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Caitlin Clark Explains Reason for Running Back Offseason Competition

Less than an hour after her rookie WNBA season ended with the Indiana Fever in 2024, superstar guard Caitlin Clark jokingly announced her intentions to become a professional golfer during that upcoming offseason.

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ESPN networks break WNBA viewership records

Broadcasts of the WNBA regular season and postseason were the most-watched ever across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. For 25 regular season games, WNBA action on ESPN networks averaged 1.3 million viewers, up 6% year-over-year.

Indiana Fever News / ESPN / October 16

Fever's Clark to play in LPGA's The Annika pro-am

Caitlin Clark, whose second season in the WNBA ended early because of a series of injuries, will return to play in the pro-am next month at The Annika on the LPGA Tour.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Announces Injury Update Amid Free Agency

Sophie Cunningham was a key piece for the Indiana Fever during the 2025 season, as she established herself as a reliable backup and an enforcer. She averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steal per game.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Fever Star Caitlin Clark Announces Fun Personal Move After 2025 Season

The 2025 WNBA season didn't end how Caitlin Clark would have liked as she was sidelined with a season-ending injury. Her Indiana Fever, however, were just one game from a WNBA Finals appearance.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Announces Offseason Plans

Sophie Cunningham was forced to watch from the bench as the Indiana Fever’s 2025 WNBA season ended with a Game 5 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Makes Change After WNBA Season

Sophie Cunningham played just 30 games for the Indiana Fever during the 2025 season after suffering a knee injury that ended her campaign. She tore her right MCL during an August game against the Connecticut Sun, forcing her to undergo surgery to address the issue.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Indiana Fever Player Has Strong Words for Angel Reese on Wednesday

Angel Reese's second season with the Chicago Sky didn't go the way she had hoped for, finishing with a WNBA-worst 10-34 record and missing out on the playoffs for a second-straight year.

Chicago Sky News / FirstSportz / October 16

Angel Reese Slays Runway Debut Becoming 1st Pro Athlete to Catwalk For Victoria’s Secret

Last year, Angel Reese used her offseason to build her brand. From appearances at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to comedy shows and other platforms, her marketing strategy was successful.

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 15

Fever Guard Praises Angel Reese for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Appearance

Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese made history on October 15, as she became the first professional athlete to walk in the iconic Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Indiana Fever Name 'Hardest Player in the League To Guard'

The Indiana Fever are Caitlin Clark's team. She is the WNBA's most popular figure, and many consider her to be the team's best player. During her absence in 2025 due to a season-ending injury, however, one Indiana player shone brighter than ever.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks' Cameron Brink to Play in Unrivaled After Suffering Season-Ending Injury

Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Cameron Brink will play for Unrivaled this winter, per a recent announcement. Brink rejoins Unrivaled — a women's professional

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks’ Kelsey Plum Rips WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

On Sept. 30, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier publicly challenged WNBA leadership — specifically, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert — in a direct exit-interview statement.

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 15

Dallas Wings expected to 'change a lot' this offseason

The Dallas Wings have a massive offseason coming up as they look to build properly around Paige Bueckers, who took home All-WNBA Second Team honors while winning Rookie of the Year in a historically productive season.

Dallas Wings News / Sporting News / October 15

Wings predicted to draft 6-foot-7 center to help Paige Bueckers

Dallas can take advantage of this pick.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks Notes: Candace Parker Gets Honest on Cathy Engelbert, Reflects on WNBA Finals

A myriad of league veterans have spoken out in support of Napheesa Collier since her late-September message challenging WNBA leadership — some of which includes current Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Dearica Hamby and former L.A.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 15

ESPN Makes Telling Fever WNBA Offseason Roster Change Prediction

On the surface, it seems like a no-brainer that the Indiana Fever's front office will do everything in its power to keep the 2025 band back together, so to speak, for next season.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 15

Report: Portland Fire set to name Alex Sarama first coach

The Portland Fire are expected to name Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Alex Sarama as the first head coach of the WNBA expansion franchise, Front Office Sports reported.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 15

Sophie Cunningham Flexes Indiana Fever's WNBA Playoff Ratings Role

Even without superstar point guard Caitlin Clark on the court during the 2025 WNBA postseason, the Indiana Fever arguably remained the league's top attraction amidst their unexpected run to the WNBA Semifinals.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 15

Dallas Wings WNBA title odds revealed for 2026 season

The Dallas Wings didn't have an ideal conclusion to this past season, finishing tied for the league's worst record at 10-34, even with the addition of No.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 14

WNBA postseason draws record audience on ESPN

The WNBA postseason delivered record ratings to ESPN throughout September and October, the network announced Tuesday. The 2025 playoffs were the most-watched ever on ESPN, with an average of 1.2 million viewers across 24 games -- up 5% from 2024.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Caitlin Clark's WNBA Leadership Stance Gets 2-Word Fact Check From Expert

When speaking with the media after the Indiana Fever's 2025 WNBA season on October 3, superstar guard Caitlin Clark addressed Napheesa Collier's now-notorious criticism of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, which has been the biggest story in women's basketball ever since Collier spoke a few days before Clark.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / October 13

The Las Vegas Aces are champions, but what happens now?

The 2025 WNBA season finished with a familiar sight, as the Las Vegas Aces completed the sweep against the Phoenix Mercury to hoist up their third championship in four seasons.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 11