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5 hours ago
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Sparks star Cameron Brink returns from ACL injury, drains 3-pointer immediately in loss to Aces
More than a year after an ACL tear ruined her rookie season in the WNBA, Cameron Brink finally returned to the court on Tuesday night. Brink made her season debut with the Los Angeles Sparks in their 89-74 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday at Arena, marking her first game action in nearly 13 months. Brink wasn't in the starting lineup on Tuesday, but she received a huge ovation from fans when she checked into the game late in the first quarter. She didn't waste any time, either, and immediately drilled a 3-pointer on her first attempt of the night. That, though, was about all Brink did. She took two other shot attempts from behind the arc and ended up finishing with three rebounds and an assist to go with her five points. The other two came from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. She only played about 13 minutes, too, while easing back into things. Brink first went down with the knee injury during a loss to the Connecticut Sun last June, just 15 games into her WNBA career. The former No. 2 overall pick had to be carried off the floor, and the team quickly confirmed that her ACL was torn. Brink has been sidelined ever since. Brink revealed on Saturday that she had been medically cleared to play again, and she started ramping up her activity quickly ahead of Tuesday's contest. Brink's return, however, wasn't enough to slow down A'ja Wilson and the Aces. Wilson dropped 34 points, 17 of which came in the first quarter alone, to lead them to the dominant 15-point win. She had 10 rebounds and shot 16-of-23 from the field, too. Jackie Young put up her first career triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It marked the fifth triple-double across the league this season, and the second in as many days following Skylar Diggins' on Monday night against the Connecticut Sun. Kelsey Plum led the Sparks with 22 points and eight assists in the loss, which snapped a five-game win streak. Rae Burrell put up 17 points and six rebounds off the bench, and Dearica Hamby finished with 15 points. Though it may take a bit for Brink to settle back in, she's at least finally in a spot to play again after a lengthy rehab derailed the start of her career.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
ESPN reporter Holly Rowe shares possible timeline for Caitlin Clark return from injury
During the nationally broadcast 93-78 Indiana Fever win over the Chicago Sky from the United Center on Sunday afternoon, ESPN reporter Holly Rowe provided a more in-depth update on Caitlin Clark's injury and when the former Hawkeye could be expected to return to action. Clark, who has remained out since July 15 after suffering a right groin injury against the Connecticut Sun, remains a constant presence on the bench for the Fever as the team plays without its franchise cornerstone. '[Clark] did see a specialist last week, and no additional injury was found in that exam and scans. Stephanie White did tell us that they will be even more cautious in their approach to her return to play this time. 'Last time when she came back from injury, she didn't get any practice time [or] any time to ramp up her conditioning. This time, they're going to make sure she has time and practice to get rhythm and time with her teammates," Rowe said. Sunday's game marked the fourth consecutive game Clark has missed due to the right groin ailment. In total, Clark has now been absent for 13 regular season games with three different injury setbacks. Rowe finished her report on Clark by pointing to the Fever's schedule, which features a five-day break around the third week of August, between Indiana's Aug. 17 road game against the Connecticut Sun and their Aug. 22 home game against the Minnesota Lynx. While admitting that Clark remains "day-to-day" according to the team, Rowe alluded to the specific window between games as an ideal timetable for a potential return, given the star guard's ability to secure a few more days of practice during that period. As you look at their schedule, the third week in August provides a few more practice days where that seems like it's realistic. While she does remain day-to-day, that seems like a better timetable for a possible Caitlin Clark return," Rowe said. As for the immediate future, Indiana (14-12) will look to continue their confident play when the team returns home to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a matchup against former teammate DeWanna Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury (16-9) on Wednesday, July 30. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. CT and will air on ESPN3. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Storm vs. Sun odds, tips and betting trends - 7/28/2025
Tina Charles and the Connecticut Sun (4-20) play the Seattle Storm (15-11) on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will start at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN3, NBCS-BOS, and CW Seattle. In its previous game, Seattle fell on the road to Washington 69-58, with Nneka Ogwumike (18 PTS, 42.9 FG%) and Erica Wheeler (12 PTS, 6 AST, 35.7 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT) leading the way. In its most recent game, Connecticut beat Golden State 95-64 at home, with Charles (24 PTS, 2 STL, 72.7 FG%) and Marina Mabrey (15 PTS, 46.2 FG%, 2-8 from 3PT) leading the way. Here is everything you need to prepare for Monday's action. Watch the WNBA on Fubo! Seattle Storm vs. Connecticut Sun odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 6:05 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Storm moneyline insights Sun moneyline insights Storm vs. Sun: Game time and info Watch the WNBA on Fubo!
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Seattle visits Connecticut following Charles' 24-point game
Seattle Storm (15-11, 9-6 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (4-20, 2-7 Eastern Conference) Uncasville, Connecticut; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun takes on the Seattle Storm after Tina Charles scored 24 points in the Connecticut Sun's 95-64 win against the Golden State Valkyries. The Sun are 3-9 on their home court. Connecticut ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference in rebounding averaging 31.1 rebounds. Charles paces the Sun with 5.8 boards. The Storm have gone 7-6 away from home. Seattle is fifth in the WNBA with 20.8 assists per game led by Skylar Diggins averaging 5.6. Connecticut is shooting 40.4% from the field this season, 2.6 percentage points lower than the 43.0% Seattle allows to opponents. Seattle averages 7.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 8.7 per game Connecticut gives up. The teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Storm won the last meeting 79-65 on July 12, with Gabby Williams scoring 18 points in the victory. TOP PERFORMERS: Charles is scoring 16.3 points per game with 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists for the Sun. Bria Hartley is averaging 12.4 points and 3.2 assists over the last 10 games. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.1 points and 7.2 rebounds for the Storm. Erica Wheeler is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sun: 2-8, averaging 77.5 points, 31.9 rebounds, 16.6 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 41.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 87.4 points per game. Storm: 5-5, averaging 73.0 points, 31.9 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 39.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.6 points. INJURIES: Sun: None listed. Storm: Katie Lou Samuelson: out for season (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Fox Sports
2 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Seattle visits Connecticut following Charles' 24-point game
Associated Press Seattle Storm (15-11, 9-6 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (4-20, 2-7 Eastern Conference) Uncasville, Connecticut; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun takes on the Seattle Storm after Tina Charles scored 24 points in the Connecticut Sun's 95-64 win against the Golden State Valkyries. The Sun are 3-9 on their home court. Connecticut ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference in rebounding averaging 31.1 rebounds. Charles paces the Sun with 5.8 boards. The Storm have gone 7-6 away from home. Seattle is fifth in the WNBA with 20.8 assists per game led by Skylar Diggins averaging 5.6. Connecticut is shooting 40.4% from the field this season, 2.6 percentage points lower than the 43.0% Seattle allows to opponents. Seattle averages 7.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 8.7 per game Connecticut gives up. The teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Storm won the last meeting 79-65 on July 12, with Gabby Williams scoring 18 points in the victory. TOP PERFORMERS: Charles is scoring 16.3 points per game with 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists for the Sun. Bria Hartley is averaging 12.4 points and 3.2 assists over the last 10 games. Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 17.1 points and 7.2 rebounds for the Storm. Erica Wheeler is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sun: 2-8, averaging 77.5 points, 31.9 rebounds, 16.6 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 41.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 87.4 points per game. Storm: 5-5, averaging 73.0 points, 31.9 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 39.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.6 points. INJURIES: Sun: None listed. Storm: Katie Lou Samuelson: out for season (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
