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WNBA stars not happy with new officiating, Caitlin Clark wanted ‘a couple more calls’

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The story of the WNBA offseason was the intense negotiations surrounding the new collective bargaining agreement, which has been described as “transformational.” However, just as important were negotiations on how games would be called by game officials, as a committee worked to address the league’s infamous physicality, which was determined as detrimental to the product…

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USA Network debuts new free-throw graphic for WNBA broadcasts

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One of the most distinct visual elements of a WNBA game is its signature orange-and-white ball, and in USA Network’s inaugural season, airing the league’s games, it is integrating the ball into its broadcasts in a fascinating way. When a player shoots free throws, small icons that look like the WNBA ball will appear on…

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How former UConn women’s basketball stars performed during WNBA opening weekend

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Saturday’s matchup between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever was a battle between the last four No. 1 overall picks in the WNBA Draft, and a pair of former UConn women’s basketball stars emerged victorious from the season opener. Paige Bueckers, drafted No. 1 by Dallas in 2025, began her sophomore campaign on a dominant performance, putting up 20 points plus four assists, three rebounds and a ...

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2026 Atlanta Dream preview, projections, and players to watch

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The Atlanta Dream enters the 2026 WNBA season as the hunted team. After a historic 2025 campaign where the franchise secured a record-breaking 30 wins, the front office refused to be complacent. The basketball world was rocked this April when…

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‘I don’t think about it that way’: Wings coach not desperate to make No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd a starter

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In a clash of the last four number one overall picks in the WNBA on Saturday, the Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever 107 to 104. The biggest storyline heading into the matchup was undoubtedly Fever guard Caitlin Clark making her return to WNBA competition after missing all but 13 games last season with lower-body…

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Cathy Engelbert says WNBA can’t fix rising streaming costs for fans

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Cathy Engelbert knows fans are frustrated with the cost and complexity of watching WNBA games. She just doesn’t think the league can do much about it. Speaking to Sports Business Journal, the WNBA commissioner was asked about the challenges facing consumers: rising subscription costs and the difficulty of tracking which outlet is carrying which game…

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Caitlin Clark praised by WNBA stars: ‘She has the world in a chokehold’

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On Saturday, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark made her much-anticipated return to the court for a showdown against the Dallas Wings after missing most of last season with an injury. Before she stepped on the court, some of the game’s star players offered some high praise for her. Saturday’s game featured several high-profile players, including…

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