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Paige Bueckers' Texas Gesture Catches Kevin Durant's Attention

The offseason escapades of former UConn Huskies women's basketball star Paige Bueckers in the summer of 2024 caught a lot of attention on social media.

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Caitlin Clark Alludes to New WNBA Offseason Hobby

When speaking with the media after the Indiana Fever's 2024 WNBA season concluded, superstar guard Caitlin Clark joked that she might try to go pro in another sport during the upcoming offseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 12

Fans question Mercury’s rotation choices involving Brown in WNBA Finals loss

PHOENIX — As the Phoenix Mercury begin to move past their WNBA Finals loss to the Las Vegas Aces, one lingering question sits in many fans’ minds: Why wasn’t Kalani Brown used more down the stretch?

Indiana Fever News / Swish Appeal / October 12

What can be made of the Indiana Fever’s wild 2025 season?

The Indiana Fever’s 2025 season was supposed to be one of growth and success. Drafting Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark in back-to-back years had put the

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WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 12

Caitlin Clark’s Admission About Lexie Hull Resurfaces After All-WNBA Snub

You might remember the growing knot on Lexie Hull’s forehead, the one we all watched swell in real time after she collided with Gabby Williams. But that didn’t stop her.

New York Liberty News / EssentiallySports / October 12

NY Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu Reveals Candid Reaction to Historic College GameDay Milestone

It was a smart and bold choice by Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu to commit to the University of Oregon, taking the reins of the Mighty Ducks rather than joining already-established powerhouses like UConn, Baylor, or Washington.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Indiana Fever React to Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston News

The Indiana Fever finished this season better than last year despite being hit with the injury bug. In 2024, they went 20-20 in Caitlin Clark's rookie year, getting eliminated in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 11

Did Paige Bueckers deserve to make First-Team All-WNBA?

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers received the final accolade for a historic rookie season on Friday when she was named to the All-WNBA Second Team. That adds to her All-Star start, the All-Rookie Team selection, and her Rookie of the Year award, as she had a spectacular season, averaging 19.2 PPG, 5.4 APG, and 3.9 RPG.

Las Vegas Aces News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Aces’ A’ja Wilson has priceless reaction to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert getting boos

The Las Vegas Aces made history Friday night by winning their third WNBA title in four years, but it wasn’t just the championship celebration that had fans buzzing.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / October 11

Liberty Star Sabrina Ionescu Makes Historic GameDay Return

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu went back to school this weekend, returning to her alma mater of the University of Oregon to partake in the latest edition of ESPN's "College GameDay." The Worldwide Leader's beloved college football pregame show made its way to Eugene for the third-ranked Ducks' anticipated Big Ten showdown with No.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 11

Stephen A. Smith's Bold Becky Hammon Belief Turns Heads After Aces WNBA Title

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon secured the third WNBA championship of her head coaching career on Friday, after her team swept the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Kahleah Copper’s powerful message to Mercury after Aces sweep in WNBA Finals

PHOENIX– Despite the Phoenix Mercury being swept in the 2025 WNBA Finals by the Las Vegas Aces, it didn’t sway Kahleah Copper’s confidence. Funny enough, it seemed that she was in good spirits the moment she stepped into the press conference room.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Indiana Fever GM Reacts to Aliyah Boston News After WNBA Season

The Indiana Fever finished the season 24-20 and were eliminated in the semifinals by the Las Vegas Aces. They were hit with the injury bug, losing Caitlin Clark, Sydney Colson, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald and Chloe Bibby for the season.

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Las Vegas Aces News / Sneakers on SI / October 11

Nike Celebrates A'ja Wilson's WNBA MVP Awards With New Sneakers

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Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 11

A'ja Wilson Drops Blunt 5-Word Message to Cathy Engelbert Amid WNBA Finals Boos

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is probably at least a little bit thankful that the Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA Finals (which ended on October 10), if only because it means that she doesn't have to be in front of cameras for a while after what has been a rough last few weeks.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 11

ESPN Disrespects Indiana Fever With 2026 WNBA Season Power Ranking Reveal

With their 97-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on October 10, the Las Vegas Aces completed their sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA Finals, thus cementing their third league championship in the past four seasons.

Las Vegas Aces News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

A’ja Wilson had great message for boyfriend Bam Adebayo after winning championship

In a moment that melted hearts across the sports world, Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson shared an emotional, triumphant embrace with her boyfriend, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, moments after her team’s 4-0 sweep of the Phoenix Mercury clinched the 2025 WNBA championship.

Las Vegas Aces News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

A'ja Wilson had savage reaction to Cathy Engelbert getting booed during Aces’ trophy ceremony

A’ja Wilson was a savage both on and off the court Friday as the Las Vegas Aces secured their third WNBA championship in four seasons. Wilson was a force on the floor during a series-clinching Game 4 win over the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 11

Ace of greats: Las Vegas captures WNBA championship

A WNBA dynasty officially began Friday night when the Las Vegas Aces captured their third WNBA championship in the last four seasons.

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WNBA News / Dice City Sports / October 10

Las Vegas Aces Complete Sweep of Phoenix Mercury, Cementing WNBA Dynasty Status

PHOENIX — The Las Vegas Aces are officially in dynasty territory. With their third WNBA title in four years, capped by a 97–86 win over the Phoenix Mercury to complete the first best-of-seven Finals sweep in league history, the Aces join the ranks of the Houston Comets and Minnesota Lynx as one of the sport’s great dynastic teams.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 10

Mercury’s magical playoff run falls short of title in Game 4 loss to Aces

PHOENIX — A season defined by grit and resilience came short for the Phoenix Mercury as the team’s surprise postseason run came to a halt on Friday, falling to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / October 10

Aces’ Game 3 defense against Copper and what it could mean in Game 4

PHOENIX — The Las Vegas Aces have done their work on Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah Copper, limiting her in the first three quarters of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals and will look to do the same in Game 4.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 10

Caitlin Clark Speaks for Fever Fans with 3-Word Kelsey Mitchell All-WNBA Praise

Imagine Indiana Fever fans being told at the beginning of the 2025 season that their team would make it within one game of advancing to the WNBA Finals, despite superstar Caitlin Clark only playing in 13 regular season games and not seeing one single minute in the postseason due to injury.

Angel Reese News / Total Apex Sports / October 10

Angel Reese Makes History: From Basketball Courts to Victoria’s Secret Runway in 2025

The lights were dimmed, the cameras were rolling, and somewhere in New York City, Angel Reese was about to shatter another ceiling. This time, it wasn’t a backboard—it was the hallowed runway of Victoria’s Secret.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 9

Aces on brink of historic Finals sweep, but Mercury standing firm

PHOENIX -- The Las Vegas Aces enter Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on the brink of their third championship in four years. With it would come the right to be called a dynasty.