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The Minnesota Lynx have spent most of the 2026 season looking like the WNBA's team to beat. Finishing the job will not be simple. Minnesota returns from the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup break with a league-best 31-9 record. The Lynx have already clinched a playoff berth, but they have not secured the No. 1 seed or home-court advantage throughout the postseason.
Golden State sits only two games behind Minnesota at 29-11. The Lynx own the head-to-head tiebreaker, giving them control of the race, but their final four games are considerably more difficult than the Valkyries' remaining schedule.
Minnesota hosts the New York Liberty on Friday before visiting the eliminated Connecticut Sun. The season then could be decided by two games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever over three days. The Lynx visit Indiana on Sept. 22 and host the Fever in the regular-season finale Sept. 24.
The playoff math is straightforward.

#minnesota #playoff

Laughter filled the locker room when cameras caught Caitlin Clark accidentally spraying champagne in her face while celebrating Team USA's international championship win. The funny moment quickly went viral on social media.
Fans and supporters joined online conversations to share humorous reactions regarding the unfiltered celebration. Boyfriend Connor McCaffery also chimed in by reposting the amusing footage on his social media story.
Team USA had just completed a 14-point comeback against France to win its fifth straight FIBA Women's World Cup ******* le. The locker room celebration started quickly, but Clark forgot to wear protective goggles before opening a champagne bottle.
"I sprayed myself in the face on accident," Clark wrote in her Instagram story. The post also included a playful message that read, "Someone get Caitlin some goggles smh."
The clip came from Overtime WBB and spread across social media soon after the final. McCaffery reposted the footage on his own story, giving fans another reason to enjoy the moment.

#clark #Social #caitlin #mccaffery

Caitlin Clark told a reporter, "Don't do that," when he asked if she and Angel Reese are "friends now" after the United States won the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup
"We've always been friends," Clark replied before leaving the mixed zone
Clark and Reese helped the United States defeat France 97-79 in the final game on Sunday, Sept. 13
Caitlin Clark shut down a reporter's question about her friendship with Angel Reese after they won the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Clark, 24, spoke to reporters in the mixed zone after she and Reese helped the United States defeat France 97-79 in the final on Sunday, Sept. 13, but the Indiana Fever star didn't seem to appreciate the final question thrown her way.

#reese #World

Caitlin Clark's poor performance against Spain in the 2026 FIBA World Cup is a result of being iced out by her teammates, according to Clark fans.
Team USA advanced to the final of the 2026 FIBA World Cup with a 76-66 win over Spain, where Clark came off the bench to score one point (0-3 FG) in 16 minutes of action.
Clark wound up being one of Team USA's least-used players in this clash after leading them in minutes for the tournament up until now, prompting fans to worry about a conspiracy against Clark.
Fans were quick to spot Clark's struggling efforts and used clips from the game to highlight the lack of support she was receiving from her teammates, who weren't quick to pass the ball to her.
"Not only does Caitlin Clark get to play the least amount of minutes, but she also gets looked off like this," said a fan while sharing a clip of Clark not getting the ball while wide-open for a three.

#fans #spain

BERLIN (AP) — Breanna Stewart was part of the U.S. Olympic team that beat France by one point in Paris two years ago.
The U.S. captain feels that victory has no barring on the rematch Sunday for the women's FIBA World Cup **** le.
"This is a completely new game and everybody has their own things that continue to motivate them," Stewart said after the U.S. topped Spain 76-66 in a semifinal Saturday. "I think that what I will continue to be preaching to this team is 'we're going to turn the page on everything.' This is one game to win the the gold medal at the World Cup in Berlin and that's our entire focus."
It's easy for Stewart to say that as more than half the U.S. roster in the World Cup wasn't on that Olympic team. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are playing for their first championship with the national team. Stewart's already won three World Cup **** les since making her debut in 2014.
Kahleah Copper was a huge reason the U.S. was able to beat France two years ago. She had 12 points in that game.

#stewart #team #olympic

USA FIBA Women's World Cup schedule 2026: Channel, live stream to watch every United States basketball game live originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The U.S. women's basketball team will attempt to win gold for the fifth straight tournament. It may be possible, as some of the top WNBA stars compete in the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
Team USA has won 11 of its 19 tournaments. This year, the team has recruited the future of basketball, with a loaded roster that includes Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese.
Though A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum (injured) were removed from the roster, Team USA will also have veterans and other young guns to rely on during the group stage in Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Sonia Citron, Jackie Young and more.
Here is everything you need to know about the FIBA World Cup, including TV and streaming options for Team USA during the group stage.

#roster

Jason Whitlock has put a new twist on A'ja Wilson sitting out of Team USA for the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
Team USA are all set to face off against Spain in the semifinals of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
So far, they are undefeated in the tournament, and Caitlin Clark has played a crucial role in it, albeit coming off the bench.
Team USA's success has somewhat shocked many, as they were expecting to see signs of struggle in the absence of superstar center A'ja Wilson.
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images

#wilson

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With only four teams remaining in the 2026 FIBA World Cup, it's coming down to the wire. USA and Spain will go head-to-head Saturday for a bid to the ******* le game.
Despite a 55-52 scare while facing Italy in group play, the Americans have again shown their dominance throughout this tournament, still remaining undefeated. With the likes of Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper and Breanna Stewart starting, younger stars Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Aliyah Boston are coming off the bench impressively.
Spain won't be an easy opponent though — the national team has produced a number of blowout wins, but an upset defeat against Mali was uncharacteristic. The Spanish side has plenty of WNBA talent that will challenge the Americans, including Awa Fam, Elena Buenavida, Raquel Carrera and rookie Iyana Martin.
Can the U.S. land in another championship game, or will Spain slow their momentum?

#remaining

New claims are being made against Kroy "KJ" Biermann Jr., the son of The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kim Zolciak and estranged husband Kroy Biermann.
The 15-year-old appeared in Georgia's Fulton County Superior Court for a bond hearing on Friday, September 11, after being arrested last month for an alleged incident involving a female classmate. KJ was charged with seven felony counts, including aggravated ****** ual battery, per TMZ.
According to Page Six, Deputy District Attorney Caitlin McGillicuddy revealed that investigators found videos on KJ's phone that allegedly depict intercourse with a relative under the age of 12.
McGillcuddy claimed that this footage allegedly showed the teenager using "predatory, derogatory" language. There were no further details regarding the latest allegation, including any information on who the relative is.
Jason Sheffield, KJ's defense attorney, declined to comment on the new claim, per Page Six. However, Sheffield previously told the publication that KJ is "innocent" of the allegations recently made against him.

#kroy #biermann #allegedly #relative

MORRAL — Forget beating a rival in a Northwest Central Conference match. Elgin was just happy to be back on the volleyball court.
The Comets hadn't played a match in 12 days and just once in the last 18. Still, Elgin showed very little rust Thursday, Sept. 10, at Ridgedale, winning in three sets 25-19, 25-13, 25-21.
"They were ready to just get back on the court and not against each other," Elgin coach Caitlin Gracely said.
It was a scheduling quirk and not by design, she said, as a couple matches had to be moved to later in the season. Thus, they had a long layoff just days after the start of the 2026 season.
"I'm thankful for the break being in the beginning and not in the middle (of the season). That's the only thing I can be thankful for. I did not like that," Gracely said. "You can't give them a bunch of days off. You give them all the time off and they just mentally check out. We do not want that."

#season

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is in the middle of a strong season. While a lingering back injury has consistently led to Clark landing on the injury report, she has been able to stay on the floor for the most part. Clark, however, was limited to only 13 games played last year — which happened to be Sophie Cunningham's first season with the Fever. 2026 has given Cunningham an opportunity to see Clark's game on a more consistent basis, and one specific element of Clark's approach has especially impressed the WNBA veteran.
"I will say, yeah, she (Clark) didn't play last year and that was my first time really being on the team and being her teammate, but I really do feel like this year she is using her body so, so well," Cunningham said on her new podcast, No Hesitation with Sophie Cunningham Drew Hanlen. "Like she's strong, she's using the glass. Her jump-shots are going in and it's efficient and it's good for us. But I do think that, like, her body control this year has been huge."
Clark's 22.5 points per game, 45.6 percent field goal percentage and 37.3 three-point percentage all represent career-high marks. She may not win the WNBA MVP Award with players such as A'ja Wilson and her Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell also playing at high levels, but Clark will certainly be in the conversation. She could even be a top three finalist for the first time (Clark finished fourth during her rookie season in 2024).
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BERLIN — Caitlin Clark extended her hand to a United States teammate in the first quarter of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game against Hungary. It was a gesture of appreciation for the connection that had just occurred.
Seconds earlier, Paige Bueckers recorded a steal from Hungary's Yvonne Turner. Bueckers' pass met Clark, and like clockwork, she was off. Clark found her way to the paint where 6-foot-4 Dorka Juhasz stood as the last line of defense. Faced with an easy decision, Clark dished the ball to Angel Reese, who went up for the layup with two seconds to go, bringing the U.S. to the end of the first quarter with a 36-12 lead.
As Clark reached out her hand, Reese met it with simplicity and normalcy. This would be the first of four total ****** ists between Clark and Reese in an overwhelming 108-56 U.S. victory.
In a world that continues to divide these two athletes, the World Cup has offered another viewpoint, one that seems all the more true. It is a stage that presents these women as selfless competitors, and more simply as teammates.
In a post-game interview with TNT, Reese remarked on her connection with Clark, saying "We've played against each other so many times, so I'm sure we know each other's game like the back of each other's hand."

#clark #World #seconds #quarter

BERLIN — Caitlin Clark extended her hand to a United States teammate in the first quarter of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game against Hungary. It was a gesture of appreciation for the connection that had just occurred.
Seconds earlier, Paige Bueckers recorded a steal from Hungary's Yvonne Turner. Bueckers' pass met Clark, and like clockwork, she was off. Clark found her way to the paint where 6-foot-4 Dorka Juhasz stood as the last line of defense. Faced with an easy decision, Clark dished the ball to Angel Reese, who went up for the layup with two seconds to go, bringing the U.S. to the end of the first quarter with a 36-12 lead.
As Clark reached out her hand, Reese met it with simplicity and normalcy. This would be the first of four total ***** ists between Clark and Reese in an overwhelming 108-56 U.S. victory.
In a world that continues to divide these two athletes, the World Cup has offered another viewpoint, one that seems all the more true. It is a stage that presents these women as selfless competitors, and more simply as teammates.
In a post-game interview with TNT, Reese remarked on her connection with Clark, saying "We've played against each other so many times, so I'm sure we know each other's game like the back of each other's hand."

#clark #reese #quarter

Caitlin Clark is on the verge of breaking a longstanding Team USA record at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
She delivered 10 points and nine ******* ists as the United States beat Hungary 108-56 in the World Cup quarter-final on Thursday.
Besides an unusually bad performance against Italy in the group stage, Clark has consistently been one of the USA's best players.
Although her focus will be on the team winning the gold medal, she may also be interested in making some World Cup history.
Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP via Getty Images

#team

When does Caitlin Clark play again? Team USA's next game comes Thursday after the Americans completed an unbeaten run through group play at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
Clark and Team USA advanced directly to the quarterfinals by winning Group D with victories over China, Italy and Czechia. The Americans will play either Hungary or ******* an on Thursday, Sept. 10, while Clark enters the knockout round leading Team USA in ******* ists and coming off a record-setting World Cup debut against China.
Caitlin Clark and Team USA will play next on Thursday, Sept. 10, in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. The Americans advanced directly to the quarterfinals after finishing 3-0 in Group D.
No. Team USA does not play Tuesday.
The Americans earned a direct trip to the quarterfinals and will not return to the court until Thursday, Sept. 10, where they will play the winner of today's matchup, ******* an vs. Hungary.

#play #caitlin

USA FIBA Women's World Cup schedule 2026: Channel, live stream to watch every United States basketball game live originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The U.S. women's basketball team will attempt to win gold for the fifth straight tournament. It may be possible, as some of the top WNBA stars compete in the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
Team USA has won 11 of its 19 tournaments. This year, the team has recruited the future of basketball, with a loaded roster that includes Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese.
Though A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum (injured) were removed from the roster, Team USA will also have veterans and other young guns to rely on during the group stage in Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Sonia Citron, Jackie Young and more.
Here is everything you need to know about the FIBA World Cup, including TV and streaming options for Team USA during the group stage.

#here #live #roster

The WNBA is back with a new collective bargaining agreement and million dollar players.
The Las Vegas Aces will be looking to run it back as defending champs with the reigning MVP, A'ja Wilson, leading the way. Lots of other contenders hope to have something to say about that including the Atlanta Dream, New York Liberty and Indiana Fever. The Fever, who were without floor leader Caitlin Clark for much of last season, are fully healthy. The Liberty, who were also bitten by the injury bug last season, already have Sabrina Ionesco on the sidelines after she rolled her ankle in a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun.
The Atlanta Dream also made the trade of the offseason, getting Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky to add to a roster which won 30 games last season.
Here is the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 30 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable basketball schedule to filter by team or conference.
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#games

Caitlin Clark had a dreadful night against Italy in the 2026 Women's FIBA World Cup, scoring just 1 point and making 0 field goals.
Clark could not find an on-court rhythm, following up her opening-game double-double with a 19-minute performance where she had to be benched down the stretch in a narrow 55-52 win.
While fans are cognizant that Clark was having a tough game, they also feel like one of Clark's teammates deserves blame for icing Clark out of the offense.
Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young went viral after fans clipped a turnover from the 28-year-old where she gave the ball away with a botched flashy pass to Angel Reese when Clark was open and closer.
This play came early in the first quarter, so it's unfair to say that Clark's subsequent performance was a result of Young not integrating her into the offense when she has the ball.

#clark #young #offense

Team USA's Caitlin Clark had one of the worst games of her professional career at the FIBA World Cup, but she attracted attention for an entirely different reason.
Clark ended USA's 55-52 win over Italy at the FIBA World Cup with one point, making zero field goals for the first time in her professional career.
The win kept spirits high in the locker room, but the camera-aware Clark made one action after the game that her teammates noticed, and now fans are pointing it out relentlessly.
The broadcast shared a clip from Team USA's locker room where Angel Reese, Jackie Young, and Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston are seen laughing at Clark for hiding her feet under her locker's bench to make sure they aren't visible on camera.
Clark likely made a fantastic decision, as there are corners of the internet where a pixelated screenshot of her feet would go viral.

#team #locker #camera

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After flirting with disaster against Italy, United States star Paige Bueckers chose to look on the bright side while acknowledging the Americans had a few things to polish in order to win a fifth consecutive FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
"To be challenged like this early, for our group, I think it's great for us in the long run," Bueckers told reporters Sunday after Team USA held off Italy, 55-52, in the second of three group games.
"Long run" is a relative term; the World Cup ends next Sunday, one way or another.
MORE: Caitlin Clark and Team USA survive Italy despite awful shooting night

#sporting #sunday

Caitlin Clark once again came off the bench for Team USA in their group stage game against Italy at the FIBA World Cup. However, this time around, she wasn't able to show off her brilliance as she did in the game against China, where she scored 14 points and had 11 **** ists.
In a game against the 14th-placed FIBA nation, USA came out with a narrow 55-52 win, but Clark looked miles off her best as she only scored 1 point.
Jackie Young and Angel Reese, who came off the bench, were pivotal for Team USA. They scored 10 and 8 points respectively, with Reese also recording two blocks and a steal against Italy.
Clark was expected to have another big night, but she just never got going as the Italian defense made it hard for her to score.
The Indiana Fever player is known for her ability to score. She is averaging 22.5 PPG with the team in the WNBA, and after her performance against China, it seemed like the same version of her would be available throughout the tournament.

#came #italy #fiba #bench

The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup begins on Friday in Berlin, with the United States among the favorites in the 16-team field.
Team USA, coached by Duke women's basketball coach Kara Lawson, has a roster with a mix of veterans such as Brenna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Chelsea Gray, as well as some young stars including Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and Caitlin Clark.
Two veterans that initially made the roster withdrew for health reasons: Four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum. They were replaced by Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
Team USA is seeking a fourth straight FIBA World Cup ******* le, and they have won nine of the last 12 FIBA World Cups.
Here are all the teams, the groups, the full schedule, and everything else you need to know.

#team

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Enes Kanter Freedom shared more details on his plans to play in the WNBA for the 2027 season, wishing the Indiana Fever select him in the WNBA Draft.
Despite the WNBA rejecting Kanter's draft eligibility and dismissing Kanter as a 'bad-faith actor,' the former NBA center is still pushing hard to find his way into the WNBA.
Kanter has also started sharing details on what he intends to do on the court, revealing he wants to be drafted by the Fever so that he can play alongside Caitlin Clark.
In a recent appearance on Fox News, Kanter openly wished to be drafted by the Fever so he can form a dynamic duo with Caitlin Clark to create the WNBA's equivalent of Shaq and Kobe.
"I hope that the Indiana Fever selects me. Caitlin Clark and I will be the modern-day Shaq and Kobe."

#kobe

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BERLIN (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers made the most of their World Cup debuts to help the United States rout China in the opener of the tournament.
Clark had 14 points and 11 ******* ists and Bueckers added another 14 points as the Americans topped China 94-61 on Friday.
It was the first of likely many times that Clark and Bueckers will play together in the U.S. backcourt over the next decade for the senior national team.
"It's just organic. We know how to play well off of each other," Bueckers said. "She draws so much defensive attention, so a lot of the defense is worried about her."
Clark loved having so many offensive options, including Bueckers. Everywhere she turned to pass there was a teammate waiting to score.

#China #berlin #caitlin

Caitlin Clark made her FIBA Women's World Cup debut on Friday, Sept. 4.
The point guard held her own, scoring a team-high 14 points in a 94-61 victory over China in the first game of the group stage in Berlin, Germany. Clark added three rebounds and 11 **** ists with no turnovers. Paige Bueckers also scored 14 points.
"Like, how lucky am I? This is pretty special and pretty cool, and there's so many people that would kill to be in this spot and have this type of opportunity," Clark told FIBA before the tournament began.
"Especially to play for the USA team, let alone play in the WNBA and live out your dream every single day. So I try to look at, look at it the other way and think about how lucky I am and how grateful I am."
Clark is averaging 22.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 8.4 **** ists for the Fever. She is having a breakout season after missing all but 13 games last season after a series of soft tissue injuries. Clark is a generational playmaker, often seeing passing windows before they open. And don't forget about the 3-pointer, which she can hit from 30 feet with ease.

#fiba #pretty

The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup begins on Friday in Berlin, with the United States among the favorites in the 16-team field.
Team USA, coached by Duke women's basketball coach Kara Lawson, has a roster with a mix of veterans such as Brenna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Chelsea Gray, as well as some young stars including Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and Caitlin Clark.
Two veterans that initially made the roster withdrew for health reasons: Four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum. They were replaced by Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
Team USA is seeking a fourth straight FIBA World Cup ****** le, and they have won nine of the last 12 FIBA World Cups.
Here are all the teams, the groups, the full schedule, and everything else you need to know.

#roster #time #united

All the pressure is on Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. After winning the event four straight times, that's now the expectation for newcomers like Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark.
In their first test as a team, the U.S. proved it was capable of greatness, defeating China 94-61 on Friday. In the process, Clark and Bueckers proved they are more than ready to represent Team USA.
It was a mostly smooth ride for Team USA, which led by roughly 20 points for the majority of the contest. On the offensive side, Jackie Young and Rhyne Howard led the way for the Americans early before Clark and Bueckers finished late.
Young, who started the contest, finished with 12 points and three ****** ists in the victory. Howard, who came off the bench, helped the team build its lead early, finishing with 14 points.
But Clark and Bueckers finished strong for Team USA. With the team leaning on its youth movement late, Clark closed out the contest with 14 points and 10 ****** ists in her Team USA debut, racking up a double-double. Bueckers also showed out as a scorer, taking over the contest late to tie for the team lead with 14 points.

#young

The WNBA is back with a new collective bargaining agreement and million dollar players.
The Las Vegas Aces will be looking to run it back as defending champs with the reigning MVP, A'ja Wilson, leading the way. Lots of other contenders hope to have something to say about that including the Atlanta Dream, New York Liberty and Indiana Fever. The Fever, who were without floor leader Caitlin Clark for much of last season, are fully healthy. The Liberty, who were also bitten by the injury bug last season, already have Sabrina Ionesco on the sidelines after she rolled her ankle in a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun.
The Atlanta Dream also made the trade of the offseason, getting Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky to add to a roster which won 30 games last season.
Here is the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 30 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable basketball schedule to filter by team or conference.
USA TODAY Studio IX : Check out our women's sports hub for in-depth ***** ysis, commentary and more all season

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