LOS ANGELES -- The Phoenix Mercury visited the Los Angeles Sparks last month at the Galen Center in the University of Southern California. A lot changed from their visit before that a couple of weeks before to their game at USC.
For Kahleah Copper, a lot changed for her as well. Hours after their game against the Sparks on July 22nd, Copper was named to the All-Star team as she replaced her friend, then-Sparks guard Kelsey Plum.
About a week after All-Star weekend, Plum was traded to the Mercury and the friends were suddenly teammates.
"(Plum brought) her energy, her vibes, her leadership, her championship experience (to the team)," Copper said before their game against the Sparks at USC. "She knows what it takes to win. I'm glad to play alongside with her."
As for All-Star Weekend after expecting to get some rest?

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ATLANTA — Tennessee defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs left the Georgia Tech game with an injury in the first quarter on Sept. 12.
Hobbs was shaken up on a play with 11:14 remaining in the opening quarter. After lying on the turf for a couple of minutes, he walked slowly off the field on his own power and went directly to the injury tent.
It appeared to be a lower body injury. Hobbs was limited in preseason practice by a foot injury.
Hobbs is an important piece of UT's defensive line rotation. The senior has played in 33 games in his Vols career.
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The I-35 Rivalry returns to San Marcos, as Texas State football hosts UTSA on Saturday in a clash between two of Texas' biggest midmajor programs.
The Bobcats' rise has coincided with increased success against the Roadrunners. Head coach GJ Kinne has led Texas State to two straight wins over UTSA and his former mentor, Jeff Traylor, after a 20-13 loss in Kinne's debut year. The Bobcats handed the Roadrunners a 49-10 drubbing last time they met in San Marcos, and Traylor made it clear in the days leading up to the game that he hasn't forgotten that embarrassment.
MORE: Is Texas State football or UTSA favored? The I-35 Rivalry's keys to victory
Although Texas State was thoroughly outmatched against Texas in Week 1, there were a few positive takeaways. There is no doubt in the offense led by quarterback Brad Jackson and his dynamic wide receiver duo of Chris Dawn Jr. and Beau Sparks, but the defense left a lot to be desired. UTSA quarterback Owen McCown and running back Will Henderson will test how effective Texas State's offseason changes were in improving the unit that has been its kryptonite the past three seasons.
Traylor adjusted his offseason approach, bringing in veteran transfers and a new offensive coordinator. UTSA kept things vanilla against UTRGV last week and will likely have some nasty surprises for Texas State. Here are live updates from the I-35 Rivalry.

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Patrick Mahomes wanted to end the questions about his surgically repaired left knee. A brief moment after his latest press conference only created more of them. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback smiled as he left the podium Thursday and delivered a playful message to reporters.
"Hopefully I'm done with the questions about the leg," Mahomes said, according to a video shared by Ari Meirov.
Some fans focused less on the comment and more on the way Mahomes appeared to walk away. A second post highlighting the clip helped fuel speculation that the three-time Super Bowl MVP might have been favoring his injured leg.
The short video does not prove that Mahomes experienced a setback, and the Chiefs have not announced a new problem. It does, however, demonstrate how closely every movement will be watched when Mahomes returns Monday night against the Denver Broncos.

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNW) – KU is looking towards the Border Showdown against Missouri after its 51-6 rout of LIU.
The Jayhawks accumulated more than 600 yards of offense, but now, the juices will be flowing a little more this week for the 122nd installment of the rivalry with the Tigers, which returned last year after a 14-year hiatus.
"Last year, getting the teams back together reignited the sparks so to speak of this rivalry and the intensity of it," Kansas head coach Lance Leipold said. "Now, it's not on the books for a while after Friday, so hopefully it can be."
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Friday night in Lawrence.
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It's been a long time since former Arizona star Aari McDonald played in a WNBA game. That has come to an end with the first-place Minnesota Lynx announcing her signing on Monday afternoon.
McDonald was injured last August while playing for the Indiana Fever. She tried to come back by playing in the Unrivaled 3×3 league during the WNBA offseason, but she was again sidelined by injury. As WNBA training camp approached this year, she said she would not be in camp but she would return this season. It took a while, but now she's not only returning, but she's doing it with the best team in the league.
The Lynx lead the WNBA standings with a 31-9 record and four games left in the regular season. The league returns to play on Sept. 18 after a break for the FIBA Women's World Cup where many top players are representing their countries. That event runs from Sept. 4-13, but the league shut down on Aug. 31.
McDonald sat out a large chunk of last season after being waived by the LA Sparks in training camp. She eventually landed with the Indiana Fever, where she quickly became a fan favorite of the passionate fan base and a fixture in the local community.
She averaged 9.8 points on 42.9 percent shooting, 4.7 **** ists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 26.3 minutes per game for Indiana last season. She appeared in 20 games with 13 starts. It was a career high in games started, minutes per game, field goal percentage, **** ists per game, and rebounds per game.

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Merlin Polzin led his new-look Hamburg side out for their first home league fixture at the Volksparkstadion on Sunday afternoon, hosting a Mainz team with a familiar feel to them.
As Nicolai Remberg and Nadiem Amiri led their teams onto the pitch, Hamburg's Nordtribüne paid a touching tribute to the late Kevin Keegan with a wonderful choreo before kick-off. The Englishman, revered in the Hanseatic City after his exploits in the late 70s, sadly passed away in July.
Hamburg suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund on the opening day, and Polzin saw fit to make four changes to the starting XI that turned out in the Ruhrgebiet. A busy deadline day saw three new arrivals at the Volksparkstadion, with David Møller Wolfe and Zakaria El Ouahdi thrown straight in for their debuts; Fabio Vieira, meanwhile, began on the bench.
The visitors made two changes themselves to their starting XI that drew 0-0 at home to newly promoted Paderborn last weekend, with Kacper Potulski and Stefan Posch replacing Dominik Kohr and Danny Da Costa in defence.
Urs Fischer's side made the stronger start to the game, with a mistake from Jordan Torunarigha allowing Sheraldo Becker to force a good save from Daniel Heuer Fernandes within the first ten minutes. Moments later, Mainz worked a good opportunity from a corner for Amiri to strike at goal, though the German international sliced his effort wide.

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Hamburger SV's lacklustre start to the new Bundesliga season continued this afternoon on home soil. In the Hanseatic sun, an FSV Mainz 05 side inspired by the brilliance of Sheraldo Becker and Phillip Tietz ran out comfortable winners on a 5-0 scoreline.
Similar to their opening day struggles in Dortmund, the hosts seemed to struggle as Mainz piled on the pressure. Sheraldo Becker stung the palms of Daniel Heuer Fernandes, before Nadiem Amiri fired wide on the end of a neat set-piece routine inside 15 minutes.
The warning signs were clear and HSV took no heed of it as an atmospheric Volksparkstadion fell momentarily silent. A misplaced pass from skipper Nicolai Remberg was picked off by Kaishu Sano. From there, he played in Becker who dispatched from a one-on-one scenario.
Aside from the occasional threat of Albert Grønbaek, HSV failed to even test debutante Alexander Schwolow before the break. Mainz swiftly led 2-0 when Nadiem Amiri pulled the strings in midfield for Becker to find **** e and deliver a routine tap-in for Philipp Mwene.
Half-time whistles from supporters forced Merlin Polzin's hand at the break. Torunarigha, Nadir and Adeline departed for Shafiq Nandja, Patson Daka and Fábio Vieira. The latter receiving a massive cheer since returning on a permanent basis from **** nal.

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Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first match since announcing his retirement from international football.
Thunderstorms and lightning delayed the start for 90 minutes, but there were sparks aplenty on the field after with Messi, Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer and most-capped player, at the heart of the action.
Miami grabbed the lead in the 32nd minute when Brazil's Casemiro rose to head home Messi's corner.
Atlanta equalized three minutes later when former Newcastle forward Miguel Almiron blasted home a low shot.
Former Liverpool and Barcelona star Luis Suarez put Miami into the lead with a measured finish on the cusp of half-time after a move down the left started by Messi.

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Texas State football begins its 2026 season Saturday, visiting Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium to take on the Texas Longhorns.
The Bobcats are heavy underdogs in their second-ever matchup against the burnt orange. Texas has one of the nation's most talented rosters led by quarterback Arch Manning, a potential Heisman Trophy candidate who could be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
MORE: What the Pac-12 learned from past failures
Texas State has some firepower of its own. Starting quarterback Brad Jackson enters his second year starting under head coach GJ Kinne with two top wide receivers flanking him: Chris Dawn Jr. and Beau Sparks. The Longhorns paid proper respect to their opponent throughout the week; head coach Steve Sarkisian even called the Bobcats a potential College Football Playoff candidate.
Sarkisian's offense will be a difficult test for Texas State defensive coordinator Will Windham to solve. The Bobcats are fielding a new scheme and have to go toe-to-toe with one of the best offensive play-callers in the nation.

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The draw for the second round of the 2026/27 DFB-Pokal took place at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on Saturday evening, producing four ties between Bundesliga clubs and an intriguing reunion between defending champions Bayern Munich and 1. FC Magdeburg.
Bayern will host Magdeburg in a repeat of one of the more memorable cup shocks of the modern era. Then-2. Bundesliga side Magdeburg eliminated the record champions on penalties in the second round of the 2000/01 competition. This time, however, the underdogs will have to attempt another upset at the Allianz Arena.
Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund host Werder Bremen while 1. FC Cologne welcome Union Berlin. Hamburger SV face Eintracht Frankfurt at the Volksparkstadion and Bundesliga newcomers SC Paderborn host VfB Stuttgart in the remaining top-flight encounter.
Three sides from below Germany's top two divisions remain in the competition. Regionalliga outfit SSV Jeddeloh II, who stunned relegated Bundesliga club Heidenheim 5-2 in the opening round, were rewarded with a home tie against Hertha BSC. Rot-Weiss Essen host RB Leipzig while SG Sonnenhof Großaspach welcome FC Augsburg.
The second-round fixtures will be played on October 27 and 28. Exact kickoff times will be confirmed at a later date.

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby shared a screenshot of a racist text message on social media, prompting an investigation that ultimately led to the sender losing his job and being banned from WNBA events. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
A Rhode Island-based medical equipment company has terminated an employee after the individual was linked to a racist message sent to Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby, adding another chapter to growing concerns about harassment directed at WNBA players. The development follows an internal investigation prompted by Hamby's public disclosure of the message on social media, Yahoo! Sports reported.
The controversy began in late August when Hamby shared a screenshot of a text message she said had been sent to her personal phone number. According to reports, the message included racist language and offensive imagery. Hamby posted the sender's phone number on X and asked followers whether anyone recognized it, prompting widespread attention online.
Social media users subsequently identified the individual believed to have sent the message and connected the person to Acclaro Medical. After learning of the allegations, the company announced that the employee had been suspended while an investigation was conducted. Days later, Acclaro confirmed the individual was no longer employed by the company.
In statements provided to media outlets, Acclaro Medical said it condemns racism, harassment, hate speech and discrimination. The company also emphasized that the conduct allegedly involved does not reflect its values or standards.

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Los Angeles (15-25) defeated Seattle (8-32), 90-74, Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. 14,200 were in attendance for the WNBA game.
Former Tennessee women's basketball player Rae Burrell started and played 28 minutes for the Sparks. She totaled 22 points, four rebounds, three **** ists and one steal. Burrell converted 7-of-18 field goal attempts and 8-of-8 free throw attempts.
Former Lady Vol Jordan Horston started and played 13 minutes for the Storm. She recorded three points, four rebounds, two steals and one **** ist. Horston converted 1-of-4 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.
Los Angeles forward Nneka Ogwumike led all scorers with 23 points. She also had a double-double with 12 **** ists. Cameron Brink finished with 11 points and five rebounds for the Sparks.
Cameron Brink totaled 11 points, six rebounds, two **** ists, two blocks and one steal for the Sparks.

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Michael Harris II's clutch hit sparks wild controversy with Rockies originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Colorado Rockies Cole Carrigg found himself back on the field sooner than expected Sunday, one day after making an inappropriate gesture toward Atlanta Braves fans at Truist Park.
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer initially indicated Carrigg would sit for "a couple days" following Saturday's incident, but the punishment ultimately lasted only six innings. Carrigg entered Sunday's game as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning with Colorado trailing Atlanta 2-1.
The controversy began during Saturday's 2-1 loss when Carrigg attempted a diving catch on a ball hit by Michael Harris II in the eighth inning. Carrigg narrowly missed the ball, allowing two runs to score and giving Atlanta the lead.
Moments after getting to his feet, Carrigg was shown on the broadcast extending his middle finger toward the stands.

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Finneas O'Connell and Claudia Sulewski are officially married!
The happy couple tied the knot on August 29 in Montecito, California, with some of the first photos of the nuptials shared by TMZ capturing the ceremony.
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The couple first began dating in 2018 when they met via a dating app, and sparks flew immediately. They announced their engagement in September 2025.
And it looks like Finneas' younger sister and most frequent collaborator Billie Eilish had the task of officiating the ceremony, going full regal glam for the occasion.

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SEATTLE -- The Sparks (14-25) have one more to go before going on their two-and-a-half-week FIBA World Cup break. They will take on the Storm (8-31) in Seattle for a little Sunday matinee action.
The last time these two teams faced each other? It was an embarrassing effort at home. They just had an eight-day break and they scored the second least points of the season at 64.
The Sparks did, however, beat them in their first encounter this season in June. So they have the rubber match on Sunday.
The team made a lot of moves this weekend as they claimed Aaliyah Nye off waivers, signed Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda to a developmental deal, and let go of Kate Martin and Alissa Pili (developmental deal). Neither Nye nor Mwenentanda will be available on Sunday so they'll have 11 available for the game. For Seattle, Awa Fam, who represents Spain, has already left for the World Cup. Natisha Hiedeman will also be out due to a shoulder injury.
These two teams are out of the running for the playoffs. But it's about pride and a strong finish to the season.

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The Los Angeles Sparks made a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, with veteran guard Kate Martin hitting league waivers.
The former Iowa standout got cut by the Golden State Valkyries before the season started but eventually found a home with the Sparks. However, Martin will most likely have to find a new team in the WNBA to finish 2026 if she wants to play.
While Los Angeles technically has a developmental spot open on the roster right now, Martin has played in more than 12 games this season. WNBA developmental players are limited to 12 games played before they must be put on a formal WNBA contract to be eligible to play again. She would hypothetically be ineligible to play if she re-signed with Los Angeles in that way since she's crossed that threshold.
The Sparks claiming guard Aaliyah Nye on waivers after the Atlanta Dream cut her must have made Martin expendable in Los Angeles. Martin averaged 2.3 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.4 ******* ists this season for the team.
Another WNBA team could claim Martin, or she could sign a developmental deal somewhere else in the WNBA to finish out the 2026 season.

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Los Angeles (14-25) defeated Washington (24-16), 88-82, on Friday at Crypto.om Arena in Los Angeles, California. 12,551 were in attendance for the WNBA contest.
Former Lady Vol Rae Burrell started for the Sparks and played 29 minutes. She scored 15 points and converted 6-of-12 field goal attempts, 2-of-4 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts. Burrell also recorded three rebounds, three ******* ists and two steals.
Nneka Ogwumike led Los Angeles in scoring with 24 points in 30 minutes. She totaled five ******* ists, four rebounds and four steals.
Cameron Brink was the Sparks' leader for rebounds (five). She played 26 minutes and scored 13 points.
Sonia Citron finished with 22 points to lead the Mystics in scoring. She converted 9-of-18 field goal attempts and 4-of-7 three-point attempts.

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Former All-Star calls on WNBA to ban 'obsessed' Enes Kanter Freedom originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Like many of her colleagues in the WNBA, Angel McCoughtry has had enough of Enes Kanter Freedom.
Kanter Freedom has spent August of 2026 attempting to destabilize the WNBA by declaring for its 2027 draft and claiming that he identifies as a woman strictly to play basketball following an 11-year career in the NBA.
After Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink called Kanter Freedom a "stupid piece of s---," former scoring champion McCoughtry spoke out amid Kanter Freedom's ejection from an Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game on Sunday.
MORE: Cameron Brink slams Enes Kanter Freedom and his WNBA antics

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Los Angeles Sparks center Cameron Brink took direct aim at former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, calling him a "stupid piece of s***" over his recent controversies.
Kanter Freedom has been on a campaign centered around transgender athletes, claiming that women's sports are under attack.
He and Royce White, another former NBA player, declared themselves for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
Brink, before the Sparks played against the Atlanta Dream, was asked about Kanter Freedom's appearance at a WNBA game after declaring for the WNBA draft and wearing a shirt that read "woman noun. adult human female."
He eventually got into an altercation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud, which led to his ejection from the game and a ban from all Chicago Sky games.

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Los Angeles Sparks center Cameron Brink minced no words while sharing her feelings about former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom.
"I don't even know what the (expletive) his name is – Enes Kanter – he's a stupid piece of (expletive)," Brink said on Aug. 24 ahead of a matchup with the Atlanta Dream. "And I think a lot of people think that, and I think he's just trying to stay relevant."
Brink's words came Aug. 24, a day after Kanter Freedom was removed from an Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game after he and Sky guard Natasha Cloud exchanged words. A former NBA player, Kanter Freedom on Aug. 7 declared himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft, saying he identifies as a woman. He was sitting courtside at Wintrust Arena in a T-shirt that said: "WOMAN noun. adult human female."
Cloud approached Kanter Freedom when a timeout was called with 1:22 remaining in the third quarter. He stood up, arms outstretched and approached the court, stepping over photographers on the floor. Cloud was held back by teammates, and Kanter Freedom was quickly surrounded by security. He was eventually escorted out.
Kanter Freedom has been outspoken about the current transgender athlete conversation surrounding the WNBA. An openly trans woman has never played in the WNBA.

#WNBA #words #enes #former

At one point this offseason, it looked like Tua Tagovailoa might be the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.
After all, Tua was the only legitimate candidate while Michael Penix Jr. was out of practice for the vast majority of training camp as he continued to recover from a torn ACL.
But here we are a few weeks away from the start of the season and the Falcons still have not named Tua the starter. Meanwhile, Penix has returned to practice.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio is now wondering if Tua will even be on the team's roster after the cutdown deadline passes on Aug. 30.
MORE: Tua Tagovailoa sparks viral NFL meme after brutal Falcons debut

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"I've lived alone since I lost Daniel and I'm happy being a recluse," she added.

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The Indiana Fever's victory over the Chicago Sky on Aug. 23 was the highest rated WNBA game in 30 years.
NBC Sports said on Wednesday the matchup on Sunday Night Basketball averaged a Total Audience Delivery of 3.31 million viewers between NBC and Peacock, making it the most-watched regular-season game since the league's opening weekend in 1997.The game was also the third most-watched WNBA regular-season game ever. It peaked at 3.82 million viewers. Sunday's Fever vs. Sky matchup trails two games from the league's opening weekend (June 21-22, 1997): New York Liberty vs. Los Angeles Sparks (5.04 million viewers) and Charlotte Sting vs. Phoenix Mercury (3.59 million viewers)
It was the second contest in WNBA regular-season history broadcast by a network on Sunday in prime-time. The first was on July 12, when Indiana played the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. That game averaged a TAD of 2.64 million viewers and is the second most-watched WNBA game this season.
The Fever beat the Sky, 113-90, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Sunday. Caitlin Clark led the way with 37 points, including a career-best eight 3-pointers, and 10 ******* ists. Kelsey Mitchell added 30 points, four ******* ists, two steals and a block.Chicago finished with four players in double figures, including Natasha Cloud, who led the team with 16 points. Cloud also had seven ******* ists, four rebounds and a steal.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fever vs. Sky WNBA's most-watched regular-season game since 1997

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The news prompted Kelly to take to X and do something … nice.
In a tribute post to the late singer/songwriter, the right-wing pundit wrote: "Dolly Parton seemed as close to total goodness as any mere mortal could come."
Related: "Bhad Bhabie Reacts After Halloween Costume Sparks Blackfishing Allegations"

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The WNBA returns with a three-game slate Tuesday after a busy Monday that saw the Golden State Valkyries hand the Minnesota Lynx an 80-66 loss and the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71. Angel Reese made history in Atlanta's win, setting the league's single-game rebounding record with 26 boards while also breaking the single-season mark.
Tuesday's action features the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Portland Fire, Dallas Wings, Washington Mystics and Phoenix Mercury.
The Sky travel to Connecticut for the first game of Tuesday's schedule. Both teams are already eliminated from playoff contention, with Chicago joining Connecticut after Sunday's loss to the Indiana Fever. Portland heads to Dallas, with the Wings seeking to advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2023 with a win. The final game takes place in Phoenix, where the Mystics continue their push for higher seeding.
MORE: Dave Portnoy rips Enes Kanter Freedom stunt for overshadowing Caitlin Clark's big game
Chicago Sky guard-forward DiJonai Carrington (7) drives to the basket against Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22). Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Dream's Allisha Gray had 4 words for Angel Reese amid historic performance originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It only feels right that the WNBA's single-game and single-season rebounding records belong to Angel Reese.
Reese now stands alone in WNBA history after she secured both achievements in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night.
Reese hauled in 26 rebounds to surpass A'ja Wilson's single-game record -- and with 458 boards on the season, she has seven more than Wilson accrued back in 2024.
MORE: WNBA rebounding records: How Angel Reese made history twice in one game

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Angel Reese put together a historic rebounding performance as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, but a viral sequence involving Cameron Brink quickly became the center of attention.
Reese repeatedly attacked the basket during the 78-71 victory, only for Brink to challenge her attempts around the rim and spark plenty of reactions from WNBA fans.
The Dream completed a perfect 4-0 West Coast road trip with Monday's victory, but the conversation surrounding Reese extended beyond her record-setting night.
The third-year forward finished with 11 points and a league record 26 rebounds, surpassing Chamique Holdsclaw's previous single-game mark of 24 boards that had stood since 2003.
Reese also broke A'ja Wilson's single-season rebounding record (451), reaching 458 boards for the year.

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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice on Monday night.
In Atlanta's 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, Reese recorded 26 rebounds to shatter Chamique Holdsclaw's single-game record (24) set back in 2003. By the time the final buzzer sounded, Reese had already surpassed A'ja Wilson's single-season rebounding record of 451.
Reese finished the night with 458 total rebounds for the season, scoring 11 points to help Atlanta clinch a fourth consecutive road win.
The Dream needed every single one of those 26 rebounds to survive their sluggish offense, as Los Angeles kept the game tight, forcing them into tough late-clock situations. Reese pulled down 8 offensive rebounds, with every missed jumper from Atlanta seemingly ending up in her hands.
She logged 38 minutes and added 3 ******* ists and 3 steals. However, her touch around the rim was erratic, shooting 4-for-14 from the floor.

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