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'Negativity Just Waiting': Analysts Claims Team USA's World Cup Success Could Doom The WNBA Playoffs - Fadeaway World

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Updated Sep 15, 2:50 PM ET

Team USA’s run to another FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup gold medal gave the WNBA something it hasn’t always enjoyed this season: a stretch of basketball where the attention centered on winning, chemistry and players genuinely supporting one another. That positive feeling may not last once the WNBA playoffs begin. With the league preparing to […]

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A Mystics fan was ejected, apparently for hoot chants at FT line?

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Updated Sep 25, 6:49 AM ET

From social media screen shot | https://x.com/ChiStateOfMind_ The Washington Mystics defeated the Chicago Sky last night for their only game at Capital One Arena in the 2026 WNBA regular season. That’s the good news. Generally speaking, the Mystics have stayed out of the headlines of the league’s talking points if you will. And their fans have remained respectful. Well, at least until yesterday…. This Mystics fan was removed from the arena after Elizabeth Williams airballed her FT attempt. Ap...

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‘Negativity Just Waiting’: Analyst Claims Team USA’s World Cup Success Could Doom The WNBA Playoffs

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Team USA's run to another FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup gold medal gave the WNBA something it hasn’t always enjoyed this season: a stretch of basketball where the attention centered on winning, chemistry, and players genuinely supporting one another. That positive feeling may not last once the WNBA playoffs begin. With the league preparing to

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What makes Olivia Miles exactly ‘The Spectacle’ that the WNBA needs?

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MINNEAPOLIS — Shortly after an off-day workout, Olivia Miles scrolls through the camera roll on her phone. She has to play this video. Her Minnesota Lynx teammate, Emma Cechova, sent it. Cechova was on a walk when she spied a yard sign that made her stop. It wasn’t big, but it was specific enough to record for posterity: An image of Miles, painted in blues and greens, hair out and goggles on. No one else. Just a rookie whose in-state residency could be counted in weeks. “And that was trippy for

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Cameras Catch Breanna Stewart Crashing Out at Refs Before Picking Up First Technical in 9 Years

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Breanna Stewart, known for her composure, lost it in the dying minutes of the fourth quarter. Stewart, the calm, veteran floor general for the New York Liberty, caught a rare technical foul that came at the worst moment—with New York trailing and a playoff seeding on the line.

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Previewing the Atlanta Dream’s potential playoff opponents

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Updated Sep 7, 11:18 AM ET

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 24: The Atlanta Dream look on during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 24, 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images How have the Atlanta ...

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Mystics at Sky Preview: Mystics return from FIBA Break

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Updated Sep 16, 8:10 PM ET

TORONTO, CANADA. - MAY 8: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Tempo on May 8, 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

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NY Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx preview: Back in action

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Updated Sep 18, 3:25 PM ET

USA's small forward #11 Napheesa Collier is seen with her gold medal after winning with her team the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup final game against France in Berlin on September 13, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Back in action. When we last saw the New York Liberty, they were cruising to a much needed 85-66 win over the Chicago Sky prior to the FIBA break on August 29. The opponent tonight is atop the WNBA standings, but has room to get...

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WNBA Final Score: Liberty 93, Lynx 81

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Updated Sep 19, 5:29 PM ET

Sep 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) blocks a shot from Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Coming out of the World Cup break there was hope that Minnesota would bounce back to their winning ways. Instead, on Friday night, the Lynx just bounced off the bodies of New York Liberty defenders. Presumptive Rookie of the Year Olivia M...

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Wings vs. Mercury Recap: Dallas holds strong in the clutch, beats Phoenix 87-82

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Sep 19, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; The Dallas Wings team huddles up before the game against the Phoenix Mercury at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Dallas Wings (26-16) defeated the Phoenix Mercury (15-27) 87-82 in an early Saturday matchup at home. The matchup follows the Wings’ Thursday night win over the Sparks after returning from the FIBA World Cup break. The final game at College Park Center for the Dallas Wings be...

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