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'It really had all come to life': Leslie, Lobo and Ackerman on the WNBA's inaugural game

The WNBA's first game on June 21, 1997, was a mix of relief, exhaustion and excitement.

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FOCUS ON DEFENSE HAS SPARKED FEVER

'It's a want to': How the Fever have dialed in on defense

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REESE TO THE RESCUE

Angel Reese knocks down the dagger for the Dream

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THE CAITLIN 1 HAS ARRIVED

Wetzel: Caitlin Clark's shoe is here. What took Nike so long?

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Caitlin Clark becomes the fifth active WNBA player with her own shoe

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HOW THEY STACK UP

WNBA Power Rankings: Liberty are back on top

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WNBA awards tracker: Can anyone unseat A'ja Wilson as the MVP front-runner?

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AROUND THE LEAGUE

From forgettable WNBA franchise to title contender? Inside the Wings' transformation

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ANDSCAPE

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For WNBA players of African descent, deciding what name to go by is a choice born of pride, preservation

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FANTASY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Fantasy women's hoops matchups: Upgrade scorers facing the Sky and these teams

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