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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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Lynx's Kayla McBride sets single-game 3-point record with 10

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Updated Aug 10, 3:29 PM ET

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride set the WNBA single-game record by making 10 3-pointers Sunday in a 103-90 victory over the Dallas Wings.

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Aces rest A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young at Liberty

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Updated Aug 10, 6:28 AM ET

Las Vegas has scratched A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday afternoon's game against the Liberty, the second game of a road back-to-back.

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Josh Hart Reacts to Epic MSG Celeb List Trending Photo from Knicks' NBA Title Run

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Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs was memorable for a number of reasons, not the least of which was the long list of celebrities who were in attendance at Madison Square Garden.

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How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics: Live stream WNBA, TV channel

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The Washington Mystics (18-12) take the WNBA’s longest active winning streak, a six-game run, into Sunday’s matchup at home with the Phoenix Mercury (12-21), who have lost their last two. How to Watch Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics Washington held…

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WNBA gameday discussion: With Betnijah Laney-Hamilton on the way, the Washington Mystics, winners of six-straight games, aim to keep ascending

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The Washington Mystics. | Getty Images The Washington Mystics are messing up everyone’s plans. Sunday’s WNBA Rivals Week slate begins with the league’s still-reigning premier rivalry, with the Las Vegas Aces visiting the New York Liberty (12:30 p.m. ET, ABC). However, with a less-than-24-hour turnaround since their Saturday tip off, the Aces, rather justifiably, might be punting this one, as A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young all are questionable to play due to rest. Then, the No. 1 a...

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OG Anunoby is ‘over’ his iconic Knicks moment

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OG Anunoby's tip in completed the Knicks iconic Game 4 comeback. OG Anunoby will forever be connected to one of the biggest moments in Knicks history, but he’s “over it.”...

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How to watch Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty: Live stream WNBA, TV channel

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The New York Liberty (19-13) take a three-game winning streak into Sunday’s matchup in Brooklyn against the Las Vegas Aces (22-10), who enter on the back end of a road back-to-back. How to Watch Las Vegas Aces vs New York…

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Aces Vs. Liberty Prediction: Best Bet & 5 Props (Aug. 9)

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The Aces Vs. Liberty prediction for Sunday, August 9, 2026, comes down to rest versus fatigue. This could be a great game for us to take advantage of. Las Vegas visits New York at 12:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with national coverage on ABC. The well-rested Liberty face an Aces team playing […] The post Aces Vs. Liberty Prediction: Best Bet & 5 Props (Aug. 9) appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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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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Kelsey Mitchell Reveals Secret to Her Strong Bond with Caitlin Clark After Big Win

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Updated Aug 10, 3:14 AM ET

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell revealed the secret to her strong relationship with teammate Caitlin Clark. The dynamic duo of Mitchell and Clark has emerged as one of the most exciting and successful tandems in the WNBA right now. Mitchell and Clark helped the Fever beat Chicago, 90-86, to notch their 20th win of the season, as the former scored 27 points while the latter had 26.

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Wings vs. Lynx Recap: Dallas drops third straight in 103-90 loss to Minnesota

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Updated Aug 10, 4:59 PM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 9: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on August 9, 2026 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. (Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Wings (19-14) fell to the Minnesota Lynx...

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New York Liberty's Rebecca Allen Announces Retirement After 11th Season

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Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty are riding a three-game winning streak, jumping to 19-13 on the 2026 WNBA season after Wednesday's 92-68 win over Dominique Malonga and the Seattle Storm. Now, the Liberty will look to keep the streak alive on Sunday when A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces come to town. New York got off to an up-and-down start under first-year head coach Chris DeMarco, beginning the season with a 13-12 record.

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How to watch Dallas Wings vs Minnesota Lynx: Live stream WNBA, TV channel

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The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx (26-7) play the back end of a home back-to-back on Sunday and can become the first team to clinch a playoff berth with a win over the visiting Dallas Wings (19-13), who have lost their last…

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Sparks put up valiant tanking performance in loss to Valkyries

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Updated Aug 10, 1:15 AM ET

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 9: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 9, 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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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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