{
  "id": 8743766,
  "title": "Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie points record by scoring 770th point",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/olivia-miles-breaks-caitlin-clarks-wnba-rookie-points-record-by",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T18:26:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/09/20/olivia-miles-breaks-caitlin-clarks-wnba-rookie-points-record-by-scoring-770th-point"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UNCASVILLE, Connecticut (AP) — Olivia Miles etched her name into sports history by surpassing Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie points record on Sunday, as the Minnesota Lynx faced off against the Connecticut Sun. The feat marked Miles' 770th point of the season, edging out Clark's 769-point record. The Lynx rookie, who had previously averaged 19.7 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game, broke the milestone with a free throw in the second quarter, just 29 seconds into play. Both Miles and Clark achieved their records in 40 games, solidifying their impressive performances for their respective teams.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie points record",
    "Miles scores 770th point in 29 seconds, surpassing Clark's 769",
    "Both achieve records in 40 games, highlighting stellar performances"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Olivia Miles Breaks Caitlin Clark Record to Make History in Lynx Playoff Push",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/olivia-miles-breaks-caitlin-clark-record-to-make-history-in-lynx",
        "published": "2026-09-20T19:46:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}