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Sophie Cunningham Gets Clear About Dating Preferences

Sophie Cunningham has done a fantastic job upping her profile over the past year. Some of this is owed to her being traded to the Indiana Fever last February, but much of it is because she has capitalized on her proximity to global icon Caitlin Clark by being active on social media and polarizing, both on and off the basketball court.

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Breanna Stewart joining Fenerbahce Opet for EuroLeague Final Six

WNBA star and Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart will join Turkey's Fenerbahce Opet for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Six April 15-19 in Zaragoza, Spain.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

Mercury's Westbeld Becomes Key Reserve In Her Freshman Year

Kathryn Westbeld was one of the Phoenix Mercury's hidden gems last year, and she gained valuable experience during that time. She played 43 games last season, and she started in 24 of them.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

Mercury Ready To Compete, Start The Season Strong

The Phoenix Mercury's 2025 season was noteworthy, and it led to a WNBA Finals appearance. They faced the Las Vegas Aces after they beat the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx in the earlier rounds.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / February 17

The Unrivaled semifinals will be in Brooklyn, and Laces want to guarantee that they’ll be there

After a hiatus for the second edition of the 1-on-1 Tournament, won in epic fashion by Chelsea Gray, Unrivaled resumes fullcourt 3×3 action in Sephora Arena on Tuesday evening, finishing out the Week 5 schedule.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

How The Mercury Battled Teams In 2019

In 2019, the Phoenix Mercury had a record of 15-19. A late losing streak stopped them from finishing .500, but they still made the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

Phoenix Comes Up Short Against An Important Rival

The 2018 season was one of the Phoenix Mercury's best, and during that time, they beat some of the WNBA's top teams. They struggled against the two teams that made that year's WNBA Finals, but other than that, the Mercury were stacking wins.

Is Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 2.0 In The Works?

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu faced off during the 2024 All-Star Weekend in a 3-point contest for the ages.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 17

Wings HC Jose Fernandez Talks Geno Auriemma Visit About Paige Bueckers

Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez is about to embark on the first season on the job, but his task to bring the team out of the bottom of the barrel in the WNBA standings will be made a little bit easier due to the presence of point guard Paige Bueckers.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

Looking At The Significance Of Phoenix's 2013 Season

The Phoenix Mercury's 2012 season was memorable, but it was for the wrong reasons. They finished the season with a record of 7-27, and that remains their worst record.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

How A Mercury Guard Became An Assistant Coach

With the Phoenix Mercury being one of the WNBA's original teams, it is no surprise that several players are tied to them. Some of those players were drafted by the Mercury, or they suited up for the team at some point in their career.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

Examining The History Of Phoenix's Arena

The Phoenix Mercury made their debut in 1997, and players like Bridget Pettis, Jennifer Gillom and Michele Timms helped them succeed. The Mercury finished their first season with a record of 16-12, and they made the playoffs.

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 16

Sophie Cunningham Blasts Los Angeles Culture After All Star Game

Los Angeles, California, is certainly not a city for everybody. While there are many wonderful people and places in the city, it also has a reputation that is rather well-earned in the eyes of many.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 16

Wings HC Jose Fernandez Explains Jump From College to WNBA

Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez is taking on the WNBA after spending the last quarter century as one of college basketball's most respected coaches.

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / February 16

Offense Concludes Week Two Of Athletes Unlimited Basketball

When it comes to scoring in Athletes Unlimited Basketball, there is no shortage of buckets by the teams. In fact, three of the four teams scored 90+ points in the final doubleheader of the week.

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New York Liberty News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / February 16

Breanna Stewart commits to EuroLeague return amid WNBA CBA talks

Breanna Stewart’s latest move might be an interesting indication of where the WNBA’s CBA negotiations stand ahead of the 2026 season. Turkish basketball club Fenerbahçe announced Monday that the New York Liberty star would be returning for the end of the EuroLeague campaign.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 16

Why The Mercury Were Recognized During A Special Season

The Phoenix Mercury had one of their best seasons in 2000, as they finished the year with a record of 20-14. That was the first time Phoenix finished a season with 20 or more wins.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 16

How The Mercury Survived Eastern Conference Teams In 2023

The 2023 season was a trying time for the Phoenix Mercury . They were 9-31 that season, and they missed the playoffs for the 10th time in franchise history.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 16

Phoenix Loses To An Old Rival In 2018

The Phoenix Mercury had a strong 2018 season, and by the end of that year, they had 20 wins. That was the sixth time in the franchise's history that the team finished with 20 or more wins.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / February 15

Chelsea Gray Can’t Stop Dominating Winning 1v1 Unrivaled Tournament

Unrivaled features a 1-on-1 tournament every year, and this year’s champion was none other than Aces standout Chelsea Gray. With the win, Gray will receive a $200,000 prize, which is more than her 2025 WNBA salary of $196,267.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 15

Caitlin Clark Accused of 'Punking' Team By WNBA Star After Heated Moment

Perhaps the most notorious moment from the 2025 WNBA season came during the Indiana Fever's June 17 game against the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark and Sun guard Jacy Sheldon were playing tight defense against each other, which seemed to frustrate Clark (who finished with 20 points in 29 minutes in an 88-71 win).

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 14

Azzi Fudd Making it Hard For Dallas Wings Not to Take Her No. 1 Overall

While nothing is being close to official, all signs are beginning to point to UConn guard Azzi Fudd being the number one overall pick for the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA draft.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 13

Unrivaled bringing postseason semifinals to New York

The Unrivaled playoff semifinals on March 2 will take place at Barclays Center, home of the WNBA's New York Liberty and NBA's Brooklyn Nets, the women's 3-on-3 league announced Friday.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / February 12

Phoenix Mercury representation strong for FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament

PHOENIX — Two members of the Phoenix Mercury are set to represent USA Basketball in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament next month. Mercury guard Kahleah Copper will join the roster, with Phoenix head coach Nate Tibbetts serving as an assistant coach for the tournament.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / February 11

Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally brings cross-league support for Valley Suns on Tuesday

TEMPE — The Valley Suns welcomed a special guest on Tuesday during their 106-104 comeback win over the Westchester Knicks, someone who has quickly made it a habit to support Arizona sports since arriving in the desert.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9

James Pearce Jr. allegedly hit a WNBA player’s car during chase

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his car into WNBA player Rickea Jackson’s vehicle multiple times while chasing after her. In a criminal complaint obtained by Marc Raimondi of ESPN, Pearce is accused of following Jackson’s vehicle in his SUV on Saturday in Miami-Dade County, Fla.