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Valkyries star Kiah Stokes gets 100% real about finishing WNBA Finals away from ‘Ballhalla’

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Kiah Stokes loves playing in front of the home crowd at “Ballhalla,” but the Golden State Valkyries center has no interest in returning there before the WNBA Finals are over. After the Valkyries took a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Dream with a 64-55 win in Game 5 on Monday night at Chase Center, […] The post Valkyries star Kiah Stokes gets 100% real about finishing WNBA Finals away from ‘Ballhalla’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries’ Veronica Burton makes WNBA Finals history only matched by Diana Taurasi

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Veronica Burton pulled off an inspiring effort as she put together a historic performance in the Golden State Valkyries’ 64-55 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on Monday night. Burton has been playing in the league since 2022, going through her second season with the Valkyries. She has […] The post Valkyries’ Veronica Burton makes WNBA Finals history only matched by Diana Taurasi appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA Gets Destroyed For Leaving Its Biggest Star, Caitlin Clark, Off 30th Anniversary Commemorative Poster

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Why does the WNBA seem to hate Caitlin Clark? To put things simply, Caitlin Clark is women’s basketball. She completely and single-handedly elevated the game, and brought more eyes to women’s sports than any other female athlete… ever. Clark is now in her third season with the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, and she continues to be a star at the pro level, but many will always remember her as an Iowa Hawkeye. That is until she’s able to further supplant herself as one of […] The post WNBA Gets Destroyed For Leaving Its Biggest Star, Caitlin Clark, Off 30th Anniversary Commemorative Poster first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas passes Diana Taurasi, chasing only Candace Parker in this stat

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It has been an up-and-down ride for the Phoenix Mercury to start their 2026 WNBA campaign, but their star forward, Alyssa Thomas, continues to be a beacon of consistency. The Mercury picked up a 97-88 loss at the hands of the visiting Los Angeles Sparks at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, but it was […] The post Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas passes Diana Taurasi, chasing only Candace Parker in this stat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike moves into top 5 in WNBA all-time scoring list vs. Mercury

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Nneka Ogwumike and the Los Angeles Sparks looked to return to the win column as they visited the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday. The Sparks were coming off a loss to the Toronto Tempo, 106-96, at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday despite the 28-point explosion of Kelsey Plum, who has been on a […] The post Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike moves into top 5 in WNBA all-time scoring list vs. Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James’ message to Caitlin Clark after historic WNBA milestone

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The Indiana Fever came out firing on all cylinders during their 2026 debut on Saturday. Indiana dropped a close game against Dallas, losing their home opener 107-104 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. But the Fever’s best player made WNBA history during the game and even got a shoutout from a legendary NBA figure. Fever guard Caitlin Clark […] The post LeBron James’ message to Caitlin Clark after historic WNBA milestone appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Sophie Cunningham reveals shooters Mt. Rushmore, no Caitlin Clark

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Sophie Cunningham didn’t need much time to build her Mount Rushmore of shooters. The Indiana Fever guard leaned on a mix of legends and personal favorites, but one name missing from the list quickly stood out, Caitlin Clark. Cunningham opened with Stephen Curry, calling him a no-brainer selection, Hardrock reports. She then added Kayla McBride, […] The post Fever’s Sophie Cunningham reveals shooters Mt. Rushmore, no Caitlin Clark appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Mercury

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Despite losing Diana Taurasi to retirement and Brittney Griner to the Atlanta Dream in free agency, the Phoenix Mercury surprised the league after making an inspired run to the WNBA Finals. With Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Sami Whitcomb leading the charge, the Mercury showed that they were far from being […] The post Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Diana Taurasi appreciates ‘great rivalry’ between Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley

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Diana Taurasi views the rivalry between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley as a reflection of high-level competition rather than conflict, even after a tense postgame exchange during the NCAA Tournament. Following South Carolina’s 62-48 win over UConn in the Final Four semifinal on April 3, Auriemma and Staley had a heated confrontation near the sideline […] The post Why Diana Taurasi appreciates ‘great rivalry’ between Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Leaked Audio Reveals Details of Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma Sideline Altercation That Went Out of Control

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Leaked audio has brought new intensity to the Dawn Staley–Geno Auriemma sideline clash, capturing a heated exchange that quickly spiraled beyond a routine postgame moment.

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“Really is Unfair”: Diana Taurasi Reacts To Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma’s Confrontation

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UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma made headlines during their Final Four showdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Apart from their undefeated run coming to an end, the long-term coach was criticized for a vocal confrontation with Dawn Staley on the sidelines before the final whistle. On Saturday, former UConn star Diana Taurasi came […]

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