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Paige Bueckers names this former UConn teammate as WNBA’s ‘most underrated’

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Paige Bueckers called her former UConn teammate Kaitlyn Chen “the most underrated player” in the WNBA this week. Bueckers, along with a group of players in the league, was asked by Sports Illustrated who the most underrated WNBA players were and SI posted the video on X. For Bueckers, the choice was easy. In June, Chen – who comes off the bench for the Golden State Valkyries – scored 15 points ...

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The WNBA's Eligibility Debate Comes Down To Women's Sports Fairness

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The WNBA's eligibility debate now comes down to women's sports fairness and whether the league's rules clearly protect competitive integrity. After controversy surrounding player comments in July, commissioner Cathy Engelbert indicated the league would review its gender-eligibility policy. That discussion arrives only months after the WNBA and WNBPA finalized a new collective bargaining agreement. The […] The post The WNBA's Eligibility Debate Comes Down To Women's Sports Fairness appeared first

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Aliyah Boston's Stellar Performance Earns Her the Nickname 'Boston Three Party'

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Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever secured a second-straight win on Tuesday night, jumping to 21-12 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 106-92 win over Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty. Now, the Fever will look to continue their winning streak on Friday when they host Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Going into Tuesday's matchup against New York, Boston was shooting 35-of-78 from 3-point range, good for 44.87% on the season.

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WNBA transgender task force addresses ‘hate and vitriol’

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Updated Aug 12, 11:53 PM ET

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham sparked a nationwide controversy on transgender athlete participation in women’s sports with her comments on the matter in a profile published by ESPN. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” she said. “I think that I am here…

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"Sophomore trolling" - Legal analyst Charles Coleman blasted Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White over WNBA stunt

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Updated Aug 13, 5:53 AM ET

Speaking on The Stephen A. Smith Show, legal analyst Charles Coleman detailed why former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft turned a serious debate into a social media circus.

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Stephanie White calls out online WNBA community, Lynx protect No. 1 spot, Team USA announced + Allisha Gray on Dream's 'complete team'

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley react to Stephanie White’s passionate pregame speech calling out the online community surrounding the WNBA. They discuss how Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever backed her statement up on the court with an electric performance against the New York Liberty and break down the best performances from the matchup.

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell make WNBA history as Indiana Fever beat New York Liberty

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Updated Aug 12, 12:50 PM ET

After another big performance in their win against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Indiana Fever duo Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have set a new record. The Indiana Fever seem like they’re almost certainly headed for the WNBA playoffs.

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