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Point guard, WNBA stars return as Opals squad named

Opals coach Sandy Brondello has revealed her squad ahead of the FIBA women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament in Turkey in March.

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Lynx Share the Wealth in Game 1 Comeback vs. Mercury

Despite a sluggish first half, Minnesota never panicked and pulled out a 82–69 win over Phoenix on Sunday.

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A'ja Wilson, Alanna Smith Make History as Co-Winners of WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

A'ja Wilson and Alanna Smith share WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. This marks the first tie in league history as both stars dominate on defense.

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WNBA Celebrates Two Winners in Historic Co-Defensive Player of the Year Vote

Two players split the WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year award for the first time ever.

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The Pacific Island Nation That Wants To Mine The Ocean Floor

A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep-sea mining.

International Business Times

Three Potential WNBA All-Star Replacements If Caitlin Clark Misses Game to Injury

If Caitlin Clark can't suit up for Saturday's All-Star Game, these three players would make worthy replacements.

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Four Biggest Snubs From 2025 WNBA All-Star Game After Full Field Is Announced

As the full WNBA All-Star field is complete, who just missed out?

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Lynx's Napheesa Collier Subtly Calls Out Controversial Game 5 Calls in Instagram Post

One call on her teammate Alanna Smith against Breanna Stewart in particular created quite a response after the game.

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Mics Caught Liberty Coach’s Line to Breanna Stewart About Drawing Foul in WNBA Finals Game 5

Breanna Stewart received a favorable call late in Sunday's game.

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The Lynx May Be Salty, but They’re Right About Terrible WNBA Finals Officiating

The losing team is typically the one to complain about the refs, but that doesn’t mean Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve’s complaints aren’t valid.

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Brondello's Liberty win WNBA championship in thriller

Australian coach Sandy Brondello has broken a 28-year drought by steering the New York Liberty to their first WNBA title with an overtime win over Minnesota.

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LeBron James Rips WNBA Refs Over Controversial Call Late in Liberty-Lynx Game 5

James weighed in on a controversial late call in Game 5.

Sports Illustrated

New York Liberty On Brink Of First WNBA Championship

New York Liberty leads 2-1 in WNBA Finals against Minnesota Lynx, with Game 4 on the horizon. Exciting matchup with potential historic outcomes.

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Relocate the Sun? The WNBA Needs to Start Thinking Bigger

Better markets, larger arenas, more consistent officiating—the time is now for the league to get creative and be the best it can possibly be.

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Liberty win WNBA thriller as Aussie star suffers injury

New York Liberty, coached by Opals mentor Sandy Brondello, have won a game three thriller to take control of the WNBA finals series against Minnesota Lynx.

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Smith's big WNBA Finals play as Lynx hunt down Liberty

Opals star Alanna Smith had a clutch play as Minnesota came from 18 points down to beat Sandy Brondello's New York in overtime of their WNBA Finals opener.

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Aussies Brondello, Smith to clash for WNBA title

Opals forward Alanna Smith has flourished at new WNBA club Minnesota, and will now face national coach Sandy Brondello's New York Liberty for the title.

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Aussie star to take on Opals coach in WNBA finals

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Alanna Smith will go up against Opals coach Sandy Brondello when Minnesota meet New York in the WNBA finals.

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It’s All About Moving and Grooving for the Lynx’s Offense

Minnesota led the WNBA in assists this year, a product of its quick-moving, free-flowing offense centered on ball movement.

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Napheesa Collier Leads Minnesota Lynx To Playoff Sweep

Napheesa Collier's historic 42-point game propels Minnesota Lynx to victory over Phoenix Mercury in WNBA playoffs.

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Minnesota Lynx Defeat Las Vegas Aces In High-Scoring Match

Minnesota Lynx defeated Las Vegas Aces 98-87 with standout performances from Collier and Williams. Aces seek revenge in the upcoming game.

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Australia’s Opals vow to break US hoodoo in Olympic basketball semi-final

After three decades of US dominance, Australia’s women’s basketball team are determined to make history in Friday’s semi-final clash against the Americans

AAP

Opals march into Paris semis, eye seven-time champs USA

The Opals' French resurgence has pushed them into a likely semi-final with the US after Australia thumped Serbia 85-67 in their Olympics quarter-final.

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Jackson's 'juggle' and the joy of a fifth Games

Lauren Jackson's historic fifth Olympic appearance, as a mother of two and 12 years after her last, will send joyous ripples through Australia's Olympic team.

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Liberty Pursue Free Agent Ogwumike, Storm Sign Diggins-Smith in WNBA Free Agency

The New York Liberty prioritize re-signing key players and aim to acquire Nneka Ogwumike, while Seattle adds Skylar Diggins-Smith in WNBA free agency. Exci...

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