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Biggest disappointments from the first half of the WNBA season

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From playoff hopefuls who've crashed to major offseason acquisitions who are barely seeing the floor, these are the WNBA's biggest disappointments in 2026.

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Lynx Retire Sylvia Fowles' Number With Hall Of Fame Tribute

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Sylvia Fowles received another fitting tribute when the Minnesota Lynx retired her No. 34 jersey during a ceremony at Target Center honoring her remarkable career. The ceremony celebrated far more than one of the greatest players in Franchise history. It recognized a legacy built through championships, leadership, and years of excellence that helped define an […] The post Lynx Retire Sylvia Fowles' Number With Hall Of Fame Tribute appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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WNBA All-Star celebration could be anything but as issues with officiating, online harrassment, Caitlin Clark discourse persist

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What should be a light and airy mid-season WNBA showcase on the heels of a difficult year of collective bargaining negotiations is buckling from the weight of so many contentious issues, it’s difficult to keep track.

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Cathy Engelbert’s inflection point? Plus: Chicago recs for All-Star weekend

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No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! One quick request: Forward this email to the friend who is always asking for the latest tea on the W. Thanks! Coming up today: 😬 Key week for the commish. 🌠 All-Star format 🍝 Chicago recs Tension at the Top: An important week for the commissioner There is no bigger story heading into All-Star weekend than commissioner Cathy Engelbert’...

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"Can't Take This League Seriously": Senior Sports Journalist Slams WNBA for Sandy Brondello's Suspension Despite Apology to Angel Reese

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Sandy Brondello’s one-game suspension might have been intended to close the discussion on one of the latest WNBA controversies, especially after Angeel Reese herself urged everyone to move and even thanked the league for taking action. However, the conversation is far from over.

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Can one of these WNBA stars become the third-ever member of the 50-40-90 club?

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Kelsey Mitchell. | Getty Images It’s the midway point of the WNBA season, and we’ve gotten some sensational performances already. The Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey had 53 points against the Los Angeles Sparks, tying the single-game scoring record. Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever had the WNBA’s first-ever 45-point and 10-assist game against the Seattle Storm. The Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah Copper had a similarly impressive double-double of her own with a 41-point and 10-rebound game against ...

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Aces HC Becky Hammon Makes Feelings Clear on Sandy Brondello’s 1-Game Suspension for Controversial Angel Reese Remark

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Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon voiced support for Sandy Brondello on Monday night following the WNBA handing down a one-game suspension without pay to the Toronto Tempo head coach. The league cracked down on Brondello after a Friday night incident in which she referred to Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese as a “protected species.

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WNBA Analyst Explains How Caitlin Clark's Career-High Performance Changes "Exhausting" Narrative Around Her

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According to WNBA analyst Caroline Fenton, after Clark delivered the historic 45-point, 10-assist masterpiece against the Seattle Storm on July 17, there was finally a moment of focus solely on her brilliance on the court. Since the June 24 flagrant foul incident involving Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas, almost every conversation around Clark has centered on hard contacts, protecting players, and athletes facing online harassment.

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How are the WNBA’s offseason moves paying off? Assessing best and worst personnel moves

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The 2026 WNBA offseason featured an unprecedented amount of personnel movement, made all the more chaotic by the compressed timeline caused by protracted collective bargaining negotiations. Due to the dramatic increase in salaries — the cap rose from about $1.5 million in 2025 to $7 million in 2026 — the decision-making process had higher stakes than at any point in league history. The salary structure was also updated in the new CBA, changing how teams can allot their caps. For instance, the su

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WNBA enjoys 'hypergrowth' under Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid strained relationship with players

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The WNBA has grown at an exponential rate during Cathy Engelbert's tenure as commissioner, a stewardship that at times has been tumultuous during her nearly seven years at the helm. Engelbert, the second-longest tenured WNBA president or commissioner, helped negotiate a transformative collective bargaining agreement this past spring that gives the WNBA its first core of million-dollar player salaries. “There’s not a lot of jobs where you can make over 30-plus millionaires instantly, right?” E...

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Breanna Stewart, Liberty snap losing streak in win over Wings

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Updated Jul 21, 12:39 PM ET

Breanna Stewart almost finished with a triple-double in leading the New York Liberty past the Dallas Wings on Monday.

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