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Sunday, Sep 13, 2026

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U.S. tops Spain to reach FIBA World Cup final against France

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Updated Sep 13, 2:07 PM ET

Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.

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“I Think I Should Be Commissioner”: Sophie Cunningham Makes Bold WNBA Commissioner Pitch While Sharing Her Priorities

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With Cathy Engelbert set to step down as WNBA commissioner at the end of this year, many candidates have been floated, but Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham has thrown her hat in the ring. On Thursday, Cunningham shared her plans to run for commissioner during an episode of the “No Hesitation” podcast, saying, “Honestly, the more [...]

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“Is That Not Weird?”: Sophie Cunningham’s Blunt Verdict on Next WNBA Commissioner Leads to Awkward Reality

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Sophie Cunningham has been dead set against Cathy Engelbert as WNBA commissioner, even being one of the first to predict she would be fired from her role by the end of this year. Engelbert recently announced that she had originally planned to retire after this season, but it was speculated that she was actually fired [...]

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Friday, Sep 11, 2026

Why Kalani Brown joining Las Vegas Aces is like a homecoming | The IX Basketball

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Becky Hammon: 'She’s always kind of been destined to be an Ace' The post Why Kalani Brown signing with the Las Vegas Aces feels like a homecoming appeared first on The IX Sports.

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The Lynx Are Good, But They Could Get Even Better » Winsidr

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If you would have said before the season that the Minnesota Lynx would be sitting atop the WNBA standings with just a handful of games left, many would have thought you were crazy. Going into the 2026 campaign, the Lynx had multiple question marks surrounding them—What would this team look like after a large roster… The post The Lynx Are Good, But They Could Get Even Better appeared first on Winsidr.

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Russell Westbrook’s Project B Signs More WNBA Stars, Taking Tally Past 20

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With the inaugural season approaching, Russell Westbrook’s Project B has unveiled more WNBA stars who have joined the emerging global league. Earlier Thursday, the startup global basketball league announced that Brionna Jones, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Valériane Ayayi, Angela Dugalic, Makayla Timpson, and Antonia Delaere had joined its lineup. A total of 22 players have now [...]

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“That Really Kind Of Screws Us” – Sophie Cunningham Identifies 1 Major Problem Indiana Fever Must Solve for Championship Push

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Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever return to action on September 18 after a 17-day WNBA hiatus. The team currently sits in fifth place with 26 wins and 14 losses. However, to make a championship push, the 30-year-old guard believes the team has to solve one major problem. Cunningham recently returned to YouTube with a [...]

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Angel Reese Is Making People Look Pretty Stupid

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Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized players in basketball. But eventually, you have to acknowledge what she’s actually doing on the court. Reese is averaging 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game during her first season with the Atlanta Dream. She’s also already broken WNBA records for rebounds in a single game,…

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FIBA Sends Strong Message On Caitlin Clark Amid World Cup Ranking Drop: ‘Come Up With Something Special’ - Fadeaway World

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Caitlin Clark’s chances of winning the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup MVP award may have taken a hit. ​Clark entered the World Cup as a favorite after earning MVP honors in March during the qualifiers in Puerto Rico. However, the three-time WNBA All-Star has slipped in FIBA’s latest rankings, falling down the ladder after the […]

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