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Marine Johannes’ hot shooting in Liberty-Mystics puts her in rare WNBA club

The New York Liberty have scored back-to-back victories to start the season after escaping the Washington Mystics in overtime, 98-93, at CareFirst Arena on Sunday. Marine Johannes continued her hot shooting, scoring a game-high 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 6-of-13 from three-point range. She also had two assists and two steals. Breanna Stewart added […] The post Marine Johannes’ hot shooting in Liberty-Mystics puts her in rare WNBA club appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Liberty star Breanna Stewart puts officials on blast after beating Mystics

Breanna Stewart didn’t hold back her criticisms of the officiating after the New York Liberty’s overtime win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday evening. Stewart began the 11th season of her remarkable WNBA career, her fourth with the Liberty. She shines as one of the best players in the league, having led New York to […] The post Liberty star Breanna Stewart puts officials on blast after beating Mystics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“1.4 million weighing down her jump shot”: Marina Mabrey faces fan backlash after animated referee complaints in Tempo debut

Marina Mabrey drew criticism on social media after a video of her arguing with referees during the Toronto Tempo's WNBA debut against the Washington Mystics went viral.

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Julie Vanloo gets brutally honest on struggles after stellar Liberty debut

With the New York Liberty coming off the preseason, the team started the regular season with a bang as they beat the Connecticut Sun on Friday night, 106-75. As the Liberty stood out on opening night, one key performance from the game was guard Julie Vanloo, who has had a whirlwind of a journey. Vanloo […] The post Julie Vanloo gets brutally honest on struggles after stellar Liberty debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shakira Austin’s ‘proud’ reaction to Sonia Citron’s 26-point game vs. Tempo

The Washington Mystics needed their top players to bail them out on a night when their bench only scored four points, and that’s what happened in Friday’s season-opening road win over the Toronto Tempo. Guard/forward Sonia Citron tallied a team-high 26 points (9-12 FG, 3-6 3-point) with two rebounds, two steals, and two blocks over […] The post Shakira Austin’s ‘proud’ reaction to Sonia Citron’s 26-point game vs. Tempo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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 Takes Notice of Angel Reese's Actions After First Loss With Atlanta Dream

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese is already making an early impression in The Big Peach.  The 23-year-old is fitting right in with her new team. The Chicago Sky traded her to Atlanta in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.  In just two preseason games, the Dream fanbase has ...

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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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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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How Dream’s Angel Reese is helping Madina Okot prep for rookie season

COLLEGE PARK – The Atlanta Dream only have a few days left until they can cut down their roster to just 12 players, and their game against the Washington Mystics was the last time they were able to do a real evaluation of who they’ll keep. Though they lost 83-72, there were some good and […] The post How Dream’s Angel Reese is helping Madina Okot prep for rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA Reacts to Angel Reese's Actions After Beating Chicago Sky

Angel Reese made her Atlanta Dream debut on Wednesday in their first preseason game. Fittingly, it was against her former team, the Chicago Sky. Reese spent the first two seasons of her career with the Sky after they drafted her seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. During her time in Chicago, ...

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Exclusive: New Mystics announcer talks Georgia Amoore, ‘connectivity’ before WNBA season

The Washington Mystics debuted a few key players in Saturday’s 77-66 preseason loss to the Minnesota Lynx, including point guard Georgia Amoore, center Lauren Betts, forward Cotie McMahon, forward Angela Dugalic, guard Cassandre Prosper, and guard Rori Harmon. However, they also debuted their new play-by-play announcer Dorian Craft. Monumental Sports Network, which broadcasts Mystics, Washington […] The post Exclusive: New Mystics announcer talks Georgia Amoore, ‘connectivity’ before WNBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mystics’ Lauren Betts wins 2026 Honda Sport Award

The college basketball season is long over and the UCLA Bruins’ national championship in the rearview, but Lauren Betts continues to clean up on the awards front even as she begins her WNBA career with the Washington Mystics. The latest award the new Mystics center took home was the Honda Sport Award, an award given […] The post Mystics’ Lauren Betts wins 2026 Honda Sport Award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sophie Cunningham Sounds Off on New Indiana Fever Teammates

Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever have high expectations for the 2026 WNBA season. The Fever finished 24-20, good enough for third in the Eastern Conference last year. Cunningham joined the Fever after spending six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. The 6-foot-1 guard played admirably last ...

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