Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended by one month
WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested in February and faces charges that could lead to a 10-year prison sentence.
In a clash of MVPs, the Mystics rally past the Aces to improve to 3-0
Elena Delle Donne's Mystics rallied past A'ja Wilson's Aces to lift Washington to 3-0 on the young season.
Why did WNBA stars flock to Russia? It wasn’t just the money.
Russia's detention of Brittney Griner has fueled the perception that Americans only play there for the money. But WNBA players say there's more to it.
With Natasha Cloud leading the ‘Elite Eight,’ shorthanded Mystics win again
Cloud dominated early -- and so did the Mystics, who notched a 78-66 road victory despite having just eight players available.
Other WNBA news
Kelsey Plum embracing role as Hammon's 'un-guardable' guard
Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon told Kelsey Plum before the season began that she would be the hardest guard in the league to defend
Former MVP Delle Donne's return gives Mystics, WNBA a boost
The last time Elena Delle Donne played a full season was 2019
Howard scores 33 as Dream beat Fever 85-79
Howard scores 33 as Dream beat Fever 85-79
Tianna Hawkins knows challenges and rewards of being a mom in WNBA
Before cuts this week, Hawkins was one of 12 women who were moms in the WNBA.
Elena Delle Donne, with ‘a new body,’ still looks like her old self
The Mystics' star, who had barely been seen around these parts the past two years, returned to the floor with a new approach and her old fire.
Elena Delle Donne flashes familiar form as Mystics roll in opener
The Mystics' two-time MVP scores 21 points in nearly 30 minutes of play, providing hope that her back issues may be behind her.
In the WNBA, lack of roster spots is an expanding problem
Women's basketball might be the most competitive job market in U.S. professional sports.
As the WNBA season begins, Brittney Griner’s absence should rattle the country
As a WNBA season begins, Brittney Griner's absence should rattle the entire country,
Elena Delle Donne is competing against herself now
When the Washington Mystics open the season Friday, Delle Donne will reemerge to begin a new era in her career.
Three years after WNBA title, the Mystics are back to being underdogs
Five things to watch as Washington gets set to tip off the WNBA season.
Brittney Griner ‘wrongfully detained,’ U.S. says, signaling strategy shift
The new designation signals that U.S. officials will take more aggressive steps to negotiate the release of the WNBA star, who has been detained in Russia since February.
WNBA is just one of the tests Mystics rookie Shakira Austin hopes to ace
Her hectic basketball schedule cost her the chance to finish her degree in the spring.
Mystics believe Rui Machida’s game will translate to WNBA
The Japanese star and Olympic silver medalist made her preseason debut for Washington.
In a twist, the Mystics have the makings of a defensive power
Washington has four players who have been named to the league’s all-defensive team and the most defensive prowess, at least on paper, of any team under Mike Thibault's tenure.
Christyn Williams, Mystics’ second-round pick, will miss season with knee injury
The rookie guard was injured during training camp Tuesday.
Elena Delle Donne is back, and the Mystics are championship-minded
Washington enters 2022 with plenty of similarities to the 2019 title team.
Mystics counting on Alysha Clark to get back in championship form
She missed all of 2021 with the first season-ending injury of her career, but now the defensive ace ready is to restart as training camp opens Monday.
Mystics select ex-Maryland standout Shakira Austin in the WNBA draft
Austin, who finished her college career at Mississippi, said starting her time in the WNBA "back home" is an honor.