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Clay Travis explains what ‘broken’ WNBA would have done to Sophie Cunningham in DiJonai Carrington feud

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Updated Aug 12, 1:46 AM ET

Clay Travis is in disbelief over the WNBA’s lack of punishment for DiJonai Carrington. Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington has made headlines over the last few days because of her reaction to being ejected for a hard foul against Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham.

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Mystics’ Shakira Austin named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

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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 Amid a franchise-best seven game winning streak...

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WNBA gameday discussion: The New York Liberty are winning more, but are they now more of a playoff threat?

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Updated Aug 11, 11:55 PM ET

Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart. | NBAE via Getty Images Since ending a four-game losing streak on July 20 with a win over the Dallas Wings, the New York Liberty have won seven of their last eight games, including four in a row. They’re now seven games over .500 and in seventh place in the standings, with a chance to quickly vault higher, especially if they earn a win in Indianapolis on Tuesday evening against the Indiana Fever, a team that’s in fourth place with a 20-12 record (7:30 p.m....

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‘Angel Reese Hate Has To End,’ ‘Caitlin Clark Is Still Better’ — Dream Star’s Historic Performance vs. Tempo Divides WNBA World

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Angel Reese’s latest performance added another milestone to what has already been a record-setting season for the Atlanta Dream star. The All-Star forward helped Atlanta secure a 107-95 win over the Toronto Tempo on Monday, finishing with 20 points and 14 rebounds.

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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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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Finally Weighs In On Sophie Cunningham Controversy

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is speaking out on the Sophie Cunningham saga. Cunningham, who is in her second year with the Indiana Fever, told ESPN that she is 100 percent against transgender athletes in women's sports. She told ESPN that she wants to “protect young girls in the locker room” ...

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Gabby Williams Makes Convincing Case for Valkyries As WNBA Title Contenders

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It’s not everyday that a team becomes a title contender in just their second year of existence, but that’s part of what makes the Golden State Valkyries’ 2026 season all the more miraculous. Ask two-time All-Star Gabby Williams, and she’ll tell you that it has the potential to be far more than just a feelgood […] The post Gabby Williams Makes Convincing Case for Valkyries As WNBA Title Contenders appeared first on HEAVY.

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SB Nation Reacts: How far will the Mystics go in the WNBA season?

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - AUG 9: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 9, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images W...

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