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Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

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The New York Liberty are headed to the semifinals. | NBAE via Getty Images This was what we’ve been waiting for. The New York Liberty entered the 2026 WNBA season among the championship favorites before injuries and inconsistencies defined a maddeningly mediocre regular season, resulting in them landing as the No. 8 seed in 2026 WNBA Playoffs. On Tuesday night in Brooklyn, the Liberty didn’t necessarily prove that the regular season doesn’t matter, but that championship experience and superst...

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Liberty Shock Lynx With Historic WNBA Playoff Upset As No. 1 Seed Implodes - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 1, 2:46 AM ET

The Minnesota Lynx had 44 regular-season wins, the No. 1 seed and one of the deepest rosters in the WNBA. None of it mattered Tuesday night. The New York Liberty walked into Barclays Center and dismantled Minnesota 87-71, completing a two-game sweep and becoming the first No. 8 seed in WNBA history to eliminate a […]

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Sonia Citron never thought she’d play in the WNBA. Now she’s the Mystics’ go-to scorer

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As she entered the fourth quarter of her first WNBA postseason game, Sonia Citron picked up her level of aggression. The All-Star guard was bringing up the ball, directing traffic, calling for screens to switch her defensive matchup and knifing her way into the paint, doing anything to put points on the board in a last-ditch comeback attempt. That’s the Citron the Washington Mystics have come to expect, the 2026 league leader in clutch points and their go-to perimeter scorer, who is already a tw

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Liberty news: Sabrina Ionescu drops truth bomb after taking out Lynx

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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu fell into an awful slump in the first weeks of the season as she struggled in her return from a foot injury. She heard all the negativity, including being called washed. But she never folded. She stayed the course. She continued to trust herself. Eventually, she regained her form and helped the Liberty squeeze […] The post Liberty news: Sabrina Ionescu drops truth bomb after taking out Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Fever news: Stephanie White expects 'another level' from Caitlin Clark after Game 2

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Indiana Fever fans might have seen nothing yet from Caitlin Clark in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs . Clark had a masterpiece of a performance on Tuesday to help the Fever stave off elimination at the hands of the reigning WNBA champions Las Vegas Aces. The former No. 1 overall WNBA draft pick delivered when it mattered the most for her […] The post Fever news: Stephanie White expects 'another level' from Caitlin Clark after Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“They Got Championship DNA”: Caitlin Clark Sends Warning To Fever Teammates Ahead Of Decisive Game 3 Vs. Aces - Fadeaway World

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The Indiana Fever bounced back from a disappointing Game 1, beating the Las Vegas Aces 99-89 in Game 2 to force a decisive Game 3. Caitlin Clark delivered a historic performance, scoring 27 points, adding 15 assists, and grabbing seven rebounds. She also became the first player in WNBA history to record a points-assists double-double […]

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Wings vs. Valkyries Preview: Dallas hosts Golden State in win-or-go-home Game 2

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives the ball as Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) defends during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) The No. 7 Dallas Wings return home to host the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA’s first playoff round on Wednesday night. The matchup follows the Wings’ 104-80 blowout loss Sunday at the...

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Preview: Mystics host Dream in Game 2 of playoff series

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics shoots a free throw during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Round One Game One of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on September 27, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 2...

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‘Numbers Don’t Lie’ — 3-Time WNBA Champion Calls Out ‘Clickbait’ Media Coverage of Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and Co.

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The WNBA has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few years, with that growth accelerating following the arrivals of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in 2024 and Paige Bueckers in 2025. Now, former WNBA star and three-time champion Swin Cash has shared her thoughts on media scrutiny surrounding women’s sports amid the league’s rising popularity.

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