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“You Can Argue With a Wall”: Dawn Staley Makes Strong MVP Case for A’ja Wilson Over Kelsey Mitchell and Olivia Miles

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The Las Vegas Aces enter the final week of the WNBA season needing to win their final two games to finish as the No. 3 seed, but their four-time MVP has delivered standout work.

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Connecticut Sun President Jennifer Rizzotti Confirms Future as Franchise Prepares for Relocation

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Jennifer Rizzotti has spent years building her career in Connecticut. She first played in the state before becoming a coach and executive. Now, she is preparing for another change. The Connecticut Sun will play their final home game at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday before leaving the state. Rizzotti has led the Sun since 2021. [...]

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‘The Most Explosive Scoring Backcourt in WNBA History’ – 2-Time All-Star Drops Bold Take on Fever Stars Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have turned the Indiana Fever into one of the most dangerous scoring teams in the league this season, and Chiney Ogwumike used a recent show to drop quite the take on the duo. The Fever stars have consistently shown up for the team this year, where both of them have been fortunate enough to remain fit.

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Indiana Fever Playoff Scenarios: The Ultimate Breakdown Of Every Possible 2026 Matchup

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The Indiana Fever playoff picture for 2026 is still up in the air. With only two games left in the regular season, a lot can happen. Indiana enters Tuesday at 27-15 and fifth in the WNBA standings. The Fever have clinched a playoff spot, but their seeding is far from a guarantee. The regular season […] The post Indiana Fever Playoff Scenarios: The Ultimate Breakdown Of Every Possible 2026 Matchup appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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ESPN Insider Puts Angel Reese at Center as Fever 'Teeter Back and Forth' Ahead of Playoffs

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Since the WNBA has resumed after the FIBA World Cup break, it’s the Atlanta Dream that has stolen the limelight, confidently projecting themselves as one of the contenders, and their numbers are strongly backing their case. ESPN analyst Monica McNutt highlighted a compelling paradox driving the Atlanta Dream’s late-season surge.

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After two concussions, Satou Sabally is right to prioritize her health over everything—including the WNBA playoffs

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Satou Sabally. (Photo by Juan Ocampo) | NBAE via Getty Images The No. 1 concern for Satou Sabally is her health.  She suffered a serious concussion during Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals last October while playing for the Phoenix Mercury. She was ruled out for Game 4, which ended up being the final game of the series. She was expected to play in Unrivaled the following January, though, until it was announced that she would miss the entire second season of the 3×3 league. The long rec...

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“There’s a Chance She Is Not in the League Next Year”: WNBA Analyst Makes Bold Prediction about Sophie Cunningham’s Future

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Sophie Cunningham has quickly become one of the most prominent WNBA players, especially this season. She recently said she believes transgender athletes should not be allowed to participate in women’s sports.

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Sparks fall to Aces in penultimate game of season

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Sep 22, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In the penultimate game of the season matched up against the defending champions, the Sparks didn’t have much of a fight to offer, falling to the Aces on the road on Tuesday, 89-79. While the...

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‘Absolutely Embarrassing,’ ‘Free Her’ — Outrage Erupts As Wings’ Late-Game Collapse Overshadows Paige Bueckers’ Record-Breaking Night

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The Dallas Wings’ momentum witnessed a sudden drop on Monday night as the Phoenix Mercury put up a frantic, fourth-quarter rally to secure an 87-86 victory, snapping the Wings’ six-game winning streak. After the game, the fans could not help but express concern that Paige Bueckers’ record-setting effort went in vain as her team suffered an embarrassing collapse.

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Are WNBA teams already feeling the playoff pressure?

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Napheesa Collier attempts a shot vs. the Fever. | NBAE via Getty Images It’s the unexpected that makes sports special. Any team can beat another, no matter the perceived gap between the two. Except, it seems, in the WNBA in September. Before the season paused for the FIBA World Cup break, all eight playoff spots were claimed. Since play resumed, only one non-playoff team, finally, defeated a playoff team, with Kahleah Copper putting on her cape on Monday night, scoring 31 points and the go-ah...

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How Angel Reese’s Dream has made Caitlin Clark’s life ‘pretty challenging’ ahead of WNBA playoffs

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Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are seemingly ruining one playoff dream for Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever. Heading into the mid-season break due to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, the Atlanta Dream and the Indiana Fever were neck-and-neck in the WNBA standings.

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Why the franchise win record matters for the Mystics

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Head coach Sydney Johnson and Sonia Citron. | Getty Images On Sunday afternoon, the Washington Mystics put up their second-straight victory of at least 15 points since returning from the FIBA World Cup. After beating the Chicago Sky by 30 points last Thursday, they took their dominance to Indiana and beat the No. 5-seed Fever 93-77. Kiki Iriafen (21p, 14r) and Shakira Austin (20p, 10r, 5a, 2s) steered the @WashMystics to victory 💪 Iriafen extends her Mystics single-season record with her 22n...

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