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Katie Barnes

Katie Barnes

Writer, Digital Features at ESPN Online

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Katie Barnes
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'We have a scar as a team': Liberty determined to dethrone Aces

The WNBA Finals loss in 2023 hangs in the air. But the Liberty have reason to believe this could be the year they win the franchise's first title.
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The 'Point Gawd' rises: How Chelsea Gray restores the Aces

Chelsea Gray missed time with a foot injury and then struggled for months. Now the Point Gawd is back, just in time for the Aces' playoff push.
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Clouds of controversy hover over Aces' three-peat bid

A three-peat once seemed relatively straightforward. But a lawsuit, an investigation and subpar play have complicated the Aces' hopes for a third straight title.
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Vandersloot breaks Bird's mark as Liberty take G1

Veteran Courtney Vandersloot passed Sue Bird to become the WNBA's all-time playoff assist leader as the New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 83-69 on Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
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Clarendon, openly nonbinary WNBA pioneer, retires

Sparks guard Layshia Clarendon, a leader in the WNBA's social justice initiatives, the league's first openly transgender and nonbinary player and a 2017 All-Star, announced their retirement.
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Man charged with stalking UConn star Bueckers

An Oregon man was charged Monday with stalking and harassing UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers. The man, Robert Parmalee, was arrested Friday and is being held on $100,000 bond.
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Stingy steps, lead legs and blazing speed: How Sydney McLaughlin-Le...

Sure it takes speed and stamina to win the 400-meter hurdles. But reigning Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has plenty of other secret tricks.

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Olympic boxers reignite debate over inclusion in women's sports

Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting were disqualified from last year's world championships after reportedly failing a gender verification test. Now they are in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics.
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'It was a rush': Gray sparks Aces in season debut

After missing the first 12 games of the season, point guard Chelsea Gray needed just 20 seconds to record her first assist as the Aces welcomed her back by defeating the Storm 94-83 on Wednesday night.
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Inside the WNBA's boom, from Dena Head to Caitlin Clark - ESPN

From ticket sales to merchandise to sponsorships, the 2024 WNBA season begins with unprecedented hype.
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South Carolina banks on the sum being greater than the star

In a season that has been defined by individual stars, balanced South Carolina hopes to be the last team standing.
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Staley: Trans athletes 'should be able to play'

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley on Saturday said she believes transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women’s sports.
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Ahead of draft, WNBA insiders predict Angel Reese's impact - ESPN

Her rebounding and defense are elite. But GMs wonder if Angel Reese will be able to score outside the paint.
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LSU's repeat bid ends with Elite Eight loss to Iowa - ESPN

A season full of distractions at LSU means women’s basketball will crown a new champion.
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Utah women's basketball team moves hotels after racist incidents - ...

Utah coach Lynne Roberts said her team experienced a series of racial hate crimes after arriving at its first NCAA tournament hotel and was forced to change hotels during the event for safety concerns.
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Travel woes delay Michigan women's return home from tournament - ESPN

The Michigan women’s basketball team had a hard time getting home after its overtime loss to Kansas in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
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Reigan Richardson, Duke rally past Ohio State, reach Sweet 16 - ESPN

No. 7 seed Duke used a 13-2 run to rally past No. 2 Ohio State and reach the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA tournament for the first time since 2008.
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Gonzaga women rout No. 3 Stanford to extend home win streak to 24 -...

Brynna Maxwell scored a season-high 27 points as Gonzaga handed No. 3 Stanford its worst women’s college basketball loss in nearly four seasons.
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LSU's Angel Reese returns after 'long two weeks away' - ESPN

LSU star Angel Reese returned to action after “a long two weeks” away from the team and had 19 points and nine rebounds in the Tigers’ 82-64 win over Virginia Tech.
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Angel Reese set to return, but burning questions remain for LSU - ESPN

After a four-game absence, Angel Reese will be reunited with Kim Mulkey and LSU. With the way the Tigers’ season has gone so far, who knows what to expect?
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Reese to return for LSU after 4-game absence - ESPN

LSU star forward Angel Reese, who has missed four games for undisclosed reasons, is rejoining the Tigers on Thursday vs. Virginia Tech.