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NBC Sports
4 days ago
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- NBC Sports
How to watch Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky: TV/stream info, preview, tip off time
It's the Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky this Saturday, June 7, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. This Commissioner's Cup match up begins at 8 PM ET on CBS. Saturday's game will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. Indiana defeated Chicago 93-58 at home on May 17. The Indiana Fever snapped a three-game losing streak with an 85-76 win against the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night. Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 24 points, while Lexie Hull contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 rebounds. Aliyah Boston added 10 points in the win. Aari McDonald made her Fever debut in the win, recording a team-high 5 assists and 3 steals. McDonald was signed via an emergency hardship exception on Monday. Indiana remains without Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Clark has missed the last two games with a strained left quadriceps, while Cunningham is sidelined with a right ankle injury suffered on May 30. RELATED: Caitlin Clark (quad strain) considers herself day-to-day The Chicago Sky are coming off consecutive wins against the Dallas Wings — a 97-92 victory on May 29 and a 94-83 win on May 31, their first wins of the season. In Saturday's matchup Ariel Atkins led the team with 26 points and 4 steals, while Courtney Vandersloot added 15 points and 7 rebounds. Angel Reese followed with 14 points and team-high 9 rebounds. Natalie Esquire, How to watch Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky: When: Saturday, June 7 Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois Time: 8 PM ET TV Channel: CBS Live Stream: Paramount Plus Raphielle Johnson, How can I watch WNBA games? Over 175 regular season WNBA games will be available across the following networks and streaming platforms: ABC, ESPN, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION, NBA TV, Prime Video, WNBA League Pass. Click here for the full 2025 WNBA Season Schedule. Vaughn Dalzell, 2025 WNBA Season Key Dates: June 1-17: Commissioner's Cup Tournament July 1: Commissioner's Cup Championship July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break July 19: WNBA All-Star Game September 11: Regular Season Ends September 14: Playoffs Begin October 17: Last Possible Finals Date
Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Caitlin Clark Vs. Angel Reese Stats: WNBA Fan-Favorites Compared
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The WNBA was taken by storm this past season with the influx of rookie talent. Starting with star guard Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, the WNBA's popularity has never been this high. More WNBA news: WNBA Star Cameron Brink Shines in Her First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Appearance Clark won Rookie of the Year after a strong performance in her first season in the league. The former Iowa product burst onto the scene and is now one of the best players in the entire WNBA. But fellow rookie Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky also performed very well in her first season. Reese set multiple records during her rookie year and has the city of Chicago buzzing. More WNBA news: WNBA Star Caitlin Clark Opens Up on Bonding With Taylor Swift Through Chiefs Fandom As the two enter into their second years, the WNBA is looking to capitalize on the success of both. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 16: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after fouling Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis,... INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 16: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after fouling Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. More Photo byHere are some key questions regarding the upcoming WNBA season: When does WNBA regular season begin? The WNBA season began on Thursday, May 16. Caitlin Clark Stats During her rookie year, Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game. Clark shot 34.4 percent from beyond the 3-point line this past season, showing her range from distance. Clark made the All-Star team as a rookie, and she set a single-season league record for most assists with 337. The Fever guard also set a rookie playoff game record during her final game, scoring or assisting on 45 of her team's points. Angel Reese Stats Reese was very effective in her rookie season, averaging 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. The Sky forward shot 39.1 percent from the field during the year as well. The former LSU product broke a single-season record for the WNBA, putting up the most rebounds in a year. Reese also made the All-Star team during her rookie year. 2025 WNBA Season: Key Dates June 1-17: Commissioner's Cup Tournament July 1: Commissioner's Cup Championship July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break September 11: Regular Season Ends September 14: Playoffs Begin October 17: Last Possible WNBA Finals Date When is the WNBA All-Star Game? The WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled to take place on July 19. It will be held at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. More WNBA news: Caitlin Clark Named WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Among Most Influential Athletes on Prestigious List Make sure to follow Newsweek Sports for all your WNBA news and updates.
USA Today
26-04-2025
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- USA Today
When does WNBA season begin? Caitlin Clark, Fever vs. Angel Reese, Sky in opening weekend
When does WNBA season begin? Caitlin Clark, Fever vs. Angel Reese, Sky in opening weekend Show Caption Hide Caption A'ja Wilson talks South Carolina, Paige Bueckers and the upcoming WNBA season A'ja Wilson stops by to talk all things women's basketball and tell us about her new project with Gatorade. After a jam-packed offseason filled with the WNBA expansion draft, the 2025 WNBA Draft, countless blockbuster trades and several high-profile retirements, the 29th WNBA season is officially upon us. And for the first time in league history, there will be 13 teams listed on the schedule and the standings. The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's 13th franchise and first expansion team since the Atlanta Dream in 2008, will tip off its inaugural season on May 16th at Chase Center with a matchup against the in-state rival Los Angeles Sparks. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming WNBA season, including the opening weekend schedule: When does the 2025 WNBA season begin? The 2025 WNBA season officially tips off on May 16 with three games. How long is the 2025 WNBA season? The WNBA season runs from May 16 to Sept. 11. Each team will play a total of 44 games over the course of the regular season, up from 40 games played during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will have 41 of their 44 games nationally televised or streamed, while the Las Vegas Aces will have 33 and the defending champion New York Liberty will have 32 this year. 2025 WNBA season opening weekend schedule A rivalry matchup between Clark and the Fever and Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky highlights the opening weekend games. It marks the first of five matchups between the Fever and Sky this season. Here's how the rest of the weekend shakes out (all times Eastern): Friday, May 16 Atlanta vs. Washington | 7:30 p.m. (ION) Minnesota vs. Dallas | 7:30 p.m. (ION) Los Angeles vs. Golden State | 10 p.m. (ION) Saturday, May 17 New York vs. Las Vegas | 1 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+, Disney+) Chicago vs. Indiana | 3 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+, Disney+) Phoenix vs. Seattle | 10 p.m. Sunday, May 18 Connecticut vs. Washington | 1 p.m. Los Angeles vs. Minnesota | 6 p.m. 2025 WNBA season key dates Here's some key dates to add to your calendar for the upcoming season: June 1-17: Commissioner's Cup Tournament Commissioner's Cup Tournament July 1: Commissioner's Cup Championship Commissioner's Cup Championship July 17-21: WNBA All-Star break WNBA All-Star break July 19: WNBA All-Star Game WNBA All-Star Game Sept. 11: Regular season ends Regular season ends Sept. 14: Playoffs begin Playoffs begin Oct. 17: Last possible Finals date The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
NBC Sports
11-04-2025
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- NBC Sports
How to watch 2025 WNBA Draft: Schedule, date, time, draft order, location, headlined by Paige Bueckers
The 2025 WNBA Draft takes place in New York City on Monday, April 14, as top prospects look to see their dreams come true. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET on ESPN. See below for answers to all of your questions about the 2025 WNBA Draft along with the key dates to know leading up to the start of the 2025 WNBA season. RELATED: WNBA star Elena Delle Donne retires after 11 seasons and the 2019 championship How to watch the 2025 WNBA Draft: Date: Monday, April 14 Time: 7:30 PM ET Where: The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York, NY TV Channel: ESPN What channel is the 2025 WNBA Draft on? Coverage of the 2025 WNBA Draft will be available on ESPN. Where is the 2025 WNBA Draft? The 2025 WNBA Draft is set to take place at The Shed at Hudson Yards in Manhattan, NY. 2025 WNBA Draft Order: First Round: Dallas Wings Seattle Storm (from Los Angeles) Washington Mystics (from Chicago) Washington Mystics Golden State Valkyries Washington Mystics (from Atlanta, via Dallas) New York Liberty (from Phoenix) Connecticut Sun (from Indiana) Los Angeles Sparks (from Seattle) Chicago Sky (from Connecticut) Minnesota Lynx Dallas Wings (from New York, via Phoenix) *Las Vegas has had its own first round pick rescinded. Second Round: Las Vegas Aces (from Los Angeles) Minnesota Lynx (from Chicago, via Phoenix) Chicago Sky (from Washington via Las Vegas) Atlanta Dream Indiana Fever (from Phoenix) Indiana Fever Chicago Sky (from Las Vegas) Washington Mystics (from Connecticut) Connecticut Sun (from New York, via Chicago) Third Round: Los Angeles Sparks (from Chicago) Seattle Storm (from Washington) Dallas Wings (from Atlanta) Washington Mystics (from Phoenix) Seattle Storm Las Vegas Aces Atlanta Dream (from Connecticut) New York Liberty 2025 WNBA Season Key Dates: April 14: WNBA Draft April 27: Training Camp Begins May 16: Regular Season Begins June 1-17: Commissioner's Cup Tournament July 1: Commissioner's Cup Championship July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break July 19: WNBA All-Star Game September 11: Regular Season Ends September 14: Playoffs Begin October 17: Last Possible Finals Date When does the 2025 WNBA season begin? The 2025 WNBA season tips off on Friday, May 16 with three games: Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics at 7:30 PM ET Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings at 7:30 PM ET LA Sparks vs Golden State Valkyries at 10:00 PM ET 2025 WNBA Draft - Predictions and Recent Shake-ups: Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin unpack their 2025 WNBA Draft predictions, including how things change after the recent NCAA Tournament finish and how certain player decisions have shaken up the draft.
