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Fever news: Caitlin Clark ties own WNBA record with huge stat line vs. Tempo

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Updated Aug 19, 3:41 PM ET

Caitlin Clark had another stellar night for the Indiana Fever, as she helped her team get past the Toronto Tempo on the road Tuesday.

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‘It’s All About Representation’ — Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Bringing More Eyes to WNBA Amid Controversy

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Updated Aug 19, 9:44 PM ET

After Tuesday afternoon’s shootaround, Sophie Cunningham was happy to talk about something other than the transgender athlete controversy that has followed the WNBA in recent months. Instead of that divisive issue, the Indiana Fever guard was asked about a different aspect of her growing profile and whether those qualities are helping bring new eyes to women’s basketball.

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Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 before sitting out 4th in Fever win

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Updated Aug 19, 9:16 PM ET

Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter and finished with 29 before sitting out the fourth, Caitlin Clark added 24 points and the Fever beat the Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory.

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Dream bounce back in roadkill victory over Aces in Vegas

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 18: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Dream defeated the Aces 97-82. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images ...

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WNBA's All-Star Game heading to San Francisco in July 2027

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Updated Aug 19, 8:20 AM ET

The Valkyries will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game, along with the shooting skills challenge and 3-point shootout, the league announced Tuesday.

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Enes Kanter Alleges NBA Players Are ‘Ready to Join the Movement’ to Declare For the WNBA Draft As Trans Athletes

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Former NBA center Enes Kanter has claimed that eight former NBA, G-League, and European players are considering declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Highlighting the stark pay gap between G-League salaries and top WNBA contracts, Kanter argued that players could drastically increase their earnings by challenging the league’s current eligibility guidelines.

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Sparks fall to lowly Sun for sixth straight defeat

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Updated Aug 19, 12:28 AM ET

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 18: Tonie Morgan #4 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles the ball during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 18, 2026 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts . 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

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Public interviewer asks trans people if Enes Kanter and Royce White should play in WNBA

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As discussions around WNBA inclusion policy heat up, voices within the transgender community are sharing their take on who belongs on the court. Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have re-entered the spotlight after vowing to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft.

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