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There’s been a lot of talk about the WNBA over the past few weeks, but not nearly enough of it has been about basketball. Between the fallout of Sophie Cunningham’s comments regarding transgender athletes in sports, the protests for and against her stance, and the hard foul she took from DiJonai Carrington in a game,…
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever looked to keep their winning streak alive on Sunday, facing Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena (Atlanta). The Fever are coming off a 98-87 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday, their third straight win, which moved them to 22-12 in the 2026 WNBA season. During the Fever vs. Wings matchup, Clark was able to make some WNBA history.
Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever are now winners of four straight games, jumping to 23-12 on the 2026 WNBA season after taking down Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime. Going into Fever vs. Dream, Mitchell had recorded 20 or more points in 18 straight games, dating back to June 22 against the Phoenix Mercury, which marks a WNBA record for a single season.
Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana's first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday to protect their hold on fourth place in the WNBA standings. Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 13.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Indiana guard 20 points, her 19th consecutive game scoring at least 20. Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including two free throws after Atlanta trimmed Indiana's lead to 93-91, with nine assists.
Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White amid current controversies. Ahead of their game against the Portland Fire on Sunday, coach Tibbetts was asked about the league’s current state during his practice-day media availability. Tibbetts didn’t hold back on his opinion, saying that the league should focus on the great things that are happening in the league rather than dwell on negativity.
Discourse over whether the WNBA should permit trans women from entering the league has reached an all-time high. Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White threatening to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft has kicked decision-making into overdrive for league officials.
WNBACheck out Sophie Cunningham's pregame fit ahead of the Fever versus Dream showdown on Sunday evening.
Two former NBA players have said they’re declaring for the WNBA draft.
On Tuesday, August 11, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White did not hold back on how she felt regarding the flagrant foul from the Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington’s on Sophie Cunningham. White stated that she believed the refs decision on calling it a flagrant foul was the right decision but did not agree that Carrington […] The post Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White Fires Back At Critics appeared first on Stadium Rant.
Outkick founder Clay Travis detailed why the massive pay disparity between the WNBA and G-League creates financial motivation for players to test the league's transgender inclusion policies.
Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Natasha Cloud scored 20 points and the Chicago Sky ended a six-game losing streak on the road with an 82-80 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday. Seattle (7-30) trailed 53-37 with 5:49 left in the third quarter, but Dominique Malonga answered with a basket and two free throws and Jade Melbourne and rookie Awa Fam sank back-to-back 3-pointers to cap a 15-4 run as the Storm closed to 60-55 heading to the fourth.
As anticipation around the WNBA builds for the upcoming playoffs, the league continues to navigate controversy surrounding the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports. With the league’s stance on the issue entering the forefront, a notable pundit revealed why he believes the league is in bad shape.