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Portland Fire Coach Has Nothing But Praise for Olivia Miles After Historic ROTY Win Despite Painful First Round Loss

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Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has surpassed all expectations since her debut in the WNBA, so much so that the unanimous Rookie of the Year is also part of the league MVP conversation. And while Miles did not have the greatest playoff debut against the New York Liberty, Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama believes she is special.

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Olivia Miles, Caitlin Clark among WNBA stars who attribute hoops skills to soccer background

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The Athletic has live coverage of Fever vs Aces in Game 2 of the WNBA Playoffs. John Pearson, the former Dowling Catholic High girls’ soccer coach, doesn’t remember every detail of his team’s match from April 30, 2018. But he’ll never forget what he saw Caitlin Clark do on the field that day in Iowa. Dowling trailed Johnston 2-0 in the second half. Even after Dowling scored once, Pearson told his assistant coach, “If (Johnston) scores another one, we’re down and out.” Somewhere between the 65th

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‘Numbers Don’t Lie’ — 3-Time WNBA Champion Calls Out ‘Clickbait’ Media Coverage of Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and Co.

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The WNBA has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few years, with that growth accelerating following the arrivals of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in 2024 and Paige Bueckers in 2025. Now, former WNBA star and three-time champion Swin Cash has shared her thoughts on media scrutiny surrounding women’s sports amid the league’s rising popularity.

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“Probably Been The Worst Starter In The WNBA”: Podcaster Delivers Scathing Assessment Of Fever Star Lexie Hull Amid “Frustrating” Season

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Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull, Caitlin Clark, and Sophie Cunningham were considered one of the WNBA’s most exciting trios. However, this season has been far from what was expected from Hull.

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