The young Washington Mystics are flying high, coming off Friday’s 104-102 OT win over the Indiana Fever ahead of tonight’s youth-fueled Mystics vs Wings clash.
Washington guard Sonia Citron led the team with 30 points, backed by three other double-digit scorers — enough to offset Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s own 32-point night.
“Every game we want to put our best foot forward,” Citron said. “We want to show who we can be, and we just want to be tough.”
The Wings will aim to match that toughness, as tonight’s game totals eight 2025 and 2026 first-round WNBA draft picks between the two sides.
Dallas is looking to snap a two-game losing streak, with reigning No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd appearing healthy after Thursday’s loss to the Lynx.
“You’ve just got to make sure you keep [Citron] in front of you, and she can’t get wide-open looks,” Dallas head coach Jose Fernandez said.
“You can’t let really good players have uncontested shots.”
Where to Watch Washington Mystics vs Dallas Wings WNBA Game
The Wings host the Mystics tonight at 8 PM ET, live on Peacock.
The Italian Open 2026 final is set, as world No. 4 Coco Gauff prepares to face No. 10 Elina Svitolina in Saturday's Top 10 WTA clash on clay.
Managing a rough draw, Gauff cruised to her second straight Rome final with a 6-4, 6-3 semifinal win over Sorana Cîrstea, ending another Cîrstea upset bid after she ousted No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
"It's been a marathon," Gauff said. "The first couple of rounds were tough… I was one point away from being out of the tournament, so really grateful."
Gauff rallied from a double-break deficit against Solana Sierra in the third round, saved match point against Iva Jovic in the fourth round, and came back from a set down for three straight matches through the quarterfinals.
Svitolina will compete in her first Italian Open final since 2018, after the Ukrainian downed No. 4 Iga Świątek in a hard-fought 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 battle.
"The feeling is just unreal to be, after so many years, here again," Svitolina said. "Such an amazing feeling to do it in such a great way."
Svitolina holds a 3-2 edge in the head-to-head rivalry and has beaten Gauff in both of their matchups this season, including a chaotic Dubai semifinal where Gauff saved four match points in a 15-13 second-set tiebreak before falling 6-4, 6-7(13), 6-4.
The champion will earn €1,055,285 ($1.23 million) and 1,000 WTA ranking points. Gauff carries an 11-4 record in finals, while Svitolina stands perfect at 7-0 in clay-court finals.
Where to Watch the Coco Gauff vs Elina Svitolina Italian Open Final
The Italian Open final airs Saturday at 11 AM ET, live on The Tennis Channel.
The NWSL is starting to show its true colors, as No. 2 Washington and No. 3 San Diego square off this weekend in a cutthroat race to the top of the table.
The teams are tied on points with 18 apiece, trailing No. 1 Portland by just one point. However, Washington holds a +9 goal differential.
The Spirit also has an advantage on recent form, riding an eight-game unbeaten streak that features five straight wins. The team is finding its footing after a slow start to the season — and according to the players, it’s all thanks to a plastic coyote named Jose.
"We’re so excited," Spirit star Hal Hershfelt said after a recent win. "Maybe it’s because of our good luck charm, but we’re pumped."
Washington will aim to contain San Diego’s young firepower, as the Wave leans on assists co-leader Dudinha, rookie scoring leader Lia Godfrey, and midfield wizard Kenza Dali to break down the Spirit defense.
“We have what I would say is a really whole squad,” San Diego assistant coach Becki Tweed said. “We can use people in different ways and it’s then about deciding and adjusting during the game.”
Where to Watch Wave vs Spirit in NWSL Weekend
San Diego hosts Washington tonight at 10 PM ET, live on Victory+.
Toronto earned its first-ever win on Wednesday, powering past Seattle 86-73 ahead of back-to-back weekend bouts with the Sparks in LA.
League points per game co-leader Marina Mabrey is fueling the 1-1 Tempo’s success. The expansion draft pickup dropped six 3-pointers on the Storm to boost her early-season average to 26.5.
“I want to win really bad, and I know that if I can bring that kind of energy it [can] be contagious for everyone,” Mabrey said.
Toronto now embarks on another first — its first road trip — taking on a struggling Sparks side to tip off four consecutive away games.
“I love the road, I get to sleep a little bit more, but these players get to bond a little bit too, get to know each other, because we’re around each other all the time," Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello said.
“It’s an opportunity for us to grow and face adversity when we will, but it shows the character of the team, how we’re going to respond to that,” she continued. “I’m excited about that.”
Where to Watch Toronto Tempo vs LA Sparks WNBA Games
Toronto takes on LA tonight at 10 PM ET (ION), before meeting again on Sunday at 7 PM ET (WNBA League Pass).
A new generation takes center stage tonight, as the Dallas Wings gear up to host the Minnesota Lynx for a Texas-sized showdown behind youth firepower.
2025 Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers enters averaging 17.5 points per game through three Wings clashes. However, 2026 No. 2 draft pick Olivia Miles is averaging 17 points for the Lynx through two.
“She’s gonna be a heck of a player,” said Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts, singing Miles’s praises before Minnesota topped the Mercury 88-84 on Tuesday. “She’s just got elite-level vision.”
Dallas’s own star rookie remains in question, after No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd missed Tuesday’s loss to Atlanta with a lingering knee issue.
“Out of an abundance of caution and her long-term health, we’re keeping her out tonight,” Wings coach Jose Fernandez said before the game.
Fudd is questionable going into tonight’s game, as the former UConn star looks to bounce back from Saturday’s quiet, three-point pro debut.
Where to Watch Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Lynx WNBA Game
Minnesota takes on Dallas tonight at 8 PM ET, live on Prime.
The Indiana Fever released a clean injury report on Wednesday ahead of the Fever vs. Sparks game in Los Angeles, definitively answering the question "Is Caitlin Clark hurt?"
Clark has been cleared after leaving the court multiple times during Indiana's season opener for back adjustments. ABC's broadcast team sparked concern after reporting Clark received treatment on her hip flexor and groin area from training staff.
However, coach Stephanie White quickly dismissed any injury talk. "That would be the first time I've heard that," White said after the game.
Both White and Clark confirmed she left the court to get her back adjusted, with Clark not appearing bothered by the issue.
Indiana Fever vs. LA Sparks Headlines WNBA Wednesday
The Fever (0-1) and Sparks (0-1) are both searching for their first wins of the 2026 WNBA season.
Indiana opened the season with a tight 107-104 defeat to the Dallas Wings, dropping the game despite strong offensive performances. Clark scored 20 points in the loss, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career points in just 54 games. Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 30 points, while Aliyah Boston added 23.
LA brings its own firepower — and taste for redemption — after getting blown out by defending champion Las Vegas. Kelsey Plum scored 27 points for the Sparks, while veteran Nneka Ogwumike posted 19 points and 10 rebounds in her homecoming performance.
The biggest injury news for Indiana? Forward Monique Billings should return to the court, after missing the season opener with an ankle injury. She may face a minutes restriction, however, as she eases back into her WNBA workload.
Both teams struggled defensively in their openers. Indiana allowed 107 points, while the Sparks couldn't stifle the Las Vegas offense.
Where to Watch Fever vs. Sparks WNBA Game
Indiana tips off against LA on Wednesday at 10:30 PM ET, live on USA Network.
One undefeated WNBA team will fall tonight, as Chicago (1-0) visits Golden State (2-0) with both squads striving to keep competitive momentum alive — and veteran Gabby Williams making her mark.
It’s the second stop on a four-game Sky road trip, after Chicago outlasted expansion side Portland 98-83 on Saturday behind flashy new additions Rickea Jackson and Skylar Diggins. The win came days after the Sky cut 2025 WNBA draft pick Hailey Van Lith, with Van Lith since joining the Connecticut Sun.
“I don’t think you can go wrong with a lot of good guards, capable guards,” coach Tyler Marsh said last week. “It’s not like we’re just stock-holding a bunch of players. It’s players that can contribute and we’re going to find ways to utilize them.”
While Chicago banks on a rebuild, the second-year Valkyries are focused on a postseason return, starting strong with wins over Seattle and Phoenix behind seasoned jack-of-all-trades Gabby Williams.
The 29-year-old French international put up 19 points, five rebounds, three assists, and four steals in Sunday’s 95-79 victory over the Mercury.
“We’re just so excited how much she’s sitting really well with us,” Golden State head coach Natalie Nakase said of Williams. “Her selflessness in the way she plays — it just fits perfectly.”
Where to Watch Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries
Chicago battles Golden State at 10 PM ET, live on WNBA League Pass.
The NWSL kicks off another El Clásico on Saturday, as No. 8 Angel City welcomes the No. 4 San Diego Wave in a Southern California showdown.
Both teams enter the weekend looking to snap losing streaks. San Diego (5-3-0) is coming off consecutive defeats, while LA (3-3-0) dropped its last match 1-0 to Utah Royals.
Angel City will be without midfielder Maiara Niehues after she was shown a red card in last Saturday's 1-0 loss to Utah. She later received an additional one-match suspension for Major Game Misconduct.
San Diego Wave head coach Jonas Eidevall is also sidelined after becoming the first coach to get sent off this season in last weekend's 1-0 loss to Bay FC. ACFC assistant coach Becki Tweed will take on lead managing duties on Saturday.
"These are things that you have to go through early in the season to experience, to come out the other side," Tweed said.
The San Diego Wave made its own waves when it announced the signing of USWNT forward Catarina Macario in March. The hometown product joins midfielder Lia Godfrey, who's tied for third in the NWSL with four goals scored.
San Diego Wave goalie DiDi Haračić returns to face her former team. The Bosnian keeper spent three seasons with the LA squad before moving south.
Angel City holds a 3-2-3 all-time record against San Diego across eight meetings.
Where to Watch NWSL Rivals San Diego Wave vs. Angel City
Angel City hosts the San Diego Wave on Saturday at 8:45 PM ET, live on ION.
Las Vegas opens its WNBA title defense on Saturday, going up against 2025 runner-up Phoenix in a rematch of last year’s cutthroat finals series.
The Aces swept the Mercury to win the league’s first-ever best-of-seven finals, lifting a third trophy in the last five years after just four games.
“We just got swept — you would have some motivation too, right?” Phoenix’s Kahleah Copper said this week. “That’s big time, 1,000%.”
With both teams retaining key talent, the clash features reigning four-time MVP A’ja Wilson going head-to-head with six-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas.
“First and foremost, it’s just about starting day one, laying the foundation for us,” Thomas said. “We let one go in the finals, something we definitely don’t forget.”
“I like making people mad. I like proving people wrong,” Wilson said, detailing her WNBA motivations. “I like to let people just burn because me and my team are doing great.”
Where to Watch Las Vegas vs. Phoenix in WNBA Opening Weekend
The Las Vegas Aces take on the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday at 3:30 ET, live on ABC.
The last four No. 1 draft picks square off on Saturday, as the Fever’s Aliyah Boston (2023) and Caitlin Clark (2024) kickstart the 2026 WNBA season against the Wings’ Paige Bueckers (2025) and Azzi Fudd (2026).
“Me and Caitlin have been competing against each other for a long time,” said Bueckers. “She’s a generational player. Every time we take the floor and get to compete against each other, it’s always a great time.”
“You have to be able to win,” Clark told Yahoo Sports. “That's my main focus, winning and winning a championship. Everything else will come along with that.”
The young squads are sure to remain in the spotlight, as Dallas strives to prove itself as a postseason contender while Indiana looks to extend its 2025 playoff run.
“I’m so thankful that this league is where we are right now,” said Fever coach Stephanie White. “I think the next step is to position ourselves to get to the finals.”
“All eyes will be on the Wings and the Fever this weekend,” said Dallas boss Jose Fernandez. “It’s an exciting time for the league. It’s an exciting time to kick off the WNBA season.”
Where to Watch Indiana vs. Dallas in WNBA Opening Weekend
Dallas takes on Indiana on Saturday at 1 PM ET, live on ABC.