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’Dangerous,’ ’Pathetic’ — WNBA World Reacts to Alyssa Thomas’ ’Brutal Cheap Shot’ on Caitlin Clark in Fever-Mercury

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The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury rematch on Wednesday night boiled over as a physical matchup featured a highly controversial moment, and Fever star Caitlin Clark was on the receiving end of it. The stage was set for another gritty game after Monday’s tense meeting between the two teams, which featured 6 technical fouls and 1 ejection, with the Fever eventually coming out with an 86-77 win.

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How Are Connecticut Sun Players Staying Positive?

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Unfortunately for the Connecticut Sun, many of their recent games have followed the same pattern: three tight quarters, then a crumbling fourth quarter. Players and coaches are constantly left wondering how to get over the hump and finish better. Athletes got to their peaks by keeping a positive mindset, but when looking towards the rest […] The post How Are Connecticut Sun Players Staying Positive? appeared first on The Lead.

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’RIDICULOUS’ — 2 Heisman-Trophy Winners Call Out WNBA for Caitlin Clark Snub While Celebrating 30th Anniversary

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Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA as the most hyped prospect in league history, and her impact has lived up to every bit of it. Since being drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever in 2024, Clark has driven record television ratings, packed arenas across the country, and helped secure a massive 11-year, $2.

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WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas for One Game After Controversial Incident with Caitlin Clark

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Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury escaped Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a 111-109 victory over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Thursday. Thomas finished with a game-high 12 field goals made and 24 points, while guard Kahleah Copper scored a team-high 28 points. Thomas tied Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell for a game-high 38 minutes played, while Mitchell scored a game-high 30 points for Indiana.

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’There Is A Petty Jealousy’ — Ex-NFL MVP Urges Caitlin Clark To Play Overseas After Continued Disrespect From WNBA

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Updated Jul 7, 5:46 AM ET

It goes without saying that Caitlin Clark has had a huge impact on the WNBA’s rise in popularity in recent years, but the debate over her treatment in the league has only grown louder recently. Former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason became the latest prominent voice to weigh in, suggesting that the Indiana Fever superstar should consider playing overseas if she continues to feel underappreciated in America despite her immense impact on women’s basketball.

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‘She Needs to Grow Up’ — Caitlin Clark Gets Harsh Reality Check From WNBA Analyst

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Updated Jul 8, 3:52 AM ET

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was assessed her fourth technical foul of the season with 22 seconds left in Saturday’s 85-75 Commissioner’s Cup win over the Connecticut Sun. The technical foul moves her halfway toward an automatic one-game suspension under the league’s new collective bargaining agreement.

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Paige Bueckers Adapts Her Game After Caitlin Clark's Technical Foul Incident

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On Monday, Caitlin Clark received a technical foul against the Phoenix Mercury for clapping at their bench. The WNBA chose not to rescind it, resulting in a $1,000 fine for the Indiana Fever star for her fifth technical of the season. Paige Buckers is taking precautions and has learned from what she witnessed.

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A'ja Wilson scores 32 points as the Aces beat the Wings 99-84 to avoid a sweep

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A'ja Wilson scored 32 points and the Las Vegas Aces led nearly throughout to avoid being swept by Dallas with a 99-84 victory over the Wings on Thursday night. Chelsea Gray finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Aces, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history with at least 4,500 points and 2,000 assists for her career. Jackie Young added 20 points, including a four-point play in the third quarter, and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus totaled 13 points.

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WNBA Changes All-Star Game Format, Fans Speculate Against Caitlin Clark

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The WNBA is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, which means a multitude of events will happen throughout the season. The WNBA changed the long-standing format where two captains would draft from the pool of all-stars. This time around, two league legends will serve as honorary general managers, and they will draft from the pool of players.

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Boomer Esiason: Caitlin Clark Should Consider Leaving WNBA for Europe

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Updated Jul 7, 5:55 AM ET

Former NFL star Boomer Esiason believes Caitlin Clark should seriously consider leaving the WNBA at the young age of 24. Unfortunately, Clark left Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Mercury early due to a back injury. The Indiana Fever guard dealt with a back issue earlier this season, so ...

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