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Mark Anderson, AP

Tom Brady Becomes Minority Owner Of WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces

Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady has acquired an ownership stake in the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces.
1 year ago
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Ben Anderson

Top Five Players In Utah Starzz History

A look back at the five best players in Utah Starzz history between the inaugural 1997 season and 2003 when they moved to San Antonio.
1 year ago
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Mark Anderson, AP

Las Vegas Aces Trade Center To Washington Mystics For 2nd-Round Picks

The Las Vegas Aces traded recently acquired 6-foot-5 center Amanda Zahui B. to Washington for second-round draft picks in 2024 and 2025.
1 year ago
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Mark Anderson, AP

WNBA Star Candace Parker To Sign With Las Vegas Aces

Former MVP Candace Parker announced on social media Saturday that she would sign with the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.
1 year ago
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MARK ANDERSON and JOE REEDY AP Sports Writers

WNBA’s Hamby Accuses Aces Of Bullying, Manipulation

The WNBA players’ union says it will review Dearica Hamby’s complaints about Las Vegas management after the Aces traded the two-time All-Star to the Los Angeles Sparks.
1 year ago
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Seung Min Kim, AP

‘I Want To Talk’: Griner Opened Up During Her Long Trip Home

WNBA star Brittney Griner didn’t want any alone time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home.
1 year ago
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ERIC TUCKER, MATTHEW LEE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press

WNBA Star Griner Freed In Swap For Russian Arms Dealer Bout

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
1 year ago
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Associated Press

Russian Court Rejects Griner Appeal Of Her 9-Year Sentence

A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington.
2 years ago
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Vladimir Isachenkov, AP

Russian Court Sets Brittney Griner Appeal Date For Oct. 25

A Russian court set Oct. 25 as the date for WNBA star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.
2 years ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

US Women’s Basketball Dominates On International Stage

A'ja Wilson helped the U.S. to a fourth consecutive World Cup title with an 83-61 win over China, setting a record for a gold-medal game.
2 years ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

Wilson, Gray Lead US To 77-63 Win Over China In World Cup

After a slow start, A'ja Wilson was clutch in the fourth quarter, finishing with 20 points to help the U.S. beat China 77-63 on Saturday.
2 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Robert Sarver Announces He Will Seek Buyers For Phoenix Suns, Mercury

Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver announced Wednesday that he will sell his shares of the organizations, citing it is “what’s best” after the NBA suspended him.
2 years ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

Aces Poised To Capture Multiple WNBA Titles With Wilson, Gray

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces look to be a safe bet to win a few more WNBA titles over the next several years.
2 years ago
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Pat Eaton-Robb, AP

Las Vegas Aces Win First WNBA Title, Chelsea Gray Named MVP

Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title in a 78-71 road win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4.
2 years ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

Sun Stay Alive, Beat Aces 105-76 In Game 3 Of WNBA Finals

Alyssa Thomas had the first triple-double in WNBA Finals history, and the Sun beat the Las Vegas Aces 105-76 in Game 3 on Thursday night.
2 years ago
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W.G. Ramirez, AP

Aces Beat Sun 85-71, Take 2-0 Series Lead In WNBA Finals

A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum provided all the offense Las Vegas needed to move the Aces one win away from the franchise's first WNBA title.
2 years ago
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W.G. Ramirez, AP

Wilson’s Double-Double Leads Aces To 67-64 Win Over Sun

A'ja Wilson had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun on Sunday in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
2 years ago
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Gavin Good, AP

Sun Rally In 4th, Beat Sky 72-63 To Advance To WNBA Finals

The Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, beating the Sky 72-63 on Thursday night in the decisive fifth game.
2 years ago
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Doug Feinberg, AP

A’ja Wilson Earns WNBA MVP Honors For 2nd Time

26-year-old Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson earned WNBA MVP honors for the second time in her young career Wednesday.
2 years ago
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Tim Booth, Associated Press

Sue Bird’s Career Ends As Aces Top Storm To Reach Finals

This time there were tears, on the court and in the stands. The finality of the situation finally hit Sue Bird.
2 years ago
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Tim Booth, AP

Young Beats Buzzer, Aces Top Storm In OT In Game 3

Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Kelsey Plum hit big shots in to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 110-98 on Sunday.
2 years ago
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Doug Feinberg, Associated Press

WNBA Playoff Races Still Going Strong In Final Week

With one week left in the WNBA regular season, there's still a lot to be decided as far as the postseason goes.
2 years ago
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JIM HEINTZ Associated Press

Russian Judge Convicts WNBA’s Griner, Gives 9-year Sentence

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling Thursday and sentenced her to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling. Judge Anna Sotnikova said the time Griner has served in custody since her arrest in February would count toward the sentence. Griner […]
2 years ago
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Matthew Lee and Eric Tucker, AP

In Rare Contact, US Offers Russia Deal For Griner, Whelan

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan
2 years ago