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WNBA All-Star 2026: Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen named as reserves

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Updated Jul 9, 6:45 AM ET

On Monday, the WNBA announced that Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron and forward Kiki Iriafen were named All-Star reserves. This is not surprising news considering that the Mystics are in the playoff hunt and that both Citron and Iriafen have been instrumental to Washington’s success this season. It’s also the second time that both have […]

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Recap: Mystics beat the Sun, 88-81

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If I told you that Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin would not be able to play for the Washington Mystics tonight against the Connecticut Sun, I wouldn’t blame anyone who would think that the Mystics would lose this game. Even if it’s on the road against the league’s worst team. But if there’s one thing […]

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Sabrina Ionescu hits winner and Jonquel Jones scores 19 as Liberty beat Sky 96-95

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Sabrina Ionescu hit the winning layup with 10 seconds remaining, Jonquel Jones scored 19 points and the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 96-95 on Wednesday night in Commissioner’s Cup play. Ionescu subbed back onto the floor with 15.6 seconds remaining, caught the ball and drove to the basket before finishing with her left hand to seal the Liberty's eighth-straight win. Jones hauled in eight rebounds and finished 6 for 9 from the field.

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Recap: Mystics blown out by Liberty in 86-64 loss

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Updated Jul 8, 5:12 AM ET

Ugh, that’s all I can say about this one. The Washington Mystics were blown out by the New York Liberty, 86-64 on Sunday afternoon at Barclays Center in New York City. Basically one day after the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973, the Liberty followed that up with a win of […]

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‘I’m Waiting for Think Pieces’ — Caitlin Clark Fans Call Out Double Standard As Olivia Miles Avoids Backlash for Trash Talk

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Updated Jul 8, 3:23 AM ET

The Minnesota Lynx got the better of the Portland Fire from the opening tip on Monday, cruising to a blowout win at Target Center. Head coach Cheryl Reeve’s squad overwhelmed the league’s newest franchise by a 33-point margin, relying on sustained pressure on both ends of the court.

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Angel Reese has 15 points and 17 rebounds, including 11 offensive, and Dream beat Tempo 102-77

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Updated Jul 8, 5:23 AM ET

Angel Reese had 15 points and 17 rebounds — which included a career-high 11 offensive, one short of tying the WNBA single-game record — and the Atlanta Dream beat the Toronto Tempo 102-77 on Sunday. Reese, who came in averaging 14.6 points and a league-leading 11.9 rebounds, has nine double-doubles this season and 59 in her career, the most in WNBA history through 76 games. Reese, acquired April 6 from Chicago in a trade for two first-round picks, has 17 rebounds in three of the past four games.

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Cameron Carr Excited After Lakers Summer League Debut

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Updated Jul 8, 10:44 AM ET

Los Angeles Lakers first-round draft pick Cameron Carr took the court for the first time in California Classic Summer League action on Friday night and impressed despite his team getting blown out by the Golden State Warriors. Carr was the Lakers’ only real source of offense and led them with 19 points, two rebounds and […]

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Former WNBA Player, Analysts & Journalists Step in Caitlin Clark's Support Over Alyssa Thomas' Dirty Play

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Updated Jul 8, 1:39 AM ET

The Indiana Fever’s rematch against the Phoenix Mercury already carried extra tension after their heated meeting just two days earlier. But midway through the second quarter, a controversial sequence involving Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark went unpenalized despite broadcast replays appearing to show contact to Clark’s neck.

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Lynx Phenom Olivia Miles Surpasses Caitlin Clark, Ties Paige Bueckers to Rewrite WNBA Record Books

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Updated Jul 8, 3:24 AM ET

No Napheesa Collier, no problem, because the Minnesota Lynx and Olivia Miles continue to ball out. Miles’ numbers on Monday night against the Portland Fire helped her surpass Caitlin Clark and tie Paige Bueckers in the league’s record books.

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Phoenix Mercury can’t overcome turnovers in loss to Chicago Sky

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Updated Jul 9, 1:39 PM ET

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s 77-66 loss to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday didn’t just end their three-game winning streak, but also exposed some offensive issues the team still needs to work through. Phoenix entered the matchup having won three straight games and eight consecutive meetings against Chicago.

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‘She Needs to Grow Up’ — Caitlin Clark Gets Harsh Reality Check From WNBA Analyst

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Updated Jul 8, 3:52 AM ET

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was assessed her fourth technical foul of the season with 22 seconds left in Saturday’s 85-75 Commissioner’s Cup win over the Connecticut Sun. The technical foul moves her halfway toward an automatic one-game suspension under the league’s new collective bargaining agreement.

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Liberty overmatched by Wings again in ugly home loss

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Updated Jul 8, 4:59 AM ET

The Liberty said they aren’t the same team that got steamrolled by the Dallas Wings on May 24. They didn’t back those words up though.

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Liberty clinch spot in Commissioner's Cup finals with win over Mystics, extend win streak to 7

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Breanna Stewart had 14 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven blocks to help the New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 86-64 on Sunday and clinch a spot in the Commissioner's Cup championship game. Jonquel Jones scored 17 of her 20 points in the second half to lead the Liberty (10-4), who have won seven straight games. The Liberty have made the finals of the mid-season tournament three times, winning once and losing once.

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