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Kelsey Plum reacts to viral popcorn video: ‘I ruined it for White women’

Kelsey Plum is setting the record straight about the viral video of her eating popcorn in 2024. During her appearance on the Post Moves podcast, the WNBA star explained what happened during the “popcorn incident” at the Final Four game between Connecticut and Iowa.

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Chelsea Gray Is Defining What It Is To Be Legendary

Chelsea Gray has dominated the Unrivaled league all season, leading in nearly every statistical category. She became the first player to reach 400 points while also recording 100 career assists.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 27

Caitlin Clark’s Lands New Role in Basketball During Indiana Fever Offseason

Caitlin Clark is surely eager to get back on the court and into WNBA action again. The Indiana Fever star's 2025 season ended in July due to injury and the 2026 campaign doesn't begin until May—that is if a new CBA is agreed upon before then.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 27

Paige Bueckers' Unrivaled Opponent Sends High Praise Toward Breeze BC, Wings Star

Paige Bueckers' Breeze BC team may have come up short Monday night in a 76-67 loss to Unrivaled's league-leading Laces BC squad, but Breeze BC has already gotten huge praise for its efforts thus far, and the same theme continued following the game.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Why The Mercury Have Defeated The Wings In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury and the Dallas Wings had a competitive season series in 2025, and these teams are in different spaces. The Mercury are a contending team that reached the WNBA Finals that year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Mercury's Bonner Wins Award, Teams Other Stars Involved In Races

While the Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2012, they had a strong season the year before. The Mercury finished the 2011 season with a record of 19-15, and they were third in the Western Conference.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 27

Fever Star Aliyah Boston Continues to Draw Unwarranted Animosity at Unrivaled

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston is no stranger to drawing the ire of opponents. Of course, playing alongside Caitlin Clark on the WNBA's marquee team can put a target on one's back, but the animosity for Boston from on court foes also seems to go beyond just that.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Mercury Sweep Another Eastern Conference Team In 2020

The Phoenix Mercury had some battles with Eastern Conference teams in 2020, and in some cases, Phoenix came out on top. While the series against the Chicago Sky ended in a tie, the series against the Atlanta Dream was a victory.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Why DeShields And Others Helped Phoenix During The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2022, but it was not easy. They played without Brittney Griner, and there were other obstacles, including injuries.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

How Mercury's Taurasi Became The 'White Mamba'

Diana Taurasi is a Phoenix Mercury legend. She started her career in 2004, and she was the first pick of that year's draft. She was a star in her college years, and that success carried over into her WNBA years.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Mercury Center Has Impressive Performances In College

Krystal Thomas played for the Phoenix Mercury early in her career, and before entering the WNBA, she spent her college years at Duke. Thomas had some solid years during that time, and her best season was her last.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 27

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Takes a Stand On Minneapolis Shooting

In a moment that extended far beyond the court, players in Unrivaled used the platform of competition to acknowledge the weight of events unfolding outside the arena.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / January 27

With win No. 6, Laces further establish themselves as the club to beat in Unrivaled

Monday night’s Unrivaled action gave us the return of Skylar Diggins, a complete game from Hive and Laces becoming the first club to reach six wins. Both games came down to the wire, highlighting the parity and intensity this league offers regularly.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Looking At The Performances Of Past Mercury Players

The Phoenix Mercury have added several players over the years, and some of them have had unique numbers. Diana Taurasi wore No. 3, and she was one of three players who wore the number.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 27

Paige Bueckers, Breeze Lose to Unrivaled's Leading Laces BC

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is trying to make a run at the Unrivaled League's MVP award with her start to the season, but she's still seeking a signature win over one of the league's top teams.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / January 26

Candace Parker: Why WNBA Must Pay Players More in 2026 CBA Talks

The WNBPA (player’s union) and WNBA remain locked in an intense showdown contrary to the 2026 schedule release. The prior CBA expired January 9, 2026,

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / January 26

Breeze Get The Win Over The Lunar Owls In Unrivaled

For fans of Unrivaled, the Breeze (aka the Youngins) have been fun to watch under head coach Noelle Quinn. Sitting in prime position to make the playoffs, they looked to pick up another win last Saturday night against the Lunar Owls.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 26

Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings to Get Early Look From Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

The WNBA preseason for the Dallas Wings is 94 days away, as the team announced Monday that it would begin action against the Indiana Fever, the same team the Wings will open the regular season against.

WNBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Indiana Fever To Play Dallas Wings During WNBA Preseason

The Indiana Fever are set to open the 2026 WNBA preseason with two games. The first will be on the road against the New York Liberty on April 25, and the second against the Dallas Wings at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 30.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Indiana Fever React to Aliyah Boston’s Performance During WNBA Offseason

Aliyah Boston is making her presence felt during the WNBA offseason. She is playing for the Phantom BC in Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 league that has given a competitive

Breanna Stewart News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 25

WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Makes 'Abolish ICE' Statement at Unrivaled

Breanna Stewart made a visible statement about ICE enforcement during Unrivaled player introductions on Sunday. Stewart held up a sign reading, "ABOLISH ICE," a day after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 25

Sky Duo Disappoints in Lunar Owls' Loss to Breeze

One step forward, two steps back. The Lunar Owls restarted their spiral in the Unrivaled standings with a 75-68 loss to the Breeze. Owls forward Aaliyah Edwards led a three-player show with 23 points and a game-leading 16 rebounds, which only continued to strengthen her case to be the league's best rebounder.