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NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
The Studbudz brought joy, humor to the All-Stars
Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin talk about what could be the best part of All-Star Weekend: The Studbudz. Minnesota Lynx teammates Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman teamed up for an entertaining non-stop livestream.
NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
CBA negotiations: Players are consistent, united
Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin discuss the ongoing collective bargaining agreement conversations between the WNBA and its players, including some players' thoughts on the updates throughout All-Star weekend.
NBC Sports
16-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Hamby, Jackson and Plum each score 20-plus and the Sparks beat the Mystics 99-80
Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin reflect on the Las Vegas Aces' matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, including the big question: Is A'ja Wilson a shoe-in for MVP this season? LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dearica Hamby scored 26 points, Rickea Jackson had 22 and the Los Angeles Sparks used a big first-half run to beat the Washington Mystics 99-80 on Tuesday night. Shakira Austin had 16 points and eight rebounds for Washington. Sug Sutton added 14 points and Aaliyah Edwards scored 13. The Sparks closed the first half on a 17-2 run over the final four minutes to reach their most points scored in any half this season at 59. Hamby scored 18 in the first half, including a 3-pointer just before the buzzer for a 25-point lead. The Mystics, who were held to 12 points in the second quarter, scored 12 points in the opening four minutes of the third. But the Sparks held onto their double-digit lead for the entire second half. Los Angeles (8-14) won consecutive games for the first time this season to match its win total from last season. Washington (11-11) had won three in a row. Kelsey Plum scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half and Azura Stevens finished with 15 for Los Angeles. Julie Allemand had 10 assists to go with three points and five rebounds. Brittney Sykes, Washington's leading scorer at 17.6 points per game, was held to eight points on 2-of-7 shooting.
NBC Sports
15-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Alyssa Thomas makes free throw with a second remaining to lift Mercury past Valkyries
Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin reflect on the Las Vegas Aces' matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, including the big question: Is A'ja Wilson a shoe-in for MVP this season? SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Thomas made a free throw with a second remaining to give the Phoenix Mercury a 78-77 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night. Janelle Salaun hit a 3-pointer with 10.3 left to get the Valkyries to 76-75 and tied it at 77 on a baseline jumper with 6.8 to go. Thomas was fouled on a drive to the basket and got the second free throw to roll in. DeWanna Bonner led Phoenix (15-6) with 22 points and 11 rebounds. She made a reverse layup with 51.8 seconds left for a 75-72 lead, but missed two of four free throws in the final 16 seconds to keep Golden State in it. Veronica Burton led Golden State (10-11) with 17 points and six assists. Tiffany Hayes added 15 points, Salaun scored 12 and Monique Billings had 10 points and nine rebounds. Phoenix led 36-32 at halftime despite 39% shooting. The Mercury didn't make their first field goal of the fourth quarter until the 5:38 mark.
NBC Sports
14-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Is Aces' Wilson an MVP contender for this season?
Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin reflect on the Las Vegas Aces' matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, including the big question: Is A'ja Wilson a shoe-in for MVP this season?
