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September 21, 2026 | Edition #551

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The Indiana Fever endured a night to forget against the Washington Mystics, with their defensive struggles and Caitlin Clark’s tense moment with Stephanie White adding to the frustration. Elsewhere, Olivia Miles also made WNBA history by taking down one of Clark’s rookie records.

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Olivia Miles Makes History By Breaking Caitlin Clark’s Record

Miles adds another chapter to her historic rookie season.

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