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@theixsports.bsky.socialThe IX Basketball’s preseason draft board is here. Emily Adler, Hunter Cruse and Lincoln Shafer bring you the most detailed 2026 WNBA draft resource available. While JuJu Watkins leads as the unquestionable star of the 2027 WNBA draft, who else are the players to know? Read more:
@theixsports.bsky.socialSo how did the Valkyries get to the WNBA Finals in just their 2nd year? @mingemi.bsky.social was live in Las Vegas and has the story from the postgame scene (in collaboration with @valkyriesbeat.bsky.social):
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@theixsports.bsky.socialDespite many positives in 2026, the Indiana Fever's season ended one round short of last year's run to the semis.
@tonyreast.bsky.social breaks down the changes that the Fever have to contemplate making this offseason: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...
@theixsports.bsky.socialIn this week's Gymnastics Insider, @jesstaylorprice.bsky.social previews the 2026 World Championships, which begin with Qualifications on Oct. 18. Plus, top gymnastics headlines and more!
@theixsports.bsky.socialThe Las Vegas Aces were swept in the #WNBA playoffs on Friday for the first time since 2020. Now, they face questions: What went wrong? What's next?
Our Kelly Johnson offers some answers.
@theixsports.bsky.socialThe Atlanta Dream are going to the #WNBA Finals after sweeping the New York Liberty. Naz Hillmon didn't score in two of the three semifinal games, yet she is a huge reason why the Dream advanced.
Our @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social explains Hillmon's impact beyond the stat sheet.
@theixsports.bsky.socialSouthern and Alabama A&M look like the favorites in the #SWAC, our @knoxrob1.bsky.social writes. But he explores every team's chances and depth in his comprehensive SWAC preview, as our conference preview series rolls on. #NCAAWBB
@theixsports.bsky.socialAngel Reese and Jordin Canada are elite threats from deep now. And the Atlanta Dream are Finals-bound. Our @howardmegdal.bsky.social live from Barclays Center reports on this, Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco’s future and more. WATCH: #wnba youtube.com/shorts/bISjz...
@theixsports.bsky.socialFor the ENTIRE story on what happened in the last 4.3 seconds of Game 2, Liberty-Dream, and what it means, listen to the podcast from @classicjpow.bsky.social and @howardmegdal.bsky.social #WNBA www.theixsports.com/news/breakin...
@theixsports.bsky.social"...which led to a misunderstanding amongst the various parties. Our referees can certainly handle these interactions better and have been given that feedback.  No further follow up is expected on the situation at this time.”
@theixsports.bsky.social"...clear on video and audio that Breanna Stewart asked Referee Kevin Fahy about the reset timeout. At that moment, there were multiple overlapping conversations and non-verbal exchanges between the referees, game participants, and also Stewart with Liberty bench personnel..." (continued)
@theixsports.bsky.socialJust in to @theixsports.bsky.social, from a WNBA spokesperson:
"As part of our standard process when a team makes an inquiry, we have reviewed multiple video angles and available audio, and spoken with those involved. It is clear on video and audio that Breanna Stewart..." (continued)
@theixsports.bsky.socialBreaking from our latest women’s basketball podcast with @classicjpow.bsky.social and @howardmegdal.bsky.social: full details of the investigation into the events at the end of Liberty-Dream Game 2 #WNBA youtu.be/b_9LkHka92M?...
@theixsports.bsky.social"I can't stop saying I'm grateful."
A'ja Wilson's reaction to her fifth WNBA MVP award, from Kelly Johnson:
@theixsports.bsky.socialAre you ready for a new women's college basketball season?
Missy Heidrick kicks off our 2026-27 season previews with an in-depth look at the Top 25 teams across the NCAA.
@theixsports.bsky.socialHow did Dallas Wings GM Curt Miller feel about the 2026 season?
"Proud that we were chasing championships."
Read about what went right, and where Miler wants the team to get to work, in @drakekeeler.bsky.social's latest:
@theixsports.bsky.socialHappy Friday! In this week's Hockey Insider, @theicegarden.bsky.social grades the inaugural jerseys of the PWHL's new expansion franchises. Plus, top women's hockey headlines:
@theixsports.bsky.socialOn today's episode of Women's Sports Daily, host @itssydneywingfield.bsky.social discusses the Atlanta Dream's upcoming move to State Farm Arena.
@theixsports.bsky.socialAfter an early exit from the 2026 #WNBA playoffs, the Minnesota Lynx's final interviews gave no clear answer as to the franchise's future. @terryhorstman.bsky.social breaks down the questions that will follow the Lynx into next season:
@theixsports.bsky.socialA'ja Wilson was named WNBA MVP for the fifth time today. She is the only WNBA player to be named MVP five times. Kelly Johnson has more on this milestone:
