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Scott Agness: Caitlin Clark exited the Fever’s win at TD Garden in the final minute, clutching her right groin in pain. She had 14-8-7 and scored nine straight points late to secure the road win. Her status is now uncertain ahead of All-Star Weekend in Indy. fieldhousefiles.com/p/caitlin-clar… pic.x.com/HVNInWqgFG

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Scott Agness: Stephanie White on Caitlin Clark: "No update. Just felt a little something in her groin so we'll get it evaluated and see what happens from there."

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Today, Portland’s WNBA expansion team proudly unveils its new name and brand identity: the Portland Fire. Based in the global epicenter of women’s sports, the Portland Fire is rooted in the resilience, spirit, and passion for sport that defines the Rose City. A team reborn, the Portland Fire marks the revival of a movement. Rooted in the identity and energy of Portland, the Portland Fire brand is bold and modern with a nod to its history. The new brand reflects unapologetic determination and city pride, with every element – from the custom logo and commanding typography to the Fire Red, Brown, Blue, and Pink palette – evoking the power, grit, calm, and creativity that defines the team. “As a city that has long championed women’s sports, Portland is ready to reclaim its place in the WNBA and reignite its connection to the game on the world stage,” said Clare Hamill, Portland Fire Interim President. “We are thrilled to complete the journey of bringing professional women’s basketball back to the Rose City, while honoring the legacy of the original franchise to blaze a new, bold path forward.”

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Scott Agness: Fever-Wings drew an average of 2.1 million viewers Sunday on ABC. It was the network's fourth-largest audience ever for a WNBA game, per Nielsen. It was the first pro meeting with the last three No. 1 picks: Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers.

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We spoke with the three-time champion at the Taylor vs. Serrano fight on Friday ... and asked her about the W's announcement that Motor City -- where Swin Cash played from 2002 to 2007 -- would be home to a pro women's hoops team once again in 2029. Of course, the Shock relocated to Tulsa in 2009 ... and eventually settled in Dallas in 2016. Safe to say Cash is over the moon ... and understands what it means for her old stomping grounds. "Ay, Detroit! What up, though! I am so happy to see the WNBA back in Detroit after winning two championships there," Cash said. "They keep a special place in my heart." "I cannot wait to see how that city receives their new team!"

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The Caitlin Clark effect hate is real ... so says Nancy Lieberman, who tells TMZ Sports players need to embrace the "cash cow" and stop being petty. We spoke with Lieberman after the All-Star voting results were released ... which showed Clark as the 9th-ranked WNBA guard in the player vote.

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Lieberman, 67, says Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Sabrina Ionescu, and other players are all incredibly talented ... but it's time everyone starts celebrating each other instead of acting like enemies. "Just go out and ball," Lieberman said, "Play the game!"

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Bluder saw both sides. “There can be jealousy from the other players that they’re not getting involved in it,” she said. After reading through sections in Jackson’s book that touched on this, Bluder reminded Clark of what Jordan went through. “Caitlin,” she said, “you have to do the brunt of this. So did Michael. The great ones do.” And she reminded Clark to “make sure that you’re not talking about yourself. Make sure you’re talking about a teammate. If you can’t bring a teammate along physically, you can bring a teammate along by the way you speak about them.”

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On Saturday morning, Jordan Brand gave the world a sneak peek at its first-ever musical. While the 30-second video does not explain everything, it sets the tone for what is to come. According to Jordan Brand, the visual is all rhythm, confidence, and control. It hints at a bigger story, one that unfolds fully next week on July 19. For now, it's a glimpse into the mindset behind "Too Easy," the musical presented by Jordan Brand.

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Fans will spot NBA and WNBA stars in the trailer. Bam Adebayo, Paolo Banchero, Chris Paul, Trae Young, and Gabby Williams are among the hoopers who are set to star in the musical.

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ESPN’s broadcast of Tuesday night’s WNBA matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty drew a big viewing audience. Madeline Kenney of the New York Post shared the numbers on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. “The numbers from last night’s nationally televised Aces-Liberty game are in: The Liberty win averaged 701K viewers, peaking at 813K on ESPN,” Kenney said. “It was the most-watched non-Indiana WNBA game on ESPN (E1) since 1999.”

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StatMuse: Alyssa Thomas vs Wings: 15 PTS 10 REB 15 AST (t-franchise record) 5-8 FG +30 The first player in WNBA history with a 15/10/15 game. pic.x.com/DqGMHjrPSi

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Tyrese Haliburton is in attendance for tonight's Fever-Sparks matchup 🔥

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Caitlin Clark’s Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham is cashing in on her position as her bodyguard. Cunningham’s profile has exploded following her fight with Jacy Sheldon of the Sun. She’s picked up an endorsement deal with home security company Ring. “In light of recent events, you guys know how serious I am about protecting my girls on the court,” says Cunningham in the video. “But what’s protecting my home court, AKA my actual home? The obvious choice is Ring.”

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