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Several players on Cornell's bench stand as they watch the action on the court. Some are smiling and yelling, and others are seemingly waiting a half-second to celebrate. A basketball-shaped balloon floats in the stands behind them.

Features, Mid-Majors, NCAAW

An upstate upset: How Cornell pulled off a win for the ages against Columbia

by Jenn HatfieldJanuary 4, 2026January 4, 2026

Cornell came in with unshakeable confidence and the defending champion felt the pressure

Harvard head coach Carrie Moore sits in a chair facing away from the camera during a timeout. The five players who are in the game sit facing her, and the other players stand behind them.

Features, Mid-Majors, NCAAW

Gabby Anderson’s ACL tear is the latest obstacle for a Harvard team searching for consistency

by Jenn HatfieldDecember 13, 2025December 13, 2025

All five starters from 2024-25 either graduated or have missed time with injuries

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman and assistant general manager Maria Giovannetti sit in the stands and talk before a game. Wideman holds a coffee cup in her right hand and gestures with her left as she speaks.

Features, Washington Mystics, WNBA

Why player development will remain a top priority for Jamila Wideman and Washington Mystics in 2026

by Jenn HatfieldSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

‘Time and talent’ are the keys to the Mystics’ rebuild long-term

The lights are dark at CareFirst Arena as Washington Mystics players huddle before a game. They are wearing black jerseys with gold trim or black warm-up shirts.

Features, Washington Mystics, WNBA

The Washington Mystics’ season is over, but the roots of a rebuild are in place

by Jenn HatfieldSeptember 13, 2025September 13, 2025

Though ending on a 10-game losing streak was disappointing, 2025 was never about results for the Mystics

Two photos from separate Washington Mystics games are displayed side-by-side. On the left, forward Alysha Clark holds the ball with both hands and looks for a pass as Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride defends her tightly. On the right, guard Jacy Sheldon attempts a layup as Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers tries to contest the shot from behind.

Features, Washington Mystics, WNBA

‘Their energy just lifted all of us up’: How new additions Alysha Clark and Jacy Sheldon have fit the Washington Mystics

by Jenn HatfieldAugust 19, 2025August 19, 2025

The two arrived just before the trade deadline, but the Mystics feel like they’ve been around longer

Golden State Valkyries center Iliana Rupert shoots a floater. She is shown from the front with a large but out-of-focus crowd behind her.

Features, Golden State Valkyries, WNBA

Iliana Rupert’s growth has been on full display with the Golden State Valkyries

by Matthew WalterAugust 9, 2025August 9, 2025

Rupert is scoring nearly 10 points per game this season after averaging less than 4 in her first two WNBA seasons

Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards extends her left arm in midair to try to block an acrobatic layup by Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon. Sheldon, also in midair, tries to shield the ball from Edwards with her body.

Features, Washington Mystics, WNBA

Did the Washington Mystics get enough for Aaliyah Edwards in deadline-day trade?

by Jenn HatfieldAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025

The Mystics got guard Jacy Sheldon to balance their roster, but Edwards still has lots of potential

Washington Mystics players stand in a huddle before a game against the Phoenix Mercury. They have their arms around each other, and the arena is dark except for a spotlight on the court.

Features, Washington Mystics, WNBA

Can the Washington Mystics’ offense shoot them into the playoffs?

by Jenn HatfieldAugust 2, 2025August 2, 2025

Defense wins championships, as the saying goes, but offense might determine whether the Mystics make the playoffs

Connecticut Sun wing Saniya Rivers blocks a jump shot by Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale using her outstretched fingertips. A packed arena is out of focus in the background.

Connecticut Sun, Dallas Wings, Features, Indiana Fever, WNBA

WNBA Notes: Good and bad defensive play from Saniya Rivers and NaLyssa Smith

by Em AdlerJune 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Plus, what’s both different and familiar about Lexie Hull’s shooting form

Washington Mystics guard Lucy Olsen jumps in the air and is about to shoot a left-handed layup. None of her teammates or the New York Liberty defense have caught up to her, and only two seconds have come off the shot clock.

Features, Washington Mystics, WNBA

The Washington Mystics want to play fast on offense. Is it working?

by Jenn HatfieldJune 14, 2025June 14, 2025

Here’s what the data shows, 10 games into the Sydney Johnson era