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Phoenix Mercury News / Total Apex Sports / September 20

Alyssa Thomas Makes WNBA History as Phoenix Mercury Pick Up Huge Win to Advance Into 2025 Semifinals

The roar inside Footprint Center was deafening. With 1.2 seconds left on the clock, the Phoenix Mercury were on the brink of a huge win. Alyssa Thomas stepped to the free-throw line, the weight of history and her team’s championship aspirations resting squarely on her shoulders.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Indiana Fever Announce Exciting News Just Over 24 Hours Before Semifinals Against Las Vegas Aces

The Indiana Fever shocked the basketball world by pulling off a first-round upset over the Atlanta Dream to advance to the semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Sophie Cunningham Had Words for A’ja Wilson Before Fever-Aces Semifinals

The Indiana Fever pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the postseason, edging the Atlanta Dream 87-85 in Game 3 to advance to the WNBA semifinals.

Dallas Wings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 20

Breanna Stewart Sends Blunt 3-Word Verdict on Liberty Future Before WNBA Free Agency

The WNBA will have a new champion this season, as the 2024 league champion New York Liberty were eliminated from the postseason with their 79-73 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on September 19, which came largely on the back of Mercury star Alyssa Thomas producing a triple-double.

Indiana Fever News / The Spun / September 20

Sophie Cunningham Makes Wild Claim About WNBA After Fever Win Playoff Series

Sophie Cunningham had a lot to say after the Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Unfortunately for Cunningham, she has been sidelined since August due to an MCL tear in her right knee.

WNBA News / Bring Me The News / September 20

Here's the schedule for Lynx-Mercury in the WNBA semifinals

The WNBA semifinals are set, with the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx taking on No. 4 Phoenix Mercury starting Sunday. The Mercury secured their route to the next round with a 2-1 win over the New York Liberty, who defeated the Lynx 3-2 in last year's finals.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 20

Stephanie White and Natasha Howard Trade Praises As Fever Advance to Semifinals

The Indiana Fever claimed victory in a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday night, stunning the No. 3-seeded Atlanta Dream on the road and securing their first postseason series win in a decade.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 20

WNBA Announces Big DeWanna Bonner News 3 Months After Indiana Fever Exit

There will be a new WNBA champion this season. This development came to be after the Phoenix Mercury took down the defending champs, the New York Liberty, 79-73, in Game 3 of their WNBA playoffs first-round matchup on Friday night.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Chicago Sky Star Angel Reese Returns to the United States After Big Personal News

Angel Reese did not waste any time leaving the United States as soon as her second season with the Chicago Sky came to an end. The Sky played their final game of the campaign on Sept.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / September 20

Liberty’s Breanna Stewart praises Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas after first-round exit

PHOENIX — New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart praised Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for her toughness during their first-round WNBA playoff series.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / September 20

Sparks’ Candace Parker Reveals Unique Relationship With Lakers Legend

Candace Parker spent 13 illustrious seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks — helping the purple and gold to a WNBA championship in 2016. Furthermore, the L.A.

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Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 20

Mercury star Satou Sabally’s message to Lynx ahead of semifinals

PHOENIX– A close-out Game 3 between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty lived up to the hype. After Satou Sabally struggled for the Mercury in Game 1, in the next two games, she was dynamic.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / September 20

Phoenix Mercury beat New York Liberty to advance to semifinals

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury secured a round one series win against the New York Liberty on Friday night, 79-73, as they are semifinals-bound. The Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx will play Game 1 of the semifinals on Sunday, Sept.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 20

Liberty ousted Mercury, Alyssa Thomas has triple-double

Defending champion Liberty eliminated in first round by Mercury as Alyssa Thomas amasses triple-double

The host Phoenix Mercury recorded a 79-73 victory over the New York Liberty in the deciding third game of a first-round series on Friday night.

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Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 19

Exclusive: How Mercury’s Kathryn Westbeld is embracing first WNBA playoff experience

PHOENIX– With Game 3 between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty being a winner-take-all, both teams have all the star power they could have. But Phoenix might have the edge when it comes to depth.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 20

WNBA reveals the five finalists for 2025 MVP Award

The WNBA announced the five finalists for the Most Valuable Player award Friday in what's expected to be a close decision.

Alanna Smith, A'ja Wilson share Defensive Player of Year honors

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 19

Fever face big obstacle in pursuit of improbable WNBA title run

On Sept. 4, the Indiana Fever suffered a massive blow: star and face of the league, Caitlin Clark, was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to multiple injuries. With a growing list of sidelined players, many fans and analysts alike began to count the Fever out, including every analyst at ESPN.

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WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 19

Cheryl Reeve Claps Back at Becky Hammon's WNBA Co-Award Stance With 5-Word Message

Legendary WNBA coaches Becky Hammon and Cheryl Reeve have had multiple not-so-subtle yet indirect exchanges when speaking about several league awards over the past couple of weeks.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / September 19

The one reason Candace Parker can't place Paige Bueckers on All-WNBA First Team

It's WNBA award season, and Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has already taken home the Rookie of the Year award. The debate will now come about whether Bueckers deserves to be on the All-WNBA teams.

WNBA News / New York Liberty on SI / September 19

Mercury Stars Call Out Liberty Fans

The New York Liberty entered the 2025 postseason with one of the league’s most celebrated home-court advantages. Barclays Center has long been praised as the crown jewel of WNBA arenas, a place where opposing teams brace for the roar of a packed house and the relentless energy of Liberty fans.