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‘She Took a Lot on,’ ‘Those Lessons Are the Hardest Ones’– Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve Defends ROTY Olivia Miles After ‘Painful’ Playoff Exit
Olivia Miles spent most of her rookie season making the WNBA look easier than it was supposed to be. However, the playoffs gave the Minnesota Lynx guard something she hadn’t experienced much of all year: a problem she couldn’t solve in time.
‘Full pardon’ – Donald Trump offers Dennis Rodman, Enes Kanter WNBA route
Donald Trump has said he would give former NBA stars Dennis Rodman and Enes Kanter Freedom a “full pardon” to compete in women’s sports, including the WNBA. The comments came during a rally in Oklahoma, with Kanter Freedom having already declared his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft.
3 things as the Golden State Valkyries eliminate the Wings in Game 3 in dramatic fashion, 77-73
The Wings’ season is over after a 2-1 series loss to the Valkyries.
A’ja Wilson cracks up at Becky Hammon’s blunt answer to Fever-Aces comparison
The defending champion Las Vegas Aces ended the Indiana Fever’s season on Thursday night with a 94-83 Game 3 win in their WNBA Playoff series. After the game, Aces head coach Becky Hammon was asked if Indiana’s Big Three (Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell) remind her of Kelsey Plum, A’ja Wilson, and Jackie…
‘MVP for a Reason’ – Bam Adebayo Sets the Record Straight About A’ja Wilson’s ‘Greatness’ After Aces’ Win vs. Caitlin Clark’s Fever
A’ja Wilson continued her dominant run in the WNBA on Thursday by guiding the Las Vegas Aces past Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs. Following the three-time WNBA champion’s 36-point haul, her boyfriend Bam Adebayo was quick to heap praise on her.
Injury alert: Awak Kuier (DAL) listed Day-To-Day
Oct 1: Kuier is listed as probable for Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs Friday against Golden State due to a right wrist injury. Expected return: Oct 2.
Injury alert: Stephanie Talbot (LV) listed Out
Oct 2: Talbot (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs against Indiana. Expected return: Oct 4.
"Don't Poke the Beast": Sports Analyst Slams Sophie Cunningham Over A'ja Wilson 'Mockery'
Following A’ja Wilson’s altercation with an Indiana Fever fan that started with the fan pointing at Wilson, Sophie Cunningham took to TikTok to take a subtle jab at the Las Vegas Aces star. With Indiana leveling the series and Wilson losing her cool, Cunningham had her moment on social media, but sports analyst Nick Wright thought it was the wrong move.
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Arike Ogunbowale goes 30-5-2
Arike Ogunbowale stuffed the stat sheet with 30 pts / 5 reb / 2 ast (37 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Veronica Burton goes 16-10-6
Veronica Burton stuffed the stat sheet with 16 pts / 10 reb / 6 ast (32 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
A'ja Wilson goes 36-10-1 in monster night
A'ja Wilson stuffed the stat sheet with 36 pts / 10 reb / 1 ast (47 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Aliyah Boston goes 19-10-3
Aliyah Boston stuffed the stat sheet with 19 pts / 10 reb / 3 ast (32 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Chelsea Gray goes 23-4-5
Chelsea Gray stuffed the stat sheet with 23 pts / 4 reb / 5 ast (32 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Jackie Young goes 18-8-7
Jackie Young stuffed the stat sheet with 18 pts / 8 reb / 7 ast (33 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Arike Ogunbowale goes 45-7-4 in monster night
Arike Ogunbowale stuffed the stat sheet with 45 pts / 7 reb / 4 ast (56 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Gabby Williams goes 36-6-7 in monster night
Gabby Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 36 pts / 6 reb / 7 ast (49 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
DAL trailed by 5, then ripped off a 35-22 run from Q4 through OT1 to win 108-100
DAL trailed by 5, then ripped off a 35-22 run from Q4 through OT1 to win 108-100. Arike Ogunbowale poured in 45, and DAL +4.5 covered by 12.5. GS -4.5 got a very rude overtime notification 😭
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Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase collapses, remains on sideline to coach playoff victory
"She was fine, laughing and in great spirits," Valkyries assistant Kasib Powell said.
Golden State Valkyries advance to first semifinals, setting up showdown with Aces
The second-seeded Valkyries needed a comeback to overcome the No. 7 Wings.
These two were on fire 🔥
These two were on fire 🔥
A rally for the ages 😮💨
A rally for the ages 😮💨
Veronica Burton went from overlooked to indispensable with the Golden State Valkyries
Burton has been a key to Golden State Valkyries quick ascent in the WNBA.
Napheesa Collier's early playoff exit means her offseason dilemma starts now
"Wherever she lands, it's going to be because she thinks whatever she chooses, whoever she chooses, is the right place for her."
This is just the start. Plus, the Browns might be good
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Have a plan today. Coming up: ➡️ Braves, Aces advance ⚽Sullivan still set for City 📈A new kind of NFL ranking For two hours last night, sports nirvana occurred. Two elimination games in two different sports and one electric “Thursday Night Football” game, all happening simultaneously. All on Oct. 1. Leave your arguments elsewhere. Let’s start with the season-enders and end with the best game of the night: In...
Breanna Stewart is still one of the WNBA’s greats. Why don’t we appreciate her enough?
As she leads the No. 8 seed Liberty into the semifinals, Stewart keeps defining excellence.
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever face new expectations after another playoff exit
Puzzling out how to construct a title-winning supporting cast will be a necessary, complicated task for the Fever in its title quest.
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