2 Washington Mystics players named to 2021 Women's Olympic basketball team
Two Washington Mystics players were named to the 2021 U.S. Women's Basketball Olympic team, USA basketball announced Monday.
WNBA MVP with Lyme disease pens open letter after league denies season exemption amid COVID-19 pandemic
WNBA MVP Elena Donne wrote an open letter detailing how the league denied her request to be exempted from playing in the upcoming season despite battling Lyme disease amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver
Elena Delle Donne's request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league's reigning MVP.
Mystics players Cloud, Sanders opt out of 2020 season citing social justice, health concerns
Two Washington Mystics players are sitting out the 2020 campaign, citing social justice goals, as well as health concerns in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MVP Elena Delle Donne signs 4-year deal with WNBA champion Mystics
Two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne signed a four-year contract Tuesday to stay with the Washington Mystics after leading the team to its first league championship.
WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne undergoes back surgery
The WNBA champion Washington Mystics say reigning MVP Elena Delle Donne is expected to be ready for the start of the season after undergoing back surgery.
Kobe Bryant: Athletes reflect on NBA legend’s push for equality and opportunity in women’s sports
Kobe Bryant was a legend on and off the court - especially as he focused more on pushing for equality and opportunity in women's sports.
Washington Mystics to celebrate WNBA Finals win with spring championship parade in DC
The WNBA Champion Washington Mystics will celebrate their first ever Finals win by hosting a championship parade in spring of next year, the team announced Friday.
Washington Mystics hold celebration for fans following WNBA championship victory
The Washington Mystics are waking up WNBA champions after beating the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the Finals Thursday night.
Mystics win first ever WNBA Finals in Game 5 against Sun, 89-78
The Washington Mystics won their first WNBA championship, getting 22 points from Emma Meesseman and 21 from banged-up league MVP Elena Delle Donne to beat the Connecticut Sun 89-78 in Game 5 of the Finals on Thursday night.
Sun force Game 5 in WNBA Finals with 90-86 win over Mystics
Alyssa Thomas had 17 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun stave off elimination and force a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals with a 90-86 win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night.
Mystics want to clinch in Connecticut for coach Thibault
Washington, of course, would take its first WNBA championship no matter where it happens. But the Mystics want to win it in Connecticut on Tuesday in part for their coach.
Washington Mystics beat Connecticut Sun 94-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals
(AP) -- Washington didn't need Elena Delle Donne to be a superstar on Sunday, they just needed her to be out on the court.
Elena Delle Donne coming back from injury for Game 3 of WNBA Finals
League MVP Elena Delle Donne is coming back from injury to start for the Washington Mystics in Sunday's pivotal Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.
Mystics star Elena Delle Donne has herniated disk in back
Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne has a herniated disk in her back.
Jones helps Sun even series as Delle Donne exits for Mystics
Jonquel Jones scored 32 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun took advantage of Elena Delle Donne's early injury exit to beat the Washington Mystics 99-87 in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Tuesday night and even the series.
Delle Donne leads Mystics to 95-86 Game 1 win over Sun
With the Connecticut Sun rallying, Elena Delle Donne wouldn't be denied down the stretch for the Washington Mystics in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
Mystics, Sun to meet in WNBA Finals; series begins Sunday
A year after getting swept in the WNBA Finals, Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics are back.
Washington Mystics' versatile forward Elena Delle Donne named WNBA MVP
Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne has been named 2019 WNBA MVP in a near-unanimous vote.
Delle Donne, Messeeman help Washington Mystics edge Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of WNBA semifinals
Elena Delle Donne scored 24 points and hit a crucial turnaround jumper late, Emma Meesseman added a career postseason high 27 points, and the Washington Mystics held on for a 97-95 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series Tuesday night.