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‘Ineffective and Cowardly’ — Ex-Indiana Coach Rips WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s Handling of Caitlin Clark Era

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has faced significant criticism for her leadership during the Caitlin Clark era, particularly for how she is handling online hate and threats against players, in addition to her treatment of players across the league. Amidst that storm, former Indiana Hoosiers coach Dan Dakich escalated his tirade against Engelbert by commenting on a piece by columnist Candace Buckner in The Athletic, in which Buckner claims the WNBA commissioner does not need to be close to the

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WNBA deletes post of Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese betting on game

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Updated Jul 30, 7:35 PM ET

The proliferation of sports betting and legalized gambling has led to a series of scandals across pro and college sports. Traditionally, players betting on their own games has been seen as a red line for all major pro sports. Apparently not so for the WNBA, though! The WNBA posted a video of star players Paige…

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Can Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas fuel a 2026 Mercury playoff run after beating the Valkyries?

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Updated Jul 30, 8:25 AM ET

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury didn’t just beat the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night; they may have rediscovered the identity that can make them one of the WNBA’s most dangerous teams. Credit: Matthew Roland | Burn City Sports Phoenix opened the game with purpose, building a 21-18 lead after the first quarter behind physical defense, crisp ball movement, and the energy of a team determined to respond after the All-Star break.

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Caitlin Clark Leads Fever to WNBA History After Win Over Storm

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Updated Jul 30, 10:16 AM ET

It feels like Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is feeling better after helping her team pick up a 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night.Clark finished with a team-high 32 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds in the victory. Her teammate, Kelsey Mitchell, helped out as well with 28 points, 2 assists, and […] The post Caitlin Clark Leads Fever to WNBA History After Win Over Storm appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sophie Cunningham Sees Cause for Concern Despite Indiana Fever’s Four-Game Winning Streak

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Updated Jul 31, 12:11 AM ET

The Indiana Fever’s offense has been nearly unstoppable over the past two weeks, rewriting the WNBA record books with four consecutive 100-point games and 12 such games this season already. However, despite four straight wins and a history-making scoring run, Sophie Cunningham believes the team has one weakness that could derail its championship hopes.

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