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DiJonai Carrington’s Teammate Leaves WNBA Fans Polarised After She Apologizes for Her Behavior in Indiana Fever Game

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Updated Aug 13, 11:28 AM ET

The game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky on August 8 was one of the most controversial of this WNBA season after everything that unfolded between Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington. But while most of the headlines were dominated by them, a fourth-quarter incident involving Natasha Cloud also led the veteran to face plenty of backlash.

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ESPN Accuses Many Of Being 'Fraudulent' WNBA Fans

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Do the people constantly criticizing the WNBA actually care about women's basketball, or are they just trying to capitalize on the moment and get clicks, views, etc.? ESPN WNBA analyst Andraya Carter believes that on many occasions, it's the latter. We're seeing a lot of people, especially those in ...

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Discussion: Portland Fire Host Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Action

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Updated Aug 13, 1:57 AM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 9: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates a three-point basket against the Dallas Wings during the second half at Target Center on August 9, 2026 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. (Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire (13-19) will give i...

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WNBA transgender task force addresses ‘hate and vitriol’

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Updated Aug 12, 11:53 PM ET

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham sparked a nationwide controversy on transgender athlete participation in women’s sports with her comments on the matter in a profile published by ESPN. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” she said. “I think that I am here…

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Dallas Wings Confirm Azzi Fudd Will Miss Game Against Toronto Tempo Due to Injury

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Azzi Fudd watched on as Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings dropped their third straight game on Sunday, falling to 19-14 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 103-90 loss to Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx. Now, the Wings will look to get back on track when they return to Dallas to host Marina Mabrey and the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday. While Fudd struggled out of the gate to begin her rookie season, the former UConn Huskies guard has still been one of Dallas' best players in 2026.

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Aliyah Boston's Stellar Performance Earns Her the Nickname 'Boston Three Party'

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Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever secured a second-straight win on Tuesday night, jumping to 21-12 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 106-92 win over Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty. Now, the Fever will look to continue their winning streak on Friday when they host Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Going into Tuesday's matchup against New York, Boston was shooting 35-of-78 from 3-point range, good for 44.87% on the season.

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The WNBA's Eligibility Debate Comes Down To Women's Sports Fairness

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The WNBA's eligibility debate now comes down to women's sports fairness and whether the league's rules clearly protect competitive integrity. After controversy surrounding player comments in July, commissioner Cathy Engelbert indicated the league would review its gender-eligibility policy. That discussion arrives only months after the WNBA and WNBPA finalized a new collective bargaining agreement. The […] The post The WNBA's Eligibility Debate Comes Down To Women's Sports Fairness appeared first

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Paige Bueckers names this former UConn teammate as WNBA’s ‘most underrated’

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Paige Bueckers called her former UConn teammate Kaitlyn Chen “the most underrated player” in the WNBA this week. Bueckers, along with a group of players in the league, was asked by Sports Illustrated who the most underrated WNBA players were and SI posted the video on X. For Bueckers, the choice was easy. In June, Chen – who comes off the bench for the Golden State Valkyries – scored 15 points ...

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Young Mystics relying on strong bonds to improve while making push toward postseason

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Sydney Johnson remembers the camaraderie he felt as a player at Princeton, and the respect he had for coach Pete Carril and the Tigers’ coaching staff. The growth is showing in Washington. The Mystics are one of the hottest teams in the WNBA, and despite having their seven-game winning streak snapped Tuesday by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, they're in the thick of the playoff race.

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Who won the 2026 trade deadline?

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The 2026 WNBA trade deadline came and went—most teams decided to stick with the rosters they’ve had since May, while a few went out on a limb to make some moves to help with the playoff push as the season winds down. The new CBA and expansion teams have made this season one of the… The post Who won the 2026 trade deadline? appeared first on Winsidr.

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Stephanie White calls out online WNBA community, Lynx protect No. 1 spot, Team USA announced + Allisha Gray on Dream's 'complete team'

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley react to Stephanie White’s passionate pregame speech calling out the online community surrounding the WNBA. They discuss how Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever backed her statement up on the court with an electric performance against the New York Liberty and break down the best performances from the matchup.

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Caitlin Clark Achieves 29th Double-Double, Ranking Third Among WNBA Guards

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Updated Aug 13, 8:16 AM ET

The Indiana Fever celebrated Caitlin Clark after she reached 29 career double-doubles in only 82 games, moving into third place among guards in WNBA history.

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Mystics’ Shakira Austin named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after making a three point basket during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Amid a franchise-best seven game winning streak...

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