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Rhyne Howard Fights Back Tears After Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals Breakthrough: “It Didn’t Hit Me”

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Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard is relishing the opportunity to compete for a WNBA Championship after helping the franchise reach the WNBA Finals. With one week remaining before the start of the best-of-seven series, Howard reflected on what this achievement meant to a team that has worked for years to reach it. "It didn't hit

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“Why Are People Just Letting Her Shoot?”: Sophie Cunningham Calls Out Playoff Defenses for Sagging Off Angel Reese

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Sophie Cunningham has a message for teams defending Angel Reese in the playoffs. The Indiana Fever guard believes opponents cannot afford to keep giving Reese wide-open looks from beyond the arc, even if the forward is not yet known as a “knockdown shooter.

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“Everybody Expects A Lot Out Of Me”: Angel Reese Opens Up On WNBA Finals Pressure - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 16, 3:56 AM ET

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese is just a few wins away from capturing her first WNBA championship. The 2026 Defensive Player of the Year played an integral role in helping Atlanta reach the WNBA Finals, as the Dream eliminated the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty to advance to the Championship round. With the […]

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’Ballhalla better be’ – Natalie Nakase sends ‘hostility’ message to Valkyries fans before WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 16, 2:46 AM ET

The Golden State Valkyries’ home support is the stuff of legends, and head coach Natalie Nakase has outlined her expectations from them during the WNBA Finals. In just their second season as a franchise, the Golden State Valkyries are already challenging for their first ever WNBA title.

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Martina Navratilova And Chris Evert See What The WNBA Can't: The Truth About Caitlin Clark And Sophie Cunningham - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 16, 2:46 AM ET

The WNBA has spent years fighting for recognition, respect, and a bigger place in the sports landscape. Now, two tennis legends who experienced their own battles for women’s sports are making a point the league shouldn’t ignore. Last week, Martina Navratilova defended Sophie Cunningham after a controversial column argued the Indiana Fever should move on […]

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