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Recap: Mystics defeat Aces, 100-99

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 22: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on July 22, 2026 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

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Upshot notebook: Deja Kelly embracing her role for Charlotte | The IX Basketball

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As women’s basketball surges into another landmark All-Star weekend, the Upshot League is taking its rising profile to Chicago with its commissioner, staff, and players joining the celebration of the WNBA’s 30th anniversary. In addition to announcing that the inaugural Upshot League championship game will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. inside the […]

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WNBA viewership surge continues behind Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever

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The WNBA season is in full swing, and Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have delivered strong viewership for the league. In primetime on Saturday, the New York Liberty-Indiana Fever matchup averaged 2.58 million viewers on CBS. The game is the most-watched WNBA telecast ever on CBS, and the second-most-watched WNBA game this season, behind…

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WNBA Columnist Nancy Armour Defends Her Controversial Caitlin Clark Story

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Updated Jul 24, 12:30 PM ET

USA Today columnist Nancy Armour is well aware of the outrage she caused this week when she released an opinion piece on Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. The story that Armour published was supposed to focus on Clark's antics on the court. Armour claims the former No. 1 pick's history of flopping ...

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Dallas Wings Guard Praises Rising Star (But Not Paige Bueckers)

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It wasn’t an easy game for the Dallas Wings, but they were able to pull out a win over the Portland Fire on Wednesday, thanks to star Paige Bueckers returning from injury.Bueckers missed the Wings’ overtime loss to the New York Liberty on Monday, but came back with vengeance. She finished with 21 points, 5 […] The post Dallas Wings Guard Praises Rising Star (But Not Paige Bueckers) appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Golden State Valkyries’ nine-game winning streak proved the resiliency of their depth and defense

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Natalie Nakase and Veronica Burton. | Getty Images With a Monday night loss to the Washington Mystics, the Golden State Valkyries’ nine-game win streak finally came to an end. While they were rightfully disappointed to drop what could have been a 10th-straight win to an inconsistent Mystics team in the Bay, nine in a row is a feat that shouldn’t be ignored. Here are the two biggest takeaways of the longest win streak in the WNBA this season: 1. Gabby Williams is Golden State’s most important,...

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Sabrina Ionescu Denies Declining WNBA 3-Point Contest Invite, Says Offer Never Came

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Updated Jul 24, 9:27 AM ET

Sabrina Ionescu says she was never invited to defend her WNBA 3-point contest title, disputing reports she turned down a spot in Friday's event.

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Sabrina Ionescu, Kayla McBride reject the WNBA’s 3-point contest invite narrative

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After not appearing in the list of contestants for the 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-point contest, New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu said the WNBA never extended her an official invite to defend her title. “I can’t decline an offer I never got officially invited to,” Ionescu said Wednesday, the day after the field was released. On Tuesday, the WNBA announced a group of six contestants for the 3-point shootout: Bridget Carleton, Azzi Fudd, Natisha Hiedeman, Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey and Janelle Sa

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Why Angel Reese isn’t starting in 2026 WNBA All-Star Game alongside Caitlin Clark

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The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will feature Caitlin Clark as one of the starters from the Eastern Conference, but Angel Reese will not be joining her. The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game is this weekend, with legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon picking from the 22 named All-Stars to create the teams for the clash.

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“Knock on Wood”: Skip Bayless Predicts Caitlin Clark’s MVP Push but Raises One Major Concern After Fever Win

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Updated Jul 23, 2:19 PM ET

Caitlin Clark’s first half of the season has reminded everyone why she remains one of the WNBA’s biggest attractions. As the Indiana Fever star heads into the All-Star break riding a wave of momentum, the conversation has started shifting from playoff hopes to individual accolades.

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Chicago hosts full slate of WNBA All-Star Weekend activities

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Updated Jul 24, 8:53 AM ET

From an interactive fan festival at McCormick Place to the All-Star Game at United Center, here's how the WNBA is celebrating in Chicago this weekend.

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