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Caitlin Clark Offers Quiet Support After Boyfriend’s Family Tragedy

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark showed her support for her boyfriend Connor McCaffery, who mourned a family loss on Saturday. On Instagram, McCaffery shared an emotional tribute for his grandmother, Marit Smaby Nowlin, who passed away earlier in the week.

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Second-place Dream look to take season series against Valkyries

The Atlanta Dream will make their first-ever visit to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday night in a contest that will decide the playoff contenders' season series.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 16

Sun look to build momentum vs. depleted Fever

The Connecticut Sun might be enduring a losing season, but they aren't going down without a fight. Connecticut posted just its sixth win of the year Wednesday night, stopping Chicago 71-62 in a game marked by three ejections after a second-quarter fight.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Sophie Cunningham Sends Clear Message About Caitlin Clark Injury

The Indiana Fever currently hold seventh position in the WNBA standings with an 18-16 record. The team, which entered the 2025 WNBA season with serious championship aspirations, suffered yet another loss against the Washington Mystics on Friday night — marking their fourth loss in the last five games.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Caitlin Clark Injury Looms as Stephanie White Addresses Fever Outlook

The Indiana Fever suffered an 88-84 loss to the Washington Mystics on Friday night, marking the team's fourth loss in their last five games. Despite entering the season with championship hopes, the Fever now hold seventh position in the WNBA standings with an 18-16 record.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / August 16

WNBA Team Announces Good News After Indiana Fever Game

The Indiana Fever have been playing without Caitlin Clark, having lost two straight games. Clark has missed ample time during her second season in the WNBA and the Fever recently got more bad news when they found out Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald had been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Chicago Sky React to Angel Reese Development Outside of WNBA

The Chicago Sky have greatly missed Angel Reese during her second season in the WNBA. Reese has been working through an injury that's kept her sidelined for a majority of the second half of the season, forcing head coach Tyler Marsh to make lineup changes.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Caitlin Clark Sends Personal Message to Former Teammate Kate Martin

Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin took the court as college teammates with the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2020-24. Now, the former collegiate teammates are both in the midst of their second WNBA seasons.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 16

Sabrina Ionescu Calls Out Officiating After Liberty Loss to Lynx

The third regular-season meeting between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, a rematch of the 2024 WNBA championship final, saw the Lynx triumph once again.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 16

Lynx hang on for third win of season over Liberty

Courtney Williams scored 26 points as the host Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 86-80 on Saturday from the Target Center in a battle between two teams vying for the best records in the league.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / August 16

Mercury visit Seattle Storm with a focus on defense

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are on the road again, visiting the Seattle Storm on Sunday and hope to continue sharpening their defense. The Mercury came up short against the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night, 86-83, and head coach Nate Tibbetts has said that the team’s defense is their biggest strength for wins.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / August 16

Lynx leave no doubt they're WNBA's best with win over Liberty

Missing perennial MVP candidate Napheesa Collier for a fourth consecutive game, the Lynx didn't blink in Saturday's rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals against the Liberty.

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Second-place Dream look to take season series against Valkyries

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 16

A'Ja Wilson and rising Aces host Paige Bueckers, slumping Wings

The Las Vegas Aces have won six straight games, climbing the WNBA standings as star center A'ja Wilson rises in the MVP race. Las Vegas (20-14) has won 11 of its past 14 games, including eight of the past nine.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 16

Mystics looking to catch visiting Sparks in standings

The Washington Mystics keep climbing and there's more they want to accomplish. The next chance for that comes Sunday afternoon against the visiting Los Angeles Sparks.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Indiana Fever Lose No. 1 Spot During Caitlin Clark's Second Season

The Indiana Fever have been battling without Caitlin Clark. Clark has missed ample time this season, working through various issues during her second season in the WNBA, playing under head coach Stephanie White.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / August 16

New York Liberty Bump Up a Notch in WNBA Power Rankings

It's been quite a haul for the New York Liberty, who are still playing without Breanna Stewart at this time. Yet the Liberty have been able to hang around stay within some distance of the first-place Minnesota Lynx.

Minnesota Lynx News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Minnesota Lynx Still Queens of the WNBA Power Rankings World

It's been quite a period of time for the Minnesota Lynx, who have been able to still rule the WNBA world despite losing WNBA MVP candidate Napheesa Collier.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / August 16

A'ja Wilson is a legit WNBA MVP contender

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Midway through the final full month of the regular season, a familiar name has emerged as a viable candidate in the WNBA MVP race.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 16

Mercury looking to regain form against Storm

Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper hasn't had the easiest season, missing the first 11 games after knee surgery. After losing two in a row, Copper and the Mercury (19-13) will try to get back on track when they visit the Seattle Storm (17-17) on Sunday night.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Sophie Cunningham Pokes Fun at Caitlin Clark Over Personal Hygiene

There's no debate as to who has taken over as the most entertaining team in the WNBA this season, with the Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull, and Aliyah Boston, taking the cake.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16

Kelsey Plum addresses her shot at Caitlin Clark

Kelsey Plum cleaned up the awkward comments she made about Caitlin Clark and her entourage at WNBA All-Star Weekend. The Los Angeles Sparks guard appeared on Sue Bird’s “Bird’s Eye View” podcast to address a comment she made about the united front players showed by wearing T-shirts demanding that they be paid what they are owed.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / August 16

Mercury stay positive despite last second loss to Las Vegas Aces

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury look to take positives away from Friday’s loss against the Las Vegas Aces, 86-83, as the playoff race continues. The Mercury and the Aces played a close game, which was decided in the final seconds with Las Vegas up 84-83.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / August 16

Aces get their sixth straight win over Phoenix on Friday

On Friday, August 15 the Las Vegas Aces (19-14) took on the Phoenix Mercury (19-12) at the PHX arena. In the first quarter, the Mercury controlled the opening tip.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / August 15

Jackie Young’s Sketchers Signing is Impactful

During the all-star break, not only was Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young celebrating being selected as all-star, but she celebrated her signature shoe signing with Sketchers.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / August 15

Aces Look to Continue their hot streak against the Mercury on Friday

The Las Vegas Aces (19-14) come into Phoenix on a five-game win streak to face the Mercury (19-12) on Friday, August 15 at 7pm PT. The game will be nationally televised on ION.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / August 15

Phoenix Mercury eye standings before pivotal game against Las Vegas Aces

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury host the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night, with the team beginning to keep an eye on the standings in this last stretch. The teams are separated by one game, with Phoenix fourth in the WNBA standings and Las Vegas in fifth.