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Valkyries News: Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini ‘day-to-day’ with minor injuries

SAN FRANCISCO– Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes and forward Cecilia Zandalasini received updates on their respective injuries after exiting midway through the team’s 91-80 season opener victory over the Seattle Storm. Hayes sustained a dislocated left pinky in the first quarter of Friday’s game, while Zandalasini has been diagnosed with a concussion after suffering […] The post Valkyries News: Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini ‘day-to-day’ with minor injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sophie Cunningham Hints at Mercury Return After Fever Contract Issue

Sophie Cunningham first joined the Fever in 2025 via an offseason trade from the Phoenix Mercury. The 6-foot-1 guard had a memorable first campaign in Indiana, which, unfortunately, was cut short by a season-ending knee injury. Nevertheless, the Fever rewarded her with a contract extension. This ...

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Valkyries Coach Makes Personal Admission After Cutting Kate Martin

Natalie Nakase and the Golden State Valkyries opened their second WNBA season on Friday night as they faced Sonia Raman and the Seattle Storm on the road at Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle, WA). The Valkyries enter the regular season after just a one-game preseason, defeating the Storm 78-76 on April ...

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5 Bold Predictions for the Atlanta Dream’s 2026 Season

The Atlanta Dream are coming off a 2025 season in which they won 30 regular-season games but fell to the Indiana Fever in the first round of the playoffs. Head coach Karl Smesko made retaining Atlanta’s core a priority this offseason, bringing back Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, Jordin ...

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Caitlin Clark sparks injury fears after being spotted with leg sleeve as Indiana Fever star breaks silence

CAITLIN Clark has responded to injury fears after being seen with a leg sleeve during the WNBA preseason. The Indiana Fever superstar has returned to WNBA action after dealing with…

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WNBA legend retires days before start of 2026 season

Tina Charles is calling it a career. The former WNBA Most Valuable Player announced her retirement from basketball on Tuesday via social media. “Today, I officially announce my retirement from basketball,” the 37-year-old Charles wrote in a post she shared just before the WNBA’s scheduled start of the 2026 season on Friday. “Fifteen years at … The post WNBA legend retires days before start of 2026 season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Alyssa Thomas’ influence gets glowing review from Mercury newcomers

PHOENIX– The more that players trickle into the Phoenix Mercury roster, the more that Alyssa Thomas’s influence on the organization becomes paramount. As soon as Thomas re-signed with the Mercury, the organization knew that another WNBA Finals run was possible. So much so that general manager Nick U’Ren continues to build the ideal team around […] The post Alyssa Thomas’ influence gets glowing review from Mercury newcomers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hailey Van Lith AXED as Chicago Sky releases statement just weeks after WNBA team trade Angel Reese to rivals

HAILEY Van Lith has been waived by the Chicago Sky ahead of the WNBA season. The team announced the move on Monday came due to “style of play preference.” According…

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WNBA Team Values Are Skyrocketing At Absolutely Astronomical Rates Led By One Of Its Newest Franchises

There are few investments that are as failproof as owning a professional sports team, especially with the way that franchise values seem to be skyrocketing these days. But while you may think that the best investment to make is in the NFL, which is by far the most popular sports league in the country, or the NBA, […] The post WNBA Team Values Are Skyrocketing At Absolutely Astronomical Rates Led By One Of Its Newest Franchises appeared first on BroBible.

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Sophie Cunningham's Change in Physical Appearance Through WNBA Career Draws Attention

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham first joined the WNBA in 2019. After an iconic four-year collegiate career with the Missouri Tigers, Cunningham was selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2019 WNBA Draft. Cunningham spent the first six years of her career in Phoenix. She played a ...

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Mercury’s Kathryn Westbeld to miss 2026 season with torn ACL

After an utterly impressive season that saw the Phoenix Mercury go all the way to the WNBA Finals, they have been handed their first major injury blow of the 2026 campaign. The Mercury lost to the Las Vegas Aces 4-0 in the Finals, and are currently undergoing preseason. However, they are now confirmed to be […] The post Mercury’s Kathryn Westbeld to miss 2026 season with torn ACL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hailey Van Lith reacts to perfect 20-point preseason game after offseason injury rehab

Hailey Van Lith scored 20 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting line in the second half of the Chicago Sky’s preseason opener against the Phoenix Mercury, using extended minutes to show progress following an offseason ankle injury. With both teams resting starters after halftime, Van Lith played with a group competing for roster spots and […] The post Hailey Van Lith reacts to perfect 20-point preseason game after offseason injury rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Caitlin Clark all smiles after a special visit from basketball great

Former Phoenix Mercury head coach and general manager Cheryl Miller has had an eventful time of late. She was recently announced as a WNBA studio analyst for NBC Sports, marking her return to national coverage for the first time since 2013. Recently, she also visited the Indiana Fever training camp to meet with a range […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark all smiles after a special visit from basketball great appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Monique Billings Declares What She Brings to the Table for Fever

Monique Billings brings eight years of WNBA experience to the Indiana Fever after signing a two-year contract on April 11. The 29-year-old forward will earn $800,000 per season under the new deal as she begins her stint in Indianapolis. Billings comes off an impressive one-year run with the Golden ...

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New Fever Player Shares Honest Impression of Coach Stephanie White

Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever have strengthened their roster ahead of the 2026 WNBA season by recruiting Monique Billings. The 29-year-old forward signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with Indiana. Billings joined the Fever after a standout campaign with the Golden State Valkyries. She ...

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