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“Not Nearly Worth the Trouble”: WNBA Journalist Urges Fever to Move on From Sophie Cunningham

Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated Oct 7, 5:59 AM ET

The Indiana Fever’s exit from the 2026 WNBA postseason has seemingly opened a can of worms for the team’s trade prospects, and Sophie Cunningham has also joined the list. The guard was signed to a one-year, $665,000 contract for the 2026 season and is now an unrestricted free agent.

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“They Seem To Be On A Different Page”: WNBA Podcaster Highlights Fever Disconnect After Kelsey Mitchell’s Controversial Remarks

Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated Oct 7, 3:14 PM ET

Kelsey Mitchell’s latest statement about the Indiana Fever receiving extreme hate has highlighted cracks in the team’s locker room. The team had been under scrutiny for a rift between head coach Stephanie White and the players, but they publicly claimed that things were fine in the locker room.

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“Just Basic Common Sense”: Clay Travis Makes Surprise Sophie Cunningham Pick For WNBA Commissioner

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Updated Oct 7, 3:27 AM ET

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham remains at the center of the WNBA conversation, and she has never been shy about voicing her opinion. On her podcast, No Hesitation, Cunningham sparked another debate about the WNBA’s relationship with its fans. She discussed the incident involving A’ja Wilson and a fan who pointed at her during Game […]

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WNBA Analyst Offers Relieving Assessment on Kelsey Mitchel Situation Despite Fever Star's Declaration to Be 'Selfish' in Free Agency

Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated Oct 7, 4:15 PM ET

Kelsey Mitchell’s upcoming free agency has become one of the most significant storylines surrounding the Indiana Fever, particularly after the four-time All-Star made it clear that she intends to put herself first when deciding her future. Amid the growing speculation that Mitchell could leave Indiana, however, WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita has offered a considerably more reassuring reading of the situation.

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Jason Sudeikis Makes Strong Breanna Stewart MVP Case: ‘I Don’t Think You Were Brought Up Enough’ - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 7, 1:12 PM ET

Jason Sudeikis has watched enough Breanna Stewart basketball to know what he thinks the WNBA has been overlooking. The Ted Lasso star and longtime New York Liberty fan sat down with Stewart for The Hollywood Reporter’s new Game Recognize Game series, and he made his feelings about her 2026 season clear. “I don’t think you […]

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Jordin Canada's Second-Half Surge Powers Dream Past Liberty in Game 1

Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated Oct 7, 11:04 AM ET

Jordin Canada scored 20 of her 25 points after halftime as the Atlanta Dream forced 21 turnovers and beat the New York Liberty 92-82 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals.

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