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Whether at the chessboard or on the rugby pitch, Wemby spent the offseason with a number in the back of his mind: 100. That’s how many games, give or take, the Spurs will have to play before they can make another run at the NBA Finals. submitted by /u/ExpressNews [link] [comments]

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“Everybody Expects A Lot Out Of Me”: Angel Reese Opens Up On WNBA Finals Pressure - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 16, 3:56 AM ET

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese is just a few wins away from capturing her first WNBA championship. The 2026 Defensive Player of the Year played an integral role in helping Atlanta reach the WNBA Finals, as the Dream eliminated the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty to advance to the Championship round. With the […]

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Sophie Cunningham Blasts WNBA Over 'Disrespectful' Referee Controversy As Fans Fire Back - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 17, 6:52 AM ET

Sophie Cunningham has had enough of the WNBA’s officiating controversies, and she’s making it clear the league needs to address them. Speaking on her No Hesitation podcast, Cunningham took aim at the WNBA’s handling of the timeout controversy and questioned why league leadership hadn’t done more to explain what happened. She wanted retiring Commissioner Cathy […]

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"Based on What Exactly": Ex-ESPN Host Questions Angel Reese Effect as Caitlin Clark Comparisons Take Over WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 17, 1:01 PM ET

Angel Reese is in the WNBA Finals, and Caitlin Clark isn’t, but does that directly relate to the Reese effect? For three years, Clark owned the narrative of a league transformed, and even when Reese said fans were watching games for her too, Clarkonomics barely blinked. Now Reese owns the Finals stage, and former ESPN host Linda Cohn has reminded everyone that it isn’t just about the power forward.

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‘The Media’s Never Respected Me’ — Gabby Williams Calls Out WNBA Media Ahead Of Valkyries vs. Dream

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Updated Oct 17, 5:23 PM ET

The upcoming WNBA Finals are another opportunity for Golden State Valkyries All-Star forward Gabby Williams to continue earning national recognition. Williams has been one of the best players in the playoffs so far, earning media praise in the process.

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“Who Cares?”: ‘Prop Queen’ Ariel Epstein Shreds Elle Duncan For Suggesting Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham’s Fan Bases Brought Toxicity to the WNBA

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“Prop Queen” Ariel Epstein slammed Netflix’s Elle Duncan for suggesting Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham’s fan bases have brought toxicity to the WNBA. Epstein believes Duncan and others complaining about Clark’s and Cunningham’s fans haven’t embraced them, and that’s what has led to the toxicity.

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“What’s the Narrative Now?”: Cheryl Miller Gets Back at Angel Reese’s Haters Ahead of Finals Appearance

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Angel Reese has had her fair share of detractors, but she’s drawn support from some big names as well. During NBC’s Finals preview on Thursday, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller talked about the criticism that has been hurled at Reese and how the critics could now be scrambling to find new material.

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‘She Hasn’t Done This Alone’ – ESPN Legend Casts Doubts On Angel Reese’s Effect On Dream’s ‘Historic’ Ticket Prices

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Updated Oct 16, 7:23 PM ET

Ticket prices for the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries have climbed to historic levels, as reported recently. Linda Cohn is the latest to weigh in on what that demand says about Angel Reese, and she said price tags alone can’t settle comparisons with Caitlin Clark.

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