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Sue Bird knows she made the right decision announcing publicly what she knew inside — that this would be her last WNBA season.

On Wednesday night, two Western Conference squads meet up in the Pacific Northwest with the end of the regular season in view, as the Minnesota Lynx look to keep their postseason hopes in tact when they visit the Seattle Storm. The Storm are currently fifth in the league, four games back of the league-leading Chicago Sky. This is the second of three matchups between the two squads, with the Storm handing the Lynx a 97-74 thrashing back in early May. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Minnesota Lynx (12-19) vs. Seattle Storm (19-12)When: Wednesday, August 3Time: 10:00 p.m. Stream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, SlingCheck out the WNBA standings and results here

Despite coming away with a huge 82-63 win over the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Connecticut sits four in the WNBA with a 17-9 record. Sun have won three of their last four games, with their one loss coming against the Las Vegas Aces this past Sunday. The Lynx come into Friday night fresh after a few days off since their loss to the Washington Mystics this past Sunday. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Connecticut Sun (17-9) vs. Minnesota Lynx (10-17)When: Friday, July 22Time: 8:00 p.m. ETWhere: Target Center (Minneapolis, Minn.)Channel: NBA TVStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, SlingCheck out the WNBA standings and results here

Guard/forward Rennia Davis is now signed with the Indiana Fever, while guard Bria Hartley has also been waived, according to a team press release.

Minnesota Lynx star Sylvia Fowles is checking in periodically during her final season in the WNBA with The Associated Press.

Chicago Sky’s Courtney Vandersloot was named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week, according to a league press release.

Watch the WNBA on FuboTV (Free Trial)After a shaky start to the season, the Sky have climbed up towards the top of the league standings. Thanks to winning five of their last six games, Chicago has jumped over the Connecticut Sun for second-place in the WNBA, sitting a game behind the Las Vegas Aces. Parker, along with Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman, have been at the forefront of the Chicago offense this season. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Minnesota Lynx (5-13) vs. Chicago Sky (12-5)When: Sunday, June 26Time: 6:00 p.m. ETWhere: Wintrust Arena (Chicago, Ill.)Channel: CBS Sports NetworkStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the WNBA standings and results here

Las Vegas has lost just two games so far this season, including going 3-1 so far this month. On the opposite end of the standings, the Lynx sit at the bottom of the league with a 3-12 record. These two teams met last month in Vegas, with the Aces having to pull out a 93-87 contest with the Lynx. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Minnesota Lynx (3-12) vs. Las Vegas Aces (12-2)When: Sunday, June 19Time: 6:00 p.m. ETWhere: Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas, Nev.)Channel: CBS Sports NetworkStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the WNBA standings and results here

Watch the WNBA on FuboTV (Try Now)Since dropping a pair of games to the Phoenix Mercury earlier last month, the Storm have played to their namesake since. They come into Tuesday night having won their last three games, including two big wins over the very-improved Dallas Wings last weekend. Seattle has won seven of their last nine games, though most of which came on their home court. The Storm won the first meeting in their season opener, dominating at home in a 97-74 victory. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Seattle Storm (8-5) vs. Minnesota Lynx (3-11)When: Tuesday, June 14Time: 9:00 p.m.

The Indiana Fever snapped a five-game losing streak with an 84-80 road win against the Minnesota Lynx.

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They are winners of their last five, and have won 13 of their last 15 games, a run that goes back prior to the Olympic Break. They sit second by Connecticut with a 20-8, just 1.5 games back, but also only 1.5 games ahead of the Lynx. Las Vegas dropped only their second game since coming back from the Break this past Sunday when they fell to they Sky. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas AcesWhen: Wednesday, September 8Time: 9:00 p.m. ETWhere: Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas, Nev.)Channel: ESPN2Stream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)Check out the WNBA standings and results here

As the regular season winds down in the WNBA, the playoff races heat up heading into the postseason. On Thursday night, two teams with similar goals, but different positions, look to make their way into the playoffs, as the Minnesota Lynx host the Los Angeles Sparks. Watch the WNBA on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Sparks are currently outside of the playoff picture at the moment, but still have a chance to get back in. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota LynxWhen: Thursday, August 9Time: 8:00 p.m. ETWhere: Target Center (Minneapolis, Minn.)Channel: NBA TVStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)Check out the WNBA standings and results here

Two teams looking to establish themselves as contenders for the WNBA crown will entangle on Thursday, as the Connecticut Sun prepare to host the Minnesota Lynx. They now are 15-6, just a half-game back of both the Storm and Las Vegas Aces for first in the WNBA. The Lynx have been almost untouchable over the last month, and are trying to stay hot after a big win over the New York Liberty this past Sunday. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut SunWhen: Thursday, August 19Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, Conn.)Channel: CBS Sports NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Paramount+Check out the WNBA standings and results here

A record 121 NBA and WNBA players are featured on national team rosters in the 2021 Olympic Games, according to a league press release.

No team has been playing better than Minnesota the past few weeks as the WNBA enters its monthlong Olympic break.

Two teams bouncing around the middle of the WNBA pack meet on Wednesday night, as the Minnesota Lynx host the Dallas Wings. The Lynx right now are one of the hottest teams in the league heading into Wednesday night. Watch the WNBA on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Dallas is looking to jump back to the .500 mark, as they are 9-10 so far this season. After a rough 2-5 start to the season, Dallas has rebounded back into being playoff hopefuls, thanks to winning three of their last five games. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota LynxWhen: Wednesday, July 7Time: 8:00 p.m.

At the helm, Wade led the Sky to an 8-4 record for the month as Chicago finished June with an 10-8 overall record. Chicago went 5-3 on the road and 3-1 at Wintrust Arena in June.

Currently, four teams are sitting exactly at the .500 mark in the WNBA, and on Wednesday night, two of them will meet, as the Phoenix Mercury prepare to host the Minnesota Lynx. They had a rough go earlier in June where the Mercury lost four consecutive games, including two to the Dallas Wings. The Lynx, like the Mercury, are also 7-7 this season, currently tied for seventh in the league. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix MercuryWhen: Wednesday, June 30Time: 10:00 p.m. ETWhere: Phoenix Suns Arena (Phoenix, Ariz.)Channel: CBS Sports NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Paramount+

The latest ESPN Cover Story featuring Minnesota Lynx guard Layshia Clarendon’s pronouns, she/he/they, debuted across the network’s digital, linear and social platforms, according to an ESPN press release.

ESPN will debut “30 for 30″ series “Breakaway” about WNBA superstar and activist Maya Moore on July 13.

Six WNBA games took place over the weekend action -- here’s what happened.

The Indiana Fever dropped their first game in the series against the Seattle Storm while the Chicago Sky defeat the Minnesota Lynx.

A pair of teams towards the bottom of the WNBA look to right their respective ships in a Tuesday night clash in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, as the Minnesota Lynx prepare to host the Chicago Sky. Chicago comes into the Target Center looking to find their zing that they had at the beginning of the season. Currently with a 4-7 record, sitting second-to-last in the league, the Sky started 2-0 with wins over the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics. Watch the WNBA on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Lynx have not fared much better overall this season, sitting with a 4-5 record. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota LynxWhen: Tuesday, June 15Time: 9:00 p.m.

Lynx take on the Mystics while the Wings take on the Mercury

The weekend was packed with a total of seven games of action in the W.

Atlanta takes on Minnesota while Dallas takes on Seattle.

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In the single-elimination Second Round of the 2020 playoffs, the Lynx erased an 11-point Mercury lead in the third quarter, and were able to move on to the semifinals. Watch WNBA on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Mercury are feeling confident into the 2021 season, especially with the addition of Kia Nurse, who looks to bounce back after an injury-plagued 2020 campaign with New York. The two-time NCAA Champ looks to combine forces with the returning Britney Griner to lead Phoenix in the West. The Lynx also had a big offseason pickup, as they acquired Aerial Powers after a rather impressive season with the Washington Mystics. What: WNBA BasketballWho: Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota LynxWhen: Friday, May 14Time: 9:00 PM ETWhere: Target Center (Minneapolis, Minn.)Channel: CBS Sports NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

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The WNBA and the Players' Association have agreed to an opt-in process for this season's draft, the league confirmed to The Associated Press, late Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)NEW YORK – The WNBA and the Players' Association have agreed to an opt-in process for this season's draft, the league confirmed to The Associated Press on Sunday night. In the past, players who have run out of college eligibility are automatically entered into the draft. While this is a new situation in the WNBA, it’s unclear what the NCAA will do as far as allowing players to pull out of the draft. The NBA implemented similar rules, making players opt-in for the draft.

The Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx will take the court Tuesday night, two days after Game 1 of their WNBA playoffs semifinals was postponed because of inconclusive COVID-19 tests. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said three players on the Storm had inconclusive results Sunday from tests they took the day before, so the league decided to postpone the scheduled opener of the best-of-five playoff series. “We are closely monitoring the situation and are coordinating with medical specialists.”The Storm players had undergone additional testing and two of the three had been cleared to rejoin the team. The league said all players and staff remaining in the playoffs will continue being tested under the health and safety protocols. While those players had to miss a game, no contests were canceled until Sunday's because of coronavirus fears.

Half the league went head to head on Wednesday with three teams adding a win to their win column. Connecticut Sun 70, Dallas Wings 66DeWanna Bonner scored 18 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 as the Connecticut Sun defeat the Dallas Wings. Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas with 19 points and Allisha Gray had 15 points and eight rebounds. Chicago Sky 89, Phoenix Mercury 71Allie Quigley scored 20 points and Kahleah Cooper poured in 15 points as the Chicago Sky get an impressive win over the Phoenix Mercury. Sophie Cunningham and Skylar Diggins-Smith led the way for Phoenix with 15 points apiece.

The WNBA had three competitive games on Monday and has a even sharper line up of games on Tuesday. DeWanna Bonner scored 12 points for Connecticut (2-6), and grabbed nine rebounds to move into 20th on the WNBA career list. Brittney Griner had 22 points and 13 rebounds while Briana Turner added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Phoenix. Sami Whitcomb added 17 points for Seattle and Ezi Magbegor scored 13 points and Alysha Clark had 12 points. Allie Quigley led Chicago with 13 points andCheyenne Parker added 12 points.

Six teams went head to head in WNBA action on Tuesday, but only three came out on top. Aja Wilson had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds while Kayla McBride scored 15 points for Las Vegas. Rookie Crystal Dangerfield added 12 points and Napheesa Collier had eight points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota. Myisha Hines-Allen led Washington with 12 points while Tianna Hawkins and Emma Meesseman each scored 10 points. Candace Parker added 16 points for Los Angeles while Brittney Sykes scored 15 points and Nneka Ogwumike poured in 11 points.

Three games are set for Friday night action to begin a weekend filled with notable games. Yet the team recently fell to the Las Vegas Aces but is looking to get a win. 1 pick Sabrina Ionescu, the Liberty have lost the last two games after getting blown out by Minnesota recently. Los Angeles Sparks vs. Las Vegas Aces, 9 p.m. With out star Nneka Ogwumike, the Sparks will try to keep the Las Vegas Aces from a third straight victory.

Minnesota Lynx 92, New York Liberty 66Bridget Carleton scored 25 points and second year player Lexie Brown had 15 points and swiped seven steals, as the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty. Amanda Zahui B. led a winless New York team with 13 points. Eastern conference player of the week Myisha Hines-Allen added 18 points and 10 boards and Leilani Mitchell scored 11 points. Riquna Williams added 13 points for the Sparks along with Sydney Weise who had eight points. Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 24 points, veteran Candice Dupree scored 16 and Teaira McCowan had 13 points.

ETLooking to run their winning streak to three games, the Minnesota Lynx look to keep the winless New York Liberty at bay. Both have been a spark in the Minnesota offense and will be relied upon to help the Lynx pick up a win. Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics, 8 p.m. They both were key in a recent win over the Dallas Wings. On Sunday, Kelsey Mitchell had 23 points and Candice Dupree scored 21 in a recent win over Atlanta.

The weekend was full of WNBA action, both on Saturday and Sunday with teams getting into the swing of things. Chicago Sky 88, Washington Mystics 86Gabby Williams and Cheyenne Parker each scored 16 points as the Chicago Sky barely beat the Washington Mystics. Jewell Loyd added 17 points, Jordin Canada poured in 16 points and rookie Ezi Magbegor had a career-high 12 points for Seattle. Diana Taurasi had 18 points, nine assists, three steals and two blocks and Brittney Griner added 16 points for Phoenix. Kia Nurse led the Liberty with 16 points while Layshia Clarendon added 12 points and Amanda Zahui B. scored 11.

Alyssa Thomas scored 28 points and 11 rebounds while DeWanna Bonner had 29 points and nine rebounds for the Sun. Cheyenne Parker added 12 points and Allie Quigley, Courtney Vandersloot and Gabby Williams scored 11 each for Chicago. Seattle Storm 90, Minnesota Lynx 66Breanna Stewart had 18 points and 10 rebounds as the Seattle Storm defeated the Minnesota Lynx. Damiris Dantas led Minnesota with 18 points. Sylvia Fowles finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds, but also passed former teammate and current Lynx assistant coach Rebekkah Brunson on the all time rebounding list.

Coming off a successful opening weekend, the WNBA tips off four games to begin the weeks action with some of the top teams in the league. Washington Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun, 7 p.m. EST MondayThe Mystics are coming off a win against the Indiana Fever on Saturday. Myisha Hines-Allen, Emma Meesseman and Aerial Powers of the Mystics will be relied upon for the Mystics to get a second win. Naphessa Collier and Sylvia Fowles lead the way for the Lynx squad in the first game and will be needed to capture another win. All-Stars Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird of Seattle will need to rally the team together to get a victory over the Lynx.

The mission of the Social Justice Council is to be a driving force of necessary and continuing conversations about race, voting rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and gun control amongst other important societal issues. Players will lead Justice CouncilThe work of the Social Justice Council will be led by players such as Layshia Clarendon, Sydney Colson, Breanna Stewart, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, Aja Wilson and Satou Sabally, among others. The expanded list of Social Justice Council members, advisors, and programming will be announced at a later date. Players to wear social justice messagesThroughout the season, players will wear NIKE-branded warm-up shirts that display Black Lives Matter on the front. We are incredibly proud of WNBA players who continue to lead with their inspiring voices and effective actions in the leagues dedicated fight against systemic racism and violence, said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

NEW YORK CITY With the WNBA planning to begin its season later this month, teams along with personnel had to get tested before entering training camp. With almost 140 players being tested in that timeframe, only seven tested positive for COVID-19. According to the WNBA, players who have tested positive will remain in self isolation until she has been cleared by a physician and has followed public health protocols. Players and staff will be arriving at the bubble location, which is IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The 12th team -- the Indiana Fever -- will not be arriving for another five days due to CDC health protocols.

Player-wise, none of the squad has opted out and they will be returning WNBA veteran Sue Bird. With a 22-12 record in 2018, the Sparks added some new faces to the squad including WNBA star Kristi Toliver, Tea Cooper and Reshanda Gray. The team signed WNBA star Skylar Diggins-Smith creating the leagues Big 3 which is comprised of the all-star along with WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi and center Brittney Griner. The squad brings back Victoria Vivans, who had a good rookie season in 2018 but was out last season due to a knee injury. The team added newcomer Layshia Clarendon, whos entering her eighth WNBA season.

Renee Montgomery added 12 points and Alexis Betley haad 11 points. For the Sun, Courtney Williams had 13 points while Jasmine Thomas added 12 points five assists. The Aces were led by Liz Cambage, who had 16 points and six rebounds, A'ja Wilson added 12 points. For the Fever, Candice Dupree scored 13 points and rookie Teaira McCowan had 11 points and 12 rebounds. For the Sky, Allie Quigley scored 24 points and Diamond Deshields added 13 points and nine rebounds, while Gabby Williams scored 12 points.

It's East vs. West and North vs. South in four games that are in action in the WNBA. Sitting at second in the Eastern Conference behind the Washington Mystics, the Sun need to find a way to win. Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics Preview (tip-off 11:30 p.m. EST)The Phoenix Mercury are coming off a close win over the Atlanta Dream. A'ja Wilson leads the team in scoring with 16 points per game while Liz Cambage adds 15 points per game. Sitting at fifth in the Eastern Conference and a 6-9, record the Fever are looking to climb the standings.

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