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The Liberty could be as close to full strength Saturday as they’ve been in more than a month.

The Sky's home game against the Valkyries was interrupted when multiple sex toys were thrown on the court Friday night, the second straight night for a disruption similar to what occurred in several WNBA games last season.

Many WNBA fans would name Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers as the two most popular players in the league, but that doesn’t mean they like each other. Both superstars got tense during a noteworthy action last night in the close Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings game. Bueckers ended up getting the last laugh after Dallas […] The post Paige Bueckers Expected To Get Fined Over Caitlin Clark Incident appeared first on HEAVY.

The Chicago Sky’s game against the Golden State Valkyries was interrupted in the third quarter when several sex toys were thrown toward the court. At least three objects were thrown, and at least one landed on the court. It is the second consecutive day a WNBA game has been disrupted by a spectator throwing a sex toy onto the court, as Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Sparks and Atlanta Dream was likewise delayed. The ION broadcast did not mention the incident on Friday, focusing on the S

WASHINGTON, D.C. - AUGUST 21: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 21, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 16: Nyadiew Puoch #13 of the Portland Fire handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire will take on the Toronto Tempo tonight ...

The New York Liberty announced a decision on guard Sabrina Ionescua and center Jonquel Jones before the WNBA game against the Indiana Fever.

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The Fever continue their road trip on Saturday.

In an interview with USA Today on Wednesday, Sophie Cunningham discussed the WNBA leadership led by commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The Indiana Fever guard praised the former Deloitte CEO but added that the league needs someone “bold” and “confident, who wants the best for the players and not maybe for themselves all the time.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 22: Aliyah Boston #7, Caitlin Clark #22, and Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever are honored for being selected as 2026 WNBA All-Stars before the game against the Connecticut Sun on July 22, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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: Copy...

Even with superstars on their team, it might not be so easy to finish on top.

Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike announced on Wednesday that her 15-year professional career will come to an end at the end of the 2026 WNBA season . Ogwumike’s tenure has been remarkable not just because of the points she scored or the awards she collected, but because of the influence she has had on the league as a whole. The first overall […] The post Nneka Ogwumike’s top 7 WNBA career moments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Swish Appeal has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Swish Appeal and SB Nation may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. For more information, see our guiding principles. The Washington Mystics and Shakira Austin have been red hot. Hotter than Austin’s signature red hair. In the nine games since the All-Star break, Austin is nearly averaging a double-double with 21 points and almost 10 boards per game as the Mystics have gone 7-2, r...

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are approaching the season's home stretch. When does the superstar play again?

No 'Momma, I have made it' moment yet for these players.

Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh provided an injury update regarding Skylar Diggins on Friday.

The Toronto Tempo have lost 12 games in a row.

The Indiana Fever's starting five has been stifling opponents.

Jun 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts at press conference at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In each and every NBA and WNBA season, an edict, whether direct or indirect, comes down from the front office to teams at the bottom of the standings that it’s time to tank. So long as a team owns its draft pick and is out of playoff contention, at some point in the season, it becomes more valuabl...

Speaking on his podcast, sportscaster Dan Dakich detailed how WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has failed to capitalize on Caitlin Clark's stardom, contrasting her approach with David Stern's NBA blueprint.

Talk of trans athletes has dominated the WNBA headlines since Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham came out and revealed her stance against their inclusion in women’s sports last month. Now, it seems like the entire country has joined in on the debate.

The Indiana Fever appear to have two strong MVP candidates right now: Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. And according to WNBA analyst Sabreena Merchant, it’s quite difficult to determine who is ahead in the race between these two.

A’ja Wilson is still the heavy favorite to win the MVP award for the 2026 season. However, late in the season, the race has become more intense with other stars playing remarkable basketball, including Caitlin Clark.

Minnesota Lynx rookie point guard continues to pace the best team in the WNBA. Miles, who spent her college career between Notre Dame and TCU, orchestrates the Minnesota offense, flowing between facilitating and scoring.

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Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird shared her honest assessment of Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles amid her impressive debut season.

Sydney Taylor. | Newsday via Getty Images Olivia Miles. Flau’jae Johnson. Azzi Fudd. Kiki Rice. Awa Fam. Those WNBA rookies, all selected in the first round of the 2026 draft, have already had a lot of success in the W. But arguably the next five most impactful rookies were NOT selected in this year’s draft. Four of them went undrafted, and the other was a late pick in 2019. Here’s a look at those five players, and how they have translated their excellence in Europe to the most competitive le...

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The last two games have truly been something special to watch with Atlanta Dream star player Angel Reese.On Sunday, Reese missed a potential game-winning layup against the Indiana Fever, and the Fever beat the Dream in overtime. Reese responded with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, and 4 assists in the 97-82 win over the […] The post Dream Coach Reacted to Angel Reese’s Historical Performance appeared first on HEAVY.