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  "id": 11347820,
  "title": "A’ja Wilson, Aces advance as Caitlin Clark, Fever fall short in playoffs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/aja-wilson-aces-advance-as-caitlin-clark-fever-fall-short-in-playoffs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T03:46:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ja-wilson-aces-advance-caitlin-034606935.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling WNBA playoff matchup, A’ja Wilson led the Las Vegas Aces to a 94-83 victory over the Indiana Fever. The game served as the eighth consecutive trip to the semifinals for Wilson and the Aces. Coach Becky Hammon was confident in her superstar's ability to perform, stating that she \"will be great tonight.\" The Aces will advance to face the winner of the Golden State Valkyries-Dallas Wings matchup on Sunday. Wilson, who has already amassed numerous accolades including four-time MVP and three-time champion, expressed her determination to give her all in the elimination games, telling USA Sports, \"I don’t want my season to be over.\" Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 23 points, while Caitlin Clark contributed 18 points and Aliyah Boston added 19.",
  "summary": "LAS VEGAS — The superlatives are unending for A’ja Wilson. Four-time (and soon-to-be five-time) MVP, three-time Defensive Player of the Year, three-time champion and two-time Finals MVP. Best player alive. Maybe the greatest of all time. On Thursday, all that mattered for Wilson to accomplish was not having a second off game in a row. An eighth straight trip to the WNBA semifinals was on the line…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "The Caitlin Clark 1 is the largest women's signature …",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/the-caitlin-clark-1-is-the-largest-womens-signature",
        "published": "2026-10-02T00:53:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Fever eliminated by Aces as Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell falter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/fever-eliminated-by-aces-as-caitlin-clark-kelsey-mitchell-falter-11369000",
        "published": "2026-10-02T05:34:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}