The Atlanta Dream have hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team.

The Atlanta Dream have fired coach Tanisha Wright.

The WNBA will have its first expansion draft in 16 years in December as the Golden State Valkyries start to fill out their roster.

Sabrina Ionescu tied a franchise playoff record with 36 points and the New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 91-82 on Tuesday night to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.

Allisha Gray became the first player in WNBA history to win both the 3-point and skills competition in the same year, capturing both titles Friday night.

Chennedy Carter scored 19 points, Angel Reese secured her 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds to extend a WNBA record and the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 78-69.

Caitlin Clark became the fourth person ever to win the Honda Cup twice, earning the prestigious honor Monday night.

Stay tuned for what likely be a controversial decision no matter what it ends up being.

To accommodate much larger crowds, the Atlanta Dream are moving their two regular-season home games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever to the downtown home of the NBA Hawks.

There was a rumor several years ago that the WNBA was on the verge of collapse, and that the league would just go away and wallow in bankruptcy.

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces will begin the WNBA season Tuesday night as a heavy favorite to win a third straight title.

The betting public is throwing money on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as the WNBA prepares to open one of the more-anticipated seasons in league history.

Indiana Fever fans will get to see Caitlin Clark make her home debut a day earlier than expected.

There are several playoff spots still up for grabs in the final week of the WNBA’s regular season.

New York finished off a rough stretch of their schedule that saw the Liberty play 10 games in 18 days on both coasts.

Allisha Gray has been a big reason why the Atlanta Dream have been moving up in the standings after a successful road trip.

Rhyne Howard isn’t willing to rest on her first-year WNBA honors with the Atlanta Dream.

For the fourth time in her career, the Sky’s Allie Quigley won the 3-point All-Star Contest.

The Chicago Sky took the win against the Atlanta Dream while the Indiana Fever defeat the Sky even as they take the top spot in the East for the Commissioners Cup.

The Chicago Sky will take on the Atlanta Dream in their second matchup of the season, but it might be a challenge as the Sky’s star forward Candace Parker has been ruled out due to a knee injury.

In the 18th edition of the poll, the WNBA’s 12 general managers assessed the league’s best teams, players, coaches, offseason moves and more.

Four teams are set to match up on Friday.

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

Atlanta takes on Minnesota while Dallas takes on Seattle.

James applauded Montgomery's ownership role by posting on Twitter: “So proud of this Queen. “The Dream isn’t going anywhere.”The WNBA announced on Jan. 20 the ownership change was close to being completed. “I want to take this time to thank the WNBA players, particularly the Dream players,” Engelbert said Friday. They served as role models with their advocacy and continue to do that.”Gottesdiener said the Dream players captured his attention and respect. “Today does mark a new beginning for the Atlanta Dream organization," Engelbert said.

(AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)NEW YORK – Liberty guard Layshia Clarendon, who identifies as transgender and nonbinary, announced on social media Friday that they had surgery to remove breast tissue. The league, the players' union and the New York Liberty released statements offering support to Clarendon. Clarendon wrote in The Players' Tribune five years ago they identify as “black, gay, female, non-cisgender and Christian," and expanded on their identity in an Instagram post in December. “Existing outside of the binary for me is freedom,” Clarendon wrote. I know that my gender will keep evolving because we change and grow and shape shift and expand.

“As it relates to the Atlanta Dream, we understand a sale of the franchise is close to being finalized,” the league said in a statement. An Atlanta Dream spokeswoman said the team had no comment on the impending sale at this time. Brian Kemp, didn't immediately sell the team, WNBA players started to endorse and campaign for her opponent, Democrat Raphael Warnock, who defeated Loeffler in Georgia's runoff election on Jan. 5. Loeffler, a wealthy businesswoman who had closely aligned herself with Trump, has been an owner of the Dream since 2011. The Dream would be the second WNBA franchise sold this month.

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.

Jewell Lloyd added 20 points and Jordin Canada poured in 14 points for the Seattle squad. Carter became the first rookie in Dream history to score 25 or more points in two straight games. Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas with 17 points, Isabelle Harrison added 12 points and Tyasha Harris scored 10 points. Phoenix Mercury 96, Chicago Sky 86Diana Taurasi and Brittany Griner each scored 22 points as the Phoenix Mercury defeat the Chicago Sky. Courtney Vandersloot led the Sky with 21 points, Kahleah Copper added 18 and Allie Quigley poured in 13 points for the Chicago squad.

Three WNBA games are scheduled for Tuesday, with most teams going into their third or fourth games of the season. Dallas Wings vs. Chicago Sky -- 6 p.m. ETThe Sky (3-1) got a huge 88-86 victory over the defending WNBA champion Washington Mystics on Saturday. Courtney Vandersloot, Cheyenne Parker, Gabby Williams and Diamond DeShields will be relied upon to get Chicago a win against a young Wings team. The Sun will need its young talent to step up to secure a win against a tough Storm team.

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.

The WNBA action continues this week with four games of action for Wednesday. Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever, 7 p.m. ESTBoth teams are looking to bounce back and secure a win after dropping their season openers. For the Indiana Fever, they will look to 2019 WNBA All-Star MVP Erica Wheeler and Kelsey Mitchell who averages 25 points per game. Atlanta Dream vs. Las Vegas Aces, 10 p.m. ESTThe Dream are looking to keep their win streak against the Aces who dropped their season opener. The Dream will need their star power from Monique Billings who leads the team in scoring with 30 points per game.

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.

Erica Wheeler made a go-ahead layup with 11 seconds left and rookie Teaira McCowan blocked two shots at the other end as the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 61-59 on Wednesday night. Indiana snapped a six-game losing streak, while Atlanta is tied with Dallas for the worst record in the WNBA. Erica Wheeler had 15 points and five steals, and Tierra McCowan added 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Fever. Elizabeth Williams scored 17 points for Atlanta, and Alex Bentley added 12 points.

(Photo byIn the lone game of WNBA action, the Indiana Fever will take on the Atlanta Dream. The last time these teams met on July 19, the Atlanta Dream beat the Fever 88-78. For the Dream, Tiffany Hayes, Renee Montgomery and Elizabeth Williams must preform well in order for the Atlanta squad to get a win. For the Fever, they will need Erica Wheeler, Candice Dupree and Kelsey Mitchell to preform but they must be efficient. They must shoot better than 27 percent which is less than average for a WNBA team.

In the lone game of WNBA action, the Indiana Fever will take on the Atlanta Dream. The last time these teams met on July 19, the Atlanta Dream beat the Fever 88-78. For the Dream, Tiffany Hayes, Renee Montgomery and Elizabeth Williams must preform well in order for the Atlanta squad to get a win. For the Fever, they will need Erica Wheeler, Candice Dupree and Kelsey Mitchell to preform but they must be efficient. They must shoot better than 27 percent which is less than average for a WNBA team.

Three games of WNBA action on Tuesday result in wins for the Phoenix Mercury, Las Vegas Aces and Los Angeles Sparks. Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, nine rebounds, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt scored 23 points while Chiney Ogwumike added 15 points and Chelsea Gray chipped in 10 points for the Sparks. Monique Billings scored a career-high 16 points and Tiffany Hayes came back from injury and scored 15 points for the Dream. Las Vegas Aces 79, Seattle Storm 62The Las Vegas Aces get their sixth straight home win with five players scoring in double digits. Phoenix Mercury 95, Indiana Fever 77Brittney Griner and DeWanna Bonner each scored 22 points and the Phoenix Mercury handed the Indiana Fever their sixth straight loss.

Sunday was filled with three games of WNBA action with the Aces, Sky and Mystics all coming out victorious. Elizabeth Williams led the Dream with 14 points while Nia Coffey added 13 points. Allie Quigley and Stefanie Dolson scored 19 points apiece while All-Star Diamond DeShields added 13 points. Erica Wheeler scored 13 points while All-Star Candice Dupree added 12 points for the Fever. Las Vegas Aces 79, Minnesota Lynx 74In a close matchup between two powerhouse teams, the Las Vegas Aces came out victorious.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 02: Sugar Rodgers #14 of the Las Vegas Aces guards Courtney Williams #10 of the Connecticut Sun during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mystics will look to Ariel Atkins, who had 14 points, three rebounds and three blocks against the Aces on July 13. The Fever will have the strength of Kelsey Mitchell and Candice Dupree who had a combined 24 points and eight rebounds against Las Vegas. Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm Preview (10 p.m. EST tip-off)Two of the WNBA's hottest teams are set to face off when the Seattle Storm host the league-leading Las Vegas Aces on Friday. Las Vegas has won five in a row, while Seattle looks to extend its winning streak to four games.

Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever Preview (7 p.m. EST tip-off)Coming off three straight losses, the Mystics are looking for some firepower without All-Star Elena Delle Donne, who has a broken nose. Sitting at second in the Eastern Conference, the Mystics are battling the Indiana Fever, who are coming off three straight loses of their own. The Mystics will look to Ariel Atkins, who had 14 points, three rebounds and three blocks against the Aces on July 13. Sitting at last in the Eastern Conference the Dream are looking to breathe in some life into their season. Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm Preview (10 p.m. EST tip-off)Two of the WNBA's hottest teams are set to face off when the Seattle Storm host the league-leading Las Vegas Aces on Friday.

Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky Preview (tip-off 12 p.m. EST)Coming off a win against the Dallas Wings, the Chicago Sky are looking to continue their three-game win streak in a noon battle against the Atlanta Dream. The Mercury hope for a much better outing than their first meeting with the Wings this season on June 20. Griner and Bonner were held to a combined 20 points as Phoenix shot 24.6 percent and was outrebounded 49-28. The Dallas Wings are looking to avoid a third straight loss as they square off with the Phoenix Mercury. Sims, meanwhile, totaled 20 points in those two contests.

Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky Preview (tip-off 12 p.m. EST)Coming off a win against the Dallas Wings, the Chicago Sky are looking to continue their three-game win streak in a noon battle against the Atlanta Dream. The Mercury hope for a much better outing than their first meeting with the Wings this season on June 20. Griner and Bonner were held to a combined 20 points as Phoenix shot 24.6 percent and was outrebounded 49-28. The Dallas Wings are looking to avoid a third straight loss as they square off with the Phoenix Mercury. Sims, meanwhile, totaled 20 points in those two contests.

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.

Last night the Lynx beat the Dream and the Aces beat the Sky. Here is a recap of those two battles:Aces 90, Sky 82A'ja Wilson, Liz Cambage and Kayla McBride all scored 16 points which lead to a win for the Aces. Lynx 85, Dream 68Stephanie Talbot scored 24 points with five 3-pointers as the Minnesota Lynx used a big third quarter push to beat the Atlanta Dream 85-68. Veteran guard Sylvia Fowles finished with 16 points for Minnesota. Elizabeth Williams scored 14 points to lead the way for Atlanta, which has lost nine of its past 10 games.

Sky vs. Aces Game Preview (tip-off 3 p.m. EST)Coming off a tough loss to the Los Angeles Sparks the Chicago Sky are looking to bounce back. 7 in the league standings, the Sky need to get a win. Dream vs. Lynx Game Preview (tip-off 8 p.m. EST)Coming in last in the WNBA the Atlanta Dream need to stop the bleeding in order to have a successful season. To catch the action you can tune into Twitter and MyLV for the Sky vs. Aces. To see the Dream vs. Lynx you can tune into CBS Sports or Fox Sports GO.

Sky vs. Aces Game Preview (tip-off 3 p.m. EST)Coming off a tough loss to the Los Angeles Sparks the Chicago Sky are looking to bounce back. 7 in the league standings, the Sky need to get a win. Dream vs. Lynx Game Preview (tip-off 8 p.m. EST)Coming in last in the WNBA the Atlanta Dream need to stop the bleeding in order to have a successful season. To catch the action you can tune into Twitter and MyLV for the Sky vs. Aces. To see the Dream vs. Lynx you can tune into CBS Sports or Fox Sports GO.

Here is a recap of the four games from this past weekend in the WNBA, according to The Associated Press:Liberty 74, Dream 58The New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 74-58 on Sunday. Brittany Boyd scored 15 points and rookie Asia Durr added 11 points for New York and Reshanda Gray had eight points and 15 rebounds. Sparks 94, Sky 69The Los Angeles Sparks and the Sparks beat the Chicago Sky 94-69 on Sunday. Riquna Williams lead all scorers with 19 points and Chelsea Gray added 13 points, Candace Parker scored 12 and Sydney Wiese had 11 points. Kahleah Copper scored 12 points and Allie Quigley added 10.