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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve doubles down on trans stance in the WNBA

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Updated Aug 20, 10:39 AM ET

The transgender debate continues to take over the WNBA, with Cheryl Reeve feeling the need to address the situation once again. WNBA league-leaders Minnesota Lynx extended their win streak to five games with a sharp 77-66 road victory over the Golden State Valkyries, bringing their overall record to an impressive 30-7.

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Sophie Cunningham Raises Eyebrows With Hint of Cathy Engelbert’s Possible WNBA Exit

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Updated Aug 21, 1:44 AM ET

Sophie Cunningham continues to speak her mind on ongoing off-court and on-court issues in the WNBA, and the Indiana Fever star remains in the spotlight for her unflinching take. She recently reflected on the controversial saga surrounding her trans comments, the Fever locker room, and the WNBA leadership in an interview with Meghan Hall of USA Today.

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Ex-NBA Star Royce White’s WNBA Draft Bid Becomes Official After Former Congressman Signs Declaration

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On August 7, former NBA player Royce White declared for the upcoming WNBA Draft after the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports spiraled. “I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purposes of basketball, professional basketball, so I’ll be declaring for the WNBA Draft in 2027 as well,” he said during his announcement.

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‘Bring Their House Down,’ ‘The Cherry on Top’ — Sports World Reacts As Ex-U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Backs Royce White’s Divisive WNBA Draft Bid

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A little over a week after first saying he intended to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, Royce White has now made his declaration official. The former NBA first-round pick did so with an unexpected figure in his corner, former U.

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Olivia Miles has 20 points, 7 assists before ankle injury as WNBA-best Lynx beat Valkyries 77-66

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Olivia Miles had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds before leaving midway through the fourth quarter with a left ankle injury, and the Minnesota Lynx ran away early from the Golden State Valkyries before holding on for a 77-66 win Wednesday night in a matchup of the WNBA’s top teams. Kayla McBride also scored 20 for the Lynx and did Stephen Curry's signature “night night” gesture after a late 3-pointer at Chase Center, home to Curry's Warriors.

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‘Her Side Career as a Model Is Making Her Hesitant’ — WNBA Analyst Drops Bizarre Angel Reese Theory After Missed Layup Vs. Caitlin Clark’s Fever

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Angel Reese is a polarizing player in the polarizing league that is the WNBA. The transgender athlete debate has entered its ranks and drawn in commentators from not just the sports world, but the political realm as well.

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Mystics vs. Tempo final score: Washington wins, 93-82

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The Washington Mystics defeated the Toronto Tempo, 93-82 on Tuesday night at home. Washington led for the vast majority of this game, had a double digit lead for most of the game, and led by as many as 18 points tonight. Washington’s biggest statistical achievement standpoint was rebounding, where they grabbed 43 rebounds compared to Toronto’s 27. Kiki Irifaen led the Mystics with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Kiki Rice led the Tempo with 19 points. Washington’s next game is on Wednesday against...

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3 thoughts as the Wings host Indiana Fever in rematch of last Friday’s loss

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Updated Aug 20, 6:25 AM ET

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 17: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings walks to the bench during a WNBA game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 17, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Dallas Wings (20-16) return home to face the Indiana Fever (24-12) Thursday night at their future stomping grounds, the American Airlines Center. The matchup marks a rematch of the Wings’ 98-87 loss fr...

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Caitlin Clark, Fever set Ion WNBA viewership record, beat NFL preseason game

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Updated Aug 20, 8:05 AM ET

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have delivered another record-breaking number, this time for Ion, while also outperforming NFL preseason competition. Dallas Wings-Indiana Fever on Ion last Friday averaged 1.62 million viewers. That is the most-watched WNBA game ever on the network, which first started carrying the WNBA in 2023. It is also the most-watched…

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Wings star rookie Azzi Fudd out for season with knee injury

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Wings star guard Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's WNBA draft, will undergo a procedure on her injured knee and miss the remainder of the season.

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