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Phoenix Mercury can’t overcome turnovers in loss to Chicago Sky

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Updated Jul 9, 1:39 PM ET

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s 77-66 loss to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday didn’t just end their three-game winning streak, but also exposed some offensive issues the team still needs to work through. Phoenix entered the matchup having won three straight games and eight consecutive meetings against Chicago.

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‘Hold Players Accountable’ – Members of Congress Demand Answers From WNBA As Caitlin Clark Endures Harsh ’Violence’

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Amid the ongoing controversy over the physical style of defense some opposition teams adopt against Caitlin Clark, several US congressmen have written to the WNBA, demanding answers about how the league is treating its biggest star. Members of Congress Demand Answers From the WNBA Over Caitlin Clark TreatmentSince being drafted into the WNBA, Clark has had to face aggressive defending from opposition teams.

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How Did Playing in Hartford Strengthen the Sun Legacy?

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On May 2, the Connecticut Sun played at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford for the final time. While the night ended with an 86-83 loss to the Dallas Wings, it certainly was a win for Connecticut basketball. Before fans even began filling the seats, Dallas Wings General Manager Curt Miller noted his predictions of it feeling […] The post How Did Playing in Hartford Strengthen the Sun Legacy? appeared first on The Lead.

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‘Y’all need to go to a therapist’: Candace Parker calls out WNBA for disrespecting Caitlin Clark due to ‘insecurities’

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The 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend will take place in Chicago over July 24 and 25, and on Wednesday, the league announced its plans to hold marquee events over the weekend at the newly opened Obama Presidential Center. Unsurprisingly, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was named one of ten starters for the All-Star game. Still, fans…

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Indiana Fever Announce Injury Report Ahead of Sparks Game

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The Indiana Fever continue their Western Conference road trip on Wednesday in Hollywood.The Fever takes on the Los Angeles Sparks at the Crypto.com Arena for the third and final time this season. They will look to sweep the season for the first time since 2011 after winning the first two matchups on May 13 and […] The post Indiana Fever Announce Injury Report Ahead of Sparks Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘I expect to be disrespected’: Angel Reese sends a message to WNBA after ‘slap in the face’

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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese is one of the biggest stars in the WNBA, but she was not named one of the starters in the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game. It sounds like that did not necessarily come as a surprise to her, but she was surprised that none of her teammates were selected for that…

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WNBA to be first pro league to host events at Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center

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The WNBA will host several All-Star weekend activities at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago later this month, becoming the first professional sports league to christen the newly opened venue. According to a WNBA news release, several of the All-Star break’s premier events — including media day and team practice — will be held July 24 at the center’s 60,000-square-foot athletic building. The center will also host Jr. WNBA Day, a day of athletic programming geared toward Chicago’s youth, an

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WNBA All-Star 2026: Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen named as reserves

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Updated Jul 9, 6:45 AM ET

On Monday, the WNBA announced that Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron and forward Kiki Iriafen were named All-Star reserves. This is not surprising news considering that the Mystics are in the playoff hunt and that both Citron and Iriafen have been instrumental to Washington’s success this season. It’s also the second time that both have […]

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