WNBA Draft: Big night for women's basketball in the DMV
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It was a historic night for DMV basketball as two women from the region were drafted within the top six picks of the 2026 WNBA Draft. The Washington Mystics added more talent to their roster as well, with three first-round picks. FOX 5’s Chad Ricardo joins us from the Mystics' home court with the story.

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Sky trade Angel Reese to Dream for draft picks

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been traded to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for draft picks.

Sky trade Angel Reese to Dream for draft picks

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has been traded to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for draft picks.

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Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen makes top 10 in WNBA All-Star voting

Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen came in at No. 10 in WNBA All-Star voting. Iriafen garnered over 213,000 votes, making her the only Mystics player to make the top ten. 

Washington Mystics kick off their season against Atlanta Dream

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Washington Mystics guard Georgia Amoore suffers ACL injury

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Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Police say he traveled to Indianapolis from North Texas and sent an overwhelming amount of explicit online messages directed to Caitlin Clark, including claims he was driving around her home.

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Caitlin Clark, Wilson team up for signature basketball line

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