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Dallas Wings complete eight-team WNBA playoff picture

Atlanta Dream superstar Angel Reese cleaned up the glass on Monday, once again turning rebounding into a personal side hustle. And that’s not the only hot news from this league — here’s the rest of the best from the WNBA.

August 26, 2026

Minnesota Lynx facing ownership changes with playoffs looming

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August 25, 2026

Seven of eight WNBA postseason spots clinched

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It isn’t a summer weekend without statements made on and off the court in the WNBA. As much as some try to distract, here’s the latest from the hardwood with just over a month until the postseason begins.

August 24, 2026

Coco Gauff wins Cincinnati Open, US Open up next

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The US Open, tennis’ final major of the season, is just around the corner. But first, the tune-up Cincinnati Open delivered history and a whole lot of momentum before the stars descend on the Big Apple. Time to serve up the highlights.

August 24, 2026

Flag Football World Championships underscore opportunities ahead of LA28

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As we wrote in February, flag football participation is surging at the youth level, particularly for girls. There are more opportunities for girls to play flag compared to tackle football, and athletes (and their parents) are drawn to it as a “safer” option. Let’s look at the numbers that support the sport’s grassroots success.

August 22, 2026

Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd out for the rest of the season

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The recently-depleted Dallas Wings dug deep and snapped the surging Indiana Fever’s five-game win streak last night, but that’s just the start of the WNBA news with rookie injuries and a superstar’s impending retirement taking center stage.

August 21, 2026

Disgraced Portland Thorns president Gavin Wilkinson hired by the MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes

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The MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes hired former Portland Timbers and Thorns president Gavin Wilkinson as a consultant earlier this month, a move that garnered considerable controversy as Wilkinson was previously ousted from the NWSL following the damning 2022 Yates report. Buckle up.

August 21, 2026

The Golden State Valkyries can’t stop winning — on and off the court

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The Golden State Valkyries can’t stop winning — on and off the court

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August 20, 2026

As you may have heard, the WNBA All-Star Game (ASG) is headed to the Bay in 2027 — a monumental dub for a team that will only have played since 2025. It’s the latest in a long string of achievements for the Golden State Valkyries, who can’t seem to stop winning on and off the court.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #584

WTF? Quarterback Deshaun Watson’s controversial return

August 25, 2026

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WTF? Quarterback Deshaun Watson’s controversial return

The Cleveland Browns controversial quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by at least 27 women, is back on the Browns’ starting line: Watson was named QB1 yesterday, winning the coveted position over second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Alessandra Puccio share Watson’s story, from his then-record-setting contract with the Browns to the dozens of lawsuits that followed, and finally, the injuries that have plagued his career since.