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‘Always Room for Improvement’ — Caitlin Clark Gets Honest on Her Relationship With WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert spoke with the media before Saturday’s All-Star Game, but, interestingly, nobody asked her about Caitlin Clark, the league’s biggest and hottest draw. When it was Clark’s turn to face the reporters after helping Team Spoon to a 129-122 win, the Indiana Fever guard almost inevitably had to respond to questions about her relationship with the league’s top executive.

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Paige Bueckers Calls Kelsey Mitchell the Toughest Player to Defend in WNBA

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Updated Jul 27, 11:31 AM ET

Paige Bueckers has faced the Indiana Fever three times in her two seasons in the WNBA. The 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year praised Mitchell's quickness and ability to make outside shots. Bueckers added that she can also score in different ways.

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Caitlin Clark Reveals Why She Had to Decline WNBA All-Stars' Shoe Requests

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark faced numerous shoe requests throughout the WNBA All-Star weekend. Clark’s first Nike signature shoe has made headlines of late, and even fellow WNBA players are hyped about it. This prompted them to ask Clark for a pair since the official release will be on Oct. 1, and the Fever guard revealed that she had to decline requests from several players.

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‘What Idiots,’ ‘Shameful’ — Controversy Erupts As WNBA Removes USA 250 Patches During All-Star Game

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The WNBA’s All-Star Game should have been a celebration of the best in women’s basketball and of a league that has garnered so many positive headlines due to its growing popularity. Unfortunately for the WNBA, it has been marred by its decision to remove the USA 250 jersey patch, a nonpartisan congressional patch celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary, which all other major sports have had no problem wearing.

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Respect Pours In for Marina Mabrey Over $6500 Announcement at the WNBA All-Star Game

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Marina Mabrey didn’t win the 3-Point Contest during the All-Star Weekend in Chicago, but she still made an impact off the court. Before the contest began, Under Armour pledged to donate $500 for every three she made during the event to the Black Women’s Institute for Health (BWIH), a non-profit based in Toronto.

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Caitlin Clark Sends Blunt 'Warning' to WNBA Reporters

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Perhaps no athlete on Earth has faced more ridiculous media coverage over the past 12-24 months than Caitlin Clark. Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, has faced all sorts of scrutiny. Despite being the most popular player in the WNBA, Clark has continuously had to answer for ...

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Caitlin Clark Shares Her True Feelings on Cathy Engelbert With a Subtle Message

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have been at the center of a lot of controversies during the course of the season. Specifically, Clark and teammate Sophie Cunningham have been talked about more than anyone else.

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Dom Amore: The WNBA All-Star Game was fun, entertaining. Now, the league has to find right balance

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Surely, there is a lot of open hardwood, a vast middle ground between the usual, regular-season WNBA game and the All-Star Game, the foot put forward before a large national audience Saturday night. It’s a slam dunk for a critic to carp in the aftermath of this type of basketball, from the NBA All-Star Game to the Greater Hartford Pro-Am, that it was “defense-optional.” These are among the few ...

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Olivia Miles Blown Away As A’ja Wilson Labels Lynx Rookie ‘A Star’

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The Minnesota Lynx selected Olivia Miles as the second pick in the WNBA draft. And she has not only lived up to the hype but also outperformed expectations.

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Interview: Former Swish Appeal editor-in-chief Tamryn Spruill shares everything that went into her forthcoming book

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The W will be published September 22. | Abrams Books. Swish Appeal is thrilled to celebrate the forthcoming book by former editor-in-chief Tamryn Spruill. The W: A History of the WNBA will be published on September 22, 2026. And its already been identified by the New York Times as one of the most-anticipated nonfiction books of 2026. Congrats, Tamryn! Before the book comes out, Tamryn took the time to catch up with Swish Appeal and provide insight into everything that went into this labor of ...

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"They Live in Fear": WNBA Analyst Blasts 'Scared' WNBA Stars for Snubbing Caitlin Clark in WNBA Scoring Record Debate

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When it comes to records, it is only natural that Caitlin Clark’s name would be among the first to come to mind in the WNBA right now. In three seasons in the league, she has broken quite a number of them, and a notable portion of those are scoring records.

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DeWanna Bonner Considers Retirement After Challenging WNBA Season and Personal Struggles

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Updated Jul 26, 11:04 AM ET

Phoenix Mercury star DeWanna Bonner is contemplating retirement after this current WNBA season. The 17-year WNBA veteran recently spoke about the possibility of hanging up her jersey following the conclusion of the current season. In an episode of ESPN’s original docuseries “Life in the W,” the two-time WNBA champion revealed that she’s entertaining the thought of leaving the game for good.

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WNBA announce major rule change for 2027 season after Caitlin Clark controversy

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The WNBA plans to introduce a positive change for the 2027 season after mounting officiating concerns over recent years. The league and Commissioner Kathy Engelbert have been plagued by mainstream concerns over the integrity of their sport after an escalation of physical play against Caitlin Clark without any consequences.

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Checking in on the 2026 Atlanta Dream rookies

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PORTLAND, OR - MAY 29: Madina Okot #11 and Isobel Borlase #20 of the Atlanta Dream arrive to the arena before the game against the Portland Fire on May 29, 2026 at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Jaden Coleman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

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