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Why NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Called Caitlin Clark a 'Political Football': WNBA Drama Explained

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses Caitlin Clark's involvement in a national debate over WNBA officiating, highlighting the unfair scrutiny she faces and the need for consistent rule enforcement.

International Business Times UK

Adam Silver Responds to Report He Pushed for WNBA’s Alyssa Thomas Suspension After Caitlin Clark Foul

A report from the Sports Business Journal claimed Silver implored WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Thomas over her foul on Caitlin Clark.

Sports Illustrated

Dan Patrick Chides WNBA Head Cathy Engelbert for Bailing on Show, Avoiding ‘Tough’ Caitlin Clark Questions

Patrick wasn’t happy about the WNBA commissioner’s last-minute cancellation.

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Biggest 2026 WNBA All-Star Game Snubs

Alyssa Thomas is notably missing from the list of names. Who else has a case?

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Republicans ask WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from possible ‘racially motivated’ attacks

Eleven Republican politicians have written to the WNBA asking the league to protect Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark from ‘multiple attacks’ on court

The Guardian - US

Which under-the-radar WNBA players are shining this season? Start with these four

Plus: the Flagrant 2 foul that still has everyone talking, tunnel picks and Robin Roberts and Geno Auriemma take a trip down memory lane

The Guardian - US

Caitlin Clark Leaves No Room for Hate With Powerful Statement on Alyssa Thomas Foul, Backlash

The Fever star made her first comments in the wake of the WNBA’s suspension of Alyssa Thomas.

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'Not Good and Not Necessary': Doctor Warns of Life-Threatening Danger After Caitlin Clark Takes Hit to the Throat

Caitlin Clark's recent throat hit by Alyssa Thomas raises serious safety concerns in basketball, with experts warning of potential life-threatening injuries. Calls for stricter league rules intensify.

International Business Times UK

The eternal whirring of the Caitlin Clark conspiracy machine has shifted into a new gear

The Indiana Fever star’s so-called fans are intent on casting her as a victim. The narrative is an injustice to the guard and her fellow players

The Guardian - US

Alyssa Thomas Fires Back at WNBA After Receiving Death Threats Over Foul on Caitlin Clark

The Mercury star called upon the league to do better.

Sports Illustrated

Man Doing Play-By-Play of His Wife Shopping in HomeGoods Is a Must-Watch Video

ESPN broadcaster Ford Martin practiced his craft in a highly creative and amusing way.

Sports Illustrated

Mercury Coach Calls Out WNBA After Suspending Alyssa Thomas for Fist to Caitlin Clark's Throat

Coach Nate Tibbetts did not agree with the WNBA’s process in suspending Alyssa Thomas.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Referees Never Called a Foul on Alyssa Thomas' Caitlin Clark Play—Hours Later She Was Suspended

The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for a game after upgrading an unpenalised incident involving Caitlin Clark to a Flagrant Foul 2, sparking discussions on officiating consistency.

International Business Times UK

Alyssa Thomas Receives Stiff Punishment From WNBA After Fist to Caitlin Clark’s Throat

Fever coach Stephanie White was irate following the no-call during Wednesday's game.

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WNBA Can’t Escape Officiating Woes After Caitlin Clark Takes Back-to-Back ‘Cheap Shots’

This isn’t just about protecting a star player—the league needs to prioritize consistent officiating.

The Guardian - US

WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for ‘cheap shot’ throat hit to Caitlin Clark

Thomas hit Clark in the throat with her fist during a jostle in Wednesday’s game, prompting Indiana’s coach to slam the refs for their ‘disrespectful’ no-calls

Sports Illustrated

Top Players Who Could Be First-Time WNBA All-Stars and Potential Snubs

Who will get their first nod? And who will just barely miss out?

Sports Illustrated

Biggest Surprises and Overreactions From the First Week of the WNBA Season

Now a week into the season, it’s time for some way-too-early takes and to look at some of the best moments so far.

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Bringing Advanced Stats to the WNBA: How to Fix Plus-Minus

Let’s take regularized adjusted plus-minus (RAPM), a commonly used NBA and NHL lineup-based player impact metric, and adapt for the WNBA.

Sports Illustrated

Top Storylines, Expert Predictions and Champion Picks for the 2026 WNBA Season

Who will win MVP? What about ROY? Our writers and editors make their predictions for the upcoming season.

International Business Times UK

ESPN Bashed Over Caitlin Clark's Ranking in WNBA's Top 50 Players Ahead of 2026 Season

ESPN's WNBA Top 50 player rankings ahead of the 2026 season have sparked controversy, with fans questioning Caitlin Clark's No. 10 spot.

Sports Illustrated

Caitlin Clark Claimed She’s the Best Transition Player in the WNBA. Is She, Really?

The Fever superstar is going to need to back up her talk in her Year 3 campaign.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Vet Perfectly Handled Reporter’s Nosy Question About Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers

Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner was asked to weigh in on navigating teammate relationships in light of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd’s reunion.

The Independent UK

Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to a third championship in four seasons

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What We Learned As the Aces Closed Out the Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals

The Las Vegas Aces claimed their third title in the past four years as they closed out the Phoenix Mercury with a four-game sweep in the WNBA Finals.

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