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WNBA to be first pro league to host events at Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center

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The WNBA will host several All-Star weekend activities at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago later this month, becoming the first professional sports league to christen the newly opened venue. According to a WNBA news release, several of the All-Star break’s premier events — including media day and team practice — will be held July 24 at the center’s 60,000-square-foot athletic building. The center will also host Jr. WNBA Day, a day of athletic programming geared toward Chicago’s youth, an

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Recap: Mystics blown out by Liberty in 86-64 loss

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Updated Jul 8, 5:12 AM ET

Ugh, that’s all I can say about this one. The Washington Mystics were blown out by the New York Liberty, 86-64 on Sunday afternoon at Barclays Center in New York City. Basically one day after the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973, the Liberty followed that up with a win of […]

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‘I’m Waiting for Think Pieces’ — Caitlin Clark Fans Call Out Double Standard As Olivia Miles Avoids Backlash for Trash Talk

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Updated Jul 8, 3:23 AM ET

The Minnesota Lynx got the better of the Portland Fire from the opening tip on Monday, cruising to a blowout win at Target Center. Head coach Cheryl Reeve’s squad overwhelmed the league’s newest franchise by a 33-point margin, relying on sustained pressure on both ends of the court.

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Cameras Catch Caitlin Clark Losing Her Cool on WNBA Refs Over Questionable Officiating Amid DeWanna Bonner Incident

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With DeWanna Bonner returning to Indiana, the matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Fever was bound to be intense. After a powerful comeback led by Caitlin Clark’s 15-points in the second quarter, however, things got too heated in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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WNBA nabs unexpected partner amid record popularity

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There's something to be said about striking while the iron is hot, and right now, the WNBA is doing all it can to capitalize on the moment and the sudden infusion of popularity and talent it has experienced over the last two years. WNBA viewership has experienced a renaissance in recent years, ...

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Angel Reese has 15 points and 17 rebounds, including 11 offensive, and Dream beat Tempo 102-77

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Updated Jul 8, 5:23 AM ET

Angel Reese had 15 points and 17 rebounds — which included a career-high 11 offensive, one short of tying the WNBA single-game record — and the Atlanta Dream beat the Toronto Tempo 102-77 on Sunday. Reese, who came in averaging 14.6 points and a league-leading 11.9 rebounds, has nine double-doubles this season and 59 in her career, the most in WNBA history through 76 games. Reese, acquired April 6 from Chicago in a trade for two first-round picks, has 17 rebounds in three of the past four games.

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