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Recap: Mystics blown out by Liberty in 86-64 loss

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Updated Jul 8, 5:12 AM ET

Ugh, that’s all I can say about this one. The Washington Mystics were blown out by the New York Liberty, 86-64 on Sunday afternoon at Barclays Center in New York City. Basically one day after the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973, the Liberty followed that up with a win of […]

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‘I’m Waiting for Think Pieces’ — Caitlin Clark Fans Call Out Double Standard As Olivia Miles Avoids Backlash for Trash Talk

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Updated Jul 8, 3:23 AM ET

The Minnesota Lynx got the better of the Portland Fire from the opening tip on Monday, cruising to a blowout win at Target Center. Head coach Cheryl Reeve’s squad overwhelmed the league’s newest franchise by a 33-point margin, relying on sustained pressure on both ends of the court.

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Angel Reese has 15 points and 17 rebounds, including 11 offensive, and Dream beat Tempo 102-77

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Updated Jul 8, 5:23 AM ET

Angel Reese had 15 points and 17 rebounds — which included a career-high 11 offensive, one short of tying the WNBA single-game record — and the Atlanta Dream beat the Toronto Tempo 102-77 on Sunday. Reese, who came in averaging 14.6 points and a league-leading 11.9 rebounds, has nine double-doubles this season and 59 in her career, the most in WNBA history through 76 games. Reese, acquired April 6 from Chicago in a trade for two first-round picks, has 17 rebounds in three of the past four games.

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Brittney Griner Moves to 12th All-Time in WNBA Field Goals Made

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Updated Jul 8, 4:57 AM ET

Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner added another glowing accolade to her Hall of Fame-worthy resume Friday. The 35-year-old moved into 12th place on the all-time WNBA field goals made list. Griner surpassed legendary Tamika Catchings after recording her 2,390th career field goal.

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Cameras Catch Caitlin Clark Losing Her Cool on WNBA Refs Over Questionable Officiating Amid DeWanna Bonner Incident

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With DeWanna Bonner returning to Indiana, the matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Fever was bound to be intense. After a powerful comeback led by Caitlin Clark’s 15-points in the second quarter, however, things got too heated in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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Angel Reese is enjoying first season in Atlanta as her double-doubles are helping Dream earn wins

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Angel Reese looked like a perfect fit for Atlanta when she was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Dream. Dream guard Rhyne Howard predicted before the season Reese “could be exactly what we were missing.” As it prepares for back-to-back games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, Atlanta has one of the best records in the WNBA.

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Lynx Phenom Olivia Miles Surpasses Caitlin Clark, Ties Paige Bueckers to Rewrite WNBA Record Books

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Updated Jul 8, 3:24 AM ET

No Napheesa Collier, no problem, because the Minnesota Lynx and Olivia Miles continue to ball out. Miles’ numbers on Monday night against the Portland Fire helped her surpass Caitlin Clark and tie Paige Bueckers in the league’s record books.

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Former WNBA Player, Analysts & Journalists Step in Caitlin Clark's Support Over Alyssa Thomas' Dirty Play

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Updated Jul 8, 1:39 AM ET

The Indiana Fever’s rematch against the Phoenix Mercury already carried extra tension after their heated meeting just two days earlier. But midway through the second quarter, a controversial sequence involving Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark went unpenalized despite broadcast replays appearing to show contact to Clark’s neck.

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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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