Basketball News · LatestSaturday, May 9, 2026

How did Caitlin Clark fare in the Indiana Fever's 2026 WNBA regular-season opener? Clark's points and stats against the Wings.

Caitlin Clark’s first regular-season game since last summer’s injury instantly turned into the biggest WNBA conversation of opening weekend. Even though the Dallas Wings escaped Indiana with a wild 107-104 victory, the Fever star’s third-quarter takeover completely changed the energy inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse and reminded everyone why the league continues centering so much attention around her return.

Friday night’s Liberty home opener came with a surprise. It wasn’t Breanna Stewart’s 31-point performance or Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s first game back since the 2024 WNBA Finals, which included a nasty crossover that put Sun defender Gianna Kneepkens on the hardwood. The surprise performance came from Julie Vanloo, a player that joined the Liberty roster less than 24 hours prior to the 106-75 ...

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Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogić had a standout game in her WNBA debut against the Las Vegas Aces. Who is she?

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After being cut earlier in the week, Julie Vanloo speaks on her outstanding debut for the Liberty against the Sun.

Caitlin Clark scored her 1,000th career point on Saturday, putting her with some elite company.

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The Brooklyn Nets assistant coach continues to draw league interest

Lexie Hull and the Indiana Fever opened the 2026 WNBA regular season on Saturday afternoon, hosting Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Hull began her fifth WNBA season coming off the bench, with guards Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Kelsey Mitchell receiving the starting nods. Hull has become a key rotation piece for the Fever during her WNBA career.

Azzi Fudd was taken No. 1 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, but her WNBA debut left a lot to be desired. Here is the record low that Fudd set.

To celebrate the Las Vegas Aces’ third championship in four years, owner Mark Davis clearly spared no expense on a thoughtful design.

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The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Angel Reese's debut with the Atlanta Dream. Follow for complete results from the WNBA season opener.

This game feels seismic

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Man City couldn't afford another slip-up, and Jérémy Doku ensured that didn't happen.

People Magazine is facing a ton of backlash this weekend from WNBA fans around the country. In honor of the 2026 season kicking off, People Magazine highlighted three couples in the WNBA. Their story highlighted Paige Buckers and Azzi Fudd, who are currently teammates on the Dallas Wings. A few ...

Texas Tech continued its run of success with in-state recruits after landing a commitment from four-star WR Julian Caldwell, No. 59 in the SC Next 300.

The wait around the Dallas Wings’ new era finally ended as they opened their 2026 regular season with a thrilling 107-104 win over the Indiana Fever. But just when fans thought they were about to get the full Paige Bueckers-Azzi Fudd experience in one of the most highly anticipated games of the season, the Wings threw in a surprise nobody saw coming.

The Indiana Fever are down two players as they open their season on Saturday against the Wings. Indiana has big expectations this year.

I don’t know if I’ve ever watched a team with the spunk of the one we’ve seen in the last six games.

Here are the NBA playoff games for Saturday, May 9, 2026: Enjoy the basketball everyone.

INDIANAPOLIS — Saturday was a 40-minute exchange of firepower between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings. Both teams offer high-powered offensive machines, anchored by two of the league’s biggest stars in Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. In the season opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Wings came away with a 107-104 win over Fever. In front of a sell-out crowd, the teams changed leads 11 times, but it was mainly the Fever attempting to regain the advantage over the more efficient Wings. G

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Paige Bueckers scores 20 on 8-of-10 shooting as Dallas Wings edge Indiana Fever 107-104