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Basketball legend Nancy Lieberman has weighed in with some strong words in the wake of a heated exchange during a game Saturday between Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter. Lieberman, known for her no-nonsense attitude, made her views clear during a recent interview. “If I were Caitlin Clark, I would […]

Angel Reese was ejected on Tuesday during the Chicago Sky’s 88-75 loss to the New York Liberty. The ejection received some backlash, with Chicago Bulls star Lonzo Ball even offering to pay any potential fine for Reese. The moment in the game led many to wonder why Reese was ejected in the first place. Video […]

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has been in the WNBA for eight years now. She has seen a lot of tough play over the years and spoke recently about it since it dominated online basketball discourse recently. Physicality has been a frequent topic of discussion ever since Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter pushed Caitlin […]

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Los Angeles Sparks. Our WNBA odds series has our Lynx Sparks prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Lynx Sparks. The Minnesota Lynx do not have the best record in the WNBA right now, but they’re one of a few teams with no more than two losses. […]

The Las Vegas Aces take on the Dallas Wings. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Aces Wings prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Aces Wings. The Las Vegas Aces are the defending champions of the WNBA. Last year they lost just six games in the regular season, winning 34. This […]

The 2024 WNBA Draft class is one of the most talented in recent memory; everyone knows all about Caitlin Clark, the dynamic guard hailed as the transcendent, revolutionary individual who will change women’s basketball forever. But Clark isn’t the only immense talent to come out of this year’s draft. Angel Reese has been making waves […]

A quarter of the way through the 2024 WNBA season, it’s become clear that as Jonquel Jones goes, so go the New York Liberty. Through their first nine games, Jones averaged 18 points in New York’s seven wins. In their two loses, she’s only averaged six points. In their 88-75 road win over the Chicago […]

Problems in officiating are creeping up into the WNBA. While Angel Reese has a strong personality that she carried over from LSU to the Chicago Sky, she rarely goes out of her way to annoy someone and breaks the rules. So when her night during their battle against the New York Liberty ended very early, […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky took on their second New York Liberty matchup of the 2024 season at Wintrust Arena Tuesday night. The Sky overcame a double-figure deficit and led by one going into the third quarter. However, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu spearheaded New York to an 88-75 victory. Marina Mabrey led the post-game […]

On Tuesday night, the Chicago Sky suffered an 88-75 defeat at the hands of the New York Liberty, with the latter going on a 23-9 spurt in the fourth quarter to turn the game on its head. However, the Sky’s defeat, as convincing as it may have been, did not come without its fair share […]

The Seattle Storm secured a crucial piece of their roster by re-signing All-Star center Ezi Magbegor to a contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The Australian big, who would have been an unrestricted free agent after this season, has seen her role and production steadily increase each year since being drafted 12th overall by Seattle […]

Monica McNutt, former WNBA player and current analyst, pushed back against the idea that Caitlin Clark is facing widespread jealousy and resentment from fellow WNBA players. McNutt believes the media has overblown this storyline in an “unfair” manner that oversimplifies the complex dynamics at play. “I get that we’re at a special place when it […]

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are undoubtedly a big part of the rise in popularity of women’s basketball and the WNBA. The two rookies battled in college against each other in a national title game in 2023 and an Elite Eight game in 2024, setting the stage for their WNBA arrival. And former NBA players […]

Retired WNBA star and current ESPN broadcaster Rebecca Lobo pushed back against the growing narrative that veteran players in the league are jealous of rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. Lobo firmly denied that experienced WNBA players are motivated by jealousy towards Clark’s immediate success and popularity. “It’s a false narrative,” Lobo said on ESPN, via ClutchPoints. […]

The Chicago Sky can’t wait to put their most recent loss behind them. Chicago lost a close game against Indiana on Saturday, falling 71-70 in a narrowly failed comeback attempt. The game featured a ton of interesting developments — including the impressive debut of rookie Camilla Cardoso — but all of the attention went to […]

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark has brought significant attention to the WNBA since being drafted. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star entered the league with high expectations due to her collegiate achievements. Gilbert Arenas, known for his bizarre takes, shared his opinion on the rookie sharpshooter. Clark made a strong debut in the league, but she faced […]

Stephen A. Smith took to his podcast The Stephen A. Smith Show to give his take on the viral debate between him and ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt. The two were sparring over the narrative that WNBA players were jealous of Caitlin Clark and that her brief altercation with Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter was an example […]

In the wake of a heated game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever, Sky forward Angel Reese issued a strong message to the WNBA and its fans, reminding everyone that women’s basketball is more than just about one player, Caitlin Clark. The incident during Saturday’s game, where Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s hard foul […]

One of the primary storylines from the recent Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game, which saw Indiana win 71-70, was the hit that Caitlin Clark took from Chennedy Carter. Many people around the sports world have weighed in on the incident, as there was a previous narrative building around the WNBA that Clark was disliked by some […]

In a somewhat surprising yet strategic move, the Seattle Storm announced Monday that they re-signed veteran forward Joyner Holmes, just three weeks after she was waived due to the WNBA’s hard salary cap constraints. The decision to bring Holmes back comes as the team navigates its roster and salary cap dynamics, aiming to optimize their […]

With the biggest and best crop of rookies ever entering the WNBA this season (most notably Caitlin Clark), the WNBA has never been bigger. More eyes are on the sport than ever before, and new fans have a lot of questions. One thing new fans are curious about is the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup is. The […]

Pat McAfee, former NFL punter and sports personality, issued an apology after his controversial comments about Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark during Monday’s edition of The Pat McAfee Show. McAfee faced backlash for his explicit description of Clark while praising her talent and criticizing media coverage. “I shouldn’t have used ‘white b***h’ as a descriptor […]

Indiana Fever rookie point guard Caitlin Clark has found an ally in Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, following a controversial weekend that saw Clark embroiled in a physical and verbal clash during a game against the Chicago Sky. Mahomes voiced her support on social media, praising Clark’s impact on the game and […]

Former NFL punter and prominent sports personality Pat McAfee is receiving serous backlash on social media after his latest comments about Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. He praised the WNBA sensation effusively while tearing down everyone who has downplayed her acumen and league-wide influence, but it is the NSFW manner in which he decided to […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in her life. As the WNBA standout prepares to welcome her third child, she’s making it clear that sports will undoubtedly be a part of her future child’s life. Griner, who has been a dominant force on the basketball court for years, […]

The fierce debate over Caitlin Clark’s treatment since being drafted into the WNBA has intensified since Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter hip-checked the Fever rookie following a brief back-and-forth a couple of plays before. The incident triggered a huge discussion on social media over if WNBA players are jealous of Clark and if they’re playing […]

The Chicago Sky lost their fourth game of the season to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday. A heated altercation between fourth-year guard Chennedy Carter and Indiana rookie Caitlin Clark highlighted Chicago’s 71-70 loss. During the third quarter, Carter shoulder-checked Clark and sent her to the floor. Officials called it a common foul, […]

The New York Liberty flirted with their old habits again on Sunday, but instead of letting the Indiana Fever claw back from a double-digit deficit, Sabrina Ionescu made sure the Liberty stayed focused and poised. The Liberty, as they’ve come to be known for, jumped out to an early double-digit lead. Then, also as they’ve […]

Even tennis legend Martina Navratilova has shared her thoughts on the WNBA drama involving Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark. In a recent post on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter), the 67-year-old Navratilova said that WNBA players should tone it down when it comes to their perceived harsh treatment of the […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated 87-76 on Sunday by the Minnesota Lynx. Dallas fell to 3-4 with the defeat. However, there were some positive takeaways from the game. Arike Ogunbowale played well once again, recording 21 points, six rebounds, six assists, and six steals. Monique Billings also enjoyed a quality performance with a 19-point, 15-rebound […]

BROOKLYN — The Indiana Fever were unable to conclude their 11-game, 20-day marathon of an opening to the 2024 season unscathed. In the fourth quarter of the Fever’s 104-68 defeat at the hands of the New York Liberty Sunday evening, back-to-back No. 1 picks Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston exited the game for the locker […]

The No.1 pick in any draft is going to face pressure. Caitlin Clark, however, is facing something unlike any player in the history of the WNBA has had to face. She became the most popular player in the league before she played her first game with the Indiana Fever — a team so bad it […]

Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter sparked outrage when she took a cheap shot at Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark during Saturday’s hard-fought showdown. Carter wasn’t initially assessed a flagrant foul for the unnecessary play but was retroactively given one, while Angel Reese and the Sky were both fined for not following WNBA media protocols after […]

The WNBA took further action against Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter Sunday, upgrading her foul against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark to a flagrant-1 violation after reviewing the play. The incident, which occurred during the third quarter of Saturday’s game, sparked controversy and debate among fans and players alike. Carter’s foul, a shoulder shot that […]

The Chicago Sky lost a close game against the Indiana Fever on Saturday, almost completing a fourth-quarter comeback in the 71-70 defeat. WNBA fans were treated to a tight game that featured three of the top seven picks in the 2024 WNBA Draft — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Camilla Cardoso. However, the drama between […]

The Dallas Wings take on the Minnesota Lynx. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Wings Lynx prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Wings Lynx. The Minnesota Lynx are making a real case that they are one of the very best teams in the WNBA this season. The playoffs will be […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the New York Liberty. Our WNBA odds series has our Fever Liberty prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Liberty. The Caitlin Clark WNBA rookie season took a dramatic turn on Saturday afternoon. The Indiana Fever and Clark defeated the Chicago Sky by one […]

The Los Angeles Sparks take on the Phoenix Mercury. Our WNBA odds series has our Sparks Mercury prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Sparks Mercury. The Los Angeles Sparks are near the bottom of the WNBA. They can’t reliably generate offense. Their offense gets stuck in a lot of the games they […]

Caitlin Clark continues to impress in the WNBA. There’s been some rough patches, but Clark is slowly acclimating to the pros. Against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, the Indiana Fever had a pretty rough game. However, her efforts in the game were enough to reach a feat rarely seen in the WNBA. Even after […]