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“Got To Blame Somebody”: Ex-WNBA Star Links Alyssa Thomas’ Allegations to Cathy Engelbert’s Strained Relationship With the Players

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The latest WNBA controversy had Alyssa Thomas catching all the heat from fans as she served a one-game suspension and paid a $1,000 fine. But for the Phoenix Mercury forward, the bigger issue was commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who, according to her, remained silent while everything around the league continued to spiral.

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Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 81-76 behind Shakira Austin’s 21

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Shakira Austin had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 14 points and 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double this season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 81-76 on Thursday night. Iriafen made layups on back-to-back possessions to give Washington a 78-74 lead with 1:20 left. Georgia Amoore sealed it by making two free throws with 11.4 seconds remaining to make it 80-76.

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Paige Bueckers propels Wings to comeback win vs. Sun in Hartford

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With Dallas down double digits in the fourth, Paige Bueckers erupted with 11 points and did not miss a basket to propel the Wings to a comeback victory over the Sun.

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Caitlin Clark’s Biographer Had Plenty To Say After WNBA Players Rank Her Below Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles in All-Star Voting

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With Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell earning starting nods, the Indiana Fever are all set to send three players from their roster to the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game again. But while Clark has secured a starting spot, the players’ vote has once again reignited the ‘jealousy’ debate in the league.

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"Caitlin Clark Sells Out Arenas": WNBA Analyst Pushes Back on Lisa Leslie Naming A'ja Wilson Face of the WNBA

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Who is the face of the WNBA? That question, oftentimes more than not, is usually met with two answers: A’ja Wilson or Caitlin Clark. For WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, it is none other than A’ja Wilson.

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WNBA must confront a bigger problem when hard fouls turn toxic

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The day the WNBA truly arrives is the day a foul is a foul. Not an inciting event for troll armadas to threaten the people involved. Not an inspiration for craven pundits and politicians to use players as divisive avatars. Not even a reason for teams or coaches to fire blowtorches at each other. When everyone understands it’s all pretty much just basketball, it’ll all be pretty much just fine. That day is not this day. There’s acid all over what should be a celebratory 30th anniversary season be

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