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Who won the 2026 trade deadline?

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The 2026 WNBA trade deadline came and went—most teams decided to stick with the rosters they’ve had since May, while a few went out on a limb to make some moves to help with the playoff push as the season winds down. The new CBA and expansion teams have made this season one of the… The post Who won the 2026 trade deadline? appeared first on Winsidr.

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Fever's White rips critics, says she 'will always stand by' players

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Updated Aug 12, 4:36 AM ET

Fever coach Stephanie White spoke out against what she called "an online community that's trying to create narratives" after some alleged she didn't defend Sophie Cunningham after she was flagrantly fouled by the Sky's DiJonai Carrington last week.

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“Terrible Job”: Caitlin Clark’s Biographer Blasts Cathy Engelbert Over WNBA’s Trans Athlete Task Force

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has decided to hand the recently growing transgender athletes issue in women’s sports over to a task force, rather than establishing a league policy. For Caitlin Clark’s biographer Christine Brennan, that decision, alongside a string of others Engelbert has made, is a poor reflection of her leadership of the WNBA.

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“Three Headed Monster”: WNBA Legend Tamika Catchings Had Plenty To Say After Indiana Fever’s Big 3 Dominate New York Liberty

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The Indiana Fever have proved that their 108-88 win over the New York Liberty on July 18 wasn’t out of sheer luck. After losing to New York earlier in the season, Indiana has now beaten the Liberty twice in a row, and their latest 106-92 win was enough to catch the attention of WNBA legend Tamika Catchings.

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Noémie Brochant joins Caitlin Clark in rookie history in Mercury win over Sparks

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LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Mercury’s 94-87 win over the Los Angeles Sparks concluded a tough five-game road trip and was highlighted by forward Noémie Brochant’s career night, putting her in elite rookie company alongside Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Phoenix had been on a three-game skid coming into Los Angeles, with tough losses in the eastern part of the country before returning west looking to end the trip on a high note.

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