces in penultimate game of season

Sparks fall to Aces in penultimate game of season

Facing the defending champions, the Sparks were rolled by the Aces on Tuesday.
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Portland Fire Host Golden State Valkyries in Last Game of the Season

Portland Fire Host Golden State Valkyries in Last Game of the Season

One more outing remains in Portland’s inaugural WNBA season.
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Alyssa Thomas notches triple-double as Mercury defeat Dallas Wings

Alyssa Thomas notches triple-double as Mercury defeat Dallas Wings

With 2.4 seconds left in the game, the Mercury played spoiler to the Dallas Wings, which are fighting for playoff position.
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A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed

A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed

Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Aces to an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night and clinch at least a No. 3 playoff seed for Las Vegas