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Remembering the WNBA's first game 25 years later
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Inside the WNBA's inaugural game, 25 seasons later
The first WNBA game was June 21, 1997. Penny Toler reflects on her historic basket and Teresa Weatherspoon admits some players were "scared to death."
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WNBA STANDINGS LOGJAM
Seven WNBA teams at or below .500 that can still make the playoffs
What's working and what needs work for the seven teams hovering at or below .500 in the middle of the WNBA standings? We break it down.
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2021 ESPYS: VOTE NOW
JULY 10: 8 P.M. ET ON ABC
Vote for Best Breakthrough Athlete at 2021 ESPYS
Justin Herbert can make a strong case. Ditto for fellow NFL player Chase Young. And don't forget about young basketball stars LaMelo Ball and Crystal Dangerfield. Cast your vote for Best Breakthrough Athlete today.
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2021 ESPYS: Vote for Best Team
Choosing between champions, some in college and some in the pros, is no easy task. Cast your vote for Best Team at the 2021 ESPYS.
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2021 ESPYS: Vote for Best Play
Buzzer-beaters, unbelievable catches and wild double plays. Like Simone Biles, you'll flip over our nominees for Best Play at the 2021 ESPYS.
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2021 ESPYS: VOTE NOW
JULY 10: 8 P.M. ET ON ABC
2021 ESPYS: Vote for Best WNBA Player
A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Arike Ogunbowale and Candace Parker are the nominees for Best WNBA Player at the 2021 ESPYS. Cast your vote today.
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2021 ESPYS: Vote for Best Athlete, Women's Sports
Should Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, Amanda Nunes or Breanna Stewart win the ESPY for Best Athlete, Women's Sports? Cast your vote today.
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ESPN COVER STORY
Cover Story trailer: Layshia Clarendon's journey
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FIVETHIRTYEIGHT
FiveThirtyEight
WNBA players and teams making noise so far
At approximately one-third of the way through the 2021 WNBA season, we're learning some unexpected things about the league and its best teams and players.
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WNBA POWER RANKINGS
WEEK 5
Power Rankings: Seattle Storm return to the top in Week 5
After three wins in five days, all on the road, Seattle edges Las Vegas to take over No. 1.
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WNBA
WNBA Twitter sounds off on Skylar Diggins-Smith and Jazmine Jones drama
What off night? Here's how the Skylar Diggins-Smith vs. Jazmine Jones beef set WNBA Twitter ablaze on Monday.
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A PROPER FAREWELL
SEIMONE AUGUSTUS
How 'original Lynx' Seimone Augustus helped build Minnesota into a dynasty
The Lynx won their first title the year they drafted Maya Moore. But Seimone Augustus was the catalyst whose selflessness made it all work in Minnesota.
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- Lynx's Powers out indefinitely after thumb surgery
- Miller leaves Sun to handle family medical issue
- Ex-L'ville, WNBA star Schimmel arrested in Ore.
- Resurgent Lynx lose Achonwa, Powers to injuries
- WNBA All-Star Game set for July 14 with new spin
- Lynx to retire numbers of Augustus, Brunson
- Parker records first double-double with Sky
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WNBA's 25 most defining moments
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The 25 firsts that have defined the WNBA's 25 years
Since its inception, the WNBA has continually pushed the boundaries of what women athletes can accomplish on the court and in their communities.
Preseason WNBA player rankings
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Ranking the top 25 WNBA players for 2021
Four Las Vegas Aces made our preseason rankings, but Breanna Stewart of reigning WNBA champion Seattle tops the list.
WNBA games to watch in 2021
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2021 WNBA schedule: The 12 must-see games of the regular season
Candace Parker's Chicago debut, a WNBA Finals rematch and the return of several players who sat out 2020 are must-watch when the season tips May 14.
