BOX & SLATE · DAILY DIGEST

Box & Slate — Your WNBA Daily Digest for 2026-09-18

The women's basketball newsletter sent Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

As sent. Times are Eastern; for today's times and channels, see the schedule.

Yesterday's Results

AwayScoreHome
Connecticut Sun59 – 103Atlanta Dream
Washington Mystics110 – 80Chicago Sky
Los Angeles Sparks77 – 97Dallas Wings
Phoenix Mercury94 – 91Portland Fire ✓
Las Vegas Aces114 – 77Seattle Storm

The story: Las Vegas was ruthless in Seattle, winning by 37 in a statement performance. Atlanta was equally dominant at home, dropping 103 on Connecticut — a 44-point blowout that put the Sun in a tough spot late in the season. Washington rolled in Chicago by 30, and Dallas handled the Sparks comfortably. Portland edged Phoenix by three in the only close game of the night.

Tonight's Games

MatchupTipTV
Portland Fire @ Golden State Valkyries10:00 PM ET

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