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Liberty without star Breanna Stewart (leg) for visit to Wings

The New York Liberty won't have seven-time All-Star forward Breanna Stewart available when they face the Dallas Wings on Monday night to start a four-game road trip.

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'They Came To Seattle And Smacked Us': Caitlin Clark Getting Passing By Storm In Rankings Is Due To ‘Recency Bias’ Says Lexie Brown

Even with Caitlin Clark out due to injury, the Indiana Fever continues to surge, and the WNBA’s latest power rankings say everything. The team, with a 13-12 standing, climbed to sixth on the list.

Chicago Sky News / Hardwood Heroics / July 28

'We Deserve It': Angel Reese Doubles Down On ‘Pay Us What You Owe Us’ Protest Sending A Stern Reminder To WNBA About CBA Talks

Angel Reese wouldn’t say it again: she’s firmly on board with the calls for a stronger CBA and bigger paychecks in the WNBA. The “Bayou Barbie” has publicly

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Alyssa Thomas Breaks Candace Parker WNBA Record With Monster Performance vs. Mystics

Alyssa Thomas has established herself as one of the most consistent performers in the WNBA for over a decade. Thomas, 33, is playing in season No. 11 of her WNBA career.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Fever Coach Stephanie White Sends Strong Message on Angel Reese

The Indiana Fever recently defeated the Chicago Sky 93-78, earning a victory over their rivals despite Caitlin Clark being ruled out. Clark has been ruled out for quite some time, having missed a large portion of her second season in the WNBA with a string of injuries.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / July 28

Mercury prove why they have offensive versatility to win

WASHINGTON — The Phoenix Mercury keep proving why they don’t need to rely on three-point shots to get results after their win against the Washington Mystics on Sunday.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Stephanie White Directly Addresses Newest Indiana Fever Player After Roster Decision

The Indiana Fever have made several roster changes throughout the season, looking to set themselves up for a postseason run. Head coach Stephanie White has been working through various lineup changes, recently adding a forward to the mix.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Injured Angel Reese Wins the Internet Despite Chicago Sky's Blowout Loss Against Fever

Angel Reese missed her second straight game for the Chicago Sky due to her back injury. In her absence, the Windy City franchise lost to the Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever, 93-78.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Mercury's Alyssa Thomas Records Another Historic WNBA Game on Sunday

Alyssa Thomas continues to prove that she's one of the best acquisitions for the Phoenix Mercury this season. Thomas has performed admirably for her new WNBA squad despite no longer being on the younger side.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 27

'Screw It': Chicago Sky Veteran Reveals Team's Mindset After Brutal Fever Loss

There weren’t too many bright spots from the Chicago Sky’s disappointing loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday, as the Sky fell to 0-3 against their biggest rivals this season.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 27

Inconsistent Storm look to move closer to playoffs against Sun

The Seattle Storm have lost two of three games since the All-Star break and could be up for a challenge at the surprising Connecticut Sun on Monday in Uncasville, Conn.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / July 27

Lynx suffer first home loss of the season against Dream

The Lynx had no answer for Britney Griner and the Dream on Sunday night. Atlanta leaned on its star post player and handed Minnesota a 90-86 loss at the Target Center, its first at home this season.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 27

Dream hand Lynx first home loss of season

Brittney Griner scored 13 of her season-high 22 points in the second quarter Sunday night, when the Atlanta Dream took control before holding on for a 90-86 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 27

'I Said What I Said': Sophie Cunningham Isn’t Backing Down After Fever Take Down Sky

Sophie Cunningham struggled with her shot on Sunday as the Indiana Fever secured a big win over the Chicago Sky, 93-78. After scoring in double figures in six consecutive games, the 6-foot-1 guard shot just 1-of-6 on Sunday for five points.

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Atlanta Dream News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Brittney Griner Earns New Nickname From WNBA on Sunday

The Atlanta Dream have courted one of the most successful teams this season, riding the leadership of Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. On Sunday, Atlanta went into a matchup looking to knock down the No.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / July 27

'We Got Stagnant': Dallas Wings Rest Paige Bueckers, Struggle Late in Loss to Las Vegas Aces

In front of a sellout crowd hoping to see Paige Bueckers in action for the first time since the All-Star break, the Dallas Wings instead ruled out their star rookie for rest and struggled to recover in her absence.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Cameras Catch Caitlin Clark's Immediate Message After Fever Beat Sky

The Indiana Fever players were hyped after their 93-78 win over the Chicago Sky at United Center on Sunday, and rightfully so. After all, this was Indiana’s second straight win and their third victory against the Sky this season.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 27

Mercury snap skid with defensive showing against Washington Mystics

WASHINGTON — The Phoenix Mercury took their first win of the road trip against the Washington Mystics, 88-72, on Sunday afternoon. Snapping A Skid The Mystics quickly took a 6-2 lead to begin the first quarter.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / July 27

Sparks’ Cameron Brink Reacts to Viral Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Post

On a recent episode of "Straight to Cam" with Sydel Curry-Lee, Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Cameron Brink shared thoughts on recent viral posts of Indiana's Caitlin Clark and Dallas' Paige Bueckers' creative pregame outfit choices — seen in an Instagram post from LeagueFits, a basketball fashion page.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / July 27

Aces rebound with a huge win over Dallas on Sunday

The Las Vegas Aces entered today’s a game against the Dallas Wings after a disparaging loss to Minnesota Friday. Both teams got off to a quick start. A’ja Wilson dished out her first assist of the game to Kierstan Bell, who pulled up from 19-feet to sink the jumper to give the Aces an early lead, 2-0.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 27

Kelsey Mitchell explodes for 35 points in decisive Fever win over Sky

Mitchell fell three points shy of her career best effort against the Connecticut Sun in 2019.

Fever HC Stephanie White addresses WNBA schedule stress before game

Aces explode for 106 points in a win over Paige Bueckers-less Wings

Tina Charles helps Sun trounce Valkyries

Alyssa Thomas helps Mercury break losing streak at Mystics

Dream hand Lynx first home loss of year

Stephanie White News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 27

Stephanie White addresses WNBA schedule stress before Fever-Sky game

The condensed WNBA schedule has become a big talking point of late. Especially given the rash of injuries across the league. Of course, the Indiana Fever are not immune to that, as superstar Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with a groin injury.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / July 27

Aces look to rebound against Dallas

The Las Vegas Aces are 12-13 on the season and look to rebound on Sunday against the Dallas Wings. The game is set for 1pm PT tip-off and will be televised on ESPN3 and locally on Vegas 34.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 26

Mercury hope to bounce back against Washington Mystics

WASHINGTON — The Phoenix Mercury aim to snap a three-game losing streak when they visit the nation’s capital to face the Washington Mystics on Sunday. Phoenix Preview Phoenix dropped its first game of the road trip against the New York Liberty, 89-76, on July 25.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Yardbarker / July 26