Defending champion Lynx fall to rival Sparks in WNBA playoffs——St. Paul Pioneer Press

LA wins, Lindsay Whalen retires — and rivalry might never be the same——-ESPN

Sparks win rematch of last two WNBA Finals, ousting the Lynx to advance to another one game playoff—–Los Angeles Times

Sparks hand Lynx 1st first-round playoff loss since 2004—–SB Nation

Sylvia Fowles named WNBA defensive player of the year——StarTribune

Diana Taurasi — who else? — helps Mercury move on to second round——ESPN

The Curious Case of Diana Taurasi: Inside Diana’s Resurgence——WNBA

Uncertain offseason awaits for Dallas Wings after falling to Phoenix Mercury in WNBA Playoffs——–Dallas News

6 WNBA all-stars were eliminated in the first night of the playoffs. It’s That Competitive——SB Nation

All 8 WNBA teams’ playoff chances, ranked——SB Nation

Cambage wants another shot at WNBA title——-ESPN

Can The WNBA’s Many Stars Defy What The Numbers Say About The WNBA Playoffs…——Forbes

WNBA Media Roundtable: Examining Coverage of the League and Forecasting its Future——Sports Illustrated

Skylar Diggins explains the real disparity in NBA vs. WNBA money——-For the Win

Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley names her 7 best shooters in WNBA playoffs——Chicago Sun Times

Aces’ A’ja Wilson wins AP’s WNBA Rookie of the Year award——Las Vegas Review Journal

WNBA Draft Lottery Presented By State Farm To Be Conducted On August 28——WNBA