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Indiana Fever wing Sophie Cunningham explained her belief in NBA commissioner Adam Silver selecting the WNBA's next leader, and her hopes are for that role.

Kennedy Burke has a shoulder injury following the World Cup. Here's the latest on the WNBA forward.

Cunningham has spoken her mind from Fever practice.

Indiana Fever standout Sophie Cunningham had her message loud and clear for the forthcoming WNBA commissioner and what he or she needs to prioritise after taking over the role. The current WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced earlier this month that she will step down from her role in December 2026, meaning it will come at the end of the ongoing WNBA season after seven years at the helm.

Cathy Engelbert’s decision to retire after seven years as WNBA commissioner comes at a moment when league insiders are openly questioning her leadership. Days after her announcement, executives voiced frustration over her absence from key moments, especially Caitlin Clark’s home games in Indiana.

The WNBA returns to action after some of its stars won a World Cup championship in Berlin this week. With only a few games left before the playoffs, seeds are still up for grabs. It should be a fascinating final stretch. Who’s destined to win the championship? Which team could be a surprise? Who will win MVP? Our expert, Sabreena Merchant, is ready for your WNBA questions. Submit them in the comment section, and she’ll give you her takes later this week. This article originally appeared in The A

At some point, people are going to have to admit it. Angel Reese is really good at basketball. Reese has spent most of her WNBA career as one of the league’s most criticized and polarizing players. But in her first season with the Atlanta Dream, she’s putting together a ridiculous year. Through 39 games, Reese…

Donna Orender, who co-founded the Upshot League, will no longer serve as its commissioner. The former WNBA president's tenure ended on Aug. 31.

Sharkira Austin and Sydney Johnson. | Getty Images A head coach’s job seems pretty clear, but it can quickly become complicated. On the surface, the goal is to win as many games as possible. So, the team with the most wins should must have the Coach of the Year (COY), right? Wrong. The last time the top team also had the COY was in 2022, when Cheryl Reeve won the award with the Minnesota Lynx. Often, context is what factors into being COY. Did you overachieve? Did your team overcome setbacks ...

The Indiana Fever will need to hit the ground running out of the WNBA's FIBA World Cup break.

With the FIBA World Cup officially over, the WNBA playoffs are the next big competition.

CC Leads the Pack! The post Ranking the 10 Best Guards in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs! appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The FIBA Women's World Cup ended with Team USA winning another gold medal. Now, Kara Lawson's squad turns to the 2028 Olympics. Who makes the roster?

The WNBA may be on its World Cup break, but Sophie Cunningham clearly has no intention of stepping away from the spotlight. The Indiana Fever guard made her way to World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, on Sunday for the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300.

Olivia Miles stands out above an outstanding 2026 WNBA rookie class, and should be the unanimous Rookie of the Year.

Olivia Miles. | Getty Images Olivia Miles is going to be the 2026 WNBA Rookie of Year. And it’s going to be unanimous. Already, both Beckett Harrison and Zack Ward have touted Miles’ compelling MVP case, an affirmation of how her excellence has far exceeded the “rookie” label. There’s plenty of statistics, both traditional and advanced, that can be listed to further confirm Miles’ open-and-shut case. She’s got the scoring (19.7 per game) and assist (6.0 per game) numbers. She’s got the 3-poin...

A column in the Sports Business Journal reveals a mind-boggling fact related to the WNBA commissioner and Fever star Caitlin Clark.

WNBA all-time great Lauren Jackson reveals she's cheering for the Indiana Fever to win this year's championship. 'I love watching Caitlin Clark'

Kill The Noise! The post Caitlin Clark Pushes Back On Angel Reese Rivalry Narrative After USA Gold appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Past tension between WNBA superstars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese led to it becoming a bigger story that they were on the same team for FIBA Basketball. Both women were selected to join Team USA via Sue Bird and other decision makers wanting them there. Reese and Clark showed solid chemistry together after years of […] The post Caitlin Clark Angry At Reporter Doubting Angel Reese Friendship appeared first on HEAVY.

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White is a world champion.

She wagged her finger. The room went silent.

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 13: Napheesa Collier #11 of the USA Basketball Women's National Team poses for a photo with the championship trophy after the game against the France Women's National Team at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 on September 13, 2026 at Berlin Arena in Berlin, Germany. 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. Man...

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Mercedes Russell is a tall depth piece, but her utility for the Indiana Fever expands beyond that, especially as the playoffs approach The post Mercedes Russell is more than just a towering presence for the Indiana Fever appeared first on The IX Sports.

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 to win its fifth consecutive women's FIBA World Cup championship.

Before endorsement deals and bigger contracts, Sophie Cunningham says her first WNBA paycheck wasn't exactly enough to splurge on anything extravagant.

Iyana Martín led Spain to the bronze medal at the women's FIBA World Cup on Sunday with an 81-58 win over host Germany.

Sophie Cunningham says she has 'mastered' getting inside opponents’ heads and embraces being hated on the court.

Carla Leite. (Photo by Adam Hagy) | NBAE via Getty Images There was Sophia Witherspoon in 2000, averaging 16.8 points per game and shooting 36.8 percent from 3. There was Jackie Stiles in 2001, averaging 14.9 points per game and shooting 43.1 percent from beyond the arc. There was Alisa Burras in 2002, shooting 62.9 percent from the field in helping the team to their first non-losing season at 16-16. Those are the Portland Fire stars of old, from back when the team first existed.  Now, 2...