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Aces look for more scoring depth with Mystics coming to town
It seems illogical to say that any team with A'ja Wilson as a go-to player could use some scoring help. But there's some doubt that the Las Vegas Aces have all the punch they need to threaten for another WNBA crown.,They'll hope to take a step in the right direction on Friday night when they welcome...
Winless Sun face difficult test against unbeaten Lynx
The Connecticut Sun need something good to happen -- and that might be difficult to achieve Friday night in Minneapolis.,After all, the slumping Sun will be visiting the Minnesota Lynx (3-0), the first WNBA team to reach the three-win mark this season.,"I know we're just taking it as it comes," Minn...
Sky ready for basketball to be main story vs. Liberty
As the Chicago Sky navigate a daunting early schedule, star Angel Reese finds herself amid more drama.,Meanwhile, the New York Liberty already appear focused on defending their WNBA title.,Reese and the Sky look to rebound from a rough opener when they host the Liberty on Thursday night.,Chicago (0-...
Fever-Dream battle shifts to Atlanta with Dream trio performing well
After squeaking out a one-point win in the final seconds on Tuesday, the visiting Atlanta Dream will look to post their second win in three days against the Indiana Fever on Thursday.,Atlanta (1-1) led for the entire second half on Tuesday, before a late 10-0 Indiana run pulled the Fever ahead by on...
Deep Thunder seeking 2-0 series lead over Timberwolves
The opening game of the Western Conference finals was about far more than the superstars on the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves rosters.,The Thunder played lockdown defense throughout the second half and turned plenty of turnovers into points on the other end. And the Timberwolves s...
Thriving on road, Panthers seek 2-0 edge over Hurricanes
The Florida Panthers are right at home on the road.,The defending Stanley Cup champions are 6-2 as the visitors in the playoffs this spring after a 5-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes in the opener of the Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday. They'll look to keep that success going in Game 2 in R...
Expansion Valkyries expect to introduce Janelle Salaun vs. Mystics
The Golden State Valkyries hope to demonstrate that two halves are better than one when they make a second effort at a first-ever WNBA win Wednesday night in San Francisco with a matchup against the unbeaten Washington Mystics.,The expansion club opened on Friday night to 18,064 at the sold-out Chas...
Fast-starting Mercury look for another win vs. Sparks
After a smashing debut to the 2025 season, it's time for the Phoenix Mercury to author an encore.,They'll work on that Wednesday night when they host the Los Angeles Sparks.,Phoenix walloped visiting Seattle 81-59 on Sunday in its season opener, getting a combined 47 points from their biggest offsea...
Lynx try to defeat Wings for second time in young season
The Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings will clash for the second time in the opening week of the WNBA season on Wednesday in Minneapolis, with the teams already establishing marching orders for their respective campaigns.,The Lynx, who played in the league finals last season, have picked up right where...
History aside, Pacers, Knicks reset for Eastern Conference finals
The Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks are no strangers to each other in the postseason, given the former eliminated the latter last season to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.,Now, a case could be made that this year's conference final matchup is an unexpected one, given the massive roa...
Stars out to avenge '24 West finals loss to Oilers, reach Cup Final
The Dallas Stars have plenty of motivation when they open their Western Conference finals series at home against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.,After all, a trip to the Stanley Cup Final is on the line when the clubs meet for the best-of-seven set.,The Stars, who have reached the conference final...
Julio Rodriguez heating up as Mariners face White Sox
After batting just .202 in April, Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez has regrouped in May.,Rodriguez has hit safely in seven straight games and 11 of 12 entering the Mariners' Tuesday road game against the Chicago White Sox.,The two-time All-Star belted an eighth-inning grand slam on Mo...
Red Sox welcome Walker Buehler back from IL to face Mets
If you blink, you might miss Jarren Duran making his impact on a game.,A night after sparking a 3-1, series-opening victory with extra-base hits in each of the first two innings, the left fielder will look to help the Boston Red Sox post an interleague series victory over the visiting New York Mets ...
Home from successful trip, Cards deal with challenge from Tigers
The St. Louis Cardinals completed their most successful road trip of the season, winning seven of nine games in Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Kansas City.,They will try to extend that upward trend during their six-game homestand, beginning Monday night against the Detroit Tigers.,The two Cardina...
Long winning streak snapped, Twins take on struggling Guardians
It is common for any team to look to bounce back from a loss.,The Minnesota Twins know the feeling, although it might be a bit unfamiliar. Minnesota will try to recover from its first loss since May 2 when it welcomes the Cleveland Guardians to start a three-game series on Monday night in Minneapoli...
Brewers regaining scoring touch, face Orioles team looking lost
The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to build on their most recent offensive showing when they open a three-game series at home against the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Monday.,Right-hander Quinn Priester (1-2, 4.59 ERA) starts for Milwaukee, opposed by right-hander Dean Kremer (3-5, 5.36).,The ...
Streaky Mariners heating up while White Sox remain remain ice cold
In the span of a week, the Seattle Mariners have experienced their lowest and highest points of the season.,But it appears they're back on the upswing entering a three-game series starting Monday against the White Sox in Chicago.,Last week, the American League West-leading Mariners lost five of six ...
Rays aim for speedy recovery from woes in series with Astros
After a sluggish start through 46 games, the Tampa Bay Rays will act fast to change their direction when they host the Houston Astros on Monday night to open a nine-game homestand.,Fast might be the key word here, especially after losing two of three to the National League East's last-place Miami Ma...
Will Benson, Reds coming in hot against woeful Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds are riding high as they prepare to open a three-game series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Monday night.,The Reds have won four in a row and are coming off a three-game home sweep of the Cleveland Guardians. The Pirates are trending in the opposite direction, coming off bei...
Wings, Storm both hope to move on from ragged opening games
The Dallas Wings and Seattle Storm look to rebound from blowout losses when they square off on Monday in a Western Conference clash in Arlington, Texas.,The teams are trying to adapt to new rosters, with that unfamiliarity leading to the one-sided setbacks in their respective season openers.,The Win...