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WNBA All-Star weekend clouded by injuries to Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press , ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both were injured Sunday. Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas' game against Los Angeles. The second-year star guard won't play M...
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Key takeaway Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas' game against Los Angeles.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The injuries to Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese cast a shadow over the WNBA All-Star weekend, and local basketball fans in the Rio Grande Valley are likely to feel the impact. With the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area being a hub for youth sports and women's athletics, the absence of these talented players may dampen enthusiasm for the game among young fans who look up to them as role models. The Valley's own aspiring basketball players may be disappointed to miss the opportunity to watch Bueckers and Reese in action, and the injuries may also spark conversations about player safety and the demands of the WNBA schedule. As the community continues to support and develop its own women's basketball programs, the news serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by professional athletes and the importance of injury prevention and management in sports.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both were injured Sunday. Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas' game against Los Angeles. The second-year star guard won't play M...
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