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Sky's Carrington tossed after hard foul on Fever's Cunningham

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Updated Aug 9, 3:53 PM ET

Sky's DiJonai Carrington was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected after a hard foul across the face and neck area of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during the first quarter of Saturday afternoon's game

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Minnesota Lynx win 26th game, secure WNBA playoff spot

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Updated Aug 9, 10:38 AM ET

The first-place Minnesota Lynx, who defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Saturday afternoon to improve to 26-7 on the season, clinched a WNBA playoff berth.

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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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Olivia Miles Rookie Of The Month: Wins 3rd Straight Award

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Olivia Miles’ Rookie of the Month awards and the Minnesota Lynx’s wins have been synonymous. Miles just won her third Rookie of the Month award, and the Lynx maintained a 10-game winning streak, their longest since 2016. While the whole team has been crucial to this success, a lot of the credit goes to Miles, […] The post Olivia Miles Rookie Of The Month: Wins 3rd Straight Award appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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Sophie Cunningham Gets Into Heated Scuffle in Fever-Sky Game

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The Indiana Fever went into Sunday’s game against the Chicago Sky looking to pick up a win after two losses. They got more than they bargained for.In a close first-quarter game, one moment got the attention of all WNBA fans. It involved the Fever’s controversial guard, Sophie Cunningham, trying to score.After a Sky turnover, Cunningham […] The post Sophie Cunningham Gets Into Heated Scuffle in Fever-Sky Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Flynn Clayman and High Point look to build on historic NCAA Tournament run

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PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 21: Head coach Flynn Clayman of the High Point Panthers points during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Moda Center on March 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Flynn Clayman and High Point stunned the college basketball world by knocking off No.5 Wisconsin as a No.12 seed in the NCAA Tournament last...

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Mystics vs. Dream final score: Washington extends winning streak with 79-74 win

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Updated Aug 8, 12:55 PM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Cassandre Prosper #18, Kiki Iriafen #44, Shakira Austin #0, Cotie McMahon #23, and Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics celebrate after the game against the Atlanta Dream at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 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 ...

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A Rivals Week headliner, the Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky showdown lived up to the billing

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Updated Aug 9, 7:19 AM ET

Kelsey Mitchell and Natasha Cloud. | Getty Images All the ingredients required for great game, one requisite of WNBA Rivals Week, came together in the showdown between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. Six ties. Four lead changes. Three technical fouls. Two Midwest franchises. One ejection. And an eventual four-point win, 90-86, for Indiana. The first quarter was ultra tight before one moment became the focal point. DiJonai Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 and subsequently ejected after ...

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‘Showing Solidarity to Caitlin Clark’ — WNBA World Reacts to Angel Reese’s ‘All-Time Stinker’ in Dream-Mystics Game

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Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark have spent much of their careers being compared, whether the discussion centers on their production, popularity, or impact on the WNBA. On Friday, though, the two rivals found themselves linked for a very different reason.

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Three ways the Minnesota Lynx’s 10-game winning streak defines their season of dominance

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Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams celebrate during one of Minnesota’s recent victories. | Getty Images Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The Minnesota Lynx are the best team in the WNBA. At 25-7, Minnesota is once again atop the league’s standings, and they recently went nearly an entire month without losing. From July 8 to August 2, the Lynx were a perfect 10-0, their winning streak fueled by a potent, selfless offense and a budding backcourt star. View this post on Instagram To say ...

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3 thoughts before the Wings square off with the league-leading Minnesota Lynx

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ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 28: Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) makes a layup past Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) and Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard (1)during the WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and the Minnesota Lynx on June 28, 2026, at College Park Center in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Minnesota Lynx (26-7) are killers, and your Dallas Wings (19-13) are up next on the block. This tough stretch of s...

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‘The Best Player on the Fever Is Kelsey Mitchell’ — ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Boldly Argues Caitlin Clark Isn’t Indiana’s ‘Star’

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Caitlin Clark’s disappointing Thursday night performance left the Indiana Fever with more questions than answers. After a painful 86-84 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces, the spotlight quickly shifted from what went wrong to a much bigger question: Who should Indiana trust most when the game is on the line? Stephen A.

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Jalen Green could be the key to a more dynamic Suns offense

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Chris...

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Preview: Mystics host Mercury on Sunday

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after making a three point basket during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 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 The Washington Mystics host the Phoenix Mercury...

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What is WNBA schedule of games tonight? Do Caitlin Clark, Fever play today?

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What WNBA teams play tonight, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2026? Do Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever play today? WNBA TV schedule, standings, how to watch, and more.

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Atlanta Dream's Playoff Hopes Diminish After Loss to Mystics; Seattle Storm Eliminated

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Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream couldn't make it two in a row on Friday night, falling to 19-12 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 79-74 loss to Sonia Citron and the Washington Mystics. The Dream were coming off an impressive 96-82 win on Wednesday over Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury. Guard Allisha Gray led Atlanta with 26 points on 11-of-23 shooting, six rebounds and two assists, while Shakira Austin led the Mystics with 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting.

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Burton, Williams, Thornton power the Valkyries to a 94-76 win over Wings

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Veronica Burton scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 19, and Kayla Thornton finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds as Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings 94-76 on Friday night. The Valkyries (22-9) had a franchise-high 27 assists and extended their winning streak to three games in front of a crowd of 16,444 at American Airlines Center, home of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. The Wings will play their 2027 home games at the arena.

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‘WHITE PRIVILEGE’: WNBA star does not hold back after striking Sophie Cunningham in the face

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Updated Aug 9, 7:11 AM ET

Things got testy early in Saturday’s game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. In the last two seasons, the Sky-Fever rivalry was defined by Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, but with Reese now on the Atlanta Dream after an offseason trade, new players are keeping it going. While going for a transition layup during…

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