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A Rivals Week headliner, the Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky showdown lived up to the billing

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Kelsey Mitchell and Natasha Cloud. | Getty Images All the ingredients required for great game, one requisite of WNBA Rivals Week, came together in the showdown between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. Six ties. Four lead changes. Three technical fouls. Two Midwest franchises. One ejection. And an eventual four-point win, 90-86, for Indiana. The first quarter was ultra tight before one moment became the focal point. DiJonai Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 and subsequently ejected after ...

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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa's hilarious response to trade request question from fan

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Washington Wizards’ prized rookie AJ Dybantsa might be the number one overall pick, but he is also like millions of other young people committed to the world of content creation. In the Wizards’ star’s most recent YouTube video, a hilarious moment occurred when a fan asked him whether he was going to request a trade. […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa’s hilarious response to trade request question from fan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jabari Smith Jr. sets expectations for Rockets in 2026-27

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The Houston Rockets believe another year of continuity could elevate them into serious championship contention, and forward Jabari Smith Jr. expects a noticeable step forward during the 2026-27 season. Appearing on the latest episode of Chiney Today with Chiney Ogwumike, Smith discussed why he believes Houston is poised to improve after a disappointing playoff exit […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. sets expectations for Rockets in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Three ways the Minnesota Lynx’s 10-game winning streak defines their season of dominance

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Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams celebrate during one of Minnesota’s recent victories. | Getty Images Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The Minnesota Lynx are the best team in the WNBA. At 25-7, Minnesota is once again atop the league’s standings, and they recently went nearly an entire month without losing. From July 8 to August 2, the Lynx were a perfect 10-0, their winning streak fueled by a potent, selfless offense and a budding backcourt star. View this post on Instagram To say ...

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No Mystics players make Team USA’s FIBA Women’s World Cup team

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SAN JUAN, PR - MARCH 12: Kiki Iriafen #15 of the USA Women's National Team dribbles the ball during the game against Puerto Rico during the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament on March 12, 2026 at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (P...

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