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The two thousand twenty six WNBA playoffs are already delivering chaos. The New York Liberty, seeded eighth, swept the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx with an eighty seven to seventy one win at Barclays Center — the first time an eighth seed has taken down a one seed since the playoff format changed a decade ago. Historic.
Meanwhile in Indianapolis, the Fever and Aces are headed to a decisive Game three after Indiana clawed back to even the series. Caitlin Clark fouled out and came out swinging at the officiating afterward, while Las Vegas star A'ja Wilson had to be physically restrained by teammates after confronting a fan she says stepped toward her and pointed at her during the loss. Tensions are running at an all-time high in this series, and neither side is backing down.
And over in the American League Wild Card, the Yankees drew first blood against Boston in Game one. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy pulled young lefty Payton Tolle after the fourth inning despite a strong outing, a decision Tracy is already being pressed to defend with the series now tilted toward New York heading into Game two.
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