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Lynx Phenom Olivia Miles Surpasses Caitlin Clark, Ties Paige Bueckers to Rewrite WNBA Record Books

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Updated Jul 8, 3:24 AM ET

No Napheesa Collier, no problem, because the Minnesota Lynx and Olivia Miles continue to ball out. Miles’ numbers on Monday night against the Portland Fire helped her surpass Caitlin Clark and tie Paige Bueckers in the league’s record books.

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‘Hold Players Accountable’ – Members of Congress Demand Answers From WNBA As Caitlin Clark Endures Harsh ’Violence’

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Amid the ongoing controversy over the physical style of defense some opposition teams adopt against Caitlin Clark, several US congressmen have written to the WNBA, demanding answers about how the league is treating its biggest star. Members of Congress Demand Answers From the WNBA Over Caitlin Clark TreatmentSince being drafted into the WNBA, Clark has had to face aggressive defending from opposition teams.

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Phoenix Mercury can’t overcome turnovers in loss to Chicago Sky

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Updated Jul 9, 1:39 PM ET

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s 77-66 loss to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday didn’t just end their three-game winning streak, but also exposed some offensive issues the team still needs to work through. Phoenix entered the matchup having won three straight games and eight consecutive meetings against Chicago.

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Minnesota Lynx Rule Out Rookie Star Olivia Miles for Wednesday's Game Due to Injury

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Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx has seemingly already been vaulted into stardom, looking more like a seasoned veteran than a rookie in her first year in the league. Since being selected No. 2 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Miles has been electric for Minnesota, helping lead the Lynx to a 15-6 record, currently second in the Western Conference. Last Thursday, Miles was selected as a starter for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game.

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