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“You Can’t Have Her Name”: Eyewitness Details What Security Told Her Over a Sophie Cunningham Poster During Fever vs Lynx Game

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Ever since Sophie Cunningham’s July 21 comments on transgender athletes in women’s sports sparked widespread debates, her supporters have followed the Indiana Fever guard to road games with signs and banners. On July 28, Seattle Storm minority co-owner Celeste Keaton even got fined and suspended for five home games for accosting a couple of teenagers over a sign.

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Thrilling Lynx-Fever clash nearly breaks WNBA viewership record

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Updated Aug 5, 3:23 AM ET

The Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever treated viewers to a high-quality skirmish at Target Center on Sunday.

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Ευρωλίγκα για Χέιζ-Ντέιβις: “Από τα πιο ιστορικά το buzzer στη Βαλένθια” (video)

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Η Ευρωλίγκα θυμήθηκε το buzzer beater του Νάιτζελ Χέιζ-Ντέιβις στη νίκη του Παναθηναϊκού στη Βαλένθια, στο Game 2 των playoffs. The post Ευρωλίγκα για Χέιζ-Ντέιβις: “Από τα πιο ιστορικά το buzzer στη Βαλένθια” (video) appeared first on Eurohoops.

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Preview: Mystics look to win 5th straight on Wednesday

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Updated Aug 5, 1:45 AM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball in the second quarter against Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings at CareFirst Arena on July 31, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics just won four in a r...

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Marine Fauthoux delivering undeniable impact after long Liberty wait

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Since being inserted into the rotation Fauthoux is playing more than 18 minutes per game, averaging 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists, while shooting 44.8 percent from the field.

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Valpo Bahamas Journal No. 2: Monday and Tuesday Wins

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Rakim Chaney stares down a defender from Carelton (Canada) in an exhibition game in The Bahamas. | Courtesy: Valpo Athletics *Editor’s Note: The Valparaiso men’s basketball team is taking a foreign tour trip to The Bahamas this summer. Sophomore guard Rakim Chaney is journaling his and the team’s experiences for Mid-Major Madness. What’s up, everyone! Rakim Chaney here to update you guys on our games on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, we first got prepared with a good breakfast meal back at Re...

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How to live stream Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky: WNBA, TV channel

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The Los Angeles Sparks (11-17) look to stay in the WNBA playoff race as they visit the Chicago Sky (11-19), coming off their first win in nearly a month. How to Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky Chicago couldn’t…

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Sparks Player Grades: A new era begins

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 28: Ariel Atkins #7, Cameron Brink #22, Kiana Williams #23, and Chance Gray #2 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the New York Liberty on July 28, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Ju...

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Banner Years: 1959, the eight-peat begins in Boston

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Updated Aug 5, 6:19 AM ET

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. The regular season When the 1958-59 season began, Bill Russell was in an unfamiliar position: he was not a reigning champion. From his junior year in college through his rookie year with Boston, Russell’s teams won two NCAA titles, an Olympics gold medal, and the NBA championship. In his second season as a pro, ...

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WNBA gameday discussion: Has the Minnesota Lynx’s 10-game winning streak masked a potential problem?

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Updated Aug 6, 10:03 AM ET

Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams. | NBAE via Getty Images The Minnesota Lynx are taking a 10-game winning streak, the longest in the WNBA this season, into their Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Sparks (9 p.m. ET, Prime Video). During their streak of 10 wins, Minnesota already notched a win over the Sparks, which was win No. 4 in this stretch. That was the game Olivia Miles left early with an ankle injury scare, yet Kayla McBride stepped up, with her 24 points steering Minnesota ...

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How to watch Seattle Storm vs New York Liberty: Live stream WNBA, TV channel

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The New York Liberty (18-13), with five wins in their last six games, look for a second straight win over the struggling Seattle Storm (6-26), who have lost nine in a row, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. MORE: Sophie Cunningham…

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WNBA gameday discussion: After a banner debut for the Phoenix Mercury, can Kelsey Plum lead her new team to a win over the Atlanta Dream?

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Updated Aug 6, 12:00 AM ET

Kelsey Plum. | Getty Images For at least one game, the Phoenix Mercury silenced all of us who were skeptical about their decision to trade for Kelsey Plum. Plum, who hadn’t suited up for the Los Angeles Sparks since June 21 due to a leg injury, played 21 minutes off the bench as the Mercury defeated the Chicago Sky, 106-101, on Monday night. In those 21 minutes, she didn’t simply score 20 points on 60 percent shooting from the field, including a 3-for-5 effort from behind the arc, but her fin...

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Sparks fade late, lose to Sky

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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 5: Aicha Coulibaly #35 & DiJonai Carrington #7 of the Chicago Sky battle against Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks on August 5, 2026 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

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Mystics vs. Wings final score: Washington completes 20-point comeback in 96-92 win

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Updated Aug 6, 10:07 PM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics reacts to a play against the Dallas Wings during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 5, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Five days after Shakira Austin dropped 28 points i...

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Basketball World Reacts to WNBA’s Kelsey Mitchell Announcement

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Updated Aug 6, 3:50 PM ET

The Indiana Fever are currently 19-11 and thriving entering Thursday night’s highly anticipated matchup with the Las Vegas Aces.A large reason for the team’s success, alongside Caitlin Clark’s outstanding play, has been veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell.Mitchell was recognized for her recent success by the WNBA on Wednesday, as the league named her the Eastern Conference […] The post Basketball World Reacts to WNBA’s Kelsey Mitchell Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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New York Liberty hang on vs. Seattle Storm, win 92-86

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Updated Aug 6, 8:14 PM ET

Dustin Satloff/Getty Images “These two-game series feel like a playoff series, and whether you win or lose, you’re both trying to guess, like, on the adjustments piece. But I do think the team that, usually, drops the first one is always going to end up trying to play harder and pick up the pressure and be more physical, and so we’re expecting some of that.” That was Head Coach Chris DeMarco previewing the New York Liberty’s Wednesday night matchup with the Seattle Storm, their second in thre...

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