Liya Shanawas

Liya Shanawas

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Liya Shanawas Elmen is a WNBA editor at EssentiallySports. She has over five years of freelance editorial experience with The New York Times, The Sun, Verve, and other major newsrooms. She draws from her background in long-form features and cross-desk editing to lead a team of WNBA reporters covering pressing issues, like pay disputes and marketing gaps, that are shaping the league today.

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Caitlin Clark’s Teammate Hints Discomfort Beyond Indiana Fever’s Defense Amid 29-Year WNBA History

As Indiana faces injuries and struggles, Caitlin Clark's teammate's quiet admission reveals deeper tensions in the Fever camp

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Connecticut Sun vs Los Angeles Sparks: Injury Report, Starting-5, Prediction, and More on WNBA Preview

Here's what to expect from the upcoming 24 July matchup between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Connecticut Sun.

Angel Reese Makes Shocking Revelation on Pulling Off Many Glamorous Looks

Angel Reese stuns on and off the court but what’s the secret behind her flawless transformations? Her latest reveal hints at a glam game unlike any other.

Flau’jae Johnson Gives Verdict on Caitlin Clark’s Stardom in a Candid Response

What happens when LSU’s rising star, Flau’jae Johnson weighs in on Caitlin Clark’s spotlight? The answer’s not what you expect.

ESPN Scribe Boldly Calls Caitlin Clark Jibe at ESPY Awards ‘Hacky’

A viral ESPY moment just sparked backlash. Is the award show missing the mark on Caitlin Clark’s rise and the fans supporting it?

Fever Fans Praise Aliyah Boston After She Safeguards Caitlin Clark on StudBudz Live Stream

What happened between Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston on Twitch that has fans talking and guessing about them on X?

Who is Caitlin Clark’s Replacement At The WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest?

Caitlin Clark is out of the 2025 WNBA 3-Point Contest, so who’s stepping in to take her spot under the All-Star lights?

Caitlin Clark Superfans Suggest New Career Path for Her After Blaming WNBA for Her Injuries

Caitlin Clark’s latest injury has fans questioning the protection she receives in the league to suggesting an out-of-the-box career path.

Sabrina Ionescu Claims to Prefer Adam Silver Over Cathy Engelbert While Highlighting Worrying WNBA and Players Divide

Sabrina Ionescu draws a line between Adam Silver and Cathy Engelbert that raises urgent questions about WNBA leadership and direction.

Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream: Injury Report, Starting-5, Prediction, and More on Tonight’s WNBA Preview

Caitlin Clark returns from a long injury layoff to help continue Indiana Fever's momentum against the Atlanta Dream!

Caitlin Clark Wears Coach’s Hat as She Diagnoses Indiana Fever’s Weaknesses During Injury Absence

Sidelined by injury, Caitlin Clark found herself in a surprising new role, which will have a lasting impact on the team on her return.