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White House Correspondent Takes Notice of Crowd’s Sophie Cunningham Treatment, Scrutinizes Liberty’s National Anthem Conduct

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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.

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Sparks snap losing streak despite ice cold fourth quarter

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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...

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Liberty beat the Fever 109-102 as Fiebich returns with 20 points in her first game since July 3

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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.

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In her return, Leonie Fiebich sparks New York Liberty's win

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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.

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“Check the Receipts”: Even the Athletic’s Insider Opposes Wings’ No. 1 Pick of Azzi Fudd as Olivia Miles Makes Strong MVP Case

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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.

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Wings vs. Storm Preview: 3 things as Dallas finishes its series with the Storm

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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...

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Preview: Mystics play Fire on Sunday to kick off long road trip

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Updated Aug 22, 9:20 PM ET

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...

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“Don’t Be Shocked”: WNBA Analyst Makes Bold Prediction After Caitlin Clark and Co. End Five-Game Streak Amid Concerning Absence

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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.

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Azzi Fudd: UConn Star, WNBA No. 1 Pick & Dallas Wings Surging Star

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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.

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‘Could Be the Best WNBA Draft Class Ever’ — Bears Legend Endorses Enes Kanter, Royce White’s Trans Stunt Amid Sophie Cunningham Controversy

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The WNBA’s debate over transgender athletes has moved into a much wider sports conversation. Sophie Cunningham’s comments on the issue have drawn strong reactions, while former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have turned their views into a direct challenge to the league’s eligibility rules.

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WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham

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Updated Aug 23, 1:53 AM ET

The Tempo made a point to announce the new, queer turtle totem during their home game against the Indiana Fever -- and their guard Cunningham who has been outspoken about defending girls and women's sports from transgender athletes.

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A way-too-early look at 2027 Draft lottery prospects

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Updated Aug 23, 8:09 AM ET

USC’s JuJu Watkins is widely expected to be the top overall pick in the 2027 WNBA Draft. | Getty Images There’s still plenty of basketball left to be played in the 2026 WNBA season, but the playoff picture is more or less already set. With five games separating the No. 8-seed Dallas Wings and No. 9-seed Portland Fire, it’s getting safer and safer to assume who will make the postseason—and, conversely, who will be hoping for luck in the coming WNBA Draft lottery. As I said on our TSN pregame s...

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