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DeWanna Bonner scores season-high 21, Mercury beat Sun 72-63 to snap 5-game skid

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Updated Jul 20, 8:06 PM ET

DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 21 points, Kahleah Copper added 12 of her 18 points in the second half, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Monique Akoa Makani added 11 points for the Mercury (9-18), who ended a three-game home skid. Charlisse Leger-Walker converted a three-point play that pulled the Sun within a point with 4:42 left in the game, but Copper answered with a driving layup and then hit two free throws to make it...

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Preview: The Mystics play the Valkyries on Monday night

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics driving to the basket is guarded by Kiah Stokes #41 of the Golden State Valkyries in the first half at Chase Center on July 18, 2026 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The ...

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What Angel Reese, Sandy Brondello said after ‘species’ comment | The IX Basketball

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Updated Jul 20, 4:10 PM ET

ATLANTA, GA – Following the Toronto Tempo and Atlanta Dream game on Friday night, audio was released where Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was heard calling Dream forward Angel Reese a “protected species” after Reese fouled Nyara Sabally. After the post-game interviews, upon the audio leaking, Reese took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to […]

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Reese appreciates Brondello's apology; 'grateful' for WNBA's ban

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Updated Jul 20, 12:10 AM ET

Angel Reese said she appreciated Sandy Brondello's apology for referring to her as a "protected species" but also was grateful to the WNBA for suspending Brondello for one game.

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Bueckers nets 25 before exiting Wings' win after collision

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Updated Jul 20, 2:39 PM ET

Paige Bueckers had 25 points before leaving following a scary collision, Arike Ogunbowale scored six of her 20 down the stretch, and the Dallas Wings defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to a franchise-record six.

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Olivia Miles Continues to Rewrite WNBA History Books in Lynx Win

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Entering their showdown against the Portland Fire on Saturday, there were concerns about how Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles would look after injuring her ankle in the previous game, but those concerns quickly faded.In typical Miles style, she had a good performance, helping the Lynx pick up a massive 101-93 win to give Minnesota […] The post Olivia Miles Continues to Rewrite WNBA History Books in Lynx Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sparks keep it close, but can’t beat Wings on the road.

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ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 19: Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks to pass the ball during the game against the Dallas Wings on July 19, 2026 at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Sharon Chi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Caitlin Clark Becomes First Player In WNBA History With 45 Points, 10 Assists

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Updated Jul 19, 11:48 PM ET

Caitlin Clark made history Friday night, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record 45 points and 10 assists in a single game as the Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm 110-107. Clark hit the go-ahead 3-pointer from 26 feet with 39.1 seconds remaining after the game had been tied. Clark's 45 points set a Fever franchise record, and she became the first player in league history to reach that total in fewer than 30 minutes. With six made 3-pointers, she also became the fastest pla...

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How to Watch Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream: Live Stream WNBA, TV Channel

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The Atlanta Dream (15-10) and Chicago Sky (9-16) each bring two-game win streaks into Sunday’s matchup at the Gateway Center in suburban Atlanta. How to Watch Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream Naz Hillmon scored 24 points on a perfect shooting…

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Sloot aiming for more signature moments in second year back with Sky

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Courtney Vandersloot and Natasha Cloud. (Photo by Gary Dineen) | NBAE via Getty Images Some yeats agao, Ticha Penicheiro indicated on the broadcast of a WNBA game that she knew if anyone was going to break her single-game assists record it was going to be Courtney Vandersloot. Vandersloot broke Penicheiro’s mark of 16 assists with 18 on August 31, 2020 before Caitlin Clark set the current record of 19 in 2024. Take it from one of the best to ever do it. Penicheiro knew there was no better pla...

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