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Darlene Superville, AP

Harris Praises 2022 WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces For ‘Grit And Determination’

Kamala Harris led a White House celebration for the 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, praising the team for its “grit and determination.”
8 months ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

Title Favorites Aces, Liberty Set To Meet In WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final

The Liberty and Aces will meet for the first time with a championship on the line when they play for the Commissioner's Cup title.
8 months ago
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The Associated Press

A’Ja Wilson Scores 35, Aces Beat Lynx For 5th Straight Win By 15-Plus Points

A'ja Wilson scored 35 points on 14-of-17 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds to help Las Vegas beat the Minnesota Lynx 98-81 Saturday.
9 months ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

Aces Look To Maintain Historic Pace In 2nd Half, Repeat As WNBA Champions

The Las Vegas Aces are on a historic pace heading into the second half of the season and have shown no signs of letting up.
9 months ago
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MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer

Ionescu Sets Record, Aces Win Skills Challenge At WNBA All-Star Friday

New York guard Sabrina Ionescu electrified the crowd by hitting 20 straight shots to win the 3-point contest at the WNBA All-Star Game.
9 months ago
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Associated Press and KSL Sports

Jazz Part Owner Dwyane Wade Buys Share Of Chicago Sky

Dwyane Wade is joining the Chicago Sky ownership group, becoming the latest high-profile figure to invest in the WNBA.
9 months ago
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MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer

Las Vegas Is Center Of Basketball World Ahead Of WNBA All-Star Game

There's a lot of basketball momentum ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas. The weekend is already sold out.
9 months ago
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DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer

Las Vegas Aces’ Bond On And Off The Court Leads To Success

Candace Parker sees a lot of similarities between the Las Vegas Aces and the 2016 Sparks team she played for that won a WNBA title.
10 months ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

Thomas, Bonner, Delle Donne Headline WNBA All-Star Reserves

WNBA career triple-double leader Alyssa Thomas of Connecticut was selected an All-Star reserve by the league's coaches Saturday.
10 months ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

A’ja Wilson Signs 2-Year Extension With Las Vegas Aces

A’ja Wilson didn’t want to waste the time of other team's as a free agent when she knew she didn't want to leave Las Vegas.
10 months ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

Griner Chosen As WNBA All-Star Starter With Wilson, Stewart Captains Again

Brittney Griner will be starting in the WNBA All-Star Game a year after she was an honorary choice while she was being detained in Russia.
10 months ago
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Associated Press

Brittney Griner, Mercury Teammates Confronted At Airport By ‘Provocateur,’ WNBA Says

Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were confronted by a "provocateur" at a Dallas airport on Saturday.
10 months ago
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Doug Feinberg

Las Vegas Aces Celebrate Title And Are Dominating WNBA Once Again

The Las Vegas Aces celebrated last season's championship over the weekend and are looking once again like the team to beat n the league.
11 months ago
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ANNA FURMAN

Pregnancy And Sports: Challenging Combination For Female Professional Athletes

 Pro soccer player Jess McDonald was traded across six teams in her first five years as a single parent, making it difficult to find, let alone afford, child care in new cities.
11 months ago
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W. G. Ramirez, AP

Aces Receive Championship Rings, Pummel Sparks 93-65

A sellout crowd of 10,191 cheered as the Las Vegas Aces received their championship rings from owner Mark Davis.
11 months ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

WNBA Opening Weekend Highlighted By Griner’s Return, Stewart’s Historic Performance

The WNBA tipped off its 27th season this past weekend with the return of Brittney Griner, a historic effort by Breanna Stewart.
11 months ago
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Tim Booth, AP

Minus Suspended Coach Becky Hammon, Aces Rout Storm 105-64 To Open Title Defense

The Las Vegas Aces opened defense of their WNBA championship with a 105-64 win over the Seattle Storm on Saturday.
11 months ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

Super Teams, Brittney Griner’s Return Headline Upcoming WNBA Season

There are super teams in Las Vegas and New York and Brittney Griner is set to return after missing last year while detained in Russia.
11 months ago
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Mark Anderson, AP

Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces Coach, Denies Bullying Player Over Pregnancy

Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon denied that former Aces player Dearica Hamby was bullied on her team for being pregnant.
11 months ago
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John Marshall, AP

Brittney Griner Back To Work On, Off Court After Whirlwind Trips

Now that the WNBA season is just around the corner, Brittney Griner has been front and center on the court and off it.
12 months ago
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Mark Anderson, AP

Hammon Mum On Potential Interest In Raptors’ Coaching Gig

Aces coach Becky Hammon didn't comment directly that the Raptors have received permission to interview her for their head coaching position.
12 months ago
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By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer

Is Growing Las Vegas Big Enough For Three Major Pro Teams?

Las Vegas will become the smallest TV market in Major League Baseball if the Oakland Athletics relocate in the coming years.
12 months ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

WNBA Adding Charters For All Playoffs, Back-To-Back Games

The WNBA is adding charter flights for the entire playoffs as well as for teams that have back-to-back games in the regular season.
1 year ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

Aliyah Boston Expected To Be No. 1 Pick In WNBA Draft

“I think Aliyah Boston is a legitimate first pick option,” Indiana Fever general manager Lin Dunn said on a conference call.
1 year ago