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‘This Is Beyond Weird’ – WNBA World Rips Gabby Williams’ Bold Admission About Trans Athletes Amid Sophie Cunningham Drama

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Golden State forward Gabby Williams said Thursday she would welcome a transgender teammate or opponent, weighing in on the debate that has followed the league for three weeks. Williams, who signed a three-year, $3.

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Gray's buzzer 3s lift Aces over Fever after Clark's miscues

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Updated Aug 7, 9:15 AM ET

Chelsea Gray made two buzzer-beating 3-pointers after Caitlin Clark's uncharacteristic mistakes, the first to force overtime and the second to give the Aces a victory over the Fever on Thursday night.

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Late rally lifts Sparks over Lynx

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 6: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx boxes out Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the game on August 6, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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3 thoughts as the Wings look for a get-right win against the Golden State Valkyries

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 17: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings controls the ball against Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game on June 17, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Dallas Wings (19-12) will host the Golden State Valkyries (21-9) on Friday at the team’s future home, just days after announcing that all 2027 home games would b...

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Stephanie White’s Visibly Frustrated as Early Caitlin Clark Decision Becomes Talking Point Among WNBA Fans

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A first-quarter foul call on Caitlin Clark sparked outrage among WNBA fans, and Stephanie White’s reaction said it all. The Indiana Fever just played their most anticipated game of this week as they locked horns with the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

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‘Sold the game’: Criticism rises against Caitlin Clark after she gets ‘punked’ to lose game

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The Indiana Fever are doing their best to keep the focus on basketball, following weeks of controversy tied to comments reserve guard Sophie Cunningham made about transgender athletes participating in women’s sports. After initially doubling down, Cunningham is now calling for the media to recenter the conversation around the team on basketball. “There is so…

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WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire vs. Toronto Tempo

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PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 02: Carla Leite #0 of the Portland Fire is introduced before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on August 02, 2026 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire face off against the Toronto Tempo tonight at the Moda Cen...

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Indiana Fever return to friendlier atmosphere after rallies and hearing boos on road trip

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Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever received a welcome respite from the glaring spotlight Thursday. Back home, in Indiana, it was back to basketball. On a day nearly half of the 12-member U.S. FIBA Women's World Cup team took the court in Indianapolis, Fever coach Stephanie White and Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon managed to talk about the matchups between two of the WNBA's top teams.

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How to live stream Sparks vs Lynx: WNBA, TV channel

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The league-leading Minnesota Lynx return home Thursday night looking to continue their dominance when they host the Los Angeles Sparks at Target Center. How to Watch Sparks vs Lynx Minnesota has been one of the WNBA’s most consistent teams all…

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Social Media is the WNBA’s Solution to Eliminate False Narratives

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As the WNBA continues growing, more people are recognizing women’s basketball as a culture. Despite that growth, the WNBA faces one of its biggest issues: the hateful narratives surrounding it. Social media is a huge aspect of what makes sports, especially women’s sports, a culture. Viewership for several women’s leagues, including the WNBA, continues to […] The post Social Media is the WNBA’s Solution to Eliminate False Narratives appeared first on The Lead.

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Shaquille O'Neal Doesn't Think WNBA Should Discipline Angel Reese

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Despite the discourse online, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal doesn't believe the WNBA should discipline Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese. A week ago, the WNBA posted a video of Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers discussing a $400 bet that was made with Reese. Judging by their social media posts, they made ...

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‘Hypocrisy At Its Finest’ – WNBA World Reacts to Cheryl Reeve’s Old Remark About Men Coaches in Women’s Sports Amid Trans-Athlete Drama

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The debate on the inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports has swept up the WNBA in recent weeks. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has established herself as one of the strongest proponents of the stance.

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Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Left Off Team USA FIBA World Cup Roster

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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham will not play for Team USA in September despite ranking among the WNBA’s best three-point shooters.

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