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What makes Olivia Miles exactly ‘The Spectacle’ that the WNBA needs?

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MINNEAPOLIS — Shortly after an off-day workout, Olivia Miles scrolls through the camera roll on her phone. She has to play this video. Her Minnesota Lynx teammate, Emma Cechova, sent it. Cechova was on a walk when she spied a yard sign that made her stop. It wasn’t big, but it was specific enough to record for posterity: An image of Miles, painted in blues and greens, hair out and goggles on. No one else. Just a rookie whose in-state residency could be counted in weeks. “And that was trippy for

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Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA History, Overtakes Caitlin Clark And A’ja Wilson - Fadeaway World

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Updated Sep 22, 3:28 PM ET

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is one of the league’s strongest players this season. The former No. 1 overall pick has built on a stellar rookie campaign in her second year, emerging as one of the league’s best players and putting the Wings in the postseason for the first time since 2021. She has also […]

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‘Murdering Caitlin Clark’s Career’ — Critic Unloads on Fever HC Stephanie White’s Offensive Schemes After Demoralizing Loss to Mystics

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The Indiana Fever suffered a painful 93-77 blowout home loss to the Washington Mystics on Sunday, and popular sports YouTuber Awful Coaching did not hold back in his analysis. In a fiery breakdown, the critic accused head coach Stephanie White of destroying Indiana’s offense, claiming she is making life difficult for star guard Caitlin Clark with poor offensive schemes and sloppy execution.

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Cameras Catch Breanna Stewart Crashing Out at Refs Before Picking Up First Technical in 9 Years

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Breanna Stewart, known for her composure, lost it in the dying minutes of the fourth quarter. Stewart, the calm, veteran floor general for the New York Liberty, caught a rare technical foul that came at the worst moment—with New York trailing and a playoff seeding on the line.

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Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Just Hours After Olivia Miles Eclipses Her Rookie Record

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Updated Sep 22, 1:40 PM ET

Olivia Miles had barely surpassed Caitlin Clark by taking her rookie scoring record before, hours later, Clark fired back, proving why she is the face of the WNBA. Before the Indiana Fever face off against the Minnesota Lynx, Clark’s performance against the Washington Mystics put her in a league of her own, adding her name to the historic list of the best guards to ever play the game.

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3 things as the Wings fall apart in the fourth quarter, fall 87-86 at Phoenix Mercury

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 21: Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on September 21, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Mercury (1...

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Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 95-84, close in on a top-4 WNBA seed

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Updated Sep 22, 7:43 PM ET

Jordin Canada scored 19 points, Angel Reese added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 95-84 on Monday night. DeWanna Bonner had 17 points and Rhyne Howard 16 for the Dream (29-14), who moved closer to clinching a top-four seed in the WNBA playoffs. A win against New York on Wednesday or a loss by Indiana in one of its final two games would give the Dream home court in the opening round of the postseason.

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"Not a Good Setup": LV Aces HC Fires Back at WNBA Over First-Round Playoff Format With No. 2 Seed in Sight

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Last year, when the WNBA changed the first-round playoff format from 2-1 to 1-1-1, Becky Hammon was among the first ones to express her displeasure with the new format. A year later, the Las Vegas Aces head coach saw no change of heart about the format.

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Preview: Mystics host bottom feeder Sun on Tuesday

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The Washington Mystics will host the Connecticut Sun on Monday evening. Here’s the preview: Game Info When: Monday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C. How to Watch: Monumental Injuries Mystics: none Sun: Saniya Rivers (Day-to-Day), Rayah Marshall, Brittney Griner, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Kennedy Burke (Out) What to watch for The Washington Mystics just beat one of the stronger teams, away, the Indiana Fever. And they did in impressive fashion, leading by almost...

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Lisa Leslie Grateful For Statue Alongside Lakers Legends

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Updated Sep 22, 10:26 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers are known for having many of the greatest players to ever step foot on a basketball court wearing the purple and gold. The same can be said for their Crypto.com Arena co-tenants the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and arguably the greatest to ever wear that uniform, and one of […]

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Los Angeles Sparks Consume the Portland Fire

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Ariel Atkins #7 of the Los Angeles Sparks and Emily Engstler #21 of the Portland Fire look to rebound the ball during the game on September 20, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via...

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Lisa Leslie statue unveiled on Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena

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Updated Sep 23, 5:21 PM ET

WNBA trailblazer Lisa Leslie became the 16th person -- and first Sparks player -- honored with a statue in what's become known as Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.

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