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Angel Reese Creates Rare WNBA History In First Game Back After FIBA Break - Fadeaway World

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Updated Sep 18, 5:58 PM ET

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese continues to cement her status as one of the best players in the WNBA. The three-time All-Star recently helped Team USA win gold at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin before quickly making an immediate impact in her return to the regular season. ​During the Dream’s 103-59 victory […]

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“You’re Not Even That Good”: Critic Slams Sophie Cunningham After Adam Silver Conversation on Next WNBA Commissioner

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finds himself in the crosshairs of the WNBA’s new commissioner search amid a very dramatic time for the sister league. There’s been a fair degree of intrigue and fan backlash after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham revealed that Silver personally reached out to her to discuss the upcoming WNBA commissioner vacancy.

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“Conscious Effort”: Caitlin Clark Comes Clean on Actions to Escape $1,500 Punishment Before WNBA Playoffs

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Updated Sep 18, 3:17 AM ET

The image of Caitlin Clark arguing with a referee on the court has been a familiar sight this season. It’s no secret that Clark and the Indiana Fever have struggled with their foul rate ever since the WNBA adopted officiating changes before the start of this season.

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Recap: Mystics blow out Sky with 110-80 win

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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...

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'Freaking Hard': Sophie Cunningham Issues Strong Warning About Sonia Citron Before Mystics Matchup - Fadeaway World

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Updated Sep 18, 1:54 PM ET

Washington Mystics star Sonia Citron remains one of the league’s most impressive young players. The two-time All-Star remains a crucial piece for Mystics as they battle for crucial seeding during the final week of the regular season. Of course, they are currently neck and neck with the Indiana Fever, who sit ahead of them in […]

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Candace Parker Reacts After Caitlin Clark, Adidas Go Back and Forth on Social Media Over Sneaker Release Dates

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The WNBA is all set to get back to business after the FIBA World Cup break, but Caitlin Clark and Adidas found some time for a little sneaker banter. The Fever recently shared photos from their practice session ahead of their first game following the World Cup break, and several players were spotted wearing Clark’s signature Nike Caitlin 1s.

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“Psychotic”: Sophie Cunningham Voices Frustration with WNBA Media While Clearing the Air Around Her Caitlin Clark Comments

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Updated Sep 18, 1:18 AM ET

Indiana Fever players and fans have found themselves in a conundrum, but this is the kind of problem any WNBA team would happily have. As the regular season draws to a close, the Fever have not one but two players in the MVP conversation.

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Angel Reese returns from World Cup with major opportunity waiting for Dream

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Updated Sep 18, 5:58 PM ET

Angel Reese returned to Atlanta as a world champion Thursday night. Her next assignment could determine whether the Dream enter the WNBA playoffs as a legitimate championship threat.

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Rhyne Howard sets WNBA single-season 3-point record

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Rhyne Howard hit her 129th 3-pointer of the season Thursday against the Connecticut Sun, setting a WNBA single-season mark. Atlanta Dream wing Howard entered the night tied with Sabrina Ionescu at 128 triples but missed her first eight attempts from beyond the arc, finally connecting with 6:45 left to give her sole possession of the record. The fifth-year, four-time All-Star is just four days removed from winning a gold medal with Team USA at the FIBA World Championship. She not only leads the l

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WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire Return to Action vs Phoenix Mercury

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Updated Sep 18, 2:35 AM ET

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 23: Holly Winterburn #77 of the Portland Fire brings the ball up the court during the first half of the game against the Washington Mystics at Moda Center on August 23, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Following a multi-week break for...

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“Don’t Get Caught Up In Comparing Myself”: Azzi Fudd Makes Feelings Clear On Olivia Miles Comparison Amid WNBA Draft Debate

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With the WNBA playoffs just around the corner, a lot of people have been reassessing the 2026 WNBA Draft, where Azzi Fudd ended up as the number one overall pick, while Olivia Miles, who’s been on a tear and a runaway favorite for the Rookie of the Year honors, was just the second overall pick. [...]

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Lynx news: Napheesa Collier not planning on making WNBA commissioner push anytime soon

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Updated Sep 18, 11:34 AM ET

The WNBA will be searching for a new commissioner after this season as Cathy Engelbert recently announced her retirement plans at the end of the year. A comprehensive search will likely take place in the months to come, and while various names have been thrown out there, including current and former players, don’t expect Minnesota Lynx star […] The post Lynx news: Napheesa Collier not planning on making WNBA commissioner push anytime soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lynx still have unfinished business to settle when regular season resumes

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Dust off Target Center and call Prowl. The FIBA World Cup break has ended. After 18 days without Lynx basketball, Minnesota is getting back on the court to finish the interrupted regular-season. First up for the WNBA-leading Lynx (31-9) will be the New York Liberty (24-16) in a battle of playoff-bound teams at Target Center. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. Lynx forward Napheesa Collier was Team USA’s ...

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As a lost season ends for the Los Angles Sparks, there are still two important things for fans to celebrate

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Lisa Leslie and Nneka Ogwumike. | NBAE via Getty Images With only four games left and eliminated from playoff contention, there is not much for Sparks fans to get excited about on the court. Thankfully, two events are happening in the final home games that will add some juice inside crypto.com Arena: Lisa Leslie’s statue unveiling and Nneka Ogwumike’s final game. On Sunday, Sept. 20, when LA plays the Portland Fire, the Sparks will unveil Leslie’s statue, making her the first player in franch...

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