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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.

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.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / January 28

Las Vegas Aces x Lady Rebels Free Clinic Honors Girls & Women in Sports Day

The Las Vegas Aces will team up with the UNLV Athletic Department on Jan. 31 to host a free pre-game clinic to all-sports athletes in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day .

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Report: WNBA yet to respond to union’s December CBA proposal

The WNBA has yet to respond to the WNBA players union's collective bargaining proposal it provided nearly a month ago, Front Office Sports reported on Friday.