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Jones, Clark carry Team Spoon to WNBA All-Star Game victory

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Updated Jul 26, 4:35 PM ET

Jonquel Jones won game MVP honors after scoring 22 points and falling two assists shy of a triple-double to help Caitlin Clark and Team Spoon defeat Team Coop 129-122 in the WNBA All-Star Game.

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Embattled WNBA commissioner Engelbert mum on job status for '27

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Updated Jul 26, 5:16 AM ET

Cathy Engelbert was noncommittal when asked if she expects to remain WNBA commissioner next season following months of increased scrutiny over her leadership.

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‘What Idiots,’ ‘Shameful’ — Controversy Erupts As WNBA Removes USA 250 Patches During All-Star Game

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The WNBA’s All-Star Game should have been a celebration of the best in women’s basketball and of a league that has garnered so many positive headlines due to its growing popularity. Unfortunately for the WNBA, it has been marred by its decision to remove the USA 250 jersey patch, a nonpartisan congressional patch celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary, which all other major sports have had no problem wearing.

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Paige Bueckers Calls Kelsey Mitchell the Toughest Player to Defend in WNBA

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Updated Jul 27, 11:31 AM ET

Paige Bueckers has faced the Indiana Fever three times in her two seasons in the WNBA. The 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year praised Mitchell's quickness and ability to make outside shots. Bueckers added that she can also score in different ways.

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‘Always Room for Improvement’ — Caitlin Clark Gets Honest on Her Relationship With WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert spoke with the media before Saturday’s All-Star Game, but, interestingly, nobody asked her about Caitlin Clark, the league’s biggest and hottest draw. When it was Clark’s turn to face the reporters after helping Team Spoon to a 129-122 win, the Indiana Fever guard almost inevitably had to respond to questions about her relationship with the league’s top executive.

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Caitlin Clark Reveals Why She Had to Decline WNBA All-Stars' Shoe Requests

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark faced numerous shoe requests throughout the WNBA All-Star weekend. Clark’s first Nike signature shoe has made headlines of late, and even fellow WNBA players are hyped about it. This prompted them to ask Clark for a pair since the official release will be on Oct. 1, and the Fever guard revealed that she had to decline requests from several players.

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WNBA announce major rule change for 2027 season after Caitlin Clark controversy

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The WNBA plans to introduce a positive change for the 2027 season after mounting officiating concerns over recent years. The league and Commissioner Kathy Engelbert have been plagued by mainstream concerns over the integrity of their sport after an escalation of physical play against Caitlin Clark without any consequences.

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