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Congratulations Pour In for Caitlin Clark Following Major News

Caitlin Clark’s second season in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever officially came to a close a week ago. While her on-court campaign ended much earlier after suffering a season-ending groin injury before the All-Star break, Clark remained an energetic and vocal leader as the Fever made a run to the semifinals.

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'Change is a must': WNBA owners, insiders on Cathy Engelbert, officiating, CBA

Have owners and executives lost faith in the WNBA commissioner? We canvassed insiders on the biggest topics at the WNBA Finals.

Chicago Sky News / FirstSportz / October 17

Angel Reese Gives Sports Media The Ultimate Finger: 'Rather Pay The Fine Than Talk'

Angel Reese has never backed down from speaking her mind. Whether she is in a good mood or not, she usually tends to take questions from reporters and then answer them as she feels fit.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Sophie Cunningham Announces Plan for After WNBA Retirement

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham averaged 8.6 points in 30 games before her season-ending knee injury. She is a free agent, considering coaching, broadcasting or entertainment post-retirement.

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Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Fever’s Caitlin Clark has hilarious promise ahead of 2025 LPGA Pro-Am

After a shortened sophomore season, which only saw her play in 13 games due to various injuries, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark recently announced that she will be back in action in just a few days.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 17

Sparks Notes: Kelsey Plum Rips Cathy Engelbert, Cameron Brink to Play in Unrivaled

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

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Indiana Fever Guard Sends Message to Angel Reese on Thursday

Angel Reese continues to make waves this WNBA offseason. After a year that saw her dominate on the court — averaging 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds in what was another historic campaign — the Chicago Sky star is now flourishing off the court as well.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 17

Roster speculation rises as Mercury prepare for the offseason

PHOENIX — Although the 2025 WNBA season ended just a week ago, there’s already chatter about where free agents might land in 2026, particularly with the Phoenix Mercury following their playoff run.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Grading each WNBA Playoff team after Aces win 2025 Finals

The 2025 WNBA season ended in historic fashion as the Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury 4-0 to claim their third championship in four years. With

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 16

Becky Hammon Gives Indiana Fever Flowers After Aces WNBA Championship

The Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA Finals, thus cementing the franchise's third league championship in the past four seasons.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Caitlin Clark reveals LPGA Pro-Am return

It looks like Caitlin Clark will be spending part of her WNBA offseason in Florida pursuing her second passion. For the second year in a row, the Indiana Fever star has chosen to play in the 2025 edition of The LPGA Tour Pro-Am, hosted by Swedish golf legend Annika Sörenstam.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 16

Analyst names three teams that can sign Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale's future in the Lone Star State is up in the air as she hits free agency this winter. Ogunbowale, 28, has played her entire WNBA career with the Wings, but she could be looking for a fresh start with her contract expiring at the end of this past season.

Chicago Sky News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

WNBA reveals Chicago return for 2026 All-Star Game

Chicago Sky forwards Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso are two of the WNBA’s brightest young stars. Reese made her second straight All-Star appearance, joining Caitlin Clark and other icons in Indiana this summer.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 16

Caitlin Clark's Honest 6-Word Golf Vow Recalls Painful Fan Experience

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark spent much of her last WNBA offseason on the golf course. Her most notable appearance came when she participated in an LPGA Golfing Pro-Am competition that was hosted at Florida's Pelican Golf Club last November, which was called "The Annika" (because of the host, Annika Sorenstam).

Chicago Sky News / Field Level Media / October 16

WNBA All-Star Game to return to Chicago in 2026

The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be contested in Chicago, the league announced on Thursday. The 3-point contest and skills competition will take place at Wintrust Arena on July 24.

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Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Sophie Cunningham reveals Caitlin Clark has rare control over Fever

The Indiana Fever came within one win of making it to the 2025 WNBA Finals. Despite the heart-breaking exit, Indiana is full of optimism heading into the offseason.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Chicago Sky Receive Big News for Angel Reese’s Third WNBA Season

Angel Reese’s second WNBA season was as eventful as it was productive. The Chicago Sky forward built on a strong rookie year, averaging 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game — leading the league in rebounds while establishing herself as one of the toughest interior players in the game.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Angel Reese gets her flowers from WNBA stars for historic Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut

Angel Reese can’t help but be a part of history-making moments, it seems. The Chicago Sky star added to her list of off-court achievements when she became the first-ever professional athlete to strut down the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway on Wednesday.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 16

Wings can sign three-time WNBA All-Star to help Paige Bueckers

The Dallas Wings can use free agency as a way to improve their current roster and get reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers some help. One player who could definitely make an impact is Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, who was named as a potential candidate for the Wings to sign in free agency by The Athletic.