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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Las Vegas Aces edge Golden State Valkyries 104–102 in close WNBA contest
Aces secure narrow win over Valkyries Standout contributions from Aces players Live Events Valkyries deliver balanced team performance (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Las Vegas Aces edged past the Golden State Valkyries with a 104–102 win in a closely contested WNBA game held at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The victory brings the Aces' record to 9–11, while the Valkyries fall to 10–9 for the the Aces posted 22, 31, 28, and 23 points for a total of 104. The Valkyries trailed slightly with 21, 25, 26, and 30 points across the four quarters, totaling read: Natasha Howard shines as Fever beat Lynx to win WNBA Commissioner's Cup The game featured strong offensive performances by the Aces, particularly from A'ja Wilson, who played 33 minutes, recording 16 rebounds, 4 assists, and scoring 34 points. Jackie Young contributed 30 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists over 31 minutes of Gray logged 33 minutes, finishing with 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jewell Loyd played 31 minutes and added 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. Other notable contributors included Megan Gustafson, who had 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 20 minutes, and Dana Evans with 8 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists in 19 Nye contributed 4 points and 3 rebounds in 20 minutes, while Alyssa Smith posted 2 points and 1 assist in 9 minutes. Kiah Stokes and Kierstan Bell saw limited action, with Stokes playing 3 minutes and recording no stats, and Bell not logging any playing Golden State Valkyries displayed a balanced offensive effort. Veronica Burton led in playmaking with 8 assists, along with 11 points and 5 rebounds in 28 minutes. Janelle Also read: Kayla Thornton leads Valkyries past Caitlin Clark, Fever in WNBA Salain scored 16 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 21 minutes. Terri Fergenie contributed 13 points in 27 Hayes and Kayla Thornton each scored in double digits. Hayes recorded 16 points, 5 assists, and 2 rebounds over 26 minutes. Thornton added 10 points and 9 rebounds in 28 minutes. Cecilia Zandalesini logged 18 minutes with 12 points and 1 Leite scored 6 points and made 2 assists in 15 minutes. Kate Martin played 13 minutes with 8 points and 1 rebound. Kaitlyn Chen added 3 points and 2 assists in 11 minutes of play. Monique Billings recorded 5 points and 2 rebounds over 9 minutes. Laeticia Amihere contributed 2 points in 3 minutes, while Stephanie Talbot did not record any a strong 30-point fourth quarter from the Valkyries, the Aces maintained their narrow lead to secure the win.
Economic Times
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
Las Vegas Aces edge Golden State Valkyries 104–102 in close WNBA contest
Aces secure narrow win over Valkyries Standout contributions from Aces players Live Events Valkyries deliver balanced team performance (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Las Vegas Aces edged past the Golden State Valkyries with a 104–102 win in a closely contested WNBA game held at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The victory brings the Aces' record to 9–11, while the Valkyries fall to 10–9 for the the Aces posted 22, 31, 28, and 23 points for a total of 104. The Valkyries trailed slightly with 21, 25, 26, and 30 points across the four quarters, totaling read: Natasha Howard shines as Fever beat Lynx to win WNBA Commissioner's Cup The game featured strong offensive performances by the Aces, particularly from A'ja Wilson, who played 33 minutes, recording 16 rebounds, 4 assists, and scoring 34 points. Jackie Young contributed 30 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists over 31 minutes of Gray logged 33 minutes, finishing with 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jewell Loyd played 31 minutes and added 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. Other notable contributors included Megan Gustafson, who had 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 20 minutes, and Dana Evans with 8 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists in 19 Nye contributed 4 points and 3 rebounds in 20 minutes, while Alyssa Smith posted 2 points and 1 assist in 9 minutes. Kiah Stokes and Kierstan Bell saw limited action, with Stokes playing 3 minutes and recording no stats, and Bell not logging any playing Golden State Valkyries displayed a balanced offensive effort. Veronica Burton led in playmaking with 8 assists, along with 11 points and 5 rebounds in 28 minutes. Janelle Also read: Kayla Thornton leads Valkyries past Caitlin Clark, Fever in WNBA Salain scored 16 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 21 minutes. Terri Fergenie contributed 13 points in 27 Hayes and Kayla Thornton each scored in double digits. Hayes recorded 16 points, 5 assists, and 2 rebounds over 26 minutes. Thornton added 10 points and 9 rebounds in 28 minutes. Cecilia Zandalesini logged 18 minutes with 12 points and 1 Leite scored 6 points and made 2 assists in 15 minutes. Kate Martin played 13 minutes with 8 points and 1 rebound. Kaitlyn Chen added 3 points and 2 assists in 11 minutes of play. Monique Billings recorded 5 points and 2 rebounds over 9 minutes. Laeticia Amihere contributed 2 points in 3 minutes, while Stephanie Talbot did not record any a strong 30-point fourth quarter from the Valkyries, the Aces maintained their narrow lead to secure the win.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ariel Atkins, Angel Reese lead Chicago Sky to victory over Minnesota Lynx
Sky secure seventh win of season at Wintrust Arena Chicago Sky defeated the Minnesota Lynx 87–81 in a WNBA regular season game played at Wintrust Arena. The win improved the Sky's season record to 7–13, while the Lynx dropped to 18–4. Chicago led early, taking a 29–23 advantage in the first quarter and extending the lead to 57–44 by halftime. Despite a strong third quarter push by Minnesota, the Sky maintained control in the final stretch. Ariel Atkins led all Sky players with 27 points, while Angel Reese posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Kamilla Cardoso also contributed significantly, recording 17 points and 15 rebounds. Also read: Lynx extend home win streak to 11 after close win over Sky Additional support came from Elizabeth Williams, who added 8 points and 2 assists in 12 minutes. Rebecca Allen recorded 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Kia Nurse had 3 rebounds, while several other players, including Moriah Jefferson, Hailey Van Lith, Courtney Vandersloot, and Maddy Westbeld, registered minutes but no significant stats. Live Events Collier leads Lynx in scoring in tight loss For the Minnesota Lynx, Napheesa Collier recorded a team-high 23 points along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 29 minutes. Courtney Williams nearly completed a triple-double, finishing with 9 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds. Kayla McBride scored 14 points in 25 minutes. Alanna Smith added 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Bridget Carleton scored 6 points. Jessica Shepard contributed 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in 14 minutes of play. Off the bench, Diamond Miller scored 6 points in 5 minutes. Natisha Hiedeman added 3 points, and Maria Kliundikova tallied 1 rebound and 1 assist. Alissa Pili, Karlie Samuelson, and Anastasiia Olairi Kosu were listed but did not record any statistics. Also read: Natasha Howard shines as Fever beat Lynx to win WNBA Commissioner's Cup The Chicago Sky's rebounding dominance and early lead proved decisive, neutralizing the Lynx's second-half efforts. The game ended with the Sky ahead by six. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Will Caitlin Clark play in Fever's game Saturday against the Sparks? What we learned from practice
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark didn't practice at full speed Friday and was limited to semi-live shooting workouts and 3-on-3 drills. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White said the team will evaluate Clark on Saturday morning to gauge whether she's fit to play against the Los Angeles Sparks. Clark missed the past four games due to a left groin injury. The Fever are 3-1 during the stretch, which included a WNBA Commissioner's Cup finals win over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday. Advertisement Clark averages 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals in nine games this season. The two-time WNBA All-Star missed five games earlier this season with a left quad strain. When asked about minutes restrictions ahead of her June 14 return, Clark called the concept 'silly.' White is aware of her star player's stance on limited playing time. 'She's stated she's not a fan of minute restrictions,' White said after practice Friday. 'If there is going to be a minutes restriction, maybe we'll hold her another game. I prioritize her long-term health and wellness and making sure that when she comes back, she's 100%.' Editor's note: A story with new information on Caitlin Clark and Damiris Dantas is available here. Advertisement Get IndyStar's Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Caitlin Clark Fever newsletter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Caitlin Clark injury update: Will Fever guard play vs Sparks?
Hindustan Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Napheesa Collier (22 points), Lynx handle Valkyries
Napheesa Collier scored 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for an 82-71 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night in Minneapolis. Napheesa Collier (22 points), Lynx handle Valkyries Courtney Williams added 15 points for Minnesota , which has won back-to- back games since losing the WNBA Commissioner's Cup title game against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday. Kayla McBride contributed 12 points, and Jessica Shepard had eight points to go along with a team-high 10 rebounds off the bench. Tiffany Hayes scored 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting to lead Golden State . Kayla Thornton notched a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Stephanie Talbot scored 10. Minnesota edged Golden State in part because of its assist-to-turnover ratio. The Lynx finished with 25 assists and nine turnovers, while the Valkyries had 19 assists and 10 turnovers. A pesky defense helped the Lynx prevent the Valkyries from mounting a fourth- quarter comeback. Minnesota held Golden State scoreless for the first 4:33 of the final quarter until Hayes finally made a 3-pointer to trim the deficit to 75-63. McBride responded with a 3-pointer on the other end of the court to boost the Lynx's lead back to 15 points with 4:16 remaining. The Lynx led 69-60 at the end of the third quarter. Natisha Hiedeman and Diamond Miller combined for back-to-back baskets for the Lynx in the final minute of the third quarter. Hiedeman made a jump shot to put Minnesota on top by six points, and Miller drained a 3-pointer to boost the advantage to nine. Minnesota led 41-36 at the half. Collier made a 3-pointer to give the Lynx a 41-31 lead with 2:48 to go in the first half. Monique Billings responded with five straight points to cut Golden State's deficit to five. Billings knocked down a 3-pointer off an assist from Hayes with 2:18 remaining, and Billings followed up with a layup off a feed from Thornton with 1:45 to play. Field Level Media This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
