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Season of change: Lynx and Sparks help open the WNBA playoffs
L.A. and Minnesota are meeting earlier than most expected in the playoffs -- yet another indicator of just how enthralling this season has been.
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'Get back into the kitchen': A WNBA roundtable on sexism in basketball
How can detractors better understand their sport? Shut up and watch, for starters.
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Lynx, fans give nod to retiring Lindsay Whalen
Whether running the point or commanding an arena with a mic in front of her, Lindsay Whalen always brings the goods -- especially at her own ceremony.
Lynx celebrate "Lindsay Whalen Day" with a win
Minnesota celebrates Lindsay Whalen's final regular-season game with an 88-83 win over Washington.
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Whalen's story almost too good to be true
Lindsay Whalen would have been beloved anywhere. That she got to spend the bulk of her accomplished career in Minnesota was a dream come true.
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2018 WNBA playoff schedule
The 2018 WNBA playoffs begin Tuesday. Seattle and Atlanta earned double-byes into the semifinals. Who will capture this year's crown?
Storm win big against Wings
Seattle, the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, beat Dallas 84-68. Breanna Stewart scored 15 points for the 26-8 Storm.
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MVP, Coach and Rookie of the Year
Seattle's Stewart is espnW's WNBA MVP
Breanna Stewart edged Dallas' Liz Cambage, while Las Vegas' A'ja Wilson is our top rookie and Atlanta's Nicki Collen is coach of the year.
Cloud hits tough game winner against Sparks
Natasha Cloud dribbles behind her back and hits a contested fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to give Washington the win over Los Angeles.
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Tales from the trails of USA Basketball
USA netted two championships this summer, but Jordan Horston, Anaya Peoples and other players recall other high points as well.
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- Fowles sets single-season rebounding record
- 76ers hire Duke, WNBA star Harding as scout
- Wings' Cambage: May not return to WNBA in '19
- Sky's Vandersloot sets single-season assist mark
- UConn, Lady Vols to renew rivalry in 2020
- Lynx's Whalen to retire after 15 WNBA seasons
- Lady Vols coach Warlick gets 3-year extension
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WNBA Playoff Schedule
The postseason is upon us. Stay up to date on the WNBA playoff schedule and results.
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