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Elle Duncan: ‘Right now, the WNBA is the most toxic space to cover’

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Updated Aug 18, 3:28 PM ET

Despite moving on to a flashy new role at Netflix this year, Elle Duncan has continued the role that put her on the map: WNBA studio anchor. Duncan is the host of USA Network’s pre- and postgame coverage, and will be part of the network’s WNBA Finals broadcasts this fall. Yet while Duncan has clearly…

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‘DiJonai Carrington Should Never Play Again’ — WNBA Warned It’s ‘Playing With Fire’ Over Sky Guard’s Belligerence

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DiJonai Carrington has found herself at the center of a WNBA controversy that has drawn sharp criticism from sports analyst Jason Whitlock. A little over a week ago, the Chicago Sky guard struck Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham around the neck area, sending her to the floor.

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Toronto Tempo look to Brittney Sykes for a lift after a 10-game slide and with a packed week ahead

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The expansion Toronto Tempo are struggling for wins in their first season, but help could be on the way soon with the return of Brittney Sykes. The Tempo guard has been out for two months with a left plantar fascia injury she suffered in a June 16 game against the Indiana Fever. Toronto was in the mix for a playoff spot before the skid that has left the Tempo at 10-23 for the season, the third-worst record in the league.

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WNBA: Security wrong to ask fans to cover shirts' transgender messaging

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Updated Aug 18, 12:21 PM ET

At least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts that had messages about transgender women participating in women's sports during Sunday's Fever-Dream game. The league said Monday the fans should have been free to wear the shirts.

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ESPN Urged To Make Changes To 'Biased' WNBA Halftime Show Crew

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ESPN is being urged to make changes to its WNBA halftime show crew following an alleged "biased" performance on Sunday, August 16. The Worldwide Leader in Sports had the national TV broadcast of the Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream game on Sunday. The two contenders, who are currently lined up to ...

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Longtime NBA Reporter Is Fed Up With ESPN's WNBA Coverage

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Updated Aug 17, 9:50 PM ET

Longtime NBA reporter Ric Bucher believes that ESPN needs to make big changes to its WNBA coverage. Bucher, a longtime sports reporter, believes that those who cover the WNBA, especially at ESPN, are too protective of the league, rather than critical. Sometimes, being an analyst requires tough ...

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2026 WNBA Playoff Tracker: Magic Numbers, Clinching Scenarios, and More

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Keep Track Of The Playoff Chase! The post 2026 WNBA Playoff Tracker: Magic Numbers, Clinching Scenarios, and More appeared first on Ballislife.com.

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‘It makes racists crazy’: Analyst insists that WNBA is only successful because of ‘kinda cute’ Caitlin Clark

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Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA cannot be overstated. Since her arrival as the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, the league has shattered its old in-game attendance and television ratings records, which in turn have paved the way for a transformational new collective bargaining agreement for the league…

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WNBA games on today, full TV schedule for Monday, August 17

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Updated Aug 18, 3:29 AM ET

Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings headline Monday’s WNBA schedule with a visit to the Golden State Valkyries.

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