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Wings' Paige Bueckers on Her Way To Unrivaled Honor at League's Midseason

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has been off to a tremendous start to her Unrivaled career. Halfway through the season, she's tied for first in assists, is fourth in scoring, and has been a great rebounder for a guard.

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Victoria’s Secret Drops Bombshell Documentary: Angel Reese’s Wild Booty-Shaking Behind-the-Scenes Footage Released

Angel Reese walked in the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, with every curve of her body on full display. We are now set to get even more footage that nobody has been able to see.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 28

Why Fever Fans Shouldn't Worry About Lexie Hull's Uninspiring Unrivaled Numbers

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull is now competing in her second season of Unrivaled with Rose BC after winning the league's first championship last winter.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 28

Analyst Explains Why Wings Should Take Awa Fam

The Dallas Wings have a few options to consider for the number one overall pick in the WNBA draft this spring. The one that is the biggest mystery is Spanish forward Awa Fam, but she might also be the right pick out of the quartet.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 28

Unrivaled midseason awards: Along with Rose’s Chelsea Gray, who else is worthy of honors?

We’re halfway through Season 2 of Unrivaled. At 6-1 with a +58 point differential, Laces are the top team in the league, ahead of second-place and 5-2 Mist.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Indiana Fever Star Aliyah Boston Shares Caitlin Clark Decision

Caitlin Clark has always been a multi-sport talent. Apart from shining as a basketball player for Dowling Catholic High School in Iowa, she was also their star soccer athlete.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 28

How The Mercury And Liberty Met In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty have history. Both of these teams have been around since the beginning, as they were a part of the 1997 season.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 28

What Caitlin Clark’s NBA on NBC Role Reveals About Her Place in Basketball

Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA and women's basketball has been well documented. One would have had to be living under a rock for the last two years to miss the discussion about the growth she brought to the sport from Iowa to the Indiana Fever and the boom the WNBA has seen as a result.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 28

How Mercury's Pondexter And More Helped The Team Win

The Phoenix Mercury made history in 2007, and it was a long time coming. The Mercury made the playoffs in their first season, and they made it two more times after that.

Indiana Fever News / Total Pro Sports / January 28

Caitlin Clark Lands Incredible New TV Role As WNBA Career Put On Hold

It has been months since WNBA fans have seen Caitlin Clark on the court. Clark will be back on our televisions a bit sooner than expected, but she won’t be entertaining people with her on-court skills.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 28

Mercury's Pettis And More Wear Special Numbers

The Phoenix Mercury have had many players, and some of them spent extensive time with them. There were also others who spent at least a season with the team, and they have a place in Mercury history.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 28

Why Phoenix's New Guard Got Them Closer To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury were getting ready for a special season in 2007, but before that, they added a new star in 2006. The Mercury drafted Cappie Pondexter in the 2006 WNBA Draft, and she got off to a strong start.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 28

Mercury Highlight Their Associate Head Coach

Kristi Toliver is the associate head coach of the Phoenix Mercury, and she received that role back in 2023. She has been with the team since then, and during the 2025 WNBA Finals, she coached the team during a crucial moment.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 28

Paige Bueckers' Wings vs. Caitlin Clark's Fever Season Opener Among Biggest WNBA Matchups

While the Dallas Wings and the rest of the WBA are still trying to figure out if they can reach a new collective bargaining agreement by the start of the season, the team is counting down the days to its season opener against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Fever Star Aliyah Boston Reacts to Caitlin Clark Career News

Aliyah Boston had to carry a much heavier load for the Indiana Fever this past season. With Caitlin Clark dealing with multiple injuries throughout the campaign, Boston had to step up to help lead Indiana.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 28

How Phoenix's Overtime Win Led To A Championship

The Phoenix Mercury have made the playoffs several times, and every now and then, they have had some overtime games. The Mercury had two playoff games during their 2025 run , and they won one of them.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 28

Looking At Phoenix's Matchups With Atlanta

The Phoenix Mercury were one of the WNBA's best teams in 2025, and they want to keep that momentum going. They finished the season with a record of 27-17, and they were fourth in the league standings.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 27

Sophie Cunningham Suprises Fever Amid WNBA Offseason

Sophie Cunningham’s first season with the Indiana Fever ended in disappointment. After firmly establishing herself as one of the most important players on the squad, the 6-foot-1 guard suffered a season-ending injury toward the latter part of the campaign.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 27

Recent Play of Former Dallas Wings Draft Pick Could Influence 2026 WNBA Draft

The Dallas Wings hold the first overall pick in the WNBA Draft for the second year in a row. Unlike the 2025 Draft, there is no obvious selection for the top pick.

Indiana Fever News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Caitlin Clark lands a prominent new media gig

Caitlin Clark is about to branch out into the men’s game. NBC Sports announced on Tuesday that the Indiana Fever superstar Clark is joining their network as a special contributor.

Los Angeles Sparks News / 5 GOATs / January 27

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.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / January 27

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.

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.

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.