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WNBA Blocks Sophie Cunningham From Selling Meme Merch

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The recent popularity of Sophie Cunningham for pointing at DeWanna Bonner during a tense moment has led to her trying to sell merchandise about the moment. Cunningham received a lot of attention for that viral moment when her Indiana Fever faced off against the Phoenix Mercury. However, the WNBA Players Association made a ruling against […] The post WNBA Blocks Sophie Cunningham From Selling Meme Merch appeared first on HEAVY.

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Preview: Measuring stick matchup for Mystics vs. Aces

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The Washington Mystics host the Las Vegas Aces Wednesday night in a game that pits the WNBA’s youngest team against one of the league powers. Tip off is 7:30 p.m. ET at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. Watch on Monumental Sports Network or league pass. Washington ran their record to 13-12 with a split of […]

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Valkyries Janelle Salaün to compete in 3-point contest

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ATLANTA, GA - JULY 4: Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries shoots the ball during the game against the Atlanta Dream on July 4, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

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Kayla McBride Is Approaching One-of-a-Kind History in WNBA Record Books

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If the last few weeks of the WNBA’s season have confirmed anything, it’s that Kayla McBride and the star-powered Minnesota Lynx have had no issue introducing themselves to the history books.Only a few days removed from vaulting into the top-20 on the WNBA’s all-time scoring leaderboard, McBride is, perhaps, poised for bucket-getting history of the […] The post Kayla McBride Is Approaching One-of-a-Kind History in WNBA Record Books appeared first on HEAVY.

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Caitlin Clark Listed as Probable for Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun Game

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Updated Jul 22, 7:21 PM ET

The Indiana Fever released Caitlin Clark's official injury status before Wednesday night's matchup against the Connecticut Sun, providing another encouraging update for fans hoping to see the All-Star guard in action.

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Preview: Measuring stick matchup for Mystics vs. Aces

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics shoots over Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries in the first half of a WNBA basketball game 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...

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Fever Star Caitlin Clark Made a Decision on All-Star Weekend

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Most WNBA fans are excited to see Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark perform at the upcoming All-Star weekend.Clark was selected to her third straight All-Star Game since joining the WNBA back in 2024. So far, despite dealing with a back injury and working her way back from it with a minutes restriction, she seems to […] The post Fever Star Caitlin Clark Made a Decision on All-Star Weekend appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lynx star Collier probable to make season debut Wed. vs. Storm

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Updated Jul 22, 7:21 PM ET

Lynx star Napheesa Collier is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Storm, which would mark her first game since she suffered a season-ending left ankle injury

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Chicago’s WNBA All-Star week features ‘welcoming’ Line ‘Em Up event in South Side’s Foster Park

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The temperatures are no longer blistering in Chicago, while the air quality is creeping toward normal breathability. It was a good opportunity to get some movement in. That aligned with the pre-practice message from coaches to the girls basketball players at the South Side’s Foster Park on 84th Street on Tuesday morning. The youngsters waited anxiously in their sky-blue shirts, water bottles ...

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WNBA Announces Caitlin Clark News Days After Making History

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The Indiana Fever have rallied off two straight wins, and after spending the bulk of the last two weeks on a minutes restriction, it appears superstar Caitlin Clark has returned to her normal form.Clark is just days removed from making WNBA history last Friday night against the Seattle Storm, when she erupted for 45 points […] The post WNBA Announces Caitlin Clark News Days After Making History appeared first on HEAVY.

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These are the best five-player lineups of the 2026 WNBA season

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Allisha Gray, Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard. | Getty Images There’s basketball. And then there’s WNBA basketball. While talent is a prerequisite to thriving in the W, it’s not enough. Talent must thrive in context, as part of a team and, more specifically, as part of a lineup. Context, or fit, delineates the good from the great, where a group of talented, individual players become greater than the sum of their parts. So, through the first half (and a bit more) of the 2026 WNBA season, which te...

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Joy Taylor Defends WNBA For Suspending Sandy Brondello

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Joy Taylor is coming to the defense of the WNBA in the wake of the Sandy Brondello punishment. The Toronto Tempo head coach was suspended for one game without pay after referring to Angel Reese as a "protected species." Brondello previously coached in Australia, where that sports world often uses ...

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