Sue Bird is pulling back the curtain on USA Basketball’s selection process ahead of the opening game of the FIBA World Cup. Olivia Miles emerged as one of the most glaring omissions from the USA Basketball FIBA World Cup roster.

The accomplishment, most recently earned for August, makes her the first rookie for the Lynx to earn the title four times.

The W.N.B.A. has never attracted more attention. But, increasingly, the conversation around the league can overshadow the game itself—and its players.

Olivia Miles posted 24 points as Minnesota extended its winning streak to six games.

The Minnesota Lynx’s eight-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday after losing to the Atlanta Dream, 89-81 , at Gateway Center. It was a tight affair between the two playoff-bound teams, but the Dream did enough in crunch time to fend off the Lynx.

The Atlanta Dream just defeated the league-best Minnesota Lynx on the road, winning 89-81 in the latest matchup. However, for the Lynx, Olivia Miles still managed to make a splash with a side-leading 21-point contribution.

The physical battle between the Atlanta Dream and Minnesota Lynx delivered plenty of intensity Sunday, but one of the biggest moments came after the final buzzer. Atlanta guard Jordin Canada drew praise after checking on Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles following a frightening collision late in the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena.