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Dallas Wings secure final WNBA playoff berth with 23rd win

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Updated Aug 26, 7:29 PM ET

The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center, sending star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time.

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Sky ban Kanter Freedom from arena after clash with Cloud

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Updated Aug 26, 2:10 AM ET

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter said Enes Kanter Freedom has been banned from Wintrust Arena after showing he has the potential to be a threat when he was tossed from a game Sunday for getting into it with a Sky player.

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Wings vs. Fire Preview: 3 things as Dallas earns playoff berth in win over Fire

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Updated Aug 26, 12:25 AM ET

Aug 25, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings forward Awak Kuier (34) controls the ball as Portland Fire forward Emily Engstler (21) defends during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Dallas Wings (23-13) defeated the Portland Fire (15-23), 96-78, in a Tuesday night matchup at College Park Center. The win makes it Dallas’ third straight since returning home after its recent skid in the standings. More imp...

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His name is Enes Kanter

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Updated Aug 27, 7:25 AM ET

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 23: Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the second half between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on August 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Ge...

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Spurs Villain Tournament, Round 1: Spurs Killers

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 02: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts in the third quarter while taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 2, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Brett Deering/Ge...

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Josh Hart talks Scouting America ambassadorship, championship run

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks attends the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) | Getty Images The champs have been busy this offseason, continuing their media tours with new sponsorships, talk shows,...

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‘Who is the face of the league?’: Caitlin Clark ends all speculation

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Caitlin Clark has been one of the most prolific athletes since entering the league in 2024. The third-year pro has had a major impact on the WNBA. In addition to her record-breaking performances on the court, off the court, she’s contributed to record-breaking television viewership, mainstream commercial interest, and sold-out arenas. Last night, three games…

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Dream news: Angel Reese sets new WNBA record with insane effort vs. Sparks

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Updated Aug 26, 1:23 AM ET

Angel Reese made history for the ages as she crashed the glass in the Atlanta Dream’s 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night. Reese is going through the third season of her WNBA career, her first with the Dream. She is enjoying her best campaign to date, finally getting to experience the first playoff berth after Atlanta recently […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese sets new WNBA record with insane effort vs. Sparks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mercury news: Phoenix-Mystics clash paused after sex toy gets thrown onto court

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The WNBA had high expectations for its product after securing a historic collective bargaining agreement in the spring, and while there have been a plethora of notable achievements from both a team and individual perspective, media coverage continues to revolve around non-game story lines. That trend continued during Tuesday night’s battle between […] The post Mercury news: Phoenix-Mystics clash paused after sex toy gets thrown onto court appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark sets WNBA viewership record on Prime, on par with NBA average

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Updated Aug 26, 7:52 AM ET

Caitlin Clark is continuing to set viewership records across the WNBA’s media rights platforms, with Amazon Prime Video the latest to set a record for an Indiana Fever game. Fever-Dallas Wings on Thursday averaged 1.07 million viewers, according to Sports Media Watch. That is the most-watched WNBA game ever measured on Prime Video, surpassing Las…

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Sky Receive Historic News After Caitlin Clark-Fever Showdown

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The Sky received historic news after their primetime matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Fever produced a stunning result. The post Sky Receive Historic News After Caitlin Clark-Fever Showdown appeared first on HEAVY.

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