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Fever Coach Stephenie White Hits Out At ‘Jerks’ Using Caitlin Clark For Their Political Agendas

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Indiana Fever head coach Stephenie White has backed Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas amid the backlash she is receiving for her foul on Caitlin Clark. Thomas told reporters this week that she’s gotten death threats since her foul on Clark last week. During the June 24 game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever, Alyssa […] The post Fever Coach Stephenie White Hits Out At ‘Jerks’ Using Caitlin Clark For Their Political Agendas appeared first on BroBible.

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“Stop Trying To Act Like She’s A Messiah”: Emmanuel Acho Says The WNBA Doesn’t Need Caitlin Clark & Would Be Better Without Her

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One of sport’s most notable, bad-take-spewing talking heads – Emmanuel Acho – may have just delivered the world’s worst opinion on Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. There’s been a lot of talk about the professional women’s basketball league in recent weeks, and it stems from two different things that kind of happened at the same time. First, the WNBA rolled out a commemorative poster for it’s 30th anniversary, and Caitlin Clark wasn’t on it. Not ideal, right? But compared to […] The post “Stop Trying To Act Like She’s A Messiah”: Emmanuel Acho Says The WNBA Doesn’t Need Caitlin Clark & Would Be Better Without Her first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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‘League do absolutely nothing about it’ – Sophie Cunningham launches furious attack on WNBA over Caitlin Clark treatment

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SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM has blasted the treatment of team-mate Caitlin Clark. Cunningham, 29, didn’t mince her words as she launched a scathing attack against WNBA referees after Caitlin Clark was punched…

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Phoenix Mercury Coach Nate Tibbetts Defends Star Player Alyssa Thomas Punching Caitlin Clark In The Throat

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The Phoenix Mercury picked up an 89-80 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Saturday despite being without the services of star player Alyssa Thomas. Thomas was serving a one-game suspension handed down by the WNBA after her punch to the throat of Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark.  Despite the league determining that Thomas “recklessly made contact with her fist […] The post Phoenix Mercury Coach Nate Tibbetts Defends Star Player Alyssa Thomas Punching Caitlin Clark In The Throat appeared first on BroBible.

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Sophie Cunningham explains her famous pointing meme

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham explained what she was trying to do in the meme that quickly took over the internet this week. Cunningham became a viral sensation over a video of her pointing threateningly at Phoenix Mercury veteran DeWanna Bonner after an altercation on Monday (video here). On the latest edition of her “Show … The post Sophie Cunningham explains her famous pointing meme appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brittney Griner gets injury status update for Fire clash

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The Connecticut Sun currently hold the worst record during the early goings of the regular season at 1-7. But they’ve been missing a key piece for most of the year thus far. The Sun have been without Brittney Griner for five of the team’s first eight games as she’s been battling a rib injury. As […] The post Brittney Griner gets injury status update for Fire clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints‘ Week 2 WNBA power rankings

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The first stretch of the 2026 WNBA season has already delivered far more unpredictability than most expected. A handful of established contenders still look dangerous, but the gap between the top and middle of the league feels smaller than ever. Several rookie guards are already reshaping offenses, and injuries have forced major adjustments just a […] The post ClutchPoints‘ Week 2 WNBA power rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Ex-Star No Longer Linked to Front Office Job

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Andre Iguodala was not part of the 76ers’ front office search, and that decision may reveal a larger shift after Daryl Morey’s exit. The post 76ers’ Ex-Star No Longer Linked to Front Office Job appeared first on HEAVY.

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Angel Reese’s photo with NBA legend Julius Erving after Dream’s win sparks reactions

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The Atlanta Dream escaped with a come-from-behind win over the Phoenix Mercury, 82-80, at Gateway Center on Sunday, leaning on an inspired run in the last two minutes. The Dream went on a 10-0 run to steal the lead, 76-75, led by Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada. Angel Reese and Allisha Gray then finished off […] The post Angel Reese’s photo with NBA legend Julius Erving after Dream’s win sparks reactions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dream’s Angel Reese drops loud 9-word reaction to close win vs. Mercury

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Angel Reese is happy to see her Atlanta Dream squad off to a great start in the 2026 WNBA season after beating the Phoenix Mercury in an 82-80 nailbiter on Sunday evening. Reese is going through the third season of her career, her first with the Dream. She hopes to pick up where she left […] The post Dream’s Angel Reese drops loud 9-word reaction to close win vs. Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angel Reese gives Dream crash out grade for comeback win vs. Mercury

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COLLEGE PARK – The Atlanta Dream have continued to find many ways to win this season, and they did so again with their 82-80 victory against the Phoenix Mercury. The Dream trailed throughout the game, but they once again showed the resiliency to fight back, even if it took a little bit more emotion than […] The post Angel Reese gives Dream crash out grade for comeback win vs. Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alyssa Thomas gives Mercury a reality check after another defensive disaster

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PHOENIX– The Phoenix Mercury’s 30th anniversary was filled with joyous cheering, paying homage to franchise greats, and remembering the ones who paved the way. Even someone like Alyssa Thomas has etched her name into that historical catalog. Moving on from Diana Taurasi, the Mercury sought an identity and landed Thomas, rooted in defensive intensity, intelligent aggression, […] The post Alyssa Thomas gives Mercury a reality check after another defensive disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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