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Reese Sets Rebound Records as Dream Top Sparks in 78-71 Win
sports8 hours ago

Reese Sets Rebound Records as Dream Top Sparks in 78-71 Win

Angel Reese set a WNBA single-game rebound record with 26 boards and, four days later, pushed the season total rebounds mark to 458 as the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71. The win improves Atlanta to 25-13 and keeps them No. 4 in the playoff standings, a half-game behind the Aces for No. 3. Reese had previously become the first player with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals without missing a shot. Atlanta next faces Connecticut before a three-week World Cup break.

Reese shatters two WNBA rebounding records in Dream win
sports8 hours ago

Reese shatters two WNBA rebounding records in Dream win

Angel Reese pulled down a WNBA-record 26 rebounds and added 11 points to register a 27th double-double as the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71. Her 26 boards broke Chamique Holdsclaw’s 2003 mark, and she entered the season rebounding total with 458, seven more than A’ja Wilson’s 2024 pace. The performance capped a 4-0 West Coast trip for Atlanta and underscored Reese's ongoing dominance on the glass.

Sex-toy incident ends in arrest and indefinite WNBA ban
sports3 days ago

Sex-toy incident ends in arrest and indefinite WNBA ban

A man who threw a green sex toy onto the court during the Atlanta Dream–Los Angeles Sparks game was arrested by arena security and given an indefinite ban from all WNBA/NBA games and events; the incident occurred late in the third quarter, Angel Reese helped identify the suspect in a video, and the league has previously dealt with similar disruptions and is pursuing charges with authorities.

Reese Calls Out Toy Thrown on Court During Dream's Blowout Win
sports4 days ago

Reese Calls Out Toy Thrown on Court During Dream's Blowout Win

During the Atlanta Dream's 124-88 rout of the Los Angeles Sparks, Angel Reese pointed out the person who tossed a neon-green sex toy onto the court, shouting “Right there! Get him!” while delivering a 9-for-9 shooting night (20 points) with 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals as the Dream set a franchise scoring record. The moment followed a string of similar on-court toy incidents at WNBA games.

Sex toy on court rekindles WNBA drama as Angel Reese reacts
sports4 days ago

Sex toy on court rekindles WNBA drama as Angel Reese reacts

During the Dream–Sparks game in Los Angeles, a sex toy was hurled onto the court in the third quarter, and Angel Reese quickly called out the incident; the moment echoes last summer’s wave of toy-throwing across WNBA games that led to two arrests and drew broad attention, highlighting ongoing tensions over rivalry, star power, and league governance.

Clark’s Behind-the-Scenes Smirk Goes Viral as Reese Misses Game-Winner
wnba6 days ago

Clark’s Behind-the-Scenes Smirk Goes Viral as Reese Misses Game-Winner

In a tied Fever–Dream finish, Angel Reese missed a potential game-winning layup and Caitlin Clark’s quick smirk from behind Reese became a viral meme, with WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita calling Clark an “absolute menace.” The moment coincides with Clark’s own late-game miss against the Aces, fueling ongoing online debate about players, moments, and narratives in the league.

Angel Reese: The Rebounding Maestro Redefining WNBA Greatness
sports7 days ago

Angel Reese: The Rebounding Maestro Redefining WNBA Greatness

Despite frequent critiques of her scoring efficiency, Angel Reese has emerged as a defensive standout and one of the most prolific rebounders in WNBA history. Her on-court impact is underscored by the Dream’s 14.9-point-per-100-possessions defensive differential with her on the floor, leading the league in opponent efficiency metrics and boasting back-to-back 12+ rebound seasons. She’s also averaging 15.6 points per game, showing offensive potential that could grow as she ages (she’s just 24). The piece argues that her legacy may hinge as much on defense and rebounding as on scoring, and that with improved efficiency she could become an MVP candidate while continuing to redefine what greatness looks like in women’s basketball.