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Friday, Oct 2, 2026

How ’embracing’ struggles fueled Liberty’s historic Lynx sweep

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NEW YORK — Ahead of his first playoff series as a WNBA head coach, Chris DeMarco guaranteed his New York Liberty would be ready to go against the Minnesota Lynx. The group followed the bold claim up by making history , becoming the first No. 8 seed in WNBA postseason history to upset a No. 1 seed. New York’s 2-0 sweep of Minnesota was decisive. A […] The post How ’embracing’ struggles fueled Liberty’s historic Lynx sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"Don't Poke the Beast": Sports Analyst Slams Sophie Cunningham Over A'ja Wilson 'Mockery'

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Following A’ja Wilson’s altercation with an Indiana Fever fan that started with the fan pointing at Wilson, Sophie Cunningham took to TikTok to take a subtle jab at the Las Vegas Aces star. With Indiana leveling the series and Wilson losing her cool, Cunningham had her moment on social media, but sports analyst Nick Wright thought it was the wrong move.

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Caitlin Clark Sends Special Gift to Iowa Hawkeyes Following Historic Signature Shoe Debut

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Updated Oct 3, 10:52 AM ET

It took less than two hours for Caitlin Clark’s first signature Nike shoe to nearly disappear from shelves. Yet, while fans rushed to get their hands on the Caitlin 1, Clark had already made sure some of the people closest to her basketball journey had their own pairs.

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Kelsey Mitchell Has Already Hinted At Signing With Fever In Free Agency

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Will the Indiana Fever retain Kelsey Mitchell for the 2027 season? That'll be a very popular question this WNBA offseason, make no mistake about it.

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Welcome to the semis, Rhyne

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Rhyne Howard. (Photo by Adam Hagy) | NBAE via Getty Images Who could forget Dre’una Edwards’ dramatic 3 with 4.2 seconds left to lift Kentucky past eventual national champion South Carolina in the 2022 SEC Tournament championship game? The Wildcats weren’t even slated to make the NCAA Tournament before their improbable run through the conference tourney earned them a No. 6 seed in the Big Dance and the confidence that they could make a deep run. But it wasn’t in the cards for Kentucky senior ...

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Kelsey Mitchell Subtly Hinted at Future Fever Decision After Playoff Loss

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Updated Oct 3, 1:06 PM ET

2026 just wasn’t the Indiana Fever‘s year, as they were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs after a 94-83 Game 3 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, an MVP candidate all season, had an up-and-down game for Indiana. Mitchell finished with a team-high 23 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. She […] The post Kelsey Mitchell Subtly Hinted at Future Fever Decision After Playoff Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

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"Pretty Brutal Series": WNBA Broadcaster Calls Out Kelsey Mitchell After Fever's Playoff Elimination

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Amidst all the discussions surrounding Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White’s technical foul and Caitlin Clark’s highly inefficient showcase in Game 3 against the Las Vegas Aces, WNBA broadcaster Robin Lundberg has also highlighted Kelsey Mitchell’s performance in the Indiana Fever’s first-round series, which he believes deteriorated compared to what we saw of her in the regular season. “Hate to say it after the season she had, but pretty brutal series from Kelsey Mitchell overall.

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Angel Reese Has Atlanta Dreaming BIG

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Updated Oct 3, 3:49 AM ET

The Atlanta Dream are moving on — and Angel Reese’s first playoff run in Atlanta is already making noise. The Dream completed a 2-0 first-round sweep of the Washington Mystics , winning Game 2 93-75 to advance to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2018. Reese delivered 15 points in the closeout victory…

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WNBA playoff discussion: This Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings first-round series has shown how much experienced vets matter

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Updated Oct 3, 7:41 AM ET

Tiffany Hayes. | Getty Images In Game 1, the Golden State Valkyries’ defense was the star of the show. In Game 2, it was Arike Ogunbowale for the Dallas Wings. However, in both the Golden State and Dallas wins, key vets stepped up to seal the outcomes. In Game 1, Tiffany Hayes looked way too spry for a 37-year-old with almost 420-career WNBA games on her resume. Hayes, somehow, still owns the fastest first step in the league, which she deployed with impunity in her 19 off-the-bench minutes. T...

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Sophie Cunningham misses Sixth Woman award as Janelle Salaün sets records

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galecophoto/Depositphotos Salaün earns AP honor after record-setting season Janelle Salaün’s record-setting season earned fresh attention after she was named the AP’s 2026 Sixth Woman of the Year. Sophie Cunningham was also in the conversation for the award after completing a strong season with the Indiana Fever. Salaün’s reserve scoring records added another notable layer to…

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