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WNBA Explains Why Caitlin Clark’s ROTY Announcement Wasn’t Like Paige Bueckers’

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Caitlin Clark starred in her rookie season, averaging 19.2 points and setting WNBA single-season assist records. Fans were upset when they learned that Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Clark’s Rookie of the Year award during a short speakerphone call. Some critics accused league officials of treating the Indiana Fever star poorly. But a new book says [...]

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One question for each playoff series. Plus: Vets prove no match for youngins

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No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! Game 2s start today. Let’s hope they’re all more competitive than Sunday’s blowouts. Coming up: 🚸 Vets still got it ❓ One Q for each team 💲 Soaring arena prices Playoff Talk: Proven stars continue to shine Remember when Diana Taurasi said “reality is coming” at the 2024 Final Four? That the college stars who had dominated at the NCAA l...

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WNBA sets automatic fine after Angel Reese leaves court early

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DFree/Shutterstock.com Sabrina Ionescu faces a fine after Flagrant 1 foul Angel Reese left Atlanta’s regular-season finale after taking a hit to the face from Sabrina Ionescu, whose foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 1. Reese returned briefly to make two free throws but did not play in the second half. Atlanta defeated New York 83-65…

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Caitlin Clark Snubbed As WNBA Writer’s Awards Ballot Sparks Heated Debate - Fadeaway World

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Caitlin Clark has gotten used to it by now. No matter what she does on the basketball court, there always seems to be someone ready to explain why it isn’t quite as impressive as everyone else thinks. A new record? There’s a reason it doesn’t matter. Another huge scoring night? Someone will point out what […]

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Liberty take first step vs. Lynx toward proving their struggles forged a contender

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NEW YORK — No eighth-seeded team in league history, thus far, has ever made the WNBA Finals. The New York Liberty are on a quest to become the first. It began when they finished head coach Chris DeMarco’s first season with a 26-18 record, leaving them with the final playoff spot in the league’s packed standings. Injuries left DeMarco bereft of […] The post Liberty take first step vs. Lynx toward proving their struggles forged a contender appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Highly Unprofessional,’ ‘Unserious League’ – Outrage Erupts Over Cathy Engelbert’s ‘Disrespectful’ Comments During Olivia Miles’ ROTY Ceremony

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is at the helm for her final playoffs. As Engelbert prepares to exit the league at the end of the season, she’s found herself in another controversy following comments she made while praising Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles during her Rookie of the Year ceremony.

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Angel Reese Might Be the Most Controversial Star in Sports

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Love her or hate her, Angel Reese gets people talking. Few players in basketball generate the reaction Reese does. Every quote, celebration, stat line and social media post seems to turn into a debate. At this point, the attention surrounding her extends far beyond what happens during a WNBA game. And that’s exactly why Reese…

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‘Stephanie White Is a Terrible Coach,’ ‘We’ve Seen Enough’ — Calls Mount for Caitlin Clark To Leave Fever After ‘Embarrassing’ Game 1 Loss to Aces

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Updated Sep 29, 9:04 AM ET

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were blown out by the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs, and the loss quickly brought questions about the team’s future. Fans pointed at Stephanie White and the roster, with some even calling for Clark to leave Indiana despite the guard being under contract for 2027.

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