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Kelsey Mitchell Sets WNBA Record with 19th Consecutive Game Scoring 20+ Points

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Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever are now winners of four straight games, jumping to 23-12 on the 2026 WNBA season after taking down Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime. Going into Fever vs. Dream, Mitchell had recorded 20 or more points in 18 straight games, dating back to June 22 against the Phoenix Mercury, which marks a WNBA record for a single season.

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‘Nobody Impacts the Game More’ – WNBA World Reacts As Caitlin Clark Outduels Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers Back-to-Back

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Updated Aug 17, 4:09 PM ET

The Indiana Fever have gotten hot over their past few games, thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark. Following another impressive performance in the 95-91 OT win against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, social media was brimming with praise for the Fever guard.

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Caitlin Clark seen laughing on-court after Angel Reese’s missed game-winner during Fever vs. Dream

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Updated Aug 17, 8:44 PM ET

The Indiana Fever had to earn their 95-91 win over the Atlanta Dream in OT, but might not have been in that position if Angel Reese put the game away in regulation. Reese had an open layup to seal the win at the end of regulation, with the game tied 81-81, but missed it, as the Fever secured the win in OT.

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Fever defeat Dream in OT to secure key win as season winds down

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Updated Aug 16, 11:05 PM ET

The Fever defeated the Dream 95-91 in overtime Sunday. It was a game with playoff implications, and the environment inside State Farm Arena felt like the postseason.

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Caitlin Clark Becomes Fastest Player to 700 Assists in WNBA History During Sunday Game

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever looked to keep their winning streak alive on Sunday, facing Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena (Atlanta). The Fever are coming off a 98-87 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday, their third straight win, which moved them to 22-12 in the 2026 WNBA season. During the Fever vs. Wings matchup, Clark was able to make some WNBA history.

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Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts defends Fever coach Stephanie White: ‘It’s not fair’

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There’s been a lot of talk about the WNBA over the past few weeks, but not nearly enough of it has been about basketball. Between the fallout of Sophie Cunningham’s comments regarding transgender athletes in sports, the protests for and against her stance, and the hard foul she took from DiJonai Carrington in a game,…

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‘You Can’t Silence It’ – Stephanie White Sends Message to Fever About Outside Noise Amid Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark Controversies

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Lately, some players on the Indiana Fever, namely Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, have been at the center of controversial discussions. Stephanie White, the team’s head coach, shared not only how she thinks the team should react to this.

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‘The League Is In Crisis’ – Pundit Issues Harsh Reality Check About WNBA’s ‘Biggest Problem’ Amid Trans-Athlete Controversy

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As anticipation around the WNBA builds for the upcoming playoffs, the league continues to navigate controversy surrounding the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports. With the league’s stance on the issue entering the forefront, a notable pundit revealed why he believes the league is in bad shape.

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Timpson scores career-high 20 points and shines in OT as Fever edge Dream 95-91

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Updated Aug 17, 2:20 AM ET

Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana's first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday to protect their hold on fourth place in the WNBA standings. Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 13.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Indiana guard 20 points, her 19th consecutive game scoring at least 20. Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including two free throws after Atlanta trimmed Indiana's lead to 93-91, with nine assists.

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Sky snap a six-game losing streak on the road with an 82-80 victory over the Storm

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Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Natasha Cloud scored 20 points and the Chicago Sky ended a six-game losing streak on the road with an 82-80 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday. Seattle (7-30) trailed 53-37 with 5:49 left in the third quarter, but Dominique Malonga answered with a basket and two free throws and Jade Melbourne and rookie Awa Fam sank back-to-back 3-pointers to cap a 15-4 run as the Storm closed to 60-55 heading to the fourth.

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‘The only thing missing’ – Shaquille O’Neal says ‘I have a solution for the WNBA’

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Shaquille O’Neal believes he has found a simple way to make the WNBA even more exciting, with the NBA legend suggesting the league should slightly lower its rims. O’Neal has been a vocal supporter of women’s basketball in recent years and has backed that up through his role as Reebok Basketball president.

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Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White Fires Back At Critics

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On Tuesday, August 11, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White did not hold back on how she felt regarding the flagrant foul from the Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington’s on Sophie Cunningham. White stated that she believed the refs decision on calling it a flagrant foul was the right decision but did not agree that Carrington […] The post Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White Fires Back At Critics appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire vs Phoenix Mercury

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 14: Holly Winterburn #77 of the Portland Fire reacts during the first quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 14, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. 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 Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a thrilling win in Seattle on Friday, the Portlan...

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‘Players Won’t Qualify as Women’ – Clay Travis Doubles Down on Wild Theory That WNBA Players Won’t Pass Gender Test

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Discourse over whether the WNBA should permit trans women from entering the league has reached an all-time high. Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White threatening to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft has kicked decision-making into overdrive for league officials.

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Inspirational 1996 Olympic team inducted to Naismith Hall of Fame | The IX Basketball

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Standing atop of the podium for eight-consecutive Olympics, the U.S. women’s basketball program boasts one of the most-prolific streaks in the history of sports. That string of dominance all started with the gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. On Saturday, the entire team entered the Naismith Hall of Fame. They […]

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WNBA Coach Nate Tibbetts Defends Stephanie White Amid Controversy and Criticism

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White amid current controversies. Ahead of their game against the Portland Fire on Sunday, coach Tibbetts was asked about the league’s current state during his practice-day media availability. Tibbetts didn’t hold back on his opinion, saying that the league should focus on the great things that are happening in the league rather than dwell on negativity.

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Former NBA Player Makes Bold Caitlin Clark Claim Amid Controversy

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Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom recently stirred controversy after declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft.Freedom is challenging the league’s eligibility rules regarding athletes, which the WNBA has yet to directly answer, though they have said that their players won’t be used as “political pawns.”The 34-year-old big man last played in the NBA during the […] The post Former NBA Player Makes Bold Caitlin Clark Claim Amid Controversy appeared first on HEAVY.

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