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Caitlin Clark Earns Praise for What She Did While Recovering From Her Injury

While Caitlin Clark is currently sidelined for the Indiana Fever due to injury, it doesn't mean she has stopped making an impact on the team and the community.

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Chicago Sky Coach Tyler Marsh Calls Out Players After Worst Loss of the Season

The Chicago Sky did not have the services of Angel Reese on Thursday night against the Seattle Storm as the two-time All-Star sat out with a back injury.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 25

Mercury’s early momentum falls short in loss against New York Liberty

BROOKLYN — The Phoenix Mercury couldn’t keep building off their momentum early on against the New York Liberty, falling 89-76 on Friday night. A Game Of Runs The Mercury started the game with an 8-0 run, with key three-pointers from Kahleah Copper and Monique Akoa Makani.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / July 25

Sabrina Ionescu nets 29 as Liberty rally past Mercury

Sabrina Ionescu scored a game-high 29 points -- including 12 in the crucial third quarter -- as the host New York Liberty rallied to defeat the Phoenix Mercury 89-76 on Friday night.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 25

Lynx remain undefeated at home with romp of Aces

Napheesa Collier scored a game-high 25 points Friday night and the Minnesota Lynx improved to 14-0 at home with a 109-78 rout of the Las Vegas Aces. Courtney Williams added 23 points and five assists for Minnesota (22-4), sinking 10 of 12 shots from the field.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Big Cameron Brink News Emerges on Friday Amid 402-Day Injury Absence

As of writing, the Los Angeles Sparks are 1.5 games outside the playoff picture in the WNBA. They currently have a 10-14 record and are 10th in the league, but a string of wins could suddenly propel them to a playoff spot for the first time since 2020.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 25

'Not That I Need the Money': Angel Reese Speaks Candidly on WNBA's Salary Problem

One of the biggest issues hounding the WNBA this season has been the negotiations surrounding a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) — and the threat of a potential lockout if no agreement is reached.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Sue Bird Gushes Over 'Hard Launch' of Paige Bueckers Relationship

It’s long been rumored, but only in the past month has it become quasi-official that Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is in a relationship with her former teammate at Connecticut, Azzi Fudd.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Lexie Hull News Emerges Before Chicago Sky Game

The Indiana Fever are set to face the Chicago Sky in their next matchup, with all eyes in the WNBA community pointed toward the league rivalry. Indiana is coming off a victory against the Las Vegas Aces, looking to maintain a postseason position in head coach Stephanie White's first season back.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 25

A'ja Wilson Shoves WNBA All-Star to Ground in Physical Aces vs Lynx Exchange

Las Vegas Aces superstar and reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson is surely fed up with her team's form this season. After their July 24 defeat to the Indiana Fever, the Aces now have a 12-12 record and are facing the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Friday.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 25

Mystics, Storm hope offenses are back up and running in rematch

Two weeks after a rock fight, the Washington Mystics and visiting Seattle Storm will face off again on Saturday. Both offenses have bounced back from that July 13 affair, though Seattle needed a couple of games to break out of the slump.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Ex-WNBA Star Chennedy Carter Had Four Words for Chicago Sky After 17th Loss

The Chicago Sky’s woes continued Thursday night as they suffered their second consecutive blowout defeat and 17th loss of the season. Playing without key contributors Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins, the Sky fell to the Seattle Storm, further exposing the team’s year-long struggles on the offensive end.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / July 25

Sparks Notes: Cameron Brink Nears Return, Fever Star Fined $500 After Calling Out Refs

On Wednesday afternoon, ahead of Thursday's win over the Sun, Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Cameron Brink — injured since 2024 following an ACL tear last June — was upgraded from 'out' to 'questionable,' per Real Sports.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Chicago Sky All-Star Angel Reese Eyeing Another New Off-Court Role

40 WNBA players were in attendance for the WNBA's recent Collective Bargaining Agreement meeting with ownership during All-Star weekend in Indiana. One of the most prominent voices and presences in the room, two-time All-Star Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese, didn't officially hold a leadership role in the union.

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Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 25

Fever's Sophie Cunningham Rising Up WNBA Three-Point Ranks Amidst Hot Streak

Sophie Cunningham's first year in Indiana didn't kick off with a bang -- something the eighth-year guard has candidly acknowledged throughout the season.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 25

A'ja Wilson Sends Blunt 3-Word Message on WNBA CBA Negotiation Mindset

Negotiations are well underway for the next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the WNBA and its players. While these discussions have been going

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 25

Valkyries' All-Star F Kayla Thornton (knee) to miss rest of season

All-Star forward Kayla Thornton will miss the remainder the season for the expansion Golden State Valkyries after undergoing surgery on her right knee Friday, the team announced.

WNBA News / BasketballNews.com / July 25

WNBA: Dream, Mercury capitalize on offseason hauls to make run for the playoffs

The Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury have been two of the WNBA's most dynamic risers this season, having used the offseason as a springboard to elevate themselves from fringe playoff teams to legitimate postseason threats.

Indiana Fever News / Field Level Media / July 25

Caitlin Clark rookie card sells for record $660k

Even in an injury-plagued season, Caitlin Clark's impact off the court remains large after her rookie trading card sold for $660,000 at a Fanatics Collect auction this week.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / July 24

Aces snap a three-game win streak with 80-70 loss

The Las Vegas Aces (12-12) hit the road to hunt for a third straight win against the Indiana Fever (13-12). Las Vegas came out early in the first quarter with a quiet lead, 2-0.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 24

Brittney Griner receives emotional homecoming from Mercury and fans

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner received an emotional welcome home Wednesday night as she returned to Phoenix for the first time since signing with the Atlanta Dream.

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / July 25

All-Star will be key for Fever after troubling Caitlin Clark news

Three-time All-Star will be key to Fever weathering troubling Caitlin Clark injury update

Following a troubling injury update, Caitlin Clark isn't coming back to rescue the Indiana Fever anytime soon.

Clark's immediate one-word reaction to Fever's win against Aces

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Sky hit new low after embarrassing blowout loss to Storm

Kelsey Plum dominates, leads steaking Sparks to blowout win

Brittney Griner receives emotional homecoming from Mercury and fans

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / July 24

Aces head back on the road for another back-to-back series

The Las Vegas Aces are back on the road to take on the Indiana Fever on Thursday, July 24 at 4pm PT. The game will be televised on ION and locally on Vegas 34.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 24

Phoenix Mercury open crucial road trip against New York Liberty

BROOKLYN — The Phoenix Mercury look to bounce back from Wednesday’s loss as they open a five-game road trip against the New York Liberty on Friday. Phoenix Preview The Mercury fell to the Atlanta Dream on July 23, losing 90-79 in their first game back from the All-Star break.

Indiana Fever News / Larry Brown Sports / July 23