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Three Rutgers Products Are Leaving Their Mark on the 2026 WNBA Season

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For a Rutgers women’s basketball program that has quietly stocked WNBA rosters for over a decade, the 2026 season has been a reminder of just how far that pipeline reaches. Three former Scarlet Knights are on active rosters around the league this summer, and each has found a different way to make headlines. Kahleah Copper […]

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Former Phoenix Suns center responds to two ex-NBA players’ WNBA plans

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PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez has entered the growing debate over transgender eligibility in the WNBA, responding to news of two former NBA players’ plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Editor’s note: This story contains strong language in a social media post quoted by Robin Lopez.

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Cheryl Miller, Sue Bird Weigh In On The Controversy Surrounding DiJonai Carrington’s Flagrant Foul On Sophie Cunningham

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Updated Aug 10, 11:57 PM ET

The discussion after Saturday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky has centered heavily on the first-quarter flagrant foul incident. Now, WNBA legends Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller have weighed in on this issue, too.

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ESPN’s Monica McNutt Supports WNBA Rescinding Caitlin Clark’s 8th Technical Despite Revealing a Contrasting Past

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Updated Aug 10, 1:55 PM ET

The WNBA’s decision to rescind Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul was widely praised, but one person seems to think otherwise. While discussing the incident and the rescission, ESPN analyst Monica McNutt gave an explanation that even surprised her team.

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‘Men Can’t Be Women’ – XX-XY Athletics Issues Scathing Rant On WNBA’s Trans-Athlete Drama Sparked By Sophie Cunningham

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Updated Aug 10, 5:28 PM ET

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham shared her opinion on the debate over transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports a few weeks ago. These initial comments have sparked countless thoughts on the matter, going beyond the usual boundaries of sports news.

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Betnijah Laney-Hamilton gets tentative plan for Mystics debut

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Updated Aug 10, 1:31 PM ET

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has a projected timetable on her incoming debut for the Mystics after the team's win over the Mercury on Sunday.

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Sparks put up valiant tanking performance in loss to Valkyries

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Updated Aug 10, 1:15 AM ET

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 9: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 9, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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Wings vs. Lynx Recap: Dallas drops third straight in 103-90 loss to Minnesota

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Updated Aug 10, 4:59 PM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 9: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on August 9, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Wings (19-14) fell to the Minnesota Lynx...

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Lynx's Kayla McBride sets single-game 3-point record with 10

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Updated Aug 10, 3:29 PM ET

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride set the WNBA single-game record by making 10 3-pointers Sunday in a 103-90 victory over the Dallas Wings.

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Aces rest A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young at Liberty

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Updated Aug 10, 6:28 AM ET

Las Vegas has scratched A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday afternoon's game against the Liberty, the second game of a road back-to-back.

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Kelsey Mitchell Reveals Secret to Her Strong Bond with Caitlin Clark After Big Win

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Updated Aug 10, 3:14 AM ET

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell revealed the secret to her strong relationship with teammate Caitlin Clark. The dynamic duo of Mitchell and Clark has emerged as one of the most exciting and successful tandems in the WNBA right now. Mitchell and Clark helped the Fever beat Chicago, 90-86, to notch their 20th win of the season, as the former scored 27 points while the latter had 26.

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