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WNBA player Sophie Cunningham responded to the White House using her viral finger-pointing meme, which originated from a game against Phoenix Mercury player DeWanna Bonner. The White House post combined a clip of Cunningham discussing the incident on her podcast with a video of Donald Trump pointing during the 2024 campaign. Cunningham stated she was indifferent to the White House's use of the meme, noting its widespread popularity.

Napheesa Collier has returned to team practice activities after undergoing ankle surgery during the offseason, marking progress in her rehabilitation. Despite her absence, the Minnesota Lynx have maintained a 15-4 record with contributions from players like Olivia Miles and veterans Natasha Howard, Courtney Williams, and Kayla McBride.

The Chicago Sky's practice facility remains under construction and is unlikely to be ready for All-Star weekend starting July 24. Construction delays include unfinished signage, entryways, interior work, and parking, with Bedford Park meeting notes showing ongoing invoices and adjustments. Similar delays have affected other WNBA teams like the New York Liberty and Dallas Wings.

The Chicago Sky signed forward Chloe Bibby to a development contract after promoting Aicha Coulibaly to a full contract. Bibby, a 6-2 forward who shot 39.1% from three in nine games with the Fever last season, will provide depth at the four spot and is available for the Sky's next game against the Aces.

Trump responds to an Iranian drone strike on a ship by asserting American strength. A governor bans July Fourth fireworks statewide, and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticizes her party. Other headlines include political tensions over socialist primary wins, a WNBA suspension, and Supreme Court rulings.

The No. 5 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Juste Jocyte, is adjusting to a new league, team, and role after playing six pro seasons in Europe. The Valkyries have waited a year for her to join, but she is not currently playing.

The Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, face the Phoenix Mercury in a WNBA game where Clark's high turnover rate (4.8 per game) and poor defense are highlighted as key weaknesses. The Mercury's strong turnover prevention and veteran defense, including Alyssa Thomas, are positioned as advantages. Phoenix is a +7.5 underdog but has matchup edges in possessions and foul-line defense.

Polymarket offers a $50 bonus for new users depositing $20 using the promo code NYPMAX, valid for the WNBA game between the Liberty and Sparks. The Liberty are beginning a four-game west coast swing with this matchup in Los Angeles.

On June 21, 1788, the United States Constitution became law as New Hampshire ratified it. Other historical events include Cyrus Hall McCormick receiving a patent for a mechanical reaper in 1834 and the first Ferris wheel opening in 1893. Additional notable events span topics like the American Cancer Society's 1954 smoking study, the 1964 civil rights activists' deaths, and the 1989 Supreme Court flag-burning ruling.

The 'Section 415' podcast discusses how Golden State's WNBA team, the Valkyries, achieved on-court success and became a commercial juggernaut.

Kalshi is offering a promotional code 'NYPMAX' for a $10 trade bonus in the WNBA matchup between the New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury. Users who trade $10 using the code receive an additional $10 for the event.

Caitlin Clark appears healthy and performed well in a preseason game against Nigeria, scoring 12 points and showing strong form ahead of the WNBA regular season opener on May 9 against the Dallas Wings. The game features the past four No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks, including Clark (2024), Aliyah Boston (2023), and Paige Bueckers (2025).

Caitlin Clark humorously commented on a distorted AI-generated image of her hand from the Indiana Fever's Instagram post, which has since been removed. The post, initially reported by Front Office Sports, sparked lighthearted social media reactions. Clark, entering her third WNBA season with the Fever, is recovering from a 2025 injury-plagued campaign and aims to lead the team toward a 2026 championship.