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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild
Kaprizov gets the Wild going with a goal and two assists in a 5-1 win to hand the Avs their 1st loss
PGA: Truist Championship - Third Round
Cameron Young shoots 63 at Quail Hollow, trails Alex Fitzpatrick by 2 as he seeks 2nd straight win
WNBA: Atlanta Dream at Minnesota Lynx
Allisha Gray has 24 points and Angel Reese a double-double to help Dream rally to beat Lynx 91-90

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Cameron Young shoots 63 at Quail Hollow, trails Alex Fitzpatrick by 2 as he seeks 2nd straight win
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Allisha Gray has 24 points and Angel Reese a double-double to help Dream rally to beat Lynx 91-90

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Highlights: Truist Championship, Round 3
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Roczen powers to first title over Lawrence at SLC

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Jackie Powell has covered women’s basketball since 2019, including college basketball, the WNBA and international and high school prospects. Her work has appeared in Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, The Next, Sports Illustrated, MSNBC.com, SLAM and Harper’s Bazaar, and she hosts the “Locked on Women’s Basketball” podcast every other week. She also is a Lady Gaga stan, a connoisseur of pop music and a mental health advocate.

WNBA: Preseason-Indiana Fever at New York Liberty
2026 WNBA Season Predictions: Championship pick, MVP, Coach of the Year
NBC Sports’ Jackie Powell reveals her title, award and playoff predictions ahead of the WNBA’s 30th season.
Dallas Wings v Indiana Fever
2026 WNBA Season Preview: One big question for every team
A look around the league in advance of the start of the 2026 WNBA season.
Washington Mystics v Atlanta Dream
WNBA 2026 Season Preview: A league balancing growth and legacy in its 30th season
A look at the changing landscape of the WNBA as the league enters its 30th season.
2026 WNBA Draft
2026 WNBA Draft winners and losers: UCLA makes history, Valkyries’ puzzling move
A record-setting night for UCLA along with questionable trades, roster imbalance, and a league thinking bigger than ever.
Spain v USA: Women's World Cup 2026 Qualifier
One big question for every team headed into the 2026 WNBA Draft
The 2026 WNBA Draft takes place on Monday night with the league’s free agency also in full swing. What’s the potential strategy for each team in a draft where’s there’s no consensus No. 1?
WNBA: Chicago Sky at Seattle Storm
Why this year’s WNBA free agency could be its most chaotic yet
With a condensed schedule after CBA negotiations, it’s going to be a wild couple of weeks in the WNBA.
WNBA: Golden State Valkyries at Minnesota Lynx
WNBA Expansion Draft 2026 Takeaways: Bridget Carleton, international players lead the way
Everything you need to know about the players the Tempo and Fire took in this year’s WNBA Expansion Draft.
NCAA Womens Basketball: NCAA Tournament Second Round-Syracuse at UConn
2026 WNBA Draft Big Board: The best prospects to watch during March Madness
Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and more lead Jackie Powell’s top WNBA Draft prospects to watch as March Madness continues.
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What the WNBA and WNBPA’s new CBA means for the future of the sport
Looking into the verbal agreement for a new CBA and what it means for the WNBA and its players moving forward.
Rose v Lunar Owls - Unrivaled 2026
How a ‘crash out jar’ helped Marina Mabrey channel her competitive fire
How Marina Mabrey’s “crash out jar” became a tool for accountability, emotional control, and peak performance.
Michigan v Penn State
Michigan, Ohio State eye Big Ten breakthrough after last year’s tournament letdown
Michigan and Ohio State’s women lean on young stars and defensive pressure as March approaches.
Seattle Storm v Las Vegas Aces - Game Three
Explaining why the WNBA and the WNBPA remain at odds in CBA talks
What the league and players’ union want from the WNBA’s next collective bargaining agreement, and why they remain far apart.
2025 WNBA Finals - Game One
WNBA and Players Association headed for status quo in CBA negotiations
The CBA expired Friday night without an extension, but both sides will continue negotiating under existing rules rather than triggering a strike or lockout.
Ohio State v Connecticut
UConn’s Reinvention: How depth and modern basketball are fueling a repeat push
UConn’s 100–68 win over Ohio State on Sunday showcased the Huskies’ evolution without Paige Bueckers, and their potential to make another deep run.
WNBA: Finals-Phoenix Mercury at Las Vegas Aces
Breaking down the WNBA’s CBA negotiations: Key issues and what’s at stake
The two sides have agreed to a 30-day extension for negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement.
Syndication: Arizona Republic
WNBA Finals Roundtable: Aces vs. Mercury preview, key storylines, and predictions
The 2025 WNBA Finals brings the Aces and Mercury together for a historic best-of-seven showdown. Here’s everything you need to know about the series.
WNBA: New York Liberty at Los Angeles Sparks
What New York Liberty’s firing of Sandy Brondello says about the modern WNBA
This bold move by the New York front office to fire Sandy Brondello reaffirms what the WNBA is becoming where standards are high and coaches are hired to be fired.
WNBA: Phoenix Mercury at Dallas Wings
2025 WNBA Awards: Jackie Powell’s picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved, and more
WNBA Awards season is officially underway.
Syndication: Arizona Republic
WNBA Playoffs 2025: Schedule, format, how to watch WNBA finals, and more
Everything you need to know about the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.
WNBA: Phoenix Mercury at Golden State Valkyries
WNBA Preview: 2025 MVP race, playoff seeding comes into focus
Napheesa Collier remains the favorite for 2025 WNBA MVP Award, but Alyssa Thomas is making her case.
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx at Chicago Sky
WNBA Preview: A story the league didn’t see coming; Rivals Week lookahead
Previewing the top matchups of the week across the WNBA.
WNBA: Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings
WNBA Trade Deadline winners and losers roundtable
Who set themselves up best for a title run? Which player landed in the best situation? Our staff breaks it all down in a post-WNBA trade deadline roundtable.
WNBA: Seattle Storm at Los Angeles Sparks
WNBA Preview: The injury epidemic, Cameron Brink’s return, and the week’s top matchups
A rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals highlights the top games of the week.
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx at Phoenix Mercury
WNBA Preview: Mercury faces tough test, WNBA All-Star Game
Team Collier vs. Team Clark awaits in the WNBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
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