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WNBA Officials’ Controversial Decision Leaving Angel Reese’s Teammate in Tears Becomes Talking Point Among WNBA Fans

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The Atlanta Dream came within striking distance of the Washington Mystics in the final minutes on Friday. But a controversial foul call on Dream guard Rhyne Howard quickly became one of the biggest talking points after Angel Reese & Co.

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Griner blocks 3-point attempt at buzzer, seals the Sun's 75-72 win over the Mercury

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Updated Aug 8, 6:54 PM ET

Kennedy Burke scored 15 points, Brittney Griner blocked a 3-point attempt at the buzzer, and the Connecticut Sun rallied to beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-72 on Friday night. Connecticut guard Leila Lacan went 1 of 2 at the free-throw line with 32.2 seconds left for a 73-70 lead, and added two free throws on the Sun's next possession to regain a three-point advantage. Phoenix inbounded with 12.9 seconds left with no timeouts and Kelsey Plum’s 3-point attempt was blocked by Griner at the top of t...

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