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Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA -- The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Connecticut Sun, 77-68, at Crypto.

Sophie Cunningham stood on the Barclays Center basketball court with her head held high and her right hand over her heart as the national anthem played before the Indiana Fever faced the New York Liberty on Saturday. Yet the controversy surrounding her recent comments put her on the receiving end of boos from the crowd.

The Indiana Fever have slid into a tighter playoff race after two straight losses. Fever coach Stephanie White had a clear message for her team.

Dearica Hamby of the Los Angeles Sparks was ejected in the fourth quarter against the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, Aug. 22.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 22: Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks passes the ball to Ariel Atkins #7 against Diamond Miller #1 of the Connecticut Sun and Leila Lacan #47 during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on August 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Melina Pizano/Getty Im...

Negotiations between Jalen Duren and the Pistons are becoming “noxious” as they drag into late summer, a source tells Kurt Helin of NBC Sports. The team is trying to strike a balance by giving Duren enough money to keep him happy without overpaying him, but it sounds like the two sides are still far apart. […]

Kelsey Mitchell reached 900 career assists Saturday, prompting the Indiana Fever and fans across social media to celebrate the longtime star.

Caitlin Clark did not mince words about what is costing the Indiana Fever wins this season.

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark needed 37 games to reach 700 points and 200 assists in her rookie season. Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles did so in 36 games.

The Chicago Sky announced news about guard DiJonai Carrington for the WNBA game against the Indiana Fever.

Clark committed a dubious foul after not getting the whistle on a field-goal attempt in the final minute of the thriller in Brooklyn.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White announced the plan for forward Aliyah Boston after an injury setback amid the 2026 WNBA season.

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Leonie Fiebich, playing her first game since July 3, added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever 109-102 on Saturday night. Jonquel Jones added 19 points and 10 rebounds for New York (23-15) in an entertaining game. With the game tied at 100, Stewart made one of two free throws and then after Indiana missed, Fiebich had a basket and was fouled with 57.5 seconds.

New York wing Leonie Fiebich spent the last seven weeks watching from the sidelines while recovering from a left foot injury, but in her return game on Saturday night, she led the Liberty to a 109-102 victory over the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center.

Although Jalen Brunson pulled off a miraculous NBA Finals victory, one NBA analyst still has players that they would pick before him. In a social media video for Run It Back, Michelle Beadle played a game where she was asked if Jalen Brunson was better than the listed NBA players. She picked against Brunson in […] The post 2 surprising players Michelle Beadle would take over Jalen Brunson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Wings have the chance to add another W to the win column, this time against a lottery-bound Storm team at home

It would have been easy for Dejounte Murray to sit out all of last season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, but the Pelicans guard explains in an interview with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype why it was important for him to return to action. More than a year elapsed from the time Murray suffered […]

Former Missouri star Mark Mitchell, who was cleared to play a fifth season of college basketball through a temporary restraining order, has committed to play for Kentucky.

Despite losing Azzi Fudd to a season-ending knee injury, the Dallas Wings’ road to the WNBA playoffs just got a lot easier.

Could trading Peyton Watson open the Cavaliers’ championship window and shut it for the aging Nuggets — and Nikola Jokic?

Chris Cenac Jr. was disappointed when he slipped in the draft, but his college coach, Kelvin Sampson, assured him that he was going into the best possible situation when the Celtics selected him at No. 27, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe writes in a subscriber-only piece. Cenac was expecting to be taken between 19 […]

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As we near the end of the WNBA regular season, the Dallas Wings haven’t looked as good as they did before the WNBA All-Star break. After the season resumed following the July 25 All-Star Game, the Wings have lost their momentum, winning just two of their last five games, and one key player who has been sidelined during this period is Azzi Fudd.

DALLAS, TEXAS - AUGUST 20: Awak Kuier #34 of the Dallas Wings waits for a free throw during a game against the Indiana Fever at American Airlines Center on August 20, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Wings (21-16) are slated to face the Seattle Storm (7-3...

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics in action against the Portland Fire during the second half of the game at CareFirst Arena on July 16, 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 The Washington Mystics play the Portland Fire tomorrow nigh...

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever recently saw their five-game winning streak snapped after losing to the Dallas Wings on Thursday. That loss, however, has not in any way shaken WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita’s belief that the team can go all the way, as she still believes the Fever have a strong chance of winning the WNBA championship this season.

The Indiana Fever visit the New York Liberty on Aug. 22: Live score updates, timeline, start time, where to watch.

Azzi Fudd 2026: WNBA Stats, Injury & What’s Next Azzi Fudd has become a name synonymous with elite women's basketball. She is capturing the attention of fans and analysts alike from her collegiate beginnings to her dynamic entrance into the WNBA with the Dallas Wings. Her journey is not just a testament to her athletic […] The post Azzi Fudd: UConn Star, WNBA No. 1 Pick & Dallas Wings Surging Star appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Lisa Leslie jokingly suggests that NBA players could skip a night at the casino and redirect some of that money to help WNBA players.