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Enes Kanter turns trans WNBA protest into $1.35 million recruiting pitch

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Enes Kanter Freedom is no longer just challenging the WNBA’s eligibility rules. He is now trying to turn that protest into a recruiting pitch. The former NBA center claimed Tuesday that he had spoken to eight players about entering the 2027 WNBA Draft if the league does not change or further clarify its eligibility standards....

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‘I Didn’t Sleep’ — Angel Reese Looks Back on ‘Tough’ Fever Layup Blunder After Bounce-Back Win vs. A’ja Wilson’s Aces

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Angel Reese shook off a nightmare finish against the Indiana Fever two days ago to drop 21 points and lead the Atlanta Dream to a decisive 97-82 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night. The Dream forward dominated the paint against reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, grabbing 10 rebounds and converting 8 of her 9 free throw attempts.

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“Rules Are Rules”: Enes Kanter Claims NBA Players Could Enter 2027 WNBA Draft for Bigger Paychecks Amid League Silence

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According to former Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter Freedom, besides Royce White and himself, more male players may declare their eligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft. The method, as Freedom and White have demonstrated, would involve identifying as women and exploiting what they see as a loophole in the WNBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, which does not explicitly define the parameters of biological sex or gender identity.

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Caitlin Clark makes candid admission after seeing Toronto fans’ pregame gesture

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Caitlin Clark appreciated the extraordinary effort Toronto fans made before her first WNBA game in Canada, though the Fever star admitted she might not have done the same.

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‘I didn’t sleep’ – Angel Reese breaks silence on viral missed layup vs Indiana Fever

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Updated Aug 19, 11:48 PM ET

Angel Reese turned into a bit of a meme after her missed layup against the Indiana Fever, as Caitlin Clark’s reaction caught everyone’s attention. The Atlanta Dream forward, Angel Reese, found herself at the center of viral social media backlash after a rather embarrassing missed layup in the closing seconds of regulation against the Indiana Fever.

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‘She’s incredible’ – Caitlin Clark names rival WNBA star she wants to ‘steal’ for the Fever

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Updated Aug 19, 1:23 PM ET

Caitlin Clark was full of praise for one WNBA rival, jokingly dropping a hint on who she wouldn’t mind seeing in a Fever jersey next. The Indiana Fever are suddenly looking like an absolute nightmare for the rest of the league, turning their season around and playing genuine championship-caliber basketball.

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‘Confidence Is MIA’ — Lexie Hull’s Mom Makes Concerning Admission About Her Daughter While Responding to Fever Guard’s Critics

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Lexie Hull was the X-factor for the Indiana Fever in 2025. They went against the odds to Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals against the eventual champions, the Las Vegas Aces.

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‘The WNBA Will Be Viewed As Unserious’ — Ex-ESPN Star Doubles Down on Criticism of WNBA Broadcasts’ Lack of ‘Diversity’

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The WNBA is chock-full of discourse at the moment. Ric Bucher joined in to share his take on the league’s broadcasting, sharing his grievances about the lack of male representation in the W’s media landscape.

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‘GOATS Only Chase Themselves’ – WNBA World Reacts As Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Inch Closer to Breaking Their Own Records

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Tuesday night went as planned for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, with both helping their teams secure wins. Clark scored 24 points for the Indiana Fever against Toronto Tempo, while Reese posted 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting, along with 10 rebounds and 4 steals against the Las Vegas Aces.

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“Struck Me as a Little Insulting and Tone Deaf”: Jemele Hill Defends Using Race-Based Stats to Reject Ric Bucher’s WNBA Media Criticism

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Updated Aug 19, 11:25 AM ET

This week, Jemele Hill found herself at odds with Ric Bucher on the question of diversity in the WNBA. After Bucher wondered out loud why all of the WNBA’s color analysts and studio hosts are women, Hill fired back with a number of statistics to illustrate men’s dominance in sports media.

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Caitlin Clark reveals what she hopes people remember most about her when WNBA career is over

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Caitlin Clark is perhaps the most well-known WNBA player in the world, and that is in no way surprising given how often she sets records in the league. Since being drafted as the number one overall pick in 2024, she has taken the league by storm and most recently became the only player in WNBA history to average 26+ PPG and 9+ APG over an 11-game span.

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‘Disgusting Propaganda,’ ‘Eating It Up’ — WNBA World at Odds As Tempo Unveil Mascot With ‘She/They Pronouns’ vs. Sophie Cunningham’s Fever

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Sophie Cunningham’s stance against biological men competing in women’s sports has created all sorts of controversial and polarizing reactions. But Tuesday’s Indiana Fever-Toronto Tempo matchup added a twist nobody could have anticipated.

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WNBA Broadcaster Refuses To Ignore Toronto Crowd’s Behavior Towards Sophie Cunningham During Fever’s Game vs the Tempo

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Updated Aug 19, 2:58 PM ET

The Indiana Fever are finally building the kind of momentum they need with the playoffs right around the corner. Behind Kelsey Mitchell’s 29 points, they picked up their fifth straight win on Sunday, beating the Toronto Tempo 101-95.

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‘Cooked the Entire Nation’ — WNBA World Reacts As Caitlin Clark ‘Roasts’ Canada After Fever Co-Star Kelsey Mitchell ‘Overheats’ vs. Tempo

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Caitlin Clark was tasked to finish out Indiana Fever’s clash vs the Toronto Tempo without her partner in crime, Kelsey Mitchell, who left the game before the fourth quarter started. Many believed she had injured herself and sent prayers to the star.

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New York Liberty burned by Natasha Cloud, Chicago Sky, lose 93-86

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Updated Aug 19, 10:44 AM ET

Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The New York Liberty faced the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night. With the third quarter and the shot clock winding down, Natasha Cloud caught the ball five feet behind the top of the key. She had no choice but to heave a skying 27-footer over Rebekah Gardner, a low-percentage shot that everybody watching the game, whether on television or from the Liberty bench, thought was going in. To that point, Cloud had scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4-of-5 from deep. “She...

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