{
  "id": 8179513,
  "title": "Angel Reese Makes WNBA History in First Game Back After FIBA World Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/angel-reese-makes-wnba-history-in-first-game-back-after-fiba-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T05:04:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/angel-reese-makes-wnba-history-in-first-game-back-after-fiba-world-cup-12458327"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Angel Reese recently made history by becoming the first WNBA player to record 30 double-doubles in a single season. This remarkable feat came just weeks after she helped lead Team USA to a gold medal win at the FIBA World Cup. Upon returning to her WNBA team, the Atlanta Dream, Reese added to her impressive resume with a dominant performance against the Connecticut Sun. The 30-year-old scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, dished out three assists, and blocked two shots, showcasing her scoring and defensive skills. This season, Reese has already achieved this milestone 30 times, surpassing the previous record held by Alyssa Thomas. Reese's dual threat on the court has been a key factor in the Dream's success, as she averages 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. With just three games remaining, the Dream have already secured their playoff spot and are chasing the third-best record in the league. Reese's historic performance has solidified her place among the brightest young stars in the WNBA, joining the ranks of fellow record-breakers like Caitlin Clark.",
  "summary": "After winning gold at the FIBA World Cup, Angel Reese set more history in her first game back with the Atlanta Dream.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}