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Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 29th double-double

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Updated Aug 31, 4:13 PM ET

Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.

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Storm honors retiring Nneka Ogwumike ahead of Sparks forward's final match in Seattle

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Storm players honored Ogwumike, who spent 2 seasons in Seattle before returning to Los Angeles, by wearing her jersey pregame.

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Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom, confrontation

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Updated Aug 30, 1:24 AM ET

The Sky's Natasha Cloud was dismissive of Enes Kanter Freedom, calling the former NBA player an "irrelevant person" while saying she is focused on issues that are "actually [affecting] women and children."

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WNBA gameday discussion: Questions for the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, Dallas Wings and more before the FIBA World Cup break

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Olivia Miles and Allisha Gray. | Getty Images It’s the final day of WNBA action before the FIBA World Cup break, with the regular season pausing until Thursday, Sept. 17. Sunday’s games begin with the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Atlanta Dream in a potential playoff preview (3 p.m. ET, NBA TV). Then, the Los Angeles Sparks play the Seattle Storm in what will be Nneka Oguwmike’s final game in Pacific Northwest (5 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass). The Golden State Valkyries, fresh off a pair of defens...

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Dream 89, Lynx 81: Time for a Break

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COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - AUGUST 30: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball as Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream plays defense during the first quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 30, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota...

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Sparks pick up second straight win in blowout over Storm

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 30: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks smiles before the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on August 30, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sparks will head into the FIBA World Cup break with momen...

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WNBA Discussion: Portland Fire Host Golden State Valkyries

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COLLEGE PARK, GA - AUGUST 28: Carla Leite #0 of Portland calls out the offensive play during the WNBA game between the Portland Fire and the Atlanta Dream on August 28th, 2026 at the Gateway Center in College Park, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fresh off a rousing win over the Atlanta Dream on Friday, the Portland Fire return to the friendly confines of the Moda Center today for an afternoon matchup with the Golden State...

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