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31 August 2026

Why isn’t the WNBA playing for 2 weeks? Here’s what to know about the FIBA World Cup

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Why isn’t the WNBA playing for 2 weeks? Here’s what to know about the FIBA World Cup

That’s because from Monday to Sept. 16 the league is taking a hiatus for the women’s basketball FIBA World Cup where a cohort of its best players will be competing with their respective national teams ...

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