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WNBA Head Coaches Are Texting Refs Feedback After Every Game and Say It Changes Little: Insider Report

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For the 2026 season, the WNBA set up an officiating task force for accountability and to regulate the overly physical nature of fouls. In a move to get a better perspective, they even opened a special texting service where head coaches can share their views on the officiating after each game.

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ESPN analyst claims Paige Bueckers is ‘everything’ WNBA wanted Caitlin Clark to be

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Updated Jul 9, 4:32 PM ET

One ESPN commentator has suggested that the WNBA has found what they were looking for in Caitlin Clark through the play of Paige Bueckers. Caitlin Clark has been the most popular since she arrived in the WNBA in 2024, after two sensational seasons with the University of Iowa.

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Why Angel Reese is the perfect fit for the ‘Hollywood of the South’ with Atlanta Dream

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COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Inside the main entrance of Gateway Center Arena, by a merchandise space known as the Drip Shop, everyone finds Angel Reese. She is wearing an off-white sweatshirt and black leggings. Officially, the top is the Diamanté Atlanta Cropped Hoodie, part of the new “homegrown” collection. It has “Atlanta Dream” stenciled across the front. Dozens pass her on a Sunday afternoon in late May, many of whom sport jerseys and shirts bearing her name, and Reese looks on unblinking. She is

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Fever's Clark not in flow with minutes cap, nets 9 in loss to Sparks

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Updated Jul 9, 1:05 PM ET

Fever star Caitlin Clark was limited to 16 minutes in her return Wednesday night, playing in shifts of about three minutes and finishing with nine points in a 106-92 loss to the Sparks.

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Caitlin Clark shows off new colorway for signature shoes — “These are sick”

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Caitlin Clark debuted a new colorway of her upcoming Nike Caitlin 1s on Wednesday. The superstar guard participated in shootaround ahead of the WNBA regular-season game between the Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks. Clark showed off a pair with…

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Lynx's Reeve sets record for regular-season wins

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Updated Jul 9, 8:56 PM ET

The Lynx gave Cheryl Reeve, who already boasted the most total wins including postseason play of any coach in WNBA history, her 380th regular-season victory Wednesday night.

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Politicians Threaten WNBA Over Recent Caitlin Clark “Attacks”

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Updated Jul 12, 3:01 AM ET

The WNBA is now dealing with pressure from Congress regarding the recent stories about Caitlin Clark getting played with physical defense. A group of Republican politicians oworked together to write a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding that the league takes greater accountability to protect the Indiana Fever superstar from taking physical hits. The […] The post Politicians Threaten WNBA Over Recent Caitlin Clark “Attacks” appeared first on HEAVY.

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Indiana Fever distances organization from Congressional letter regarding Caitlin Clark

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Updated Jul 9, 1:35 AM ET

On Tuesday, several members of the United States Congress penned a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert regarding what the members deemed to be “repeated acts of unnecessary physical hostility and violence” toward Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. “Dear Commissioner Engelbert,” the letter, which was from the Republican Study Committee, opened. “Caitlin Clark is transforming…

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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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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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