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      5/14/1982
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      Duke

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      • 'Just being treated like a professional athlete': The next chapter of the WNBA, according to players and coaches
        • 5Y
        • Kelly Cohen, Vritti Rashi Goel
        'Just being treated like a professional athlete': The next chapter of the WNBA, according to players and coaches
        • Beard, 2-time WNBA DPOY, retires after 14 years
          • 7Y
          Alana Beard
          • LA Sparks re-sign reigning DPOY Alana Beard
            • 8Y
            Alana Beard
            • Sparks' Beard named WNBA's top defender
              • 8Y
              • Mechelle Voepel
              Alana Beard
              • Sparks sign All-WNBA guard Cappie Pondexter
                • 9Y
                • Mechelle Voepel
                Cappie Pondexter
                • Sparks' Beard wins Defensive Player of Year
                  • 9Y
                  Alana Beard
                  • Lynx: Reeve coach of year; Fowles defensive POY
                    • 3Y
                    • The Associated Press
                    Nneka Ogwumike, Sylvia Fowles
                    • Veteran Beard chooses to stick with Sparks
                      • 12Y
                      Diana Taurasi

                    WNBA News

                    Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom, confrontation

                    Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom, confrontation

                    The Sky's Natasha Cloud was dismissive of Enes Kanter Freedom, calling the former NBA player an "irrelevant person" while saying she is focused on issues that are "actually [affecting] women and children."
                    Fantasy women's hoops awards: Wilson, Reese and the most dominant stars of 2026

                    Fantasy women's hoops awards: Wilson, Reese and the most dominant stars of 2026

                    With the season almost over, Eric Moody looks at the biggest stars and surprises who led your teams to victory.
                    Seattle hosts Los Angeles following Johnson's 20-point game

                    Seattle hosts Los Angeles following Johnson's 20-point game

                    Los Angeles Sparks (14-25, 7-11 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (8-31, 1-17 Western Conference)
                    Dallas hosts Connecticut following Bueckers' 22-point showing

                    Dallas hosts Connecticut following Bueckers' 22-point showing

                    Connecticut Sun (10-29, 3-14 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (23-16, 10-9 Western Conference)
                    Zandalasini leads Golden State against Portland after 20-point performance

                    Zandalasini leads Golden State against Portland after 20-point performance

                    Golden State Valkyries (28-11, 11-7 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (16-23, 6-12 Western Conference)
                    Minnesota takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta

                    Minnesota takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta

                    Minnesota Lynx (31-8, 20-3 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (25-14, 11-5 Eastern Conference)
                    Wilson, Young double up to send Aces past Tempo 93-73 in first game without Smith

                    Wilson, Young double up to send Aces past Tempo 93-73 in first game without Smith

                    — A'ja Wilson had 27 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young scored 23 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Toronto Tempo 93-73 on Friday night.
                    Dream's Angel Reese won't be suspended after WNBA rescinds tech

                    Dream's Angel Reese won't be suspended after WNBA rescinds tech

                    The WNBA rescinded the technical foul that Dream forward Angel Reese picked up Friday against Portland, meaning she remains at seven on the season and will not be suspended for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
                    Rae Burrell scores 12 of her 15 points in 4th as the Sparks beat the Mystics 88-82

                    Rae Burrell scores 12 of her 15 points in 4th as the Sparks beat the Mystics 88-82

                    — Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, Rae Burrell scored 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics 88-82 on Friday night.
                    Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo - Game Highlights

                    Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo - Game Highlights

                    Watch the Game Highlights from Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo, 08/28/2026
                    Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics - Game Highlights

                    Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics - Game Highlights

                    Watch the Game Highlights from Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics, 08/28/2026
                    Clark, Mitchell combine for 68 in Fever's blowout win over Sun

                    Clark, Mitchell combine for 68 in Fever's blowout win over Sun

                    Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell dominated the action for the Fever, lighting up the Sun with 34 points apiece in a 111-91 rout.
                    Carla Leite and Emily Engstler help Fire stop Dream's 4-game win streak with 101-83 victory

                    Carla Leite and Emily Engstler help Fire stop Dream's 4-game win streak with 101-83 victory

                    — Carla Leite scored 26 points, Emily Engstler added a career-high 25 and the Portland Fire beat playoff-bound Atlanta 101-83 on Friday night, ending the Dream's four-game winning streak.
                    Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each score 34 as Fever stay hot with 111-91 victory over Sun

                    Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each score 34 as Fever stay hot with 111-91 victory over Sun

                    — Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 points as the the Indiana Fever got past the Connecticut Sun 111-91 on Friday.
                    Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun - Game Highlights

                    Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun - Game Highlights

                    Watch the Game Highlights from Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun, 08/28/2026
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