Meghan L. Hall
@itsmeghanlhall
WNBA Senior Reporter, USA TODAY | Women’s sports
USA TODAY is on the orange carpet at WNBA All-Star weekend. Shoutout to @calliefin.bsky.social , who is crushing it.
The WNBA and WNBPA released a statement regarding their meeting yesterday. The statement says it was for an “honest and meaningful conversation about the recent increase in racist, hateful, and abusive messages directed at players, as well as other matters …” Full statement:
WNBA Players of the Week for Week 9 of the 2026 season: — West: Kayla McBride — East: Caitlin Clark
That’s a wrap. My World Cup coverage journey is done. Countless stories. 10 matches in person. 1 incredible opportunity. I’m blessed to work for @usatoday.com and grateful they trusted me with such an event.
USA TODAY is on-site for today’s third-place match between France and England. Les Bleus 🤝 Three Lions. Let’s do this.
And we’re back. Hi, friends! 👋🏽 USA TODAY is on-site for today’s World Cup semifinal match. Argentina vs England at 3:00 p.m ET
WNBA Players of the Week for Week 8 of the 2026 season: — West: Paige Bueckers — East: Kelsey Mitchell
“I’m not gonna be back to All-Star level just right away once I get back out there.” Bri Jones says she has been learning to give herself grace as she works her way back to the court.
📍MIAMI 🦩. New office for today’s World Cup duties. England vs Norway quarterfinal.
Skylar Diggins has taken to Instagram to voice frustrations with the Sky. She suggested she is coming off the bench along with a video. “And the crazy part about it all is I’ve been so quiet. I’ve been so good and quiet. I’ve been so good and quiet,” Diggins said.
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is the WNBA Coach of the Month for June. Minnesota has a 9-2 record in June.
Olivia Miles is the Rookie of the month for June. Miles wins back-to-back Rookie of the Month honors.
WNBA Players of the Month for June: — East: Caitlin Clark — West: A’ja Wilson This is Wilson’s 15th such award, an ongoing league-record she owns, and her second this season.
USA TODAY is back on-site for World Cup action in Atlanta. We’re less than 90 minutes out from England vs DR Congo. Lots of white England kits already in the stands.
France vs Sweden on the TV while we wait for England’s prematch presser. World Cup on World Cup.
WNBA Players of the Week for Week 7 of the 2026 season: — West: Natasha Howard — East: Marina Mabrey
Congo is PARTYING after that 3-1 match. Players rushed the field. Coaches scooting/dancing on the ground. Athletes from both teams on their knees. It was not pretty for 75% of that, but Congo moves on to the round of 32. Date with England here in Atlanta on Wednesday.
The Indiana Fever have released a statement regarding the league’s decision to suspend Alyssa Thomas and the flagrant 2 foul that was assessed. (📸: IndianaFever on X)
NEWS: Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, and A’ja Wilson lead the second return of fan votes for the 2026 WNBA All-Star game. Here’s the top 40, including Paige Bueckers and Breanna Stewart in the top 5.
S/o to the Toronto Tempo. They sent me this hysterical and very clever All-Star voting kit yesterday. 10/10. No notes.
WNBA Players of the Week for Week 6 of the 2026 season: — West: Jessica Shepard — East: Sonia Citron
Today, the grief is overwhelming. It’s my Mom’s 60th birthday, but also our first Father’s Day as a family without my dad. I held it together to work today, but I’ve been crying all day. Hold your loved ones tight. Appreciate the dad/dad figures in your life. I miss mine.
World Cup duties again today! 8:11 AM and fans are already lined up for today’s Spain vs Saudia Arabia match.
NEWS: Azzi Fudd is headed to Project B. Fudd was originally set to join Unrivaled for the 2027 season.
WNBA Players of the Week for Week 5 of the 2026 season: — West: A’ja Wilson — East: Caitlin Clark
Cape Verde fans went wild after the match against Spain, a World Cup favorite, ended scoreless.
