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Gray's buzzer 3s lift Aces over Fever after Clark's miscues

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Updated Aug 7, 9:15 AM ET

Chelsea Gray made two buzzer-beating 3-pointers after Caitlin Clark's uncharacteristic mistakes, the first to force overtime and the second to give the Aces a victory over the Fever on Thursday night.

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WNBA gameday discussion: Rivals or not, expect the matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx to deliver

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Updated Aug 8, 8:20 AM ET

Chelsea Gray and Olivia Miles. | NBAE via Getty Images The 2026 edition of the WNBA’s Rivals Week officially begins on Saturday. Now in its second season, the guidelines that govern the league’s designation of “rivals” remains a bit unclear, with a combination of geographic proximity between teams, teams with historic or still-developing track records of intense clashes and players perceived as possessing somewhat contentious, competitive on-court relationships determining which matchups will...

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Fiifi Frimpong: A piece of the Liberty died when the team decided to cast away Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

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After the Liberty won Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA semifinals matchup against the Las Vegas Aces, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was asked what inspired her near impossible task of consistently getting defensive stops against her opponent’s elite trio of guards. The Liberty guard, who was just three months removed from a procedure to clean up two loose bodies in her right knee, had just completed 25 ...

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LeBron and the 76ers are showing the Raptors how to use Scottie Barnes

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Updated Aug 7, 10:24 AM ET

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 10: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors passes the ball off against Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on February 10, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty ...

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WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire vs. Toronto Tempo

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Updated Aug 7, 1:15 AM ET

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 02: Carla Leite #0 of the Portland Fire is introduced before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on August 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire face off against the Toronto Tempo tonight at the Moda Cen...

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Thank you, Canis

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 06: A detailed view of the Minnesota Timberwolves logo on the shorts worn by Anthony Edwards #5 in the third quarter of Game One against the Golden State Warriors during the Second Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 06, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 99-88 to take a 1-0 series lead. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting t...

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The Suns have a few scores to settle this season

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Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker front drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic during the 2024-2025 NBA regular season match between Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns in Los Angeles, the United States, March 16, 2025. (Photo by Ringo Chiu/Xinhua via Getty Images) We are a week away from the NBA schedule release, according to recent reporting from NBA insider Marc Stein. Which means it’s time to look ahead to the most anticipated Phoenix Suns matchups. Sure, we don’t know the schedule, but we ...

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Banner Years: 1962, Celtics survive two Game 7s in toughest challenge yet

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Updated Aug 7, 8:17 AM ET

Basketball: NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Bill Russell (6) in action, rebound vs Los Angeles Lakers. Game 7. Boston, MA 4/18/1962 CREDIT: Walter Iooss Jr. (Photo by Walter Iooss Jr. /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X8418 ) 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. If the Boston Celtics were ever going to have their championship streak bro...

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‘All That Talkin Just to Score 2 Points’ – WNBA World Trolls Sophie Cunningham’s Abysmal Performance Amid Trans-Athlete Drama

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Sophie Cunningham has become one of the most polarizing figures in the WNBA with her recent comments against the inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports. The Indiana Fever star was once again in the spotlight on Thursday night, this time for her on-court performance.

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Late rally lifts Sparks over Lynx

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Updated Aug 7, 7:02 AM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 6: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx boxes out Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the game on August 6, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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Victor Wembanyama is working on Dirk Nowitzki’s fadeaway, and it might be over for the NBA

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The San Antonio Spurs ranked No. 13 in our preseason power rankings last year. It felt like a reasonable placement for a team that had not made the playoffs the last six seasons. Instead, Victor Wembanyama led them all the way to the NBA Finals, where they suffered a devastating five-game loss to the New […]

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How to watch Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics: Live stream WNBA, TV channel

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Two of the hottest teams in the WNBA clash on Friday night as the Washington Mystics (17-12) bring their five-game winning streak into action when the Atlanta Dream (18-11), winners of five of their last six, visit D.C. How to…

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How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs Connecticut Sun: Live stream WNBA, TV channel

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The Phoenix Mercury (12-20), who played in last year’s WNBA Finals, are running out of time to return to the playoffs as they visit the struggling Connecticut Sun (7-23), who have lost five straight, on Friday night. How to Watch…

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