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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson scores 53 points, ties WNBA single-game record
Sports News One of basketball’s biggest superstars nearly set a record. Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) reacts after making a basket against the Los Angeles Sparks during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP By Associated Press August 23, […]
Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
Sports News The Aces joined the Los Angeles Sparks (2001-02) and the Houston Comets (1997-2000) as the only teams in league history to win consecutive titles. Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson (22) drives to the basket as New York Liberty’s Stefanie Dolson (31) and Courtney Vandersloot (22) defends. Frank Franklin II/AP Photo By DOUG FEINBERG, […]
Wyc Grousbeck says ‘there’s some discussions underway’ about a WNBA team coming to Boston
Celtics The WNBA recently grew to the Bay Area and is searching for a location for a second expansion team. Five WNBA teams share ownership with local NBA organizations. Auerbach Center ‘He’s just developing as a player every day’: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla impressed by Payton Pritchard’s growth Kevin Garnett concerned about Celtics’ depth, thinks […]
Golden State Warriors granted WNBA expansion franchise set to begin play in 2025
Sports News The WNBA team will play in the same arena where Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are stars. The WNBA will welcome a new team in 2025. AP Photo/Ashley Landis By JANIE McCAULEY, Associated Press October 5, 2023 | 2:00 PM SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The WNBA is coming to the bay. […]
Fever’s Aliyah Boston, former Worcester Academy star, unanimous choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year
Sports News The Indiana Fever forward and first-overall pick moved to New England when she was 12 and attended Worcester Academy. Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston capped off her stellar rookie season with an unanimous Rookie of the Year nod. Darron Cummings/AP Photo, File WNBA officially approves Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Aces Jones, Stewart […]
WNBA officially approves Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Aces
Sports News Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Aces announced March 23 he purchased a minority share in the club, but no specific information was provided at the time. Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs on the field during halftime ceremonies held to honor him at an NFL football game between the Philadelphia […]
Bonner and Allen lead Connecticut to a 78-63 win over New York in Game 1 of WNBA semifinal series
Sports News Third-seeded Connecticut lost all four games between the teams in the regular season, including getting blown out twice in New York, but that didn’t matter to the Sun. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas, center, drives to basket against New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones, right and guard Courtney Vandersloot during the first quarter […]
Thomas and Bonner help the Sun advance to their fifth straight WNBA semifinals
Sports News The Sun will play the New York Liberty in the WNBA semifinals starting Sunday. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots as Minnesota Lynx forward Dorka Juhasz, right, defends during the first half of Game 3 of a WNBA first-round basketball playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Abbie Parr By […]
Defending champion Aces begin WNBA playoffs with 87-59 win over Sky, as the Sun defeat Lynx 90-60
Sports News The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun opened their playoff series with commanding wins over the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx, respectively. A’ja Wilson celebrates after blocking a shot from the Chicago Sky. Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chelsea Gray had 20 points and seven assists, Jackie Young […]
The WNBA playoffs start Wednesday. Here’s a look at the four first-round series.
Sports News With the WNBA playoffs set to begin this week, AP took a look at every first-round matchup and predicted a winner. Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) pulls down a rebound between Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins (7) and forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2). Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP By DOUG FEINBERG, […]