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WNBA Legend Tamika Catchings Sends Message After Kelsey Mitchell Breaks Her Fever Record originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Wednesday night’s trip to Barclays Center delivered another puzzle for the Indiana Fever, a 98–77 defeat to the New York Liberty. Yet despite the loss, veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell rewrote the franchise record books.
Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark appeared to suffer a groin injury near the end of Tuesday night's 85-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun, raising more concerns about how she fares against physical defenses.
Experts Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai share their WNBA best bets and predictions for Wednesday's Fever vs. Liberty matchup
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNSophie Cunningham jabs WNBA officiating following Indiana Fever win vs Connecticut SunSophie Cunningham has not been shy this season. Whether it was hard foul late in the game against the Sun earlier this season or speaking about her thoughts on the WNBA expansion cities, Cunningham isn't afraid to speak her mind. That remained true when she quote tweeted a video of her being elbowed in the head in Tuesday's game against the Sun.
The Indiana Fever suffered a tough 98-77 defeat to the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty on July 16, thus bringing the Fever's record to 12-11 leading in
The Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury have all put themselves in position to win a WNBA championship this October because of their first-half performances. But present success doesn’t necessarily mean each will remain a contender over the next five seasons.
From Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon to first-year Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase, from young stars such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to veteran players such as Kelsey Plum and Natasha Cloud, the issue has flared several times on the court during games and prompted questions and comments during postgame news conferences.
After reaching the midway point to the WNBA season, the Fever are finally playing with a full roster and it's showing. Fueled by the return of Caitlin Clark, Indiana is building momentum and climbing the rankings.
The players' union and the league will meet in-person for the second time since starting negotiations for the collective bargaining agreement, a process that has been contentious so far.