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Lynx, Sparks renew rivalry (Jul 5, 2017)

They claimed three of the past four WNBA titles. They were the two best teams last season, which ended with their epic battle in Game 5 of the Finals, considered one of the greatest in league history.

Storm look to build momentum against Liberty (Jul 5, 2017)

Seattle forward Breanna Stewart is hitting her stride just in time as the Storm return home to face the swooning New York Liberty on Thursday at KeyArena in Seattle.

Inconsistent Mercury host Mystics (Jul 4, 2017)

The Phoenix Mercury have alternated losses and wins for the past seven games and are due for a victory when they host the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night.

Improving Sun visit Stars (Jul 4, 2017)

Connecticut finally found its stride the last time it played the San Antonio Stars. Now it’s up to the Sun to keep that momentum when the teams square off Wednesday at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.

Wings host Dream with better finish in mind (Jul 4, 2017)

Dallas hopes history does not repeat itself.

Connecticut continues to rise in AP WNBA power poll

NEW YORK (AP) The Connecticut Sun continue to rise in the east.

Sparks rally, beat Mystics 76-69 for 8th straight win (Jul 2, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Candace Parker and Chelsea Gray scored 17 points apiece and the Los Angeles Sparks rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit to beat the Washington Mystics 76-69 on Sunday.

Stewart scores 30; Storm wins 89-69 to snap losing streak (Jul 1, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Breanna Stewart scored a season-high 30 points and the Seattle Storm snapped a three-game losing streak with an 89-69 victory over the Dallas Wings on Saturday night.

Surging Wings to face slumping Storm (Jun 30, 2017)

It hasn’t taken very long for the Dallas Wings to turn their struggles into prosperity.

Sparks look to maintain rhythm vs. Dream (Jun 30, 2017)

The Atlanta Dream stopped a Los Angeles Sparks hot streak last season.

Mystics beat Liberty 67-54 for 3rd straight win (Jun 29, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) Ivory Latta made four 3-pointers and matched Elena Delle Donne with 15 points to help the Washington Mystics beat the New York Liberty 67-54 on Thursday night.

Moore and Delle Donne lead All-Star voting

NEW YORK (AP) Maya Moore and Elena Delle Donne are the leaders in early fan returns for WNBA All-Star voting.

San Antonio looks for first win against Chicago (Jun 29, 2017)

Two teams, 28 games, three wins combined.

Mystics host Liberty, seek third straight victory (Jun 29, 2017)

Coming off consecutive blowout victories, the Washington Mystics are perhaps playing their best basketball of the season.

Ogwumike helps Sparks win sixth straight, beat Sun 87-79 (Jun 27, 2017)

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 of her 21 points in the first half to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Connecticut Sun 87-79 on Tuesday night.

Fever looks for repeat at Sky (Jun 27, 2017)

The Indiana Fever return to the site of their only road win of the season on Wednesday.

Delle Donne scores 25, Mystics ease by Storm 100-70 (Jun 27, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points, Kristi Toliver made three of Washington’s 10 3-pointers, and the Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 100-70 on Tuesday.

Christmas-Kelly, Wings win fourth straight, 96-82 over Sun (Jun 25, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Karima Christmas-Kelly scored 24 points and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 96-82 Sunday for their fourth win in a row.

Ogwumike, Sparks spoil Fever's Catchings night 84-73. (Jun 24, 2017)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Nneka Ogwumike scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Sparks had a 19-0 run in the third quarter in an 84-73 victory over the Indiana Fever on Saturday night, putting a damper on Tamika Catchings’ jersey retirement.

Griner has 9th career dunk, helps Mercury top Storm 85-82 (Jun 24, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Brittney Griner had her ninth career dunk and matched Diana Taurasi with 25 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 85-82 on Friday night.

Moore scores 18 of 22 points in 1st half, Lynx beat Mystics (Jun 23, 2017)

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) Maya Moore had 22 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, Sylvia Fowles added 21 points and 15 boards, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 93-76 on Friday night.

Sun blow 21-point lead before beating Liberty 94-89 (Jun 23, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Jasmine Thomas scored 23 points and Connecticut held on for a 94-89 win over the New York Liberty on Friday night after blowing a 21-point lead.

Indiana to retire Tamika Catchings' jersey on Saturday

Tamika Catchings is busier now in retirement then during her stellar 15-year career with the Indiana Fever.

Hot Sun bear down for visit to Liberty (Jun 22, 2017)

Connecticut has had almost a full week to savor a coming-of-age victory after handing the previously undefeated Minnesota Lynx their first loss of the season.

Mercury's Taurasi adds to resume with WNBA scoring mark

PHOENIX (AP) Diana Taurasi took a high screen, dribbled around a defender and stretched her long right arm out to lay the ball off the glass and into the basket.

Stars seeking first win versus Wings (Jun 20, 2017)

Kelsey Plum and the San Antonio Stars hope to notch their first victory of the season against the in-state rival Dallas Wings on Wednesday afternoon at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.

Lynx still No. 1 in AP WNBA power poll, Sun climb to seventh

NEW YORK (AP) The Connecticut Sun have made the most of a brutal early season schedule.

Stewart has 22 and 15, Storm cruise to 75-57 win over Stars (Jun 18, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Breanna Stewart had 22 points, a season-high 15 rebounds and a career-best five blocked shots and the Seattle Storm beat the winless San Antonio Stars 75-57 on Sunday night to snap a three-game skid.

Johnson, Diggins-Smith help Wings rally, beat Mystics 87-83 (Jun 18, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) Glory Johnson scored 16 of her season-high 27 points in the third quarter and the Dallas Wings closed on an 8-0 run to beat the Washington Mystics 87-83 on Sunday.

Thomas and Thomas help Sun hand Lynx first loss, 98-93 (Jun 17, 2017)

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Jasmine Thomas and Alyssa Thomas scored 20 points each and the Connecticut Sun handed the Minnesota Lynx their first loss this season, 98-93, on Saturday night.