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WNBA updates: Fever and Valkyries win, All-Star Game announced
The WNBA is seeing significant activity as the regular season progresses. The Indiana Fever secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 101-95 win over the Toronto Tempo, led by Kelsey Mitchell’s 29 points and Caitlin Clark’s 24 points. Mitchell also tied a league record by recording 20 consecutive games with at least 20 points.
In other action, the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth following a 78-70 victory over the Dallas Wings. The Valkyries, who have won six straight, are set to face the Minnesota Lynx in a high-stakes matchup between two top-tier teams. The WNBA has also announced that the 2027 All-Star Game will be hosted at the Chase Center in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Off the court, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a focal point of social media discussion. Following a game against the Atlanta Dream, Cunningham faced both praise and criticism regarding her stance on transgender athletes in women’s sports and her conduct during the national anthem. Cunningham has stated she will not back down from her views, advocating for the right of fans to express peaceful beliefs within arenas.
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Atlanta Dream · Caitlin Clark · Cathy Engelbert · Chase Center · Golden State Valkyries · Indiana Fever · Kelsey Mitchell · Las Vegas Aces · Major League Baseball · San Francisco · San Francisco Giants · Sophie Cunningham
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2028 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for July 12, 2028.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Golden State Valkyries will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game at Oracle Park.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The WNBA All-Star Game will be held on July 31, 2027, at Chase Center in San Francisco.