The Minnesota Lynx came into the 2025 WNBA season looking to win their fifth championship. Having fallen just short last season against the New York Liberty and with Napheesa Collier at the top of her ...

The controversy intensified after several preseason and early regular-season games featured complaints about excessive whistles, uneven physicality standards and unclear interpretations of contact.

But the WNBA later said officials missed a shot-clock violation at 1:14 and “the referees improperly failed to review the play under the instant replay rules.” After Game 4, the league also conceded ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The WNBA’s attempt to crack down on physical play this season has spurred frustration among some players, coaches and fans in the first week of action. But league officials believe ...

An incident between Indiana's Sophie Cunningham, left, and Connecticut's Jacy Sheldon last June was one moment that helped lead to a task force on officiating. Dylan Buell / Getty Images The WNBA is ...

With red welts scattered like landmarks of the war she’d just waged, Kelsey Plum let the microphone have it. “I drive more than anyone in the league,” the Sparks guard said, voice taut. “So to shoot ...