Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun - September 29, 2024

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Teams

Sun logo, Sun 1-0, 1ST 23, 2ND 19, 3RD 15, 4TH 16, TOT 73

Sun(1-0)

Lynx logo, Lynx 0-1, 1ST 16, 2ND 22, 3RD 24, 4TH 8, TOT 70

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Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve, who was named WNBA Coach of the Year in 2026, has also been named 2026 WNBA Executive of the Year. The accolades keep coming for one of the best to ever do it.

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NEWS: Cheryl Reeve Named WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year Full Release: https://t.co/PVyFR9T7YF

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ADD IT TO THE RESUME. 📝 Cheryl Reeve has been named 2026 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year.

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A competitive edge that defined generations of Connecticut Sun basketball. Episode 3 of The Sun Never Sets: A Connecticut Basketball Legacy is out now on YouTube. 🎥☀️ Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel using this 🔗: https://t.co/fKyxZjYVzn #TheSunNeverSets |

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Best playoff win percentage by a franchise all-time: 62.5% — Golden State Valkyries 58.9% — Minnesota Lynx 58.8% — Houston Comets Yay Areaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 🗣️

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This Lynx Offseason Is Going To Drive People Crazy - Zone CoverageIt's going to be a long winter for Minnesota Lynx fans. WNBA free agency doesn't officially start until early February, and Napheesa Collier will be the

Miles Finishes 2nd in MVP 👓

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Aces star A’ja Wilson won her 5th WNBA MVP award. It is her third straight win. She got 65 out of 74 first place votes. Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles finished 2nd. Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell finished 3rd, while Caitlin Clark finished 4th.

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01:43

Dream 1 Win Away From Finals‼️

Angel Reese and Jordin Canada each drop 23 to spoil Stewie's 35-point night in Game 2

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Valks Defense STIFLES Aces ⚔️

Gabby Williams records double-double as Golden State holds Vegas to season-low points

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Updated WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Angel, Dream absolutely rolling. Tap in for updates on the final 4 squads 📲

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The Lynx Season Ended Just As It Was Getting Started - Zone CoverageThe Minnesota Lynx season ended swiftly. They ended the regular season with an 86-66 win against the Indiana Fever on September 24. They went to practice

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WNBA Semis Schedule & Times ⏰4 teams competing for a spot in the Finals. Game 1s begin on Sunday 📲

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Trade Ideas to Help Caitlin, Fever 💡Potential moves that could bolster Indiana after its first-round exit 📲

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Miles on MVP Convo as Rookie👓The spectacle wants to keep playing 'at that level' 🎥

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The Minnesota Lynx will be fine with or without Napheesa CollierNapheesa Collier told reporters she hasn't even thought about free agency yet, but either way she will be okay — and so will the Lynx.

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Dream Eliminate Mystics

All 5 starters score in double figures as Atlanta reaches semifinals for first time since 2018

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ARIKE SETS RECORD WITH 45 🔥

Most points scored in WNBA playoff history. Wings keep season alive with win

Arike Forces OT in Game 2 🍿

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ARIKE OGUNBOWALE TIES IT IN THE CLUTCH ON ESPN 😱

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01:45

Where Do Lynx Go From Here? 😬

Minnesota with another shocking playoff exit. What this means for the future

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Arch, Miles Make TIME List 📈Multiple athletes headline annual list for 'the world's most influential rising stars'

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Napheesa Collier didn't come through when the Lynx needed her mostCheryl Reeve promised fans would see a more aggressive and assertive Napheesa Collier on the court – but last night she failed to deliver.

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Liberty Eliminate Lynx 🗽

Stewie dominates Game 2 to bounce Olivia Miles, 1st seeded Minnesota out in 1st round

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Liberty BTA Makes History 😈Lynx on the wrong side of it after being eliminated 📸

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Latest WNBA Playoff Bracket 👀Where things stand after Liberty knock of No. 1 Lynx 📲

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The Liberty could end the Lynx's playoffs run easily — even with shooting problemsThe Liberty didn't shoot as well as they're capable of doing, but the team could very likely knock the Lynx out of the first round of playoffs this week.

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Cheryl Reeve says ROTY Olivia Miles is "figuring it out," but does she have time to?The Minnesota Lynx are down a game after Sunday's WNBA playoffs matches, and counting on their rookie to help carry them to a win.

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Cheryl Reeve Named COY 📋Lynx HC wins award for fifth time

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Olivia Miles Wins WNBA ROYLynx star unanimous pick after setting rookie scoring record

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Absurd Trade Offers 😵‍💫Shaking things up for Caitlin, Paige, Stewie, more 📲

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Lynx’s regular-season record offers reason for hope in do-or-die Game 2The Lynx fave a daunting task with their season on the line on the road.

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A'ja Records 38-16-4 Line 🤯

Aces star ties playoff scoring career-high in blowout Game 1 win vs. Fever

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WNBA Sunday Playoff Recap 🏀Each of the eight qualified teams are in action. Tap for full overview 📲

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Clark, A'ja on AP All-WNBA 1st TeamAngel Reese, Paige Bueckers named to second team

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AP Names A'ja Player of the Year 🏆Clark wins Comeback Player of the Year, Reese DPOY in Associated Press awards

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Napheesa Collier might be playing her final series for the Minnesota LynxThe Minnesota Lynx enter the playoffs as a shaky No. 1 seed. If they lose in the first round, it could be Napheesa Collier's final series with the Lynx.

Story Behind Each Playoff Matchup ✍️

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Each matchup has a story and numbers that reveal their history 👏 Here's what you need to know ahead of the First Round. 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel

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The Lynx Can Settle A 708-Day-Old Score With the Liberty - Zone CoverageThe Lynx and the Liberty tip off Game 1 at 1:00 pm on Sunday at the Target Center. By my math, it's only been 708 days, or one year, 11 months, and three

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Everything to Know About WNBA Playoffs

Everything we'll be watching for now that playoff bracket is set

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Playoff Bracket Predictions for Every Series 🔮Expert picks for the first round through the Finals 📲

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🚨 WNBA Playoff Matchups Set🍿 Aces vs. Fever in 3-6 matchup ↕️ Valks cause last-second change 📲 Tap for schedule

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Caitlin Clark Posts Career-Low2-point outing on 1/12 FG shooting in blowout loss to Lynx

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Fever Secures No. 6 Seed in Loss

McBride, Howard led Lynx to victory over Indy with 43 pts combined

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Tempo-Sun Highlights

09/24/2026

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WNBA Live Updates in Regular Season-FinaleCatch up on all the playoff clinching scenarios and results 📲

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Final Regular-Season Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands with the playoffs looming 📲

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3 WNBA Teams Clinch Seeding 🔒Dream’s win over Liberty locks in the 4th, 7th and 8th spots in playoff bracket 📸

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Where things stand as Valkyries fumble 1 seed opportunity 📲

01:59

Caitlin Silences Lynx 🤫

Fever star drops 27 with ease on top-seeded squad

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Shakira Austin Humiliates Sun 😯

Mystics star drops double-double in comfortable win

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Olivia Miles Out vs. FeverLynx star rookie (calf) will undergo testing ahead of playoffs

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Are the Lynx Upset-Prone Entering the WNBA Playoffs? - Zone CoverageWith two games remaining in the Minnesota Lynx season, let's look at their first-place record. Oddly, their season breaks down into three statistical

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Napheesa Collier may not have another chance to win MVP with the LynxNapheesa Collier is still chasing an MVP award.

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2026 Awards Picks 🔮Expert picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, DPOY, more 📲

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Nightmare first-round playoff matchup is creeping up on the LynxWith just a few games left in the regular season, the playoff picture is taking shape

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Updated WNBA Playoff Pic 👀Final seeding coming down to the wire with 3 days left in regular season 📲

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Cheryl Reeve perfectly lays out harsh Lynx playoff reality for Olivia MilesThe expectations are high for Olivia Miles in the playoffs.

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New WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Aces still have a slim chance to secure the No. 2 seed

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Lynx-Sun Highlights

09/20/2026

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Olivia Miles Breaks CC RecordLynx guard surpasses Caitlin Clark's 769 points to become all-time rookie scoring leader

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Minnesota Lynx have hit a major stumbling block at the worst possible timeThe Minnesota Lynx don't have much time to solve a serious problem before the WNBA playoffs commence.

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Angel Reese Breaks New RecordThe only player ever to record 500 rebounds in a season

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Seeding still in the balance entering home stretch 📲

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Lynx’s top WNBA playoff seed still isn’t safe from the Valkyries The Lynx haven’t clinched the No. 1 seed yet.

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 📋🗽 Liberty own 3-way tie 🛝 Fever avoid sliding down 📲 Standings after Friday

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Stewie Drops 24 on Lynx 🙌

New York defeats No. 1 seed Minnesota

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🚨 Mitchell Sets Points RecordFever star breaks single-season scoring mark with 1,022 points and counting

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 📋Seeding order remains undecided with 1 week left in the season 📸

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Sun-Dream Highlights

09/17/2026

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Top 25 Player Rankings 📊How Olivia, Caitlin, more top stars stack up ahead of the playoffs 📲

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3 Bold predictions for Olivia Miles’s first WNBA playoff appearance with the LynxExpectations for Olivia Miles’s first playoff run are high.

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Silver's Goal For Next WNBA CommissionerAdam hoping Cathy Engelbert's replacement is unifying figure (The Athletic)

USA LIT After Winning World Cup 🤫 (via angelreese10/tt)

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Team USA vs. France Full Highlights 🥇

Relive America's comeback win to secure 5th-straight World Cup title (@usabasketball/X)

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Team USA Dominates France 🇺🇸

Vets carry the way for 5th straight World Cup gold medal

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Caitlin Calls Out Reporter 😡Clark wasn't letting someone question her relationship with Angel Reese

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USA Celebrate FIBA Gold 🍾Champagne showers in the locker room following the win

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Clark Reacts To Gold Medal 🏅Another accolade for an already impressive resume

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🚨 USA WBB WINS FIBA WORLD CUPAmericans claim 5th-straight title thanks to 40 points combined from Breanna Stewart, Jackie Young

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Clark 1st Half Buzzer Beater🔥

Caitlin drains 3 to bring USA within 2 in gold medal game 🎥

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USA Going For Gold 🏅

The matchup we've all been waiting for against France

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USA Heads to World Cup Final 🇺🇸Team USA defeats Spain 76-66 and advances to 5th consecutive championship

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USA vs. Hungary Full Highlights 🍿

America's 108 points are most ever in Women's World Cup quarterfinal (@usabasketball/X)

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Sophie Drops New Pod EpisodeCunningham has a message for the next WNBA Commissioner. Tap for recap 📲

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USA to Play Hungary Next 🏀FIBA World Cup quarterfinal matchup set to tip Thursday at 5:30AM ET 📲

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WNBA Drops Playoff Schedule 🍿Get your popcorn ready for September 27

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99 Best Sports Squads Ever 🔥Maya's Lynx. MJ's Bulls. Tap to see sports' GOAT squads 📲

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Lynx could lose Napheesa Collier over daunting challenge they have failed beforeThe Lynx have been at the top of the standings before and fell short of winning a championship.

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USA WBB Goes 3-0 in Group Play 💯Stewie (19 pts) leads America to bounce-back 41-pt win over Czechia; 1st knockout game will be Thursday Sept. 10 📲

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USA Dominates Czechia to Finish Group PlayPerfect 3-0 heading into the knockout rounds. See how the game unfolded in real time 📲

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USA Survives Italy Upset Bid 😮‍💨Full box score and reaction from Sunday's FIBA World Cup thriller 📲

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USA Holds Off Italy 🤏Zandalasini misses game-tying 3 as USA avoids shocking upset in 55-52 FIBA World Cup win

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FIBA World Cup Day 2 ScoresResults and day 3 schedule for latest matches

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🚨 WNBA Commissioner to RetireCathy Engelbert stepping away at end of 2026

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USA vs. China Box Score 🔢Stats and reaction from Team USA's dominant 33-point win in FIBA World Cup opener 📲

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USA Dominates WC Opener 🇺🇸Caitlin Clark's double-double leads 33-point FIBA World Cup win over China. Tap for highlights, stats and more ➡️

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FIBA World Cup Day 1 ResultsBox scores, highlights and more from Friday's action ➡️

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Why You Should be Excited About World Cup 🤩It's time for Angel, Paige and Caitlin to step up, more ahead of Friday's tipoff 📲

Team USA Video Edit 🇺🇸 (@FIBAWWC/X)

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Ranking Every Team's Best '26 Jersey 🎽How the best threads stack up across the WNBA this season 📲

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Sun-Wings Highlights

08/30/2026

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Lynx-Dream Highlights

08/30/2026

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New WNBA Finals Logo 🏆Championship trophy featured in design for the first time in 20 years 📸

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Unrivaled Announces Players 👀Paige, Stewie and Kelsey headline names in 3-on-3 league 📸

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 🖼️Liberty fighting for seeding after win over Sky. Tap for latest standings ➡️

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Breaking NewsNatasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games (AP)

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Clark, Mitchell Combine For 68 🪣

Unstoppable duo. Fever stars both drop 34 points each in blowout win vs. Sun

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Simone Biles Attends Fever-Sun GameEleven-time Olympic medalist was sitting courtside in Indy

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NaLyssa Smith's injury blows the championship wide open for Lynx and ValkyriesThe Las Vegas Aces are hoping to repeat their 2025 WNBA Championship win, but the team may struggle without NaLyssa Smith on the floor.

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Valkyries' Bench Sets Record 🤯

Reserves dropped 54 PTS vs. Sun, a new franchise high

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Fever-Sky Drew 3.31M Viewers 🔥Most-watched regular-season WNBA game since inaugural season 📸

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Van Lith Gets 7-Day DealGuard will stay with Sun while Leila Lacan heads for FIBA World Cup play

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Wings Clinch Playoff Berth 🙌Updated look at postseason bracket after Dallas claims last spot 📲

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2K27's Season 1 Gameplay 🎮First look at The City and MyTEAM featuring Wemby and Olivia Miles 🎥

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Valkyries FINALLY Beat Lynx ‼️

Golden State exorcises demons in 1st win EVER over Minnesota 🎥

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Olivia Miles is winning games, but the Lynx's heart is still Napheesa CollierNapheesa Collier is back and stronger for the Minnesota Lynx, and she's potentially going to power the team all the way to the WNBA Finals this season.

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Freedom, White Not Eligible for WNBA DraftSource says the ex-NBA players trying to enter draft are ineligible amid debate over trans athlete participation (AP)

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🚨Mercury Buy Out BonnerPhoenix giving 6x All-Star an 'opportunity to chase a title'

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Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA GameFormer NBA center ejected from Fever-Sky after he was confronted by Natasha Cloud (AP)

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Mystics Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️Postseason-bound for first time since 2023 after Sky's loss

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Caitlin Clark Drops 37 & 10 🤩

Fever star records new career-high with 8 made triples in the win

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Paige Drops 32 on 6/6 3PM 🤯

Wings star had career-high points in a quarter (18) in the 1st

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Cheryl Reeve Has Made Sideline-Inbound Plays A Cheat Code - Zone CoverageOne of the most evident traits of an elite head coach is the ability to capitalize on opportunities and maximize players' individual skill sets. Cheryl

01:59

Sparks Break 6-Game Skid

Rae Burrell drops game-high 20 points

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Cheryl Reeve's MVP take is the correct one — but time will tell if voters agreeOlivia Miles is well on her way to becoming the second player in WNBA history to being named Rookie of the Year and MVP in one season.

00:24

Sydney Taylor Cold Game-Winner 🥶

Second one of the season for Sky rookie

01:58

The Spectacle Handles Business 🥽

Olivia Miles scores game-high 24 points in win over Mystics 🎥

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WNBA Commish: Some People Trying to 'Sow Divisiveness'Cathy Engelbert makes comment on debate over transgender athletes (AP)

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WNBA Stars' Big Purchases 😂Sophie Cunningham and Courtney Williams went very different directions after pay increases 📲

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Wolves, Lynx Get New Owner 🐺Marc Stad completes deal to become controlling owner of NBA, WNBA franchises at $4.5B valuation (Shams)

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The Minnesota Lynx have one thing to do this season: win it all The Minnesota Lynx are several games in front of their closest challengers, the Golden State Valkyries — and they could win the WNBA Championship this year.

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Olivia Miles Suffers Ankle InjuryLynx HC Cheryl Reeve unsure of severity

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Lynx-Valkyries Highlights

08/19/2026

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Olivia Miles Ankle Breaker ⛸️

Look at the amount of seperation on the 3-point shot

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Olivia Miles Injured Late

Lynx star went back to the locker room and then returned to bench area

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Where teams stand after Valkyries clinch 📲

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Brilliant Nia Coffey adjustment makes Lynx even more dangerousCheryl Reeve has figured out how to keep Nia Coffey in the rotation with Napheesa Collier back.

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Updated WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Sun officially eliminated from contention. Tap for full standings ➡️

01:53

The Spectacle Takes Down Aces 🥽

Miles puts up 23 points to spoil A'ja's 32-point night 🎥

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Jonquel Jones Drops 23-11 😮‍💨

Liberty star was unstoppable in Connecticut

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Caitlin Makes WNBA History 📝Fastest player EVER to 700 assists

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Breaking down updated postseason bracket after Aces clinch

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Breaking NewsFever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White (AP)

01:59

Dream Destroy Sun ♨️

Gray, Howard each score 29 pts 🎥

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Cheryl Reeve’s statement shirts are as meaningful as they are iconic in WNBA circlesCheryl Reeve spoke about the motivation behind her statement T-shirts.

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Lynx-Fire Highlights

08/12/2026

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Breaking NewsWNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues (AP)

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Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌Dream star is fastest player EVER to hit 100 threes in a season 📸

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New WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣

Lynx's Kayla McBride drops 10 triples on Wings for most in a single game ever

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Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯Lynx star had herself a DAY as she makes the most triples EVER in a WNBA game vs. Wings

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Lynx Punch Playoff Ticket 🎟️Minnesota is first team to clinch a spot after win over Aces 📸

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Miles Pulls Up From Logo 🥽

Beat the buzzer too

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Lynx CLAMP A'ja 🗜️

Reigning MVP was held to 5/17 shooting as Olivia Miles, Phee put on offensive clinic in win

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Breaking NewsWNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation (AP)