WNBA’s 30th Season Opens With Three-Game Friday Slate

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WNBA’s 30th Season Opens With Three-Game Friday Slate

The WNBA’s 30th season opens Friday with three games: Connecticut at New York and Washington at expansion team Toronto at 7:30 p.m. ET, then Golden State at Seattle at 10. The Tempo debut at Coca-Cola Coliseum, while the Valkyries begin their second season on the road. Every opening-night game airs on ION as the league starts its 44-game schedule.

By Raahib Singh

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Stephanie White said Hull will be available when Indiana opens its season Friday against Dallas, though her minutes will be limited. White was less certain about Mo Billings, saying the Fever will evaluate her after practice and overnight. If Billings plays, she will also be on a restriction as Indiana begins its first game against the Wings.

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Caitlin Clark Says Missing Playoff Games Ate at Her

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