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Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026

These three players have impressed in the World Cup. Do they also belong in the WNBA?

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Imani McGee-Stafford leads a Puerto Rico huddle at the FIBA World Cup. | Getty Images WNBA stars will always draw the biggest crowds at the World Cup, but what would FIBA play be without lesser known players putting on headline performances? Going into the knockout rounds, a handful of international stars already have put on for a global audience. Have they proven that they also deserve a(nother) shot in the WNBA? Virag Takacs-Kiss (Hungary) Hungary pushed to a second-place finish in their gr...

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What’s going on with the NY Liberty’s new practice facility?

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September 8, 2026: A sign at the New York Liberty practice facility grounds in Brooklyn, NY. | Norman Oder/Atlantic Yards Report In 2025, the New York Liberty announced they would be building their own practice facility in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn for the 2027 WNBA season. With a few months to go in 2026, there are questions as to whether they’ll have the facility up and running. On Tuesday, Brooklyn based journalist Norman Oder reported on a visit to Greenpoint, the site of the pla...

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Two stars attracting more interest than Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers at FIBA WC

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While the young WNBA stars are helping bring popularity to the women’s game in America, they are still a little behind when it comes to global notoriety. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers may have settled for a bench role for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, but that hasn’t affected their popularity.

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What Cathy Engelbert’s successor owes WNBA players

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The photograph dwells in the memory of a time we’d like to forget. During the pandemic-addled summer of 2020, women locked arms and stood in matching black shirts, all bearing the same demand in white letters: “Arrest The Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor.” It was the most powerful demonstration of a brief period of widespread activism throughout sports, these WNBA players taking command with more audacity and clarity than anyone else. The commissioner didn’t inspire them to gather. They didn’t ask

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‘This Makes Her Look Worse,’ ‘Eat the Crow’ — WNBA World Slams ESPN Legend for ‘Backpedaling’ on Controversial A’ja Wilson-Caitlin Clark Take

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On Friday, Linda Cohn questioned A’ja Wilson’s decision to withdraw from Team USA’s 2026 FIBA World Cup campaign, suggesting she may have done so to avoid the “Caitlin Clark show. ” With the Indiana Fever star “embracing the global spotlight,” Cohn hypothesized that Wilson might have wanted to avoid that.

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Angel Reese Is Getting Way Too Good to Ignore

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At some point, we have to stop calling Angel Reese a “future star.” She is already a star. Reese has taken her game to another level with the Atlanta Dream, averaging 16.1 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game this season. And somehow, she still feels like one of the most underrated…

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‘Going Downhill’ — Ex-Indiana Coach Warns WNBA of Consequences if Caitlin Clark Doesn’t Win a Championship Soon

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With the WNBA season on hiatus as Caitlin Clark and other stars are in Germany for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, the media has time to assess the league’s current state. Former Indiana Hoosiers interim head coach Dan Dakich, known for his outspoken tendencies, issued a bold warning to the league during Tuesday’s episode of “Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich.

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Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026

“That’s A Lie, Right? She Was Fired”: Cathy Engelbert Draws Dave Portnoy’s Harsh Verdict After WNBA Exit

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As Team USA creates a buzz in Berlin with their clean sweep of the group stages of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Cathy Engelbert created a whole different conversation back home after she announced her retirement as the WNBA Commissioner, which will take effect at the end of the year. However, Barstool Sports owner [...]

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Why the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever face the most pressure in the WNBA playoffs—and why the Las Vegas Aces face the least

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The Minnesota Lynx. (Photo by Matthew Huang) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the 2026 WNBA postseason approaches, I have a feeling that all eight playoff teams will hold their own and make it an interesting first round. Any team could go on to win it all, but some teams need to win more than others. So instead of picking who is most likely to win, let’s rank the teams in order of who faces the most pressure to deliver a championship. In the comments, let us know your rankings. 1. Minnes...

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Kara Lawson Breaks Silence On Caitlin Clark’s Shooting Struggles At FIBA Women’s World Cup - Fadeaway World

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Caitlin Clark has yet to fully replicate her WNBA form at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Her shooting struggles have been a major factor. Still, Team USA head coach Kara Lawson remains confident that the Indiana Fever star can get back on track in Germany. “I didn’t even know that, I don’t count how […]

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