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Sun fend off Sky, run record to 11-1

Alyssa Thomas scored 20 points and Brionna Jones netted 18 as the visiting Connecticut Sun held off the pesky Chicago Sky 83-75 on Wednesday night. Thomas also added seven rebounds, six steals and four assists for the Sun (11-1), who are 2-0 since falling at home to New York on Saturday.

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Dream vs Fever Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – June 13

The Atlanta Dream (5-5) battle the Indiana Fever (3-10) on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN3, WTHR-13, and Peachtree TV.

Chicago Sky News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

2024 Kamilla Cardoso Stats – Chicago Sky

Kamilla Cardoso and the Chicago Sky will play the Washington Mystics at 7:30 PM ET on Friday. Looking for Cardoso’s stats? Here’s everything you need to know about the South Carolina product.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Aces look to shake off adversity while visiting Mercury

The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces will try to snap their first three-game losing streak since 2019 when they face the host Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / 41 minutes ago

Battle of two star centers collide in fierce matchup between Mercury, Aces: A’ja Wilson vs. Brittney Griner

As the Las Vegas Aces are heading down south to face one of their West Coast rivals in the Phoenix Mercury, the game on Thursday will be intriguing for the masses – not just because they are 1-1 this season against each other, but since it is going to be a gauntlet in the paint with two top centers in the WNBA: Brittney Griner and A’ja Wilson.

WNBA News / 5 GOATs / 0 minutes ago

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert addresses idea Caitlin Clark is being ‘targeted’

The conversation about whether Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is being “targeted” at the WNBA level has made its way to the commissioner’s office. In an interview with USA Today’s Josh Peter, Cathy Engelbert weighed in on the discussion.

Washington Mystics News / Beyond Women's Sports / 2 hours ago

Brittney Sykes Charts Course for the Washington Mystics in return

Singing the praises of a winless Washington Mystics team will always be an uphill battle, but at some point, it may feel not worth fighting. When the Mystics reached double-digit losses last week, the scarce pocket of fans defending the team went radio silent.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Surging Storm travel to Texas to battle Wings

It took a few games for Seattle to meld as a team, but the Storm are hitting on all cylinders and carry plenty of momentum as they travel to play the struggling Dallas Wings on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

Indiana Fever News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Caitlin Clark, Fever hope to rebound vs. visiting Dream

Rookie Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever look to get back on track Thursday night when they host the Atlanta Dream at Indianapolis. Clark scored all 10 of her points in the first half of Indiana's 89-72 setback to the Connecticut Sun on Monday.

WNBA News / 5 GOATs / 21 minutes ago

Angel Reese previews second matchup vs. Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky know what they need to do to beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Sunday. While appearing on CBS Sports HQ, Reese previewed the highly anticipated Sky vs.

Chicago Sky News / ESPN / 11 minutes ago

WNBA bets and fantasy picks: DiJonai Carrington ready to light up the Sky?

DiJonai Carrington and Tyasha Harris are among the top WNBA fantasy and betting plays for Wednesday's game between the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky.

Phoenix Mercury News / Swish Appeal / 39 minutes ago

Mercury Update: BG has Phoenix back on track

Brittney Griner is back on the court and the Phoenix Mercury have won two-straight games. With their full squad, which includes three members of Team USA, can the Mercury consistently establish themselves as a legitimate threat?

WNBA News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Comparing Caitlin Clark’s rookie season to Victor Wembanyama’s

It’s not often a certified superstar takes the floor as a rookie, but men’s and women’s pro basketball experienced just that with Victor Wembanyama and Caitlin Clark entering the respective ranks over the past year.

Pundits 'disappointed' with 'terrible' decision to omit Caitlin Clark from Olympic team

USA Basketball officials explain primary reason for Caitlin Clark's Olympics omission

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Chicago Sky News / SI.com / 1 hour ago

Chicago Sky Coach Chastises Reporter For Question About Angel Reese’s Olympics Future

Amid ongoing buzz surrounding the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team this summer, Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon had an impassioned response to those doubting rookie Angel Reese’s talent and potential.

Chicago Sky News / LWOSports.com / 5 minutes ago

Chicago Sky Breakout Player: Chennedy Carter

The product of working nonstop, earning every single thing, and making the most of an opportunity is very evident in Chennedy Carter’s case. This offseason was an unknown for her as she came into training camp on a training camp deal.

WNBA News / Women's Basketball News and Opinions / 1 hour ago

WNBA Rookies Watch – Rookies Growing the League

The fourth week of the WNBA regular season was very interesting. The WNBA recorded a record breaking attendance last month for the first time in 26 years and it had it’s most watched season yet across the American networks of ESPN, ION, ABC, ESPN2 and NBATV.

WNBA News / Bleacher Nation / 12 hours ago

Wednesday’s WNBA Picks and Predictions – June 12

Today’s WNBA slate has just one contest — the Connecticut Sun taking on the Chicago Sky. Interested in the best bets for today’s WNBA game? This article features computer picks for that contest, so take a look.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / 14 hours ago

Why Caitlin Clark reminds Steve Kerr 'a lot' of Stephen Curry

Besides their ability to drain logo threes like layups, Stephen Curry and Caitlin Clark share several other similarities. Neither player attended a high-profile college but became household names for their scoring exploits, with Curry winning one NCAA scoring title and Clark three (including the all-time record).

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert addresses idea Clark is being 'targeted'

Comparing Clark's rookie season to Spurs stud Victor Wembanyama's

Clark critic Diana Taurasi breaks silence on rookie's Olympics omission

Aces star confident despite team's biggest skid since 2019

Sun run record to 11-1, beat Sky despite Angel Reese's 20-point double-double

Las Vegas Aces News / Yardbarker / 17 minutes ago

Aces star confident despite team's biggest skid since 2019

The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces have lost three games in a row for the first time in nearly five years. Despite having a loaded roster headed by two-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year and two-time MVP A'ja Wilson, the Aces are 5-5 following their 100-86 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday.

Balanced-scoring Lynx roll to win over slumping Aces

Brittney Griner weighs in on Caitlin Clark not making Olympic roster: ‘It’s tough’

Sky's Angel Reese welcomes physical play when Sun come to Chicago

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WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / 4 minutes ago