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WNBA playoff race resumes after break for World Cup: Six storylines to watch

WNBA playoff race resumes after break for World Cup: Six storylines to watch

As WNBA play resumes on Thursday, here are six top storylines to watch as the playoff race unfolds.
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Caitlin Clark has hilarious response to avoiding automatic suspension: 'Proud of myself'

Caitlin Clark has hilarious response to avoiding automatic suspension: 'Proud of myself'

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark cracked jokes after keeping her cool and avoiding an eighth technical foul amid the final stretch of the season.
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Young ties WNBA record with 22-point quarter, Aces beat Storm 114-77

Young ties WNBA record with 22-point quarter, Aces beat Storm 114-77

Jackie Young tied the WNBA record for points in a quarter with 22 in the first and finished with a career-high 35, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 114-77 on Thursday night in their first game after the FIBA World Cup break
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Where to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo

Where to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo

As Caitlin Clark and Indiana resume WNBA action, here's where to watch the Fever take on the Toronto Tempo tonight, including TV channel and tipoff time.
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Caitlin Clark’s Nike signature shoe arrives Oct. 1, with 'Caitlin Blue' and 'Warning Code Yellow'

Caitlin Clark’s Nike signature shoe arrives Oct. 1, with 'Caitlin Blue' and 'Warning Code Yellow'

Caitlin Clark doesn’t have to wait much longer for her first signature shoe to come out
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Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson have record nights in Las Vegas Aces win

Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson have record nights in Las Vegas Aces win

Jackie Young tied for most points scored in a quarter, and A'ja Wilson broke the record for most free throws made in a season.
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WNBA awards predictions include Aces' A'ja Wilson setting another record

WNBA awards predictions include Aces' A'ja Wilson setting another record

In addition to looking forward to the postseason, it comes with WNBA awards. Here are USA TODAY Studio IX's predictions.
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2026 WNBA awards: Will an all-but-guaranteed fifth MVP award solidify A’ja Wilson’s GOAT status?

2026 WNBA awards: Will an all-but-guaranteed fifth MVP award solidify A’ja Wilson’s GOAT status?

A’ja Wilson has rendered the WNBA MVP debate irrelevant. Will her fifth MVP do the same to the GOAT conversation?
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TNT says 1.2 million viewers watched the US beat France in the women's FIBA World Cup final

TNT says 1.2 million viewers watched the US beat France in the women's FIBA World Cup final

The U.S. delivered record ratings for the women's FIBA World Cup on TNT, with an average of 1.2 million people watching the Americans beat France in the gold medal game
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Sophie Cunningham expresses thoughts on next WNBA commissioner, has discussed them with Adam Silver

Sophie Cunningham expresses thoughts on next WNBA commissioner, has discussed them with Adam Silver

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham told reporters that she has discussed the soon-to-be vacant WNBA commissioner's position with Adam Silver after the NBA commissioner reached out to her
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Almost two weeks after Cathy Engelbert announced her forthcoming retirement, what’s the status of the search for the next WNBA Commissioner?

Almost two weeks after Cathy Engelbert announced her forthcoming retirement, what’s the status of the search for the next WNBA Commissioner?

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses the status of the search for the next WNBA Commissioner.
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A'ja Wilson explained her understandable logic in skipping FIBA World Cup

A'ja Wilson explained her understandable logic in skipping FIBA World Cup

The best women's basketball player in the world has extremely high expectations for herself.