Paolo Mariano

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Paolo Mariano

The trio of Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston will again look to spearhead the charge for the Indiana Fever as they looks to build on the momentum from their impressive campaign last season. With Clark, Mitchell and Boston at the forefront, the Fever ended a long drought and advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The 29-year-old Mitchell will continue to have a personal motivation this season following the death of his father, Mark Mitchell, in 2024.

3 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Paolo Mariano

The stars will descend on the WNBA once again when it opens its 29th season on Friday with a triple offering: Atlanta Dream versus Washington Mystics, Minnesota Lynx versus Dallas Wings and Los Angeles Sparks versus Golden State Valkyries. As in past seasons, numerous storylines should make the competition compelling. Can the New York Liberty defend their title? Will the Las Vegas Aces return to the throne? Can the Indiana Fever make the leap under a new coach?

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Paolo Mariano

Brittney Griner will begin another chapter in her eventful career as she tries to help the Atlanta Dream out of their slumber and go on a deep run in the upcoming season. In the offseason, Griner signed a one-year deal with the Dream worth nearly $215,000, according to Spotrac . She had played for the Phoenix Mercury since being drafted as the top overall pick in 2013. Another new face that could aid Atlanta is Brionna Jones.

3 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Paolo Mariano

The trio of Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston will again look to spearhead the charge for the Indiana Fever as they looks to build on the momentum from their impressive campaign last season. With Clark, Mitchell and Boston at the forefront, the Fever ended a long drought and advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The 29-year-old Mitchell will continue to have a personal motivation this season following the death of his father, Mark Mitchell, in 2024.

3 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Paolo Mariano

The New York Knicks failed to close out their second-round series against the Boston Celtics after losing in Game 5 on Wednesday, 127-102, at TD Garden. The Celtics, playing without injured star Jayson Tatum, drained 22 three-pointers to notch their first win at home in the best-of-seven matchup. The Knicks still lead, 3-2. Jaylen Brown had a double-double of 26 points and 12 assists to lead Boston, while Josh Hart finished with 24 points and seven rebounds for New York.