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Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on Fubo

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The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an exciting Western Conference matinee battle today, Wednesday, July 15, as the league-leading Minnesota Lynx (18-6) welcome the dangerous Los Angeles Sparks (10-12) to the Target Center. Tipping off early for a special afternoon showcase, this high-energy divisional clash carries major playoff-race implications as both teams look to lock down key midsummer momentum. Watch all the action live on Fubo. Minnesota takes their home floor riding a three-game win...

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Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV

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Updated Jul 16, 8:17 AM ET

The 2026 WNBA regular season delivers an absolute primetime blockbuster tonight, Wednesday, July 15, as the soaring expansion Golden State Valkyries (17-7) travel to Indianapolis to battle the high-flying Indiana Fever (14-9) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Backed by an incredibly passionate home crowd, these cross-conference heavyweights collide in a premium matchup packed with heavy playoff-seeding implications. Watch all the action live on YouTube TV. Indiana steps onto their home floor carrying...

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Sydney Johnson Reveals Kiki Iriafen’s Locker Room Gesture After Taking Elbow to the Face in Tempo Game

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Kiki Iriafen was on fire as the Washington Mystics raced to a 79-62 victory over the Toronto Tempo in the WNBA, but there was a moment of concern towards the end of the game that would have had Mystics fans concerned about their star player. Iriafen took an elbow to the face that looked nasty on TV, resulting in her having to leave the court to get some treatment.

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WNBA Obama Presidential Center Move Proves League Is Playing A Bigger Game

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The WNBA Obama Presidential Center partnership marks another milestone for a league that continues expanding its influence. The WNBA will become the first professional sports league to host events at the Obama Presidential Center during All-Star weekend. WNBA Is Expanding Beyond Basketball The WNBA continues proving its ambitious vision well beyond basketball. Becoming the first […] The post WNBA Obama Presidential Center Move Proves League Is Playing A Bigger Game appeared first on Stadium Rant

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“Extraordinary Amount of Incompetence”: Cathy Engelbert’s Interview Cancellation Draws Analysts’ Focus on Adam Silver After Congress’ Involvement

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Updated Jul 15, 4:14 PM ET

Despite growing calls for dialogue, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has remained silent. After the league’s official statement condemning the online harassment of Alyssa Thomas following the flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark on June 24, even members of the US Congress have written a letter to the WNBA and Engelbert urging her to protect Clark and the league’s athletes.

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“Are You That Good?”: ESPN Writer Ponders if Caitlin Clark Has Proven Herself as a New WNBA Star Amid Discrimination Allegations

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On Tuesday’s episode of his “The Right Time” podcast, sports writer Bomani Jones was joined by ESPN’s Howard Bryant in a discussion of the discrimination allegations involving Caitlin Clark. At one point, Jones challenged the notion that Clark was being discriminated against by the “mean Black girls” of the WNBA.

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“Didn’t Do It Against Indiana Fever”: Waived WNBA Rookie Catches Analyst’s Eye Following Aces’ Blowout Loss

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The Indiana Fever handed the Las Vegas Aces their biggest loss of the season on July 13. However, just a game before their 109-75 blowout loss, they had dominated the Phoenix Mercury, beating them 106-58, and Justine Pissott, whom the Fever had let go instead of upgrading her developmental contract, had a historic debut in that game.

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“Don’t Know Who The Best Player In Indiana Fever Is”: Fever’s Blowout Win vs. Aces Raises Dilemma for WNBA Analyst Around Caitlin Clark & Co.

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Caitlin Clark may be the face of the Indiana Fever when it comes to dominating headlines, but the Fever are more than a one-woman show for Sabrina Merchant. From Kelsey Mitchell to Aliah Boston, many players have stepped up when it mattered for the team, especially when Clark missed the majority of the 2025 season due to a groin injury.

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Dan Dakich Drops Explosive Claim About Paige Bueckers’ Stance on Black Coaches In WNBA

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Paige Bueckers’ stance on the lack of Black women coaches in the WNBA has come under scrutiny from NBA analyst Dan Dakich. The college basketball insider, who is white and works for both Outkick and Fox, twin conservative outlets, has not shied away from sharing his unfiltered views, from Caitlin Clark’s woes to Bueckers’ comments.

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“Caitlin Clark Is Always The Adult In The Room” – Dan Dakich Says Fever Star Is More Mature Than Paige Bueckers While Endorsing OutKick Reporter’s Opinion

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Sports commentator Dan Dakich reacted to OutKick writer Bobby Burack’s opinion on the treatment of Caitlin Clark in the WNBA. Dakich hailed the way Clark deals with sensitive social matters and contrasted the Fever star with Paige Bueckers, whom he labeled a “child.

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“Already On The Phone In Anticipation”: LA Sparks’ Decision to Fire GM Before Trade Deadline Sparks WNBA Analyst’s Revelation

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With the LA Sparks reeling at an uninspired 10-12 record, the team decided to make a change not many saw coming. On July 12, they fired general manager Raegan Pebley after two-plus seasons in charge and announced her responsibilities would be shared by assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen in the interim.

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Sun’s Brittney Griner unlocks new milestone in win vs. Fire

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Updated Jul 15, 12:05 PM ET

Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner moved up the ladder anew in their win over the Portland Fire on Tuesday.

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“Unrealistic”: Ex-Mercury Star Gives Verdict on All-Star Rankings As ‘Insane’ WNBA Reality Counters Caitlin Clark Jealousy Claims

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Ever since Caitlin Clark landed at No. 11 in the players’ vote for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, fans have been convinced of one thing: the league is simply jealous of the Indiana Fever star.

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