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New York Liberty fire Chris DeMarco as head coach

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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - MAY 08: Head coach Chris DeMarco of the New York Liberty looks on during the first quarter of the season opener against the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center on May 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images After one season...

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2026 WNBA season review: Was this just the beginning of the Golden State Valkyries dynasty?

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The Golden State Valkyries. | Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries have defied the odds at every turn. In their first season, they broke records by selling out every home game and posting a WNBA-high attendance total. The Valkyries also reached the playoffs in that opening year, the first expansion team to do so. Somehow, their second season was even grander. Golden State dominated the league, posting the best defense in the regular season and earning the No. 2 seed. They took that momentu...

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The most terrifying part of losing is having nothing to gain

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 16: (L-R) Phoenix Mercury and Suns owner, Mat Ishbia and Devin Booker attend the WNBA game against the Portland Fire at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images We currently find ourselves in the tren...

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‘Shading the Fever and Angel (Reese),’ ‘She Is Jealous’ — WNBA Fans Read Between the Lines As Caitlin Clark Praises Valkyries’ Historic Title Run

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Caitlin Clark praised the Golden State Valkyries’ rapid rise during an appearance on Kylie Kelce’s podcast “Not Gonna Lie,” but some WNBA fans interpreted her comments as more than straightforward admiration for the new champions. A clip of the conversation surfaced Tuesday, three days after Golden State beat Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream to win its first WNBA championship in just its second season.

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Angel Reese announces return to LSU for exciting appearance after losing the WNBA Finals

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Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese is preparing for her first major public appearance since losing Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, returning to her alma mater. Reese finally delivered on the potential her ardent supporters have said she has in the 2026 WNBA season, leading the Dream to the WNBA Finals in her first season with the team, but losing Game 7 and the title to the Golden State Valkyries.

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‘I Need to Do Better,’ ‘Maybe I Should Chill’ — Caitlin Clark Makes Honest Admission About Major Source of Criticism

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Caitlin Clark has never been shy about showing emotion on the court, but the Indiana Fever star says one part of her competitive reputation may be overstated. During Tuesday’s special episode of Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast, she was asked about her on-court behavior, leading to a candid admission about one tendency she knows she needs to work on.

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Chris DeMarco is out as New York Liberty head coach after one season. Who are the candidates to replace him?

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Chris DeMarco. | Getty Images When reviewing the New York Liberty’s 2026 season, I wondered if general manager Jonathan Kolb would be willing to admit that Chris DeMarco was the wrong hire and move on from him after one season. On Tuesday, we found out that, after some delay, he was, as ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reported that DeMarco will not return as the Liberty’s head coach. The decision reignites the scrutiny that surrounded Kolb electing to fire former head coach Sandy Brondello following t...

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How The Golden State Valkyries Won Their First WNBA Championship

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After just two seasons in the WNBA as an expansion team and a much-anticipated WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries are champions. Gabby Williams' outstanding second-half performance powered the Valkyries to a 68-63 win over the Atlanta Dream. There are many reasons behind how this team pulled off a finals win in just the first …

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