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WNBA playoff winners and losers include Stewie, A'ja and the Indiana Fever

WNBA playoff winners and losers include Stewie, A'ja and the Indiana Fever

The WNBA playoffs started off with an upset and then went straight chalk. Here are the winners and losers.
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How does WNBA playoffs work? Format, schedule, bracket

How does WNBA playoffs work? Format, schedule, bracket

The 2026 WNBA playoffs are upon us after a record-breaking regular season. Here's everything you need to know, from the schedule, to the format.
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Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson author epic Game 1s as WNBA Playoffs begin with blowouts

Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson author epic Game 1s as WNBA Playoffs begin with blowouts

The No. 8-seed Liberty kicked off an opening day of WNBA playoff action full of dominant wins.
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These four players emerged as X factors for the Liberty, Aces, Dream and Valkyries in Game 1 wins

These four players emerged as X factors for the Liberty, Aces, Dream and Valkyries in Game 1 wins

The stars shone for the Game 1 victors, but these four X factors also were key for their winning teams.
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WNBA playoff discussion: Ahead of Game 2s, questions abound for the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx

WNBA playoff discussion: Ahead of Game 2s, questions abound for the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx

In their Game 2s, expect both the Fever and Lynx to play better. But, can they play better enough to avoid elimination?
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A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player

A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player

A’ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP's WNBA Player of the Year honors for the third straight year
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Valkyries set franchise-record in points scored taking Game 1 vs Wings

Valkyries set franchise-record in points scored taking Game 1 vs Wings

Golden State Valkyries defeat the Dallas Wings in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs first round.
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WNBA playoff gameday: These are the head-to-head matchups to watch in Game 1 of every first-round series

WNBA playoff gameday: These are the head-to-head matchups to watch in Game 1 of every first-round series

When the first round of 2026 WNBA Playoffs begin, these are the head-to-head matchups that could shape each series.
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2026 WNBA awards: Honors for A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Olivia Miles headline official ballot

2026 WNBA awards: Honors for A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Olivia Miles headline official ballot

Here is my 2026 WNBA Awards ballot, featuring A’Ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Olivia Miles and more.
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WNBA playoffs: Ranking the 10 stars that can help teams win a title

WNBA playoffs: Ranking the 10 stars that can help teams win a title

Who are the top 10 players in the WNBA playoffs? USA TODAY ranks the best of 2026.
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Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream live updates: Time, stream for WNBA playoffs

Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream live updates: Time, stream for WNBA playoffs

The Mystics won the regular-season series against the Dream. Will the 2026 WNBA playoffs be the same?
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A recent Finals rivalry returns as Lynx and Liberty collide in Round 1

A recent Finals rivalry returns as Lynx and Liberty collide in Round 1

The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx will face the New York Liberty in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs. Here's everything you need to know.