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                  WNBA

                  Let The Chicago Sky’s Great Resurgence Begin

                  One weird trick to win WNBA games: Make sure everyone on the team is healthy and physically in the United States. (Doctors HATE this!)

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky huddles with teammates Kahleah Copper #2 and Allie Quigley #14 during the first half of the game against the Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena on May 15, 2021 in Washington, DC.

                  Oh No, The Connecticut Sun’s Best Player Has To Go Be Bosnian Real Quick

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Jasmine Thomas #5, DeWanna Bonner #24, Jonquel Jones #35, Natisha Hiedeman #2 and Brionna Jones #42 of the Connecticut Sun huddle on the court before their game against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sun defeated the Aces 72-65.

                  The Phoenix Mercury Need This Brittney Griner Every Night

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury attempts a free-throw shot against the Seattle Storm during game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals at Talking Stick Resort Arena on August 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.

                  Connecticut Columnist Unwisely Ignores Liz Cambage’s Warning

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Brionna Jones #42 of the Connecticut Sun during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sun defeated the Aces 72-65.

                  Sabrina Ionescu Has Zapped The Liberty Back To Life

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty dribbles during the first half against the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center on May 14, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

                  Bring On Storm 2.0

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm reacts during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Aces at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 15, 2021 in Everett, Washington.

                  Well, Well, Well, If It Isn’t The 2021 WNBA Season: A Preview

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces looks to pass against the Los Angeles Sparks during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sparks 83-70.

                  Megan Rapinoe Notes How Draymond Green’s Equal Pay Takes “Showed His Whole Ass”

                  WNBA
                  Patrick Redford
                  HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 28: Megan Rapinoe of the United States warms up before playing Haiti during a Group A CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying match at BBVA Compass Stadium on January 28, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

                  The Los Angeles Sparks Are Losing An Icon In Candace Parker

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during a game against the Seattle Storm at Staples Center on August 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

                  There’s Nothing Strange About Kelly Loeffler Owning A WNBA Team

                  Better Hate An Owner
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Kelly Loeffler

                  The Most Cynical Campaign Ever Couldn’t Win Kelly Loeffler An Election

                  Politics
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) steps off the stage after she spoke during a Republican National Committee Victory Rally at Dalton Regional Airport January 4, 2021 in Dalton, Georgia. President Trump campaigned for the two incumbents, Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) and Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), for runoff elections in Georgia.

                  Who Gets The Magazine Cover?

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm on the cover of Sports Illustrated's as one of the magazine's 2020 Sportsperson of the Year winners.

                  How The ABL Lost The Fight For The Soul Of Women’s Basketball

                  Women's Basketball
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Jennifer Azzi

                  The Seattle Storm’s Championship Wasn’t Always So Inevitable

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm walks across the court after winning the WNBA Championship following Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces at Feld Entertainment Center on October 06, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

                  There’s No Stopping The Seattle Storm When They Play Like This

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Breanna Stewart #30, Natasha Howard #6, Jewell Loyd #24, Alysha Clark #32, and Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm meet after a foul during the first half of Game Two of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces at Feld Entertainment Center on October 04, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

                  The Seattle Storm’s Glory Days Still Haven’t Ended

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Sue Bird #10, Breanna Stewart #30, Natasha Howard #6, Alysha Clark #32, and Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm walk across the court after a foul during the first half of Game One of their Third Round playoff against the Minnesota Lynx at Feld Entertainment Center on September 22, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

                  A’ja Wilson And The Aces Are Ready To Put Some Bruises On The WNBA Finals

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces smiles while getting interviewed after defeating the Connecticut Sun 66-63 to advance to the WNBA finals following Game Five of their Third Round playoff at Feld Entertainment Center on September 29, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

                  Alyssa Thomas Pays The Price

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Connecticut Sun celebrates with DeWanna Bonner #24 after converting a steal in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Aces during Game Three of their Third Round playoff at Feld Entertainment Center on September 24, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

                  The Minnesota Lynx Will Be OK

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Crystal Dangerfield #2 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles during the second half against the Phoenix Mercury in Game One of their Second Round playoff at Feld Entertainment Center on September 17, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

                  The Phoenix Mercury Awoke From Their Slumber To Pull Off A Stunning Win

                  WNBA
                  Maitreyi Anantharaman
                  Shey Peddy #5 of the Phoenix Mercury is surrounded by teammates after hitting a 3-point buzzer beater to defeat the Washington Mystics at Feld Entertainment Center on September 15, 2020
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