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Caitlin Clark Becomes Fastest Player to 700 Assists in WNBA History During Sunday Game

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever looked to keep their winning streak alive on Sunday, facing Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena (Atlanta). The Fever are coming off a 98-87 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday, their third straight win, which moved them to 22-12 in the 2026 WNBA season. During the Fever vs. Wings matchup, Clark was able to make some WNBA history.

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Kelsey Mitchell Sets WNBA Record with 19th Consecutive Game Scoring 20+ Points

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Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever are now winners of four straight games, jumping to 23-12 on the 2026 WNBA season after taking down Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime. Going into Fever vs. Dream, Mitchell had recorded 20 or more points in 18 straight games, dating back to June 22 against the Phoenix Mercury, which marks a WNBA record for a single season.

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Timpson scores career-high 20 points and shines in OT as Fever edge Dream 95-91

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Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana's first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday to protect their hold on fourth place in the WNBA standings. Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 13.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Indiana guard 20 points, her 19th consecutive game scoring at least 20. Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including two free throws after Atlanta trimmed Indiana's lead to 93-91, with nine assists.

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WNBA Coach Nate Tibbetts Defends Stephanie White Amid Controversy and Criticism

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White amid current controversies. Ahead of their game against the Portland Fire on Sunday, coach Tibbetts was asked about the league’s current state during his practice-day media availability. Tibbetts didn’t hold back on his opinion, saying that the league should focus on the great things that are happening in the league rather than dwell on negativity.

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‘Players Won’t Qualify as Women’ – Clay Travis Doubles Down on Wild Theory That WNBA Players Won’t Pass Gender Test

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Discourse over whether the WNBA should permit trans women from entering the league has reached an all-time high. Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White threatening to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft has kicked decision-making into overdrive for league officials.

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