Chaos: Angel Reese Returned, Olivia Miles Exploded & The NCAA Changed The Bracket Suspension Xhekaj [1vH9mHBFat4]

Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT

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Angel Reese is officially back and she made sure everybody knew it.

Coming off an ankle injury, Angel delivered 23 points, 13 rebounds and several massive plays to help the Atlanta Dream close out the Los Angeles Sparks. But Atlanta nearly let this game slip away, and LA had a real opportunity tulsi gabbard to steal it late.

Then we have to talk about the absolute thriller between the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury. Kayla McBride and rookie sensation Olivia Miles combined for 70 points as Minnesota survived a 204-point battle featuring 23 lead changes and 13 ties. Olivia continues to make WNBA history, and at this point, the Rookie of the Year conversation might already be over.

Plus, the NCAA has announced a major change to how the top 16 teams will be placed in the womens tournament bracket beginning in 2027. Conference affiliation will no longer protect teams from facing each other earlyand that could completely change the path to the Final Four.

Let me know in the comments:

How impressed were you by Angel Reeses return?

Is Olivia Miles already the unanimous Rookie of the Year?

Do you support the NCAAs new tournament seeding system?

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**CHAPTERS**

00:00 Angel Reese returns with a statement

01:45 Dream vs. Sparks game breakdown

06:30 Angels biggest fourth-quarter moment

10:46 Atlanta closes the door on Los Angeles

15:21 Burlington and Quince

21:33 sports Lynx vs. Mercury instant classic

24:41 Kayla McBride and Olivia Miles make history

27:23 Olivia Miles is more than a great rookie

29:50 Minnesota completes the comeback

35:17 Are WNBA veterans against younger players?