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This Week in Sports Trivia: May 14, 2026

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

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Caitlin Clark, Fever bounce back from tough opening-night loss to beat Sparks

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WNBA, NBA Board of Governors approve sale of Sun; Houston relocation set for 2027

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Portland Fire notch first win, edge New York Liberty on buzzer-beater

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Azzi Fudd sits out Wings' home opener with right knee injury

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Phoenix Mercury clear Valeriane Ayayi, spotlighting issues when FIBA players join WNBA

In 14 games played at FIBA Europe SuperCup, she averaged 15.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

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Diamonds and a dud in Vegas. Plus: Mixed opening week for rookies

Welcome to No Offseason, The Athletic's women's basketball newsletter.

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Meet the new women's sports magazine that wants you to step away from the algorithm

Snatch Magazine, born from a New York apartment by artist Sophia Mitropoulos, released its second issue in March.

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WNBA power rankings: How far do the Aces drop after an opening-game debacle?

The Valkyries put concerns to rest about their scoring, recording at least 90 points in the first two games of the season.

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Las Vegas Aces' 'crown is getting heavier' in disappointing opening loss to Mercury

The Aces' defense must improve for another championship run.

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The WNBA bet big on Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers. Opening Day delivered

The table is set for the next three decades. We already know who the centerpieces are.

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Paige Bueckers showed why she holds keys to Dallas Wings' season in win over Indiana Fever

Bueckers scored 20 points to go with four assists, three rebounds and just one turnover in the Wings' victory.

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How the Dallas Wings took down the Indiana Fever in WNBA season-opener thriller

A shot near the end of the game by Caitlin Clark nearly tied it, but the Wings and Paige Bueckers persevered.

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Toronto Tempo drop inaugural season opener, but fans relish the moment

The Mystics spoiled the Tempo's opener in front of a "fantastic" opening crowd.

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Best WNBA futures bets for the 2026 season: Aces, A'ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers and more

With the 2026 WNBA season about the kick off, here are seven of the best futures bets.

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What was behind Golden State Valkyries' strange trade that sent Flau'jae Johnson to Seattle?

Flau'jae Johnson, a Storm rookie guard, will face Golden State on opening night, facing the team that drafted her.

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The most important season in WNBA history, plus the NCAA tourney expansion

Welcome to The Pulse, The Athletic's daily newsletter.

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WNBA opening weekend watch guide: Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers, Tempo and Fire debut

This WNBA weekend has a stacked opening schedule, including two broadcast television centerpieces on Saturday afternoon.

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Who will be the 2026 WNBA MVP? And who's winning the league championship?

Could Paige Bueckers' second season result in an MVP trophy? Or will it be A'ja Wilson's once again.

Annie Costabile, Brian Hamilton and more Comments count 18

A question for all 15 WNBA teams: Can the Aces be caught? Can the Fever make a run?

Our experts answer the most pressing question for every WNBA team.

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Thirty-five days to tipoff: Inside the Toronto Tempo’s mad dash to opening night

Canada's first WNBA team tips off its inaugural season on Friday.

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New York Liberty 2026 watch guide: TV info for Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and team

This season, 35 of the Liberty's 44 games are on national TV, while the rest can be found on local channels. Here's how to watch them all.

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This Week in Sports Trivia: May 7, 2026

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

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Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts? Who will win 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year?

Our experts predict which rookie will have the best season.

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Las Vegas Aces' quest to repeat started with retaining A'ja Wilson. Here's how they did it

To pay the four-time MVP big money and keep her All-Star teammates was among the WNBA's best offseason moves.

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A question for all 15 WNBA teams: Can the Aces be caught? Can the Fever make a run?

Thirty-five days to tipoff: Inside the Toronto Tempo’s mad dash to opening night

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