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Mercury never trail in season-opening win over Storm

Satou Sabally poured in 27 points and Alyssa Thomas added 20 for the Phoenix Mercury, who led wire-to-wire in an 81-59 season-opening win over the visiting Seattle Storm on Saturday.

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Brittney Griner’s Strong Statement to Indiana Fever Star After Historic News

The Indiana Fever seem to be poised for what could be a special season. They got it started on Saturday against the Chicago Sky, and they won easily by a final score of 93-58.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 17

WNBA Reacts to Sabrina Ionescu's Behavior on Saturday Night

The New York Liberty kicked off their campaign on Saturday night with a big matchup against reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces. Before the game tipped off, the Liberty held their championship ring and banner ceremony in front of a capacity crowd at Barclays Center.

Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / May 18

'I’m Just Grateful': DeWanna Bonner Makes Massive WNBA History in Indiana Fever Debut

On a day when the Indiana Fever looked like a team on the rise, one of their newest veterans etched her name even deeper into WNBA history. DeWanna Bonner officially became the league’s third all-time leading scorer Saturday afternoon, passing Hall of Famer Tina Thompson in her Fever debut.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Caitlin Clark Reacts to Stephanie White’s Postgame Locker Room Shoutout

Caitlin Clark picked up right where she left off after last season’s Rookie of the Year run on Saturday, recording her first triple-double of the year with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / May 18

'We Can Still Improve': Caitlin Clark’s Statement After Fever Rout Sky Should Scare Rest of WNBA

The countdown ended. The season began. And the Indiana Fever wasted no time making a statement. In front of a sold-out Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the most anticipated season in franchise history tipped off with a 93-58 rout of the Chicago Sky, tying the second-largest margin of victory in Fever history.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 17

WNBA Legend Rebecca Lobo Makes Bold Prediction After Caitlin Clark's Historic Game

Tens of thousands of fans packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday to watch the Indiana Fever annihilate the Chicago Sky. The Fever made

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / May 18

Caitlin Clark Ties WNBA Legend for Third-Most Triple-Doubles Ever

The most anticipated season in Indiana Fever history began with a rout and a record-setting performance. Caitlin Clark opened her sophomore WNBA campaign spectacularly, notching her third career triple-double in a 93-58 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday.

Los Angeles Sparks News / ESPN / May 17

Sparks lose Burrell for 6-8 weeks with leg injury

Sparks guard Rae Burrell, who injured her right leg on an awkward collision in Friday's season opener, will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, the team announced.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / May 17

New York Liberty Star Praises Team's Mindset

To become a champion, players have to develop a tough exterior and even tougher interior. The New York Liberty, who celebrated their WNBA Championship on Saturday, knew that a winning mindset was necessary.

'Here We Are': Phoenix Mercury Announce Brutal Kahleah Copper Injury News

The Phoenix Mercury’s highly anticipated new era will begin without its centerpiece. Star guard Kahleah Copper will miss the start of the 2025 WNBA season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her left knee, the team confirmed Saturday.

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New York Liberty Rout Las Vegas Aces 92-78

The New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces 92-78 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday. New York improved to 1-0, while Las Vegas fell to 0-1.

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / May 17

Bet cashed on Caitlin Clark triple-double is worth more than four times her salary

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever weren't the only big winners on Saturday.

Watch: Fever guard Caitin Clark bookends first half of 2025 season debut with three-pointers

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese pops off after getting decked by Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark looks like MVP candidate with triple-double as Fever destroy Angel Reese's Sky

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / May 17

Caitlin Clark has triple-double in win over Angel Reese, Sky

Caitlin Clark looks like MVP candidate with triple-double as Fever destroy Angel Reese's Sky

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese had another encounter on Saturday in the WNBA opener for the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, but it was Clark who would get the last laugh.

Watch: Clark bookends first half of 2025 season debut with three-pointers

Reese gets heated with Clark after hard foul in WNBA opener

Clark took funny shot at Reese while explaining hard foul

Reese made WNBA history during game

Bet cashed on Clark triple-double is worth more than four times her salary

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / May 17