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Sparks nearly pull off incredible comeback, fall to Liberty

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Updated Aug 14, 10:55 AM ET

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates her three point shot during the first half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on August 13, 2026 in Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images A wild, wild fourth quarter ru...

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‘It really hurt my feelings’: Fever stars sound off on Stephanie White critics

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In November 2024, Stephanie White returned home to Indiana for her second stint as head coach of the Indiana Fever. Since then fans — or, more likely, people cosplaying as Fever and WNBA fans online — have unfairly criticized White relentlessly. White was blamed for the Fever’s up-and-down start to last season and, specifically, for…

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Playoffs? Nope, for these WNBA teams tanking, not winning, is the top priority—and that’s the right strategy

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JuJu Watkins. | Getty Images Making it to the WNBA is tough for a player, but finding success with a team is even harder. Throughout the 2020s, there’s been a chasm between the teams that win and those that lose. During this decade, on average, over half of the league ends the year with a sub .500 record. So, what’s the solution? More losing! The best way for teams that lose more than they win to turn their fortunes around is by tanking. In recent years, the WNBA has seen an influx of young t...

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Discussion: Portland Fire Host Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Action

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Updated Aug 13, 1:57 AM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 9: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates a three-point basket against the Dallas Wings during the second half 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 Portland Fire (13-19) will give i...

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Liberty vs. Sparks preview: Can New York snap back?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 28: Dearica Hamby #5, Ariel Atkins #7, Cameron Brink #22, and Kiana Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the New York Liberty on July 28, 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 ...

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