19 hours ago
The WNBA schedule has two games on tap tonight, but who's playing Wednesday?
Here's a look at WNBA TV schedule, results, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's appeal on her 7th technical foul of the season, and more:
Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. ET, USA
Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, USA | CNBC
Washington Mystics 92, Connecticut Sun 82; box score: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
#schedule #fever #atlanta
Here's a look at WNBA TV schedule, results, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's appeal on her 7th technical foul of the season, and more:
Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. ET, USA
Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, USA | CNBC
Washington Mystics 92, Connecticut Sun 82; box score: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
#schedule #fever #atlanta
5 days ago
Alyssa Thomas has been around the WNBA long enough to know that one loss doesn't define a season. Even after Phoenix fell to the Los Angeles Sparks twice earlier in the summer, Thomas wasn't interested in dwelling on what went wrong. Instead, her focus remained on the bigger picture as the Mercury approached the Sparks for the third time Wednesday afternoon.
"We've been in a lot of games that have been close," Thomas said. "They haven't gone our way, but when you think about playoff basketball, that's what pretty much every game is like."
After helping lead Phoenix to the WNBA Finals last season, Thomas admitted this year has looked different. The Mercury have spent much of the season trying to climb back into the postseason picture, something she isn't used to.
"I'm definitely not used to being at the bottom," Thomas said. "I'm accustomed to a different standard."
Even so, she believes the Mercury have been closer than their record might suggest.
#thomas #mercury #even #sparks
"We've been in a lot of games that have been close," Thomas said. "They haven't gone our way, but when you think about playoff basketball, that's what pretty much every game is like."
After helping lead Phoenix to the WNBA Finals last season, Thomas admitted this year has looked different. The Mercury have spent much of the season trying to climb back into the postseason picture, something she isn't used to.
"I'm definitely not used to being at the bottom," Thomas said. "I'm accustomed to a different standard."
Even so, she believes the Mercury have been closer than their record might suggest.
#thomas #mercury #even #sparks
6 days ago
In the 30 days since Sophie Cunningham directed a prolonged point at DeWanna Bonner—and became a viral meme in the process—the Indiana Fever guard has gained more than a million followers on both Instagram and TikTok, according to digital **** ytics firm Social Blade.
For comparison, fellow Fever guard and WNBA megastar Caitlin Clark gained roughly 160,000 followers on Instagram during the same period. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese—other faces of the league—gained approximately 8,500 and lost around 3,000, respectively.
Though Cunningham’s freshly supercharged Instagram follower count of 2.6 million is still well behind that of Clark (3.8 million), Bueckers (3 million) and Reese (5.2 million), her engagement rate—a metric of utmost importance to advertisers and brand partners—is much higher. Per Social Blade, Cunningham averages approximately 300,000 likes and 3,000 comments per post on the platform; Bueckers’s typical engagement—235,000 likes and 1,000 comments a post—is the next closest.
This isn’t Cunningham’s first surge since joining the Fever last year.
The guard—who had a relatively low profile during her six previous seasons with the Phoenix Mercury—earned a reputation as Caitlin Clark’s “enforcer” after getting into a brawl with then-Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon during a June 2025 Commissioner’s Cup game. Shortly after the incident, Cunningham launched a podcast with Colin Cowherd’s digital media network, The Volume. (The podcast, called Show Me Something, is co-hosted by Cunningham’s high school classmate West Wilson, formerly of Bravo’s Summer House.)
#guard #Instagram #gained
For comparison, fellow Fever guard and WNBA megastar Caitlin Clark gained roughly 160,000 followers on Instagram during the same period. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese—other faces of the league—gained approximately 8,500 and lost around 3,000, respectively.
Though Cunningham’s freshly supercharged Instagram follower count of 2.6 million is still well behind that of Clark (3.8 million), Bueckers (3 million) and Reese (5.2 million), her engagement rate—a metric of utmost importance to advertisers and brand partners—is much higher. Per Social Blade, Cunningham averages approximately 300,000 likes and 3,000 comments per post on the platform; Bueckers’s typical engagement—235,000 likes and 1,000 comments a post—is the next closest.
This isn’t Cunningham’s first surge since joining the Fever last year.
The guard—who had a relatively low profile during her six previous seasons with the Phoenix Mercury—earned a reputation as Caitlin Clark’s “enforcer” after getting into a brawl with then-Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon during a June 2025 Commissioner’s Cup game. Shortly after the incident, Cunningham launched a podcast with Colin Cowherd’s digital media network, The Volume. (The podcast, called Show Me Something, is co-hosted by Cunningham’s high school classmate West Wilson, formerly of Bravo’s Summer House.)
#guard #Instagram #gained
6 days ago
Maryland women’s basketball great Alyssa Thomas continues to forge her stellar legacy for the Phoenix Mercury. The former Terp forward notched her 20th regular-season triple-double Wednesday, extending her all-time WNBA record.
Thomas’ record gets even more impressive when including postseason stats, which raises her career triple-double total to 26. On the regular season leaderboard, her 20 triple-doubles sit 15 higher than the next highest player, Jessica Shepard.
The 34-year-old forward continues to have one of the most productive seasons of her career well into her 13th season in the league. Thomas averages 14.4 points per game while recording seven rebounds and 8.3 ***** ists per outing.
One of the most decorated players to don a Maryland jersey, Thomas continues to establish her storied legacy on her collision course to the Hall of Fame.
In other news
#thomas #double
Thomas’ record gets even more impressive when including postseason stats, which raises her career triple-double total to 26. On the regular season leaderboard, her 20 triple-doubles sit 15 higher than the next highest player, Jessica Shepard.
The 34-year-old forward continues to have one of the most productive seasons of her career well into her 13th season in the league. Thomas averages 14.4 points per game while recording seven rebounds and 8.3 ***** ists per outing.
One of the most decorated players to don a Maryland jersey, Thomas continues to establish her storied legacy on her collision course to the Hall of Fame.
In other news
#thomas #double
7 days ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th triple-double in the regular season, Kahleah Copper scored 21 points and the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 on Wednesday afternoon.
Thomas, who also has six triple-doubles in the playoffs, finished with 19 points, 15 ****** ists and 11 rebounds. She had ****** ists on seven of the last eight baskets scored by the Mercury, who had 28 ****** ists on 35 baskets. Her final one, to Monique Akoa Makani with 14 seconds left, sealed the win.
Akoa Makani had 14 points for the Mercury (10-18), who won their second straight after a six-game losing streak. Natasha Mack added 10. Phoenix was 12-of-18 shooting with 10 ****** ists in the fourth quarter.
Rae Burrell had 20 points for the Sparks (10-16), who take a five-game losing streak into the All-Star break. Dearica Hamby had 18 points and 10 rebounds, but missed a tying layup with 19 seconds to go. Ariel Atkins added 15 points and Nneka Ogwumike had 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Ogwumike, with her ninth rebound of the game, passed Candace Parker (2,902) for second place on the Sparks’ career list behind Lisa Leslie. She finished with her 12th double-double of the season.
#game
Thomas, who also has six triple-doubles in the playoffs, finished with 19 points, 15 ****** ists and 11 rebounds. She had ****** ists on seven of the last eight baskets scored by the Mercury, who had 28 ****** ists on 35 baskets. Her final one, to Monique Akoa Makani with 14 seconds left, sealed the win.
Akoa Makani had 14 points for the Mercury (10-18), who won their second straight after a six-game losing streak. Natasha Mack added 10. Phoenix was 12-of-18 shooting with 10 ****** ists in the fourth quarter.
Rae Burrell had 20 points for the Sparks (10-16), who take a five-game losing streak into the All-Star break. Dearica Hamby had 18 points and 10 rebounds, but missed a tying layup with 19 seconds to go. Ariel Atkins added 15 points and Nneka Ogwumike had 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Ogwumike, with her ninth rebound of the game, passed Candace Parker (2,902) for second place on the Sparks’ career list behind Lisa Leslie. She finished with her 12th double-double of the season.
#game
7 days ago
Real Madrid forward Endrick has been appointed as UNICEF’s newest ambassador in Brazil, the organization announced on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old joins a select group of Brazilian public figures who use their platforms to raise awareness about children’s rights and support UNICEF’s initiatives throughout the country. Fellow ambassadors include television presenter Maísa, actor Renato Aragão, singer Daniela Mercury, actor Lázaro Ramos, actor Bruno Gagliasso, and the iconic comic character Mónica.
UNICEF has worked with ambassadors around the world since 1954, selecting artists, athletes, and other influential personalities who are not only widely recognized but also demonstrate a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and adolescents.
According to UNICEF Brazil representative Joaquín González-Alemán, Endrick’s influence and example make him an ideal choice for the role.
“The work of UNICEF ambassadors is fundamental to mobilizing society in defense of children and adolescents. Endrick is an exemplary young man who inspires millions of children and adolescents and has enormous potential to convey messages about children’s rights throughout Brazil.”
#children #adolescents #real
The 20-year-old joins a select group of Brazilian public figures who use their platforms to raise awareness about children’s rights and support UNICEF’s initiatives throughout the country. Fellow ambassadors include television presenter Maísa, actor Renato Aragão, singer Daniela Mercury, actor Lázaro Ramos, actor Bruno Gagliasso, and the iconic comic character Mónica.
UNICEF has worked with ambassadors around the world since 1954, selecting artists, athletes, and other influential personalities who are not only widely recognized but also demonstrate a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and adolescents.
According to UNICEF Brazil representative Joaquín González-Alemán, Endrick’s influence and example make him an ideal choice for the role.
“The work of UNICEF ambassadors is fundamental to mobilizing society in defense of children and adolescents. Endrick is an exemplary young man who inspires millions of children and adolescents and has enormous potential to convey messages about children’s rights throughout Brazil.”
#children #adolescents #real
7 days ago
Indiana Fever star guard Sophie Cunningham once again brought back her notorious pointing meme with former Phoenix Mercury teammate and pal Brittney Griner on Wednesday night.
As Cunningham's Fever took on Griner's Connecticut Sun in Indianapolis, the two joked around pregame with Cunningham's famous pointing meme. We're pretty sure at this point Cunningham will be doing the pointing meme for the rest of her life; it's just broken out in a way most sports moments can't in this rampant attention economy.
While Griner didn't play on Wednesday with a knee injury, it was great to see these old friends share a laugh.
Pointing memes for everyone!
Next Tuesday in Seattle.
#fever #cunningham #griner #sophie
As Cunningham's Fever took on Griner's Connecticut Sun in Indianapolis, the two joked around pregame with Cunningham's famous pointing meme. We're pretty sure at this point Cunningham will be doing the pointing meme for the rest of her life; it's just broken out in a way most sports moments can't in this rampant attention economy.
While Griner didn't play on Wednesday with a knee injury, it was great to see these old friends share a laugh.
Pointing memes for everyone!
Next Tuesday in Seattle.
#fever #cunningham #griner #sophie
7 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS — Sophie Cunningham said Wednesday she was "not surprised" by her exclusion from this year's WNBA 3-point competition.
"The league always gets in the league's way," she said before the Indiana Fever's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"I would have done it," Cunningham later added. "I would have loved to win some money. I need to buy a boat, so that would have been fun. But it's fine."
The Fever veteran wing ranks second in 3-point percentage (43.7%) and averages around two makes per game (4.1 attempts). She finished last season third in 3-point percentage, firing a career-best 43.2% in 30 games.
Beyond basketball, the entertainment value Cunningham would have brought the event is undeniable. She recently went viral for pointing her finger at Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during an in-game skirmish and has become one of the WNBA's most recognizable personalities.
#game #percentage #wednesday
"The league always gets in the league's way," she said before the Indiana Fever's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"I would have done it," Cunningham later added. "I would have loved to win some money. I need to buy a boat, so that would have been fun. But it's fine."
The Fever veteran wing ranks second in 3-point percentage (43.7%) and averages around two makes per game (4.1 attempts). She finished last season third in 3-point percentage, firing a career-best 43.2% in 30 games.
Beyond basketball, the entertainment value Cunningham would have brought the event is undeniable. She recently went viral for pointing her finger at Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during an in-game skirmish and has become one of the WNBA's most recognizable personalities.
#game #percentage #wednesday
7 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS — Sophie Cunningham said Wednesday she was "not surprised" by her exclusion from this year's WNBA 3-point competition.
"The league always gets in the league's way," she said before the Indiana Fever's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"I would have done it," Cunningham later added. "I would have loved to win some money. I need to buy a boat, so that would have been fun. But it's fine."
The Fever veteran wing ranks second in 3-point percentage (43.7%) and averages around two makes per game (4.1 attempts). She finished last season third in 3-point percentage, firing a career-best 43.2% in 30 games.
Beyond basketball, the entertainment value Cunningham would have brought the event is undeniable. She recently went viral for pointing her finger at Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during an in-game skirmish and has become one of the WNBA's most recognizable personalities.
#cunningham #wednesday #connecticut
"The league always gets in the league's way," she said before the Indiana Fever's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"I would have done it," Cunningham later added. "I would have loved to win some money. I need to buy a boat, so that would have been fun. But it's fine."
The Fever veteran wing ranks second in 3-point percentage (43.7%) and averages around two makes per game (4.1 attempts). She finished last season third in 3-point percentage, firing a career-best 43.2% in 30 games.
Beyond basketball, the entertainment value Cunningham would have brought the event is undeniable. She recently went viral for pointing her finger at Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during an in-game skirmish and has become one of the WNBA's most recognizable personalities.
#cunningham #wednesday #connecticut
7 days ago
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley criticized the WNBA Wednesday, saying it had been "unfair" to former University of Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. Shown here, Clark reacts against the Atlanta Dream on Aug. 26, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley criticized the WNBA Wednesday, saying former University of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has been treated “unfairly” since joining the league in 2024.
The statement comes as part of a news release Wednesday following an incident that occurred during a WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on June 24, where Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas made contact with Clark’s throat while the two were diving for a loose ball. Thomas also stepped over Clark after the play.
The WNBA announced the following day that the league had suspended Thomas for one game due to a “non-basketball play” and “recklessly making contact with her fist to the throat area.” Although the WNBA suspended Thomas, the incident garnered controversy from fans, as no foul was called during the game immediately following the physical contact.
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#clark #contact #chuck
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley criticized the WNBA Wednesday, saying former University of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has been treated “unfairly” since joining the league in 2024.
The statement comes as part of a news release Wednesday following an incident that occurred during a WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on June 24, where Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas made contact with Clark’s throat while the two were diving for a loose ball. Thomas also stepped over Clark after the play.
The WNBA announced the following day that the league had suspended Thomas for one game due to a “non-basketball play” and “recklessly making contact with her fist to the throat area.” Although the WNBA suspended Thomas, the incident garnered controversy from fans, as no foul was called during the game immediately following the physical contact.
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#clark #contact #chuck
7 days ago
Before the Minnesota Lynx's road matchup against the Seattle Storm, head coach Cheryl Reeve gave Napheesa Collier a piece of advice ahead of her long-awaited return to the court.
"Cheryl (Reeve) did say ... 'It's going to take time to come back and to get settled in,'" Collier said Wednesday, July 22.
Well, it didn't take long for the five-time All-Star to get back into the swing of things. Collier recorded a 24-point, 10-rebound double-double in the Lynx's 86-76 win over the Storm, marking her first game since Sept. 26, 2025.
"I was just so excited. I felt like a kid in a candy store. I couldn't wait to get on the court to get with these guys," Collier said. "I was just really just happy to be here. ... It's just a year of pent-up excitement."
Collier underwent surgeries to both ankles this offseason after suffering multiple ankle injuries during the 2025 WNBA season. She injured her ankle during a 111-58 win over the Las Vegas Aces in August 2025 and missed 11 games. During Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals against the Phoenix Mercury, Collier suffered a Grade 2 tear of three ankle ligaments and her shin muscle after a collision with Alyssa Thomas.
#ankle #reeve
"Cheryl (Reeve) did say ... 'It's going to take time to come back and to get settled in,'" Collier said Wednesday, July 22.
Well, it didn't take long for the five-time All-Star to get back into the swing of things. Collier recorded a 24-point, 10-rebound double-double in the Lynx's 86-76 win over the Storm, marking her first game since Sept. 26, 2025.
"I was just so excited. I felt like a kid in a candy store. I couldn't wait to get on the court to get with these guys," Collier said. "I was just really just happy to be here. ... It's just a year of pent-up excitement."
Collier underwent surgeries to both ankles this offseason after suffering multiple ankle injuries during the 2025 WNBA season. She injured her ankle during a 111-58 win over the Las Vegas Aces in August 2025 and missed 11 games. During Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals against the Phoenix Mercury, Collier suffered a Grade 2 tear of three ankle ligaments and her shin muscle after a collision with Alyssa Thomas.
#ankle #reeve
7 days ago
LOS ANGELES -- The Sparks have been so close so many times. But in the end, they don't reach the finish line.
The Sparks were rallying back against the Mercury. They had a chance to tie or take the lead with 20 seconds left but Dearica Hamby missed what could've been the equalizing lay-up. The Mercury were able to get the rebound and Monique Akoa Makani converted a fastbreak lay-up with 14 seconds left to put the game out of reach. That would end up being the final score, 86-82, Mercury.
That play alone didn't lose the Sparks the game; L.A. had trouble once again with holding on to the ball. It's a recurring theme for the team as they had 18 turnovers against Mercury.
"I think just our execution needs to be better, attention to detail, our communication defensively," Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said. "They weren't doing anything that we didn't show on film and go over. We just got to be locked in. I felt like we were a little bit reactive defensively down the stretch rather than proactive.
"Yeah, it's just execution. Coming out of a timeout, executing what we just talked about," Roberts continued. "Yeah, being able to do what we're supposed to do."
#sparks #able
The Sparks were rallying back against the Mercury. They had a chance to tie or take the lead with 20 seconds left but Dearica Hamby missed what could've been the equalizing lay-up. The Mercury were able to get the rebound and Monique Akoa Makani converted a fastbreak lay-up with 14 seconds left to put the game out of reach. That would end up being the final score, 86-82, Mercury.
That play alone didn't lose the Sparks the game; L.A. had trouble once again with holding on to the ball. It's a recurring theme for the team as they had 18 turnovers against Mercury.
"I think just our execution needs to be better, attention to detail, our communication defensively," Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said. "They weren't doing anything that we didn't show on film and go over. We just got to be locked in. I felt like we were a little bit reactive defensively down the stretch rather than proactive.
"Yeah, it's just execution. Coming out of a timeout, executing what we just talked about," Roberts continued. "Yeah, being able to do what we're supposed to do."
#sparks #able
8 days ago
Is Napheesa Collier on a minutes restriction? Lynx star's status amid injury update originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Napheesa Collier is back.
After a 28-game absence dating to last season's playoffs, Collier will make her 2026 debut on Wednesday afternoon when the Minnesota Lynx visit the Seattle Storm in the final game for both teams before the WNBA All-Star break.
Collier is recovered at last from offseason ankle surgery that repaired a ligament injury she sustained in last season's WNBA semifinals loss to the Phoenix Mercury. The five-time All-Star did not play in Minnesota's first 27 games this season -- but the Lynx have learned to live without her.
Thanks to the glittering play of star rookie Olivia Miles, the Lynx (21-6) are guaranteed to enter the week-long All-Star break with the WNBA's best record, regardless of Wednesday's result against the Storm.
#lynx #star #injury #game
Napheesa Collier is back.
After a 28-game absence dating to last season's playoffs, Collier will make her 2026 debut on Wednesday afternoon when the Minnesota Lynx visit the Seattle Storm in the final game for both teams before the WNBA All-Star break.
Collier is recovered at last from offseason ankle surgery that repaired a ligament injury she sustained in last season's WNBA semifinals loss to the Phoenix Mercury. The five-time All-Star did not play in Minnesota's first 27 games this season -- but the Lynx have learned to live without her.
Thanks to the glittering play of star rookie Olivia Miles, the Lynx (21-6) are guaranteed to enter the week-long All-Star break with the WNBA's best record, regardless of Wednesday's result against the Storm.
#lynx #star #injury #game
17 days ago
What a weekend for the Las Vegas Aces. Just one day after beating the Phoenix Mercury 106-58, they fell to the Indiana Fever.
The Aces couldn’t carry over the momentum from Saturday’s historic 48-point victory over the Mercury, suffering a lopsided 109-75 loss to the Fever at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
Indiana controlled the game from the opening quarter and never looked back, handing the Aces their second loss to the Fever in about a week.
With Lisa Leslie and Dawn Staley sitting courtside, the Aces-Fever matchup featured plenty of star power both on and off the court.
The moment Aces fans have been anxiously waiting for happened on Sunday night — Dana Evans was back in the game for the first time this season after being out with an injury since earlier this year.
The Aces couldn’t carry over the momentum from Saturday’s historic 48-point victory over the Mercury, suffering a lopsided 109-75 loss to the Fever at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
Indiana controlled the game from the opening quarter and never looked back, handing the Aces their second loss to the Fever in about a week.
With Lisa Leslie and Dawn Staley sitting courtside, the Aces-Fever matchup featured plenty of star power both on and off the court.
The moment Aces fans have been anxiously waiting for happened on Sunday night — Dana Evans was back in the game for the first time this season after being out with an injury since earlier this year.
17 days ago
The Robins announced the news via a post on their official club X account this morning.
The 35-year-old midfielder joined Bristol City on a three-year deal last summer. Losada made 13 appearances for The Robins in Barclays WSL2 in 2025/2026, scoring one goal.
Losada arrived at Ashton Gate with a wealth of experience of playing at the top level. The player was a UEFA Women’s Champions League winner with FC Barcelona back in 2020/2021. Losada represented Barca across three separate spells. In total, she won 23 trophies with the club.
Losada will now return to her native Spain this season with FC Badalona. She joins a club who finished last season in 10th place in the Liga F Moeve table. FC Badalona have spent the last four seasons competing in the Spanish top flight and the club have long-term ambitions to kick on. Losada’s current club Bristol City and loan club FC Badalona fall under the Mercury13 multi-club ownership group.
Further Bristol City squad news will be announced by the club in due course.
The 35-year-old midfielder joined Bristol City on a three-year deal last summer. Losada made 13 appearances for The Robins in Barclays WSL2 in 2025/2026, scoring one goal.
Losada arrived at Ashton Gate with a wealth of experience of playing at the top level. The player was a UEFA Women’s Champions League winner with FC Barcelona back in 2020/2021. Losada represented Barca across three separate spells. In total, she won 23 trophies with the club.
Losada will now return to her native Spain this season with FC Badalona. She joins a club who finished last season in 10th place in the Liga F Moeve table. FC Badalona have spent the last four seasons competing in the Spanish top flight and the club have long-term ambitions to kick on. Losada’s current club Bristol City and loan club FC Badalona fall under the Mercury13 multi-club ownership group.
Further Bristol City squad news will be announced by the club in due course.
17 days ago
Sophie Cunningham grabbed headlines on Saturday when she served as a UFC ring girl. She grabbed headlines again the following day for her pregame outfit for the WNBA regular-season game between the Indiana Pacers and Las Vegas Aces.
The veteran guard arrived at Michelob Ultra Arena in a simpler attire compared to previous games. However, she still had a stylish ensemble on and turned a lot of heads. Cunningham wore a vintage-style, cream crewneck sweatshirt featuring a graphic of a cowboy riding a horse with the words "Coors COWBOY."
MORE: Sophie Cunningham's gesture after Fever-Mercury game triggers mixed reactions
She posed for a photo with Caitlin Clark, which has been uploaded on X.
The Fever have won three of their last four games despite the backcourt duo dealing with injuries. Cunningham was limited due to back spasms, while Clark is on a minutes restriction and did not play on Thursday. She also has some back issues but returned to action on Sunday.
The veteran guard arrived at Michelob Ultra Arena in a simpler attire compared to previous games. However, she still had a stylish ensemble on and turned a lot of heads. Cunningham wore a vintage-style, cream crewneck sweatshirt featuring a graphic of a cowboy riding a horse with the words "Coors COWBOY."
MORE: Sophie Cunningham's gesture after Fever-Mercury game triggers mixed reactions
She posed for a photo with Caitlin Clark, which has been uploaded on X.
The Fever have won three of their last four games despite the backcourt duo dealing with injuries. Cunningham was limited due to back spasms, while Clark is on a minutes restriction and did not play on Thursday. She also has some back issues but returned to action on Sunday.
17 days ago
As Indiana (13-9) wraps up their four-game road trip tonight, the Fever visit the Las Vegas Aces (17-6) for the second time in the past week at Michelob ULTRA Arena.
Despite not playing in the Fever's thrilling 92-89 victory over the Mercury on Thursday night due to rest, former Hawkeye legend Caitlin Clark is expected to be in the lineup tonight, albeit with a 20-25-minute playing-time restriction, per head coach Stephanie White.
White also added that the Fever won't use the same three-minute-burst strategy with Clark as they did in her Wednesday return against the Los Angeles Sparks, a move that ultimately proved ineffective.
As for Las Vegas, the Aces are coming off their largest margin of victory in franchise history, a 106–58 throttling of the Mercury on Saturday night that featured former Fever 2026 2nd-round pick Justine ******* ott scoring 19 points on a WNBA record five 3-pointers in her WNBA debut.
As the Fever and Aces compete on the court tonight, follow along for Liv scoring updates in highlights of Caitlin Clark's performance:
Despite not playing in the Fever's thrilling 92-89 victory over the Mercury on Thursday night due to rest, former Hawkeye legend Caitlin Clark is expected to be in the lineup tonight, albeit with a 20-25-minute playing-time restriction, per head coach Stephanie White.
White also added that the Fever won't use the same three-minute-burst strategy with Clark as they did in her Wednesday return against the Los Angeles Sparks, a move that ultimately proved ineffective.
As for Las Vegas, the Aces are coming off their largest margin of victory in franchise history, a 106–58 throttling of the Mercury on Saturday night that featured former Fever 2026 2nd-round pick Justine ******* ott scoring 19 points on a WNBA record five 3-pointers in her WNBA debut.
As the Fever and Aces compete on the court tonight, follow along for Liv scoring updates in highlights of Caitlin Clark's performance:
17 days ago
The Las Vegas Aces (17-6) come off one of the biggest blowouts in NBA history on Saturday night to host the Indiana Fever (13-9) at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday night.
Jul 11, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) dribbles the ball during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
When: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC
Jul 11, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) dribbles the ball during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
When: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC
18 days ago
Indiana Fever and WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark made her return to action for the Wednesday night contest against the Los Angeles Sparks after a two-game absence.
However, Clark (back) did not play the following night against the Phoenix Mercury, as the Fever wisely sat her out on the second leg of the back-to-back with the intention of slowly working her back into regular playing time.
With the Fever taking the floor against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday night, here's what we know about Clark's status for the contest.
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Jul 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
However, Clark (back) did not play the following night against the Phoenix Mercury, as the Fever wisely sat her out on the second leg of the back-to-back with the intention of slowly working her back into regular playing time.
With the Fever taking the floor against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday night, here's what we know about Clark's status for the contest.
MORE: Caitlin Clark shows off new colorway for signature shoes
Jul 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
18 days ago
The Phoenix Mercury began a two-game road trip against the two best teams in the WNBA by nearly making history — but not the kind of history that anyone ******* ociated with the team might choose to remember.
The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Mercury 106-58 on Saturday, a 48-point loss that was the third-worst in WNBA history. A'ja Wilson led all scorers with 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. And in her WNBA debut, Justine ******* ott added 19 points off the bench, shooting 5-for-6 on 3-pointers.
Believe it or not, this was a rematch of the WNBA Finals, which the Aces won in a four-game sweep for their third championship in four seasons. The Mercury also defeated the Aces 99-66 in their 2026 season opener.
The Aces took a 29-9 lead after the first quarter and had a 57-22 edge at halftime. With nearly seven minutes remaining in the game, Las Vegas led by 54 points, 92-38.
The largest blowout in WNBA history is a 59-point win by the Minnesota Lynx over the Indiana Fever, 111-52, in 2017. The Lynx put together a 37-0 run in that game.
The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Mercury 106-58 on Saturday, a 48-point loss that was the third-worst in WNBA history. A'ja Wilson led all scorers with 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. And in her WNBA debut, Justine ******* ott added 19 points off the bench, shooting 5-for-6 on 3-pointers.
Believe it or not, this was a rematch of the WNBA Finals, which the Aces won in a four-game sweep for their third championship in four seasons. The Mercury also defeated the Aces 99-66 in their 2026 season opener.
The Aces took a 29-9 lead after the first quarter and had a 57-22 edge at halftime. With nearly seven minutes remaining in the game, Las Vegas led by 54 points, 92-38.
The largest blowout in WNBA history is a 59-point win by the Minnesota Lynx over the Indiana Fever, 111-52, in 2017. The Lynx put together a 37-0 run in that game.
18 days ago
With a pair of competitive games loaded up for this weekend, the Las Vegas Aces needed a positive start to gather some momentum in preparation for a revenge match against the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
They got exactly what they asked for against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, with production all across the lineup in a dominant 106-58 victory on Saturday.
The victory sets a new franchise record for the Aces, with 48 points being the new mark to beat for largest margin of victory.
“It’s obviously a good momentum game, but it’s a whole new 40-minute game,” said Aces head coach Becky Hammon. “We got to start over, got to do the work all over. We obviously want to keep our eye on the ball on the defensive end, especially. Indiana…they’re a problem, offensively, so we’re going to have to be on it defensively from the jump tomorrow.”
They got exactly what they asked for against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, with production all across the lineup in a dominant 106-58 victory on Saturday.
The victory sets a new franchise record for the Aces, with 48 points being the new mark to beat for largest margin of victory.
“It’s obviously a good momentum game, but it’s a whole new 40-minute game,” said Aces head coach Becky Hammon. “We got to start over, got to do the work all over. We obviously want to keep our eye on the ball on the defensive end, especially. Indiana…they’re a problem, offensively, so we’re going to have to be on it defensively from the jump tomorrow.”
19 days ago
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Just 24 hours can make a big difference. On Wednesday, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was making headlines because of her status heading into a game after dealing with back spasms during pregame warmups. By Thursday evening, however, the conversation had shifted entirely.
Instead of fans wondering whether she'd be on the court, many were talking about Cunningham's latest pregame outfit.
Ahead of the Fever's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, Cunningham shared her arrival outfit on Instagram, embracing a bold biker-inspired aesthetic. The look featured black leather-style pants, a coordinating jacket worn off her shoulders and a bikini-inspired black top that completed the edgy ensemble.
She paired the outfit with the caption:
Just 24 hours can make a big difference. On Wednesday, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was making headlines because of her status heading into a game after dealing with back spasms during pregame warmups. By Thursday evening, however, the conversation had shifted entirely.
Instead of fans wondering whether she'd be on the court, many were talking about Cunningham's latest pregame outfit.
Ahead of the Fever's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, Cunningham shared her arrival outfit on Instagram, embracing a bold biker-inspired aesthetic. The look featured black leather-style pants, a coordinating jacket worn off her shoulders and a bikini-inspired black top that completed the edgy ensemble.
She paired the outfit with the caption:
20 days ago
The Indiana Fever responded well after suffering a brutal loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on the first night of a back-to-back on Wednesday night. Indiana defeated the Phoenix Mercury 92-89 on Thursday. Impressively, the Fever pulled off the victory without the services of All-World point guard Caitlin Clark, who missed the game as part of a management plan for a lingering back issue that has bothered her throughout the season.
In her place, fellow All-Star Kelsey Mitchell stepped up in a big way, scoring 29 points and dishing out eight **** ists, as well as scoring the go-ahead bucket late in regulation.
After the game, the Fever had nothing but praise for Mitchell and the way she rose to the moment.
"I'm just— she puts us on her back," White said in the post-game presser. "She really does. And she scores while people are hanging on her all the time. She's able to get open while people are hanging on her all the time. I mean, her endurance is incredible. You know, we rely heavily on her, and I'm thankful she's on our team."
After the win, Fever COO and general manager Amber **** took to X to share her appreciation for the fans that came out to support the team on its West Conference road trip. However, some fans, rather oddly, felt that **** and White were only so enthusiastic about the team and its supporters because it won without Clark.
In her place, fellow All-Star Kelsey Mitchell stepped up in a big way, scoring 29 points and dishing out eight **** ists, as well as scoring the go-ahead bucket late in regulation.
After the game, the Fever had nothing but praise for Mitchell and the way she rose to the moment.
"I'm just— she puts us on her back," White said in the post-game presser. "She really does. And she scores while people are hanging on her all the time. She's able to get open while people are hanging on her all the time. I mean, her endurance is incredible. You know, we rely heavily on her, and I'm thankful she's on our team."
After the win, Fever COO and general manager Amber **** took to X to share her appreciation for the fans that came out to support the team on its West Conference road trip. However, some fans, rather oddly, felt that **** and White were only so enthusiastic about the team and its supporters because it won without Clark.
20 days ago
The Indiana Fever bounced back in a big way from Wednesday night's disappointing 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks with a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. In a night when star point guard Caitlin Clark was out to manage a lingering back issue, her All-Star running mate in the frontcourt, Kelsey Mitchell, stepped up in a big way.
Mitchell ended the night with eight **** ists and 29 points, including a clutch go-ahead lay-up with just over 10 seconds remaining in regulation. After the game, Fever head coach Stephanie White sang her veteran guard's praises.
"You know, she's one of one. She's the fastest player in the league with the ball in her hand," White said of Mitchell. "You know, her ability to get downhill is always great, but her ability to stop and change direction on a dime. You know, now her ability to gear down and then explode again as opposed to just being all one speed, to playing on balance, to be able to find— I thought the kick-out that she made to (Ty Harris) when Ty knocked down that 3. Big shot.
"When she could have, you know, tried to go one-on-one was huge. I mean, I think the game's— it's fast, but it also slowed down for her in a way that, you know, she's become even more deadly of a playmaker, if that's possible.
"I'm just— she puts us on her back. She really does. And she scores while people are hanging on her all the time. She's able to get open while people are hanging on her all the time. I mean, her endurance is incredible. You know, we rely heavily on her, and I'm thankful she's on our team."
Mitchell ended the night with eight **** ists and 29 points, including a clutch go-ahead lay-up with just over 10 seconds remaining in regulation. After the game, Fever head coach Stephanie White sang her veteran guard's praises.
"You know, she's one of one. She's the fastest player in the league with the ball in her hand," White said of Mitchell. "You know, her ability to get downhill is always great, but her ability to stop and change direction on a dime. You know, now her ability to gear down and then explode again as opposed to just being all one speed, to playing on balance, to be able to find— I thought the kick-out that she made to (Ty Harris) when Ty knocked down that 3. Big shot.
"When she could have, you know, tried to go one-on-one was huge. I mean, I think the game's— it's fast, but it also slowed down for her in a way that, you know, she's become even more deadly of a playmaker, if that's possible.
"I'm just— she puts us on her back. She really does. And she scores while people are hanging on her all the time. She's able to get open while people are hanging on her all the time. I mean, her endurance is incredible. You know, we rely heavily on her, and I'm thankful she's on our team."
20 days ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell hit a layup with 10.1 seconds left to finish with 29 points and the Indiana Fever held on for a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night.
The teams put two testy games in Indianapolis last month behind them, trading baskets instead of ******* ps and barbs.
Mitchell put Indiana (13-9) up 90-89 with her layup and Sophie Cunningham added two free throws to secure the win with Caitlin Clark on the bench in street clothes.
Aliyah Boston had 21 points after being held out of a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night.
Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper had 22 points each to lead the Mercury (8-15).
The teams put two testy games in Indianapolis last month behind them, trading baskets instead of ******* ps and barbs.
Mitchell put Indiana (13-9) up 90-89 with her layup and Sophie Cunningham added two free throws to secure the win with Caitlin Clark on the bench in street clothes.
Aliyah Boston had 21 points after being held out of a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night.
Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper had 22 points each to lead the Mercury (8-15).
20 days ago
Indiana Fever star guard Sophie Cunningham couldn't help but recreate her now-iconic pointing meme after her team got the last-second win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night.
Of course, Cunningham pointing at Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during a two-team tiff turned into the meme of the year, one that has circulated far and wide and arguably made Cunningham into a WNBA household name.
Sophie Cunningham roasted DeWanna Bonner with insult on recent podcast
After a tense back-and-forth Fever game where Cunningham's two free-throws sealed the victory for Indiana, the Fever guard just had to troll the Mercury crowd with that infamous point after the win. Her teammates loved it.
The Fever desperately needed that win after losing to the Los Angeles Sparks in a poor road effort on Wednesday night. Rather than having the Mercury crowd pointing at her to gloat in victory, Cunningham got the last... point.
Of course, Cunningham pointing at Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during a two-team tiff turned into the meme of the year, one that has circulated far and wide and arguably made Cunningham into a WNBA household name.
Sophie Cunningham roasted DeWanna Bonner with insult on recent podcast
After a tense back-and-forth Fever game where Cunningham's two free-throws sealed the victory for Indiana, the Fever guard just had to troll the Mercury crowd with that infamous point after the win. Her teammates loved it.
The Fever desperately needed that win after losing to the Los Angeles Sparks in a poor road effort on Wednesday night. Rather than having the Mercury crowd pointing at her to gloat in victory, Cunningham got the last... point.
20 days ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell hit a layup with 10.1 seconds left to finish with 29 points and the Indiana Fever held on for a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night.
The teams put two testy games in Indianapolis last month behind them, trading baskets instead of ****** ps and barbs.
Mitchell put Indiana (13-9) up 90-89 with her layup and Sophie Cunningham added two free throws to secure the win with Caitlin Clark on the bench in street clothes.
Aliyah Boston had 21 points after being held out of a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night.
Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper had 22 points each to lead the Mercury (8-15).
The teams put two testy games in Indianapolis last month behind them, trading baskets instead of ****** ps and barbs.
Mitchell put Indiana (13-9) up 90-89 with her layup and Sophie Cunningham added two free throws to secure the win with Caitlin Clark on the bench in street clothes.
Aliyah Boston had 21 points after being held out of a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night.
Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper had 22 points each to lead the Mercury (8-15).
20 days ago
PHOENIX — The Indiana Fever barely eked out of Mortgage Matchup Arena with a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night on the second night of a back-to-back.
Caitlin Clark (rest) did not play after making her return on a minutes restriction on Wednesday against Los Angeles. Aliyah Boston, who missed the game against L.A. for precautionary reasons, finished with 19 points and eight rebounds against the Mercury.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points on 10-of-22 shooting, adding on eight ****** ists. She hit the game-winning layup with 10 seconds left. Tyasha Harris finished with 15 points and five ****** ists, including a stretch of nine of 11 Fever points to close the gap.
Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas had 22 points, six rebounds and seven ****** ists, Kahleah Copper added 22 points and five rebounds.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
Caitlin Clark (rest) did not play after making her return on a minutes restriction on Wednesday against Los Angeles. Aliyah Boston, who missed the game against L.A. for precautionary reasons, finished with 19 points and eight rebounds against the Mercury.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points on 10-of-22 shooting, adding on eight ****** ists. She hit the game-winning layup with 10 seconds left. Tyasha Harris finished with 15 points and five ****** ists, including a stretch of nine of 11 Fever points to close the gap.
Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas had 22 points, six rebounds and seven ****** ists, Kahleah Copper added 22 points and five rebounds.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
20 days ago
PHOENIX — The Indiana Fever barely eked out of Mortgage Matchup Arena with a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night on the second night of a back-to-back.
Caitlin Clark (rest) did not play after making her return on a minutes restriction on Wednesday against Los Angeles. Aliyah Boston, who missed the game against L.A. for precautionary reasons, finished with 19 points and eight rebounds against the Mercury.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points on 10-of-22 shooting, adding on eight ******* ists. She hit the game-winning layup with 10 seconds left. Tyasha Harris finished with 15 points and five ******* ists, including a stretch of nine of 11 Fever points to close the gap.
Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas had 22 points, six rebounds and seven ******* ists, Kahleah Copper added 22 points and five rebounds.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
Caitlin Clark (rest) did not play after making her return on a minutes restriction on Wednesday against Los Angeles. Aliyah Boston, who missed the game against L.A. for precautionary reasons, finished with 19 points and eight rebounds against the Mercury.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points on 10-of-22 shooting, adding on eight ******* ists. She hit the game-winning layup with 10 seconds left. Tyasha Harris finished with 15 points and five ******* ists, including a stretch of nine of 11 Fever points to close the gap.
Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas had 22 points, six rebounds and seven ******* ists, Kahleah Copper added 22 points and five rebounds.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
20 days ago
After Indiana's (12-9) two-game winning streak ended on Wednesday with a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, the Fever continue their four-game Western Conference road trip tonight with a visit to the Phoenix Mercury (8-14) at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
While Wednesday night featured the return of Caitlin Clark after the former Hawkeye missed two games with a back injury, the three-time WNBA All-Star played under a minutes restriction, scoring 9 points on 4-of-12 shooting to go with 4 rebounds, 3 **** ists, and 1 steal in 16 minutes.
Despite her return to the lineup on Thursday, the Fever's gameday injury report ruled Clark out of tonight's game to give the star point guard a rest in the latter half of the team's back-to-back.
As tipoff nears for the final regular-season meeting between the Fever and Mercury, follow along for live scoring updates and highlights of the action:
Both Aliyah Boston (probable; right lower leg) and Sophie Cunningham (questionable; back spasms) are participating in warmups before tonight's game against the Phoenix Mercury.
While Wednesday night featured the return of Caitlin Clark after the former Hawkeye missed two games with a back injury, the three-time WNBA All-Star played under a minutes restriction, scoring 9 points on 4-of-12 shooting to go with 4 rebounds, 3 **** ists, and 1 steal in 16 minutes.
Despite her return to the lineup on Thursday, the Fever's gameday injury report ruled Clark out of tonight's game to give the star point guard a rest in the latter half of the team's back-to-back.
As tipoff nears for the final regular-season meeting between the Fever and Mercury, follow along for live scoring updates and highlights of the action:
Both Aliyah Boston (probable; right lower leg) and Sophie Cunningham (questionable; back spasms) are participating in warmups before tonight's game against the Phoenix Mercury.
