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Bueckers nets 25 before exiting Wings' win after collision

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Updated Jul 20, 2:39 PM ET

Paige Bueckers had 25 points before leaving following a scary collision, Arike Ogunbowale scored six of her 20 down the stretch, and the Dallas Wings defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to a franchise-record six.

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4 things as the Wings run out of gas in overtime, 99-98, against the New York Liberty

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 20: Azzi Fudd #35 of the Dallas Wings handles the ball as Pauline Astier #18 of the New York Liberty defends during the first half at College Park Center on July 20, 2026 in Arlington, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images ARLINGTON, TX — Without their resident s...

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WNBA gameday discussion: Why are the Las Vegas Aces better on the road than at home, and what, if anything, does it mean?

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Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson. | Getty Images Last season, the Las Vegas Aces compiled the oddest, most outlier season in WNBA history. They authored the ultimate “flip the switch” season, going from mired around .500 to hitting their nadir with a 53-point home loss to closing out the regular season with 16-straight wins before sweeping their way to the organization’s third WNBA championship. This season, the Aces also aren’t opting for the expected. But rather than the clear, contrasting segm...

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Basketball World Reacts to Caitlin Clark Announcement

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TThe Indiana Fever are riding a two-game winning streak and have won four of their last five games.Leading the charge, especially over the weekend, have been star guards Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.Clark, in particular, erupted for 45 points and 10 assists in Friday night’s win over the Seattle Storm, becoming the first player in […] The post Basketball World Reacts to Caitlin Clark Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dallas Wings Injury Report for Liberty Game Revealed

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The Dallas Wings are set to welcome the New York Liberty at College Park Center on Monday. They were supposed to play last Thursday, but the WNBA postponed it after mechanical problems in the Liberty’s plane.It’s the third and final matchup of the season between the Liberty and Wings. The Wings have won the first […] The post Dallas Wings Injury Report for Liberty Game Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sky working through some issues as WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago

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The WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago this weekend, and the Sky, well, they are working through some issues at the moment. The spotlight that goes along with hosting one of the WNBA's marquee events is shining on a sputtering Chicago Sky franchise in the middle of another challenging season. Chicago is 5-5 in its past 10 games and 9-17 overall going into Wednesday's game at New York.

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Caitlin Clark Was Overshadowed by Fever Teammate’s Historical Game

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While all eyes were on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in the team’s showdown against the New York Liberty on Saturday night, another star on the team came to life in a big way.After scoring a career-high 45 points the previous game, Clark finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 7 turnovers in […] The post Caitlin Clark Was Overshadowed by Fever Teammate’s Historical Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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DeWanna Bonner scores season-high 21, Mercury beat Sun 72-63 to snap 5-game skid

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Updated Jul 20, 8:06 PM ET

DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 21 points, Kahleah Copper added 12 of her 18 points in the second half, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Monique Akoa Makani added 11 points for the Mercury (9-18), who ended a three-game home skid. Charlisse Leger-Walker converted a three-point play that pulled the Sun within a point with 4:42 left in the game, but Copper answered with a driving layup and then hit two free throws to make it...

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I just covered my third NBA Summer League, and there’s nothing I love more

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Chris Cenac Jr. #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrates scoring the game tying shoots a three point basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Stephen G...

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2026 WNBA All-Star weekend is back in Chicago. Here’s a guide to the events around the city this week.

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The best in women’s basketball will gather in Chicago this week for WNBA All-Star weekend, a three-day event headlined by the All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. The two teams will be coached by WNBA greats Teresa Weatherspoon and Cynthia Cooper. Team Coop features Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart and Angel Reese, while Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and Olivia Miles lead Team Spoon. ...

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Phoenix Mercury give X-Factor their flowers after bounce-back win vs. Connecticut Sun

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PHOENIX — Sunday marked the end of a tough five-game stretch for the Phoenix Mercury, who picked up a win against the Connecticut Sun behind not just a complete team performance, but the one constant throughout the season: the fans. Jul 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) shoots against the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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