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How to watch Mercury vs Sparks: Live stream WNBA, TV channel

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Kelsey Plum won’t play in her return to L.A. on Tuesday night as the Phoenix Mercury (12-22) visit the Los Angeles Sparks (12-19) at USC’s Galen Center with the playoff hopes of both teams fading. How to Watch Phoenix Mercury…

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Yes, the Bucks held on to Giannis for too long: Part 1

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Updated Aug 11, 10:28 AM ET

Abstract When the Bucks acquired Damian Lillard in 2023 at 33 years old, they probably figured they would get three, maybe four years of high-level play from him, and with him and Giannis, could credibly field a contending team during that time. But then in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, everything changed. After valiantly figthing to return from deep vein thrombosis in his calf that had sidelined him for the back-third of the season, Lillard tore his Achilles in devastating fashion. Almost...

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Caitlin Clark matches Sue Bird’s career mark in 499 fewer WNBA games

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Caitlin Clark continues to climb the ranks in the WNBA in what is turning out to be an incredible season. After an injury-plagued second year where she managed just 13 appearances, Caitlin Clark bounced back in 2026, putting up 21.

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‘Unacceptable’ — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Under Fire From U.S. Congressman Over ‘Repeated Attacks’ on Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham

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Indiana Fever teammates Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have been involved in two of the WNBA’s most closely scrutinized physical plays this season. In June, Clark was struck in the throat by Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas, an incident that drew the attention of 11 Republican members of Congress.

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