{
  "id": 8944660,
  "title": "Angel Reese becomes first WNBA player to reach 500 rebounds in a season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/angel-reese-becomes-first-wnba-player-to-reach-500-rebounds-in-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:08:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/angel-reese-becomes-first-wnba-150852112.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a remarkable achievement, Angel Reese made history as the first WNBA player to reach 500 rebounds in a single regular season. Reese's standout performance came in a game where she netted 23 points and 10 rebounds while leading the Atlanta Dream to a 106-81 victory over her former team, the Chicago Sky. This double-double marked Reese's 31st of the season, extending an already impressive single-season record. Her dominance on the glass also made her the first player in league history to collect 500 rebounds in one season. The Dream outscored the Sky by 26 points during Reese's minutes, showcasing her significant impact on the team's success. Reese's rebounding prowess not only secured a record-breaking achievement but also solidified her status as a central figure for the Dream as they prepare for the postseason. Her physicality and relentless work ethic have helped the team establish a formidable identity that can translate to playoff basketball.",
  "summary": "Angel Reese recorded her 31st double-double of the season and became the first WNBA player to collect 500 rebounds in a single year.",
  "key_points": [
    "Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 500 rebounds in season",
    "Leads Atlanta Dream to 106-81 win over former team Chicago Sky",
    "First player to collect 500 rebounds in one season"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}