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Stark divide in CBA negotiations comes to light at WNBA All-Star Game

Speaking to the media ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis on Saturday, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert opened by speaking of the boom in popularity the league is enjoying.

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A'ja Wilson's Gesture Toward Caitlin Clark Catches Attention

Caitlin Clark was ruled out for the WNBA All-Star Game due to injury. Despite that, she was still present for the festivities and joined her team in the pregame preparations and during the game itself.

WNBA News / The Spun / July 19

Caitlin Clark Makes Thoughts On WNBA Pay Protest Clear

As collective bargaining negotiations continue between the WNBA and its players, those representing the All-Star squads on Saturday made a pointed statement with their pregame shirts: "Pay Us What You Owe Us." Improving player pay has been a big topic of conversation around the league for years at this point.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / July 19

Mercury’s Thomas shines in WNBA All-Star Game, advocates for change

INDIANAPOLIS — Alyssa Thomas represented the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night, while also advocating for improved conditions across the league.

WNBA News / ESPN / July 19

Engelbert optimistic 'fair' CBA will be reached

While WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed a number of topics ahead of Saturday night's All-Star Game, the ongoing CBA talks with the players union remained the biggest.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 19

MVP Napheesa Collier leads squad past Team Clark at All-Star Game

Napheesa Collier scored a WNBA All-Star record 36 points to help Team Collier roll to an easy 151-131 victory over Team Clark on Saturday night at Indianapolis.

Minnesota Lynx News / Yardbarker / July 19

Napheesa Collier reinforces status as WNBA's best player

For the past year, Napheesa Collier has been on a mission to prove she's the best women's basketball player in the world.

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Los Angeles Sparks News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 19

Kelsey Plum Roasts Team Caitlin Clark Amid WNBA All-Star Game Blowout

Caitlin Clark's WNBA All-Star Team got blown out by Napheesa Collier's squad in the July 19 game by a score of 151-131, in a contest that never really felt competitive.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Caitlin Clark Looks For Trouble During WNBA All-Star Game

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was confined to the sidelines during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, but she still wanted to make a scene.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Angel Reese Delivers Clear Statement on Paige Bueckers Before WNBA All-Star Game

The Chicago Sky are off to a 7-15 start during the 2025 WNBA season. Despite being in 11th place in the standings under new head coach Tyler Marsh, second-year forward Angel Reese was named to the All-Star team for the second consecutive season.

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 19

WNBA players make huge statement with ASG warm-up shirts

Ahead of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, players made their feelings about negotiations with owners on the league's next collective bargaining agreement crystal clear.

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A’ja Wilson speaks on the possibility of a WNBA lockout

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Sabrina Ionescu wins 3-Point Contest

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