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‘Should’ve Been MVP,’ ‘Earned Not Given’ – WNBA Fans React As Caitlin Clark Is Named AP’s Comeback Player Of the Year

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Updated Sep 27, 4:42 PM ET

The official WNBA postseason awards are still on their way and will be handed out during the playoffs. But the Associated Press wasted no time getting ahead of the curve.

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Aliyah Boston says officiating feels different as Caitlin Clark laughs

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ifeelstock/Depositphotos Boston’s officiating comments spark a lighthearted Clark reaction A disputed foul and an unsuccessful coach’s challenge added to Aliyah Boston’s foul trouble during Indiana’s loss to Washington on Sept. 20, 2026. After the Fever beat Minnesota 2 days later, Boston discussed how she felt certain plays were officiated. Caitlin Clark laughed at Boston’s closing…

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Mitchell has authored greatest 3-point shooting season in W history

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Kelsey Mitchell. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley) | NBAE via Getty Images This year, Kelsey Mitchell became the first player in WNBA history to lead the league in both made threes and 3-point percentage in the same season. She cashed in on 135 triples at a 45 percent clip, which is phenomenal efficiency for that volume; it’s the highest single-season percentage out of those who have made 100 or more 3s. For a career, it’s not unprecedented, as Jennifer Azzi shot 45.8 percent (first all time) with 158...

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Could the New York Liberty’s championship-caliber roster be headed for another first-round exit?

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NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart stood center court at Barclays Center in street clothes. Her sunglasses hid her eyes while a mic projected her voice to the thousands in attendance for the Liberty’s final home game of the regular season. The reason she donned a cream coat instead of a black uniform was minor soreness and swelling in her left knee that resulted in a precautionary scratch. Still, the absence of the Liberty’s most dependable punctuated what’s been a season marked by instability. “Continu

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Cathy Engelbert’s Retirement Comes Under Spotlight as Congress Demands Answers From WNBA on Eligibility Rules

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Even after her retirement announcement, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is not free from questions just yet. The 61-year-old has come under a lot of scrutiny in her seventh and final season in this position, surrounding the league’s eligibility rules and player safety policies.

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"Please Explain to Her": Enes Kanter Calls for Cheryl Reeve’s Exit Before Issuing Unusual 2027 WNBA Draft Challenge

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Updated Sep 27, 4:02 AM ET

Cheryl Reeve’s latest comments on transgender athletes have drawn a strong and pointed response from former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom, who went as far as calling for the Minnesota Lynx head coach to step down. However, that’s not the only thing the former Boston Celtics player has done.

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Ex ESPN Host Reveals Why Caitlin Clark May Respect Cheryl Reeve More Than Stephanie White Despite Their Heated On-Court Exchange

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Updated Sep 27, 10:05 AM ET

The Indiana Fever’s loss to the Minnesota Lynx in the season-finale game has instigated a lot of conversations, and the relationship between Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark is one of them. Clark’s apparent frustration while talking to Stephanie White during the Washington Mystics game, and a few days later with assistant coach Briann January, has raised questions for Linda Cohn.

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“Caitlin Clark Deserves So Much Better”: NFL Insider Calls Out ESPN Veteran’s Reporing on the Fever Star

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Even after being a host for ESPN for 34 years, Linda Cohn’s is being called out for her opinions on women’s basketball. Her outspoken commentary around Caitlin Clark has recently drawn the attention of NFL insider James Boyd, who believes what Cohn does not do justice to reporting, as the Indiana Fever star and her team prepare to play the Las Vegas Aces.

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