{
  "id": 8831715,
  "title": "Miles passes Clark for WNBA rookie scoring record in Lynx’s 101-89 win over Sun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/miles-passes-clark-for-wnba-rookie-scoring-record-in-lynxs-101-89-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T03:42:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/09/20/miles-passes-clark-for-wnba-rookie-scoring-record-in-lynxs-101-89-win-over-sun"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Napheesa Collier led the Minnesota Lynx to a 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, advancing closer to securing the top seed in the WNBA playoffs. Collier scored 23 points while Olivia Miles added 21, breaking Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie scoring record of 769 points. The Lynx (32-10) are now just one game or a Golden State loss away from earning home-court advantage throughout the postseason. They will close out the season with a home-and-home set against Indiana, another top contender.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie scoring record with 21 points.",
    "Minnesota Lynx defeat Connecticut Sun 101-89 in a crucial playoff positioning game.",
    "Lynx secure home-court advantage for postseason with 32-10 record."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Olivia Miles surpassing Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record cements her status as a standout performer among this year's WNBA newcomers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ex-ND women's hoops standout breaks WNBA record held by Caitlin Clark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ex-nd-womens-hoops-standout-breaks-wnba-record-held-by-caitlin-clark",
        "published": "2026-09-21T10:31:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}