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Clark draws crowd, scores 12 in 'fun' home debut

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Caitlin Clark had 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 turnovers in her Indiana preseason home debut Thursday as the Fever beat the Dream 83-80.

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Aces celebrate at White House amid 'banner year'

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The Aces visited the White House on Thursday to commemorate their second consecutive WNBA title, with President Joe Biden hailing the growth of women's basketball and calling for support of women's sports.

Thursday, May 9

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Angel Reese, Tina Charles among players dropping too far in drafts

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The fantasy experts pinpoint the players who are dropping too far in fantasy women's basketball drafts.

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Wilson, Stewart and more of the 25 best WNBA players in 2024

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In the preseason edition of our top 25 rankings, here are the players -- from A'ja Wilson to Aliyah Boston -- we expect to be the best in 2024.

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Will Caitlin Clark make the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris Games?

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The U.S. women will take 12 players to Paris. We look at whether the Fever guard will be among them.

12

Hoopers' Eke had his BAL doubts, despite Ogwumike's advice

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When WNBA star Chiney Ogwumike advised her cousin, Nigeria men's national team small forward Devine Eke, to sign for Rivers Hoopers in the BAL, he was not without his doubts.

02

Clark, Fever embrace approval of charter flights

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Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark said the WNBA's decision to provide chartered flights for teams will make life "a lot easier for a lot of people."

Reese excited to help boost WNBA's star power

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Rookie Angel Reese has "a lot going on" these days, but whether it's playing for the Sky or attending the Met Gala, she's happy to help create more buzz for the WNBA.

Wednesday, May 8

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Writer won't cover Fever after Clark interaction

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Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel will not cover the Indiana Fever in person this season after his interaction with Caitlin Clark was criticized in the national media as being inappropriate.

21

24-hour Angel: Everything Angel Reese did on her epic 22nd birthday

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Angel Reese's 22nd birthday was headlined by an appearance at the Met Gala, which served as a buildup to her Chicago Sky home debut.

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Adidas names Parker prez of women's basketball

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Candace Parker was named Adidas' new president of women's basketball Wednesday.

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Why chartered flights could be a game-changer for WNBA players

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The move to chartered flights addressed years of concerns and is a big win for WNBA players.

13

Clark effect: Sparks move Fever game into L.A.

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The Los Angeles Sparks have moved their May 24 home game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from Long Beach State's campus to Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.

04

Williams, Odunze attend Chicago Sky preseason game

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The Bears' first rounders were on hand to support Angel Reese and the Sky in their preseason game against the New York Liberty.

Tuesday, May 7

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New heights: WNBA to provide full-time charters

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For the first time, the WNBA will fund full-time charter flights for its teams. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the program will launch "as soon as we can get planes in places."

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Aces three-peat? WNBA BPI tabs Las Vegas as early favorite

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How dominant is the defending two-time champ? BPI projects the Aces to have the best offense and defense and a 58% chance to win the title.

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Preseason Power Rankings: Aces back on top, Storm climbing

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The two-time defending champion Aces are in the top spot, and the Storm and Mercury make huge jumps.

16

Brittney Griner's book details harsh life in Russian prison

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Griner's memoir about her experience, "Coming Home," written with Michelle Burford, is being released Tuesday.

06

Angel Reese, Serena Williams shine on the Met Gala's red carpet

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The WNBA rookie wore 16Arlington by Marco Capaldo while the tennis icon wore a golden Balenciaga gown.

03

NBA ROY Victor Wembanyama joins list of greatest debut seasons ever

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The Spurs center averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and a league-leading 3.6 blocks per game as a rookie.

Shoulder injury to delay Cardoso's debut with Sky

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Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso will have to wait to make her official WNBA debut as she'll miss 4-6 weeks with a shoulder injury she suffered in the Sky's preseason game this past Friday, the team announced Monday.

Monday, May 6

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WNBA's Golden State franchise names Nyanin GM

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WNBA Golden State has named Ohemaa Nyanin as the team's general manager, the franchise announced Monday.

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Five Caitlin Clark bets to consider this WNBA season

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As Caitlin Clark sets out on her rookie season with the WNBA's Indiana Fever, ESPN BET lists several props for you to bet on just how successful that first season will be.

Saturday, May 4

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Aces sign All-Star guard Young through 2025

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The Las Vegas Aces have signed All-Star guard Jackie Young to a contract extension through 2025.

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Reese, Cardoso debuts spark popular livestream

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The WNBA debuts of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso were widely watched on a social media livestream from a fan who stepped in when the league's app couldn't broadcast the game.

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Dream get Dangerfield from Wings for '25 pick

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The Dream acquired guard Crystal Dangerfield from the Wings in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2025.

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Clark 'proud' after 21-point WNBA preseason debut

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Caitlin Clark made her WNBA preseason debut and finished with 21 points in the Fever's narrow 79-76 loss to the Wings.

Friday, May 3

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Fantasy women's basketball: Like Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark can be one of fantasy's best as a rookie

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Andre Snellings compares Caitlin Clark's entry into the WNBA with what Victor Wembanyama just did in the NBA as a rookie.

21

Clark's home debut moved up due to Pacers win

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Caitlin Clark will make her preseason home debut one day earlier than initially scheduled because the Pacers moved on to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Check out our fantasy draft tiers at forward/center

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Andre Snellings goes through the different tiers at the forward/center position to help you in your draft.