Dual Dream Dates Will Put Fever Winning Streak to Test
Dual Dream Dates Will Put Fever Winning Streak to Test
The Indiana Fever's recent win streak could be challenged by a home-and-home series against one of the East's top squads in the Atlanta Dream.Alex Sabri|
While their Commissioner’s Cup play came to a close, neither the Indiana Fever nor the Atlanta Dream can take their foot off the gas just yet.
Indiana's recent storming surge in its Cup run left it with a 5-1 record in Cup play by the end of its 113-91 win over the Toronto Tempo. The Fever pushed ahead of the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun after a close win over the Washington Mystics, which put them on the heels of the Atlanta Dream and 1.5 games behind the New York Liberty in the Eastern Conference standings.
Indiana's recent race to the top will hinge on a home-and-home series against the Dream, who stand at 9-4 with wins of their own over the Sky and Sun. Atlanta finished its Cup slate with a 4-2 record, which followed a 3-2 mark from the year before.
The Liberty will move on to represent the East in the cup championship on June 30, where they'll face the Las Vegas Aces in their first cup championship appearance since 2024.
The Fever secured the Cup in a 2025 victory over the Minnesota Lynx, who have jumped out to a league-best 12-3 record as rookie sensation Olivia Miles's continued brilliance took the spotlight during tournament play (where Minnesota went 6-1). The Lynx steamrolled their cup opponents on their way to a +127 point differential, the highest since the Aces logged a +207 point differential in 10 bouts in 2023.
Where do the Fever and the Dream stand as they take their marks before a pair of defining battles following the league-wide race to the cup?
Are the Winning Ways Real, or Just a Fever Dream?
The Fever and the Dream will begin their dual dates with a primetime battle in Indianapolis on Thursday night. Indiana will have a recent winning streak on the line when it returns home, one that pushed it to a 9-5 record and a 3rd-place spot in the Eastern Conference.
Indiana last defeated the Dream in an 83-71 victory on its home floor, where guard Kelsey Mitchell slashed and dashed her way to a team-leading 25 points. Center Aliyah Boston, who took third place in the league's first returns of All-Star fan votes, added 19 points and three blocks while knocking down a trio of 3-pointers.
Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who was on triple-double watch during Indiana's last win over the Dream, was once again listed as "probable" heading into Thursday's game. But expect her to suit up.
The two-time All-Star and Fever headliner has been on a tear of her own in her last few matchups, including in a 32-point,10-assist performance in the Fever's win over the Sky. Her highlight passes against the Dream paved the way to snapping a short skid before Indiana's recent ascent in the WNBA standings.
Still, it wouldn't be wise to count out the Dream just yet.
Atlanta is following up its best regular-season run in team history with a hot start in 2026. The Dream will have the opportunity to continue following up each of their four losses with two consecutive wins, a consistent streak that began with an early loss to the Aces.
The Dream supercharged their frontcourt with the addition of former Sky forward Angel Reese, who has highlighted their starting five alongside the talented tandem of Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard. Reese has again been a force on the boards after being a WNBA peak performer in rebounding for two years in a row. She brought down a game-leading 10 boards in Indiana's win over the Dream as she battled inside for tough takes and rebounds.
While both sides have had their share of knockout victories on their way to high spots in the East, they have endured some rough patches against some of the league's heavyweight contenders. Atlanta opened its regular-season run with wins over the mighty Lynx and the Dallas Wings, but have since fallen to a handful of the league's top-ranked clubs.
The Fever played even with the Golden State Valkyries after posting a 1-1 season split in May, but have fallen in regular-season games against the Liberty and Wings. Both squads sit close behind the Liberty in the East standings, who added some breathing room with a razor-thin win over the Sky.
A small boost can mean everything in defining the Fever and Dream's star-studded seasons as they move closer to a key stretch of July matchups before the All-Star break.
The Fever will tip off against the Dream at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Published Jun 18, 2026
ALEX SABRIAlex Sabri began contributing to Women's Fastbreak On SI in May 2026. He also covers Ohio and Detroit sports for On SI and the BIGPLAY Sports Network.The Purdue and Cleveland State graduate has over four years of journalism and sports media experience across collegiate and professional sports and local coverage.Though he specializes in covering professional hoops, his interests include the WNBA, NBA, NFL, Cleveland Guardians and college football and basketball.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
