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Caitlin Clark Trends After Major Team USA Decision

Caitlin Clark is gearing up for her second WNBA season with the Indiana Fever following her outstanding debut as the league's No. 1 overall pick in 2024.

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The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz

Since its inception in 1997, the WNBA has seen 28 draft picks go first overall, counting the inaugural season's Elite draft, which selected already graduated players who had already been playing professionally on other American teams or overseas. How many of these 28 players can you name?

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Brittney Griner is Trending After Decking WNBA Rookie

After 11 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, winning one WNBA championship in 2014, Brittney Griner elected to take her talents to the Atlanta Dream during the offseason.

Las Vegas Aces News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Sheryl Swoopes Bluntly Points Out What’s Changed in A’ja Wilson

The Las Vegas Aces finished off a sweep of their assignments in the WNBA preseason by beating the Phoenix Mercury by a hair, 85-84, on Tuesday. It was a nip-and-tuck affair throughout the game.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / May 7

Caitlin Clark, Fever's TV ratings set WNBA up for historic 2025 season

The most impressive number from the Fever's preseason win over the Brazil women's national team wasn't the 108-44 score or Caitlin Clark's 16 points in just 19 minutes. It was the 1.2 million viewers who tuned in.

Caitlin Clark still must-watch TV during preseason

Angel Reese fired off statement after Chicago Sky game

‘Muted’: Chicago Sky’s Hailey Van Lith faces criticism for performance against Lynx

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Sheryl Swoopes Criticizes Decision by Caitlin Clark’s Fever Coach

The 2025 WNBA season is right around the corner, and anticipation is building. Fans are buzzing — and even legends like three-time MVP Sheryl Swoopes are getting in on the excitement.

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / May 7

WNBA Preseason: Minnesota Lynx at Chicago Sky – Notes From the Office

The Chicago Sky welcomed the Minnesota Lynx in what was the Sky’s second preseason game and the first one for the Lynx. Not the auspicious start Minnesota would have preferred.

WNBA News / ESPN / May 7

Ranking the top 25 WNBA players: Wilson is No. 1, but where do Collier, Stewart, Clark land?

A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart and Caitlin Clark top our preseason ranking.

Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / May 7

'At Least Tag Me In The Pic': Caitlin Clark’s Photo Gets Priceless Reaction From Brazilian Player Guarding Her

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark recently posted a dump of photos from their recent preseason game against the Brazilian National Team, and it featured one of the best moments of the game.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Angel Reese Had 3 Words for Hailey Van Lith After Chicago Sky's Decision

The Chicago Sky played their second preseason game on Tuesday, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 74-69. This was Chicago's first preseason contest against a WNBA team, having opened exhibition play against Brazil last week.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / May 7

Watch: Rookie Deja Kelly seals the deal for the Aces

On Tuesday night the Las Vegas Aces squeaked by 85-84 against the Phoenix Mercury in their final preseason game. All the stars aligned to celebrate Aces superstar and the WNBA reigning MVP A’ja Wilson and her signature shoe from Nike, the A’One.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 7

Mercury needs chemistry and trust for a successful 2025 season

LAS VEGAS — The Phoenix Mercury lost its first preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces tonight, 85-84, but the team showed signs of ongoing chemistry build.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 6

Report: Sue Bird to become managing director of USWNT

USA Basketball plans to name Sue Bird its managing director of the women's national team for the 2028 Olympic cycle, The Athletic reported Tuesday. Bird, 44, was a member of five Olympic gold medal-winning teams and four FIBA World Cup champions during her storied playing career, which came to an end in 2022.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 6

Caitlin Clark still must-watch TV during preseason

It was a game that didn't count and still the remote controls were flipping over to watch Caitlin Clark. Sunday's WNBA preseason game that featured Clark's return to Iowa was a big hit on ESPN.

Las Vegas Aces News / Sneakers on SI / May 6

A'ja Wilson's Nike Sneakers Sold Out in 5 Minutes — Restock Coming Soon

Of course, she has a shoe. That has been the tagline for the past year as Nike developed the first signature sneaker for Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson.

New York Liberty News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 6

New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu Stuns At 2025 Met Gala In Manhattan

Former Oregon Ducks National Player of the Year and Unanimous All-American guard Sabrina Ionescu dazzled the denim carpet at the 2025 Met Gala. The Met Gala is a yearly fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Costume Institute, which was founded by former editor-in-chief of Vogue and COO of Condé Nast, Anna Wintour, in 2014.