WNBA NewsWednesday, Jul 8, 2026

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Fever forward Sophie Cunningham recently went viral for an image of her pointing towards Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner.

On Tuesday, several members of the United States Congress penned a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert regarding what the members deemed to be “repeated acts of unnecessary physical hostility and violence” toward Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. “Dear Commissioner Engelbert,” the letter, which was from the Republican Study Committee, opened. “Caitlin Clark is transforming…

Despite having a potential golden goose on their hands, the WNBA can't seem to get out of their own way when it comes to star Caitlin Clark.

The Indiana Fever’s rematch against the Phoenix Mercury already carried extra tension after their heated meeting just two days earlier. But midway through the second quarter, a controversial sequence involving Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark went unpenalized despite broadcast replays appearing to show contact to Clark’s neck.

Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner added another glowing accolade to her Hall of Fame-worthy resume Friday. The 35-year-old moved into 12th place on the all-time WNBA field goals made list. Griner surpassed legendary Tamika Catchings after recording her 2,390th career field goal.

Three Indiana representatives were among those to sign a letter, which included the possibility of the Depart of Justice investigating the WNBA.

A Texas congressman shared a letter Wednesday demanding "accountability" from the WNBA's commissioner.

Caitlin Clark finished with 32 points and 10 assists in the Indiana Fever's OT win against the Chicago Sky.

Angel Reese looked like a perfect fit for Atlanta when she was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Dream. Dream guard Rhyne Howard predicted before the season Reese “could be exactly what we were missing.” As it prepares for back-to-back games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, Atlanta has one of the best records in the WNBA.

The Fever claim neither Caitlin Clark nor the organization had any involvement in the congressional letter sent to the WNBA.

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