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Mystics defeat Caitlin Clark and the Fever in front of record-setting WNBA crowd
Sika Kone scored a career-high 20 points and the Washington Mystics pulled out a 92-91 win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Thursday night before a record crowd of 20,711, the largest in WNBA history. The Mystics began the game with a shot at the final playoff spot but that hope ended when the Atlanta Dream won at...
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Large crowd lines up at Capital One Arena with Caitlin Clark fever
The hottest ticket in the WNBA sold out Capital One Arena. News4’s Dominique Moody spoke to fans who lined up to see Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Washington Mystics.
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Chennedy Carter and rookie Angel Reese lead the Sky past the Mystics, who fall to 0-10
Chennedy Carter scored a season-high 25 points off the bench, rookie Angel Reese had 16 points, 11 rebounds and five steals, and the Chicago Sky beat the winless Washington Mystics 79-71.
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‘Getting bigger': Washington Mystics tip off highly anticipated season
The WNBA season is tipping off as women’s basketball booms in popularity, in part fueled by star rookies like college basketball’s all-time leading scorer Caitlin Clark. The Washington Mystics are one of eight teams that started their regular season on Tuesday and there’s plenty of hype for Washington. Aaliyah Edwards was the number six overall pick in the draft....
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Mystics to face Liberty in home opener as WNBA booms in popularity
Washington Mystics fans are getting hyped for a big season expected to be defined by the soaring popularity of women’s basketball. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Mystics embrace surge in popularity of women's basketball
The Washington Mystics talk about the sudden increase in popularity of women’s basketball. News4’s Gio Del Fa reports on media day as the season approaches.
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Mystics vs. Indiana Fever game with Caitlin Clark moves to Capital One Arena
The Washington Mystics play Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark on June 7 at the Capital One Arena.
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Key dates for 2024 WNBA season, Caitlin Clark's debut
With the draft complete, here’s a look at key dates going into the 2024 WNBA campaign.
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DC mayor aims to keep Mystics in Ward 8 as Monumental seeks move to Capital One Arena
Much has been made of the possible move of the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards from D.C. to Virginia. But what about the Washington Mystics? If the proposal to move the men’s teams to Virginia becomes a reality, the owner of Monumental Sports, Ted Leonsis, has said he wants to move the Mystics from their current venue –...
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BET co-founder Sheila Johnson debuts memoir
Sheila Johnson, the first Black female billionaire, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts and co-owner of the Washington Mystics, has debuted her memoir “Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Triumph” in which she shares deeply personal moments of her life. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with Johnson about the book.
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‘What a season': Mystics out of WNBA playoff semis after losing to Liberty in overtime
Liberty beat the Mystics 90 to 85 in overtime, marking the end of Washington’s season.
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Meet the faces of the franchise for every DC team
In recent years, some D.C. sports stars have retired or were traded… who is left? Who is considered the face of the different franchises? NBC4 headed to 106.7 The Fan to chat with JP Finlay and Washington Football legend Brian Mitchell or BMitch to get their thoughts.
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Qatar sovereign wealth fund buying stake in DC's NBA, NHL and WNBA teams
The Qatar Investment Authority is buying a roughly 5% stake of Monumental Sports & Entertainment as part of a $4.05 billion deal.
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DC sports teams, doctors break down CPR disparities
Research shows bystanders are less likely to do CPR on certain groups of people in D.C. Here’s how some local sports teams and doctors are trying to change that.
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DC doctors and sports teams join forces to clear up misconceptions about CPR
Research shows bystanders are less likely to give life-saving CPR to certain groups of people in D.C., but some local doctors and D.C. sports teams joined together in the hopes of changing that — and tackling misconceptions about CPR along the way.
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Mystics to Host New York Liberty in Season Opener
The Washington Mystics kick off their regular season at home Friday night against the New York Liberty. News4’s Juliana Valencia checks out what fans can expect and takes her shot on the ESA court.