Clark to make USA Basketball national team camp debut joined by other first timers Reese, Bueckers
Read full article: Clark to make USA Basketball national team camp debut joined by other first timers Reese, BueckersCaitlin Clark will make her USA Basketball national team camp debut when the Americans get together at Duke next month.
Aces celebrate third WNBA championship in 4 years with parade on Las Vegas Boulevard
Read full article: Aces celebrate third WNBA championship in 4 years with parade on Las Vegas BoulevardEight years to the day the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors confirmed the relocation of the San Antonio Stars to Las Vegas, the Aces celebrated their third championship in four years with a parade down the famed Strip.
Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep
Read full article: Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweepA’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to a third championship in four seasons.
Wilson hits last-second jumper to lift Aces over Mercury 90-88 for a 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals
Read full article: Wilson hits last-second jumper to lift Aces over Mercury 90-88 for a 3-0 lead in the WNBA FinalsA’ja Wilson made a turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds left, capping a stellar 34-point night and lifting the Las Vegas Aces over the Phoenix Mercury 90-88 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday for a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Aces' championship experience could be crucial as they take 2-0 WNBA Finals lead to Phoenix
Read full article: Aces' championship experience could be crucial as they take 2-0 WNBA Finals lead to PhoenixThe Las Vegas Aces have shown resilience as they head into Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday.
Young's record 21-point quarter propels Aces to 91-78 win over Mercury and 2-0 WNBA Finals lead
Read full article: Young's record 21-point quarter propels Aces to 91-78 win over Mercury and 2-0 WNBA Finals leadJackie Young set a WNBA Finals record with 21 points in the third quarter, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 91-78 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday.
A'ja Wilson and Dana Evans lead Las Vegas Aces past Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in WNBA Finals opener
Read full article: A'ja Wilson and Dana Evans lead Las Vegas Aces past Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in WNBA Finals openerA’ja Wilson and Dana Evans each scored 21 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
Aces beat Fever 107-98 in OT of Game 5 of semis, advance to WNBA Finals to face the Phoenix Mercury
Read full article: Aces beat Fever 107-98 in OT of Game 5 of semis, advance to WNBA Finals to face the Phoenix MercuryA’ja Wilson scored 35 points and Jackie Young added 32 to lead the Las Vegas Aces back to the WNBA Finals.
Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell lead Fever past Aces 90-83 to even series and set up decisive Game 5
Read full article: Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell lead Fever past Aces 90-83 to even series and set up decisive Game 5All-Star center Aliyah Boston finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds while Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points to help the Indiana Fever avoid elimination in the WNBA semifinals with a 90-83 victory over the second-seeded Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.
Jackie Young and NaLyssa Smith lead Aces past Fever 84-72 for 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series
Read full article: Jackie Young and NaLyssa Smith lead Aces past Fever 84-72 for 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal seriesJackie Young scored 25 points in her home state and NaLyssa Smith added 16 points, leading the Las Vegas Aces to an 84-72 victory over the short-handed Indiana Fever in Game 3 of a best-of-five WNBA semifinal series.
Wilson scores 25 points as Aces even WNBA semifinal series at 1-1 with blowout win over Fever
Read full article: Wilson scores 25 points as Aces even WNBA semifinal series at 1-1 with blowout win over FeverA'ja Wilson bounced back with 25 points and nine rebounds, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 90-68 win over the Indiana Fever.
Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73
Read full article: Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series.
Aces beat Storm 102-77 in playoff opener after winning final 16 regular-season games
Read full article: Aces beat Storm 102-77 in playoff opener after winning final 16 regular-season gamesA’ja Wilson scored 29 points to help the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces beat the seventh-seeded Seattle Storm 102-77 in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round playoff series.
A'ja Wilson's incredible season earns her a second straight AP Player of the Year award
Read full article: A'ja Wilson's incredible season earns her a second straight AP Player of the Year awardA’ja Wilson followed up a historic season with another incredible one to earn AP Player of the Year for the second straight time.
A’ja Wilson scores a season-high 37 and Las Vegas holds off a late rally to beat the Wings 90-86
Read full article: A’ja Wilson scores a season-high 37 and Las Vegas holds off a late rally to beat the Wings 90-86A’ja Wilson scored a season-high 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season and the Las Vegas Aces held off a late rally to beat the Dallas Wings 90-86.
Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart
Read full article: Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks StewartCaitlin Clark has picked Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart first in the WNBA All-Star Game draft.
WNBA All-Star Game: Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron among reserves
Read full article: WNBA All-Star Game: Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron among reservesKayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will be making their All-Star debuts in Indianapolis later this month as they were all chosen on Sunday as reserves for the game.
A'ja Wilson scores 24 as Aces beat cold-shooting Caitlin Clark and Fever 89-81 to end 3-game skid
Read full article: A'ja Wilson scores 24 as Aces beat cold-shooting Caitlin Clark and Fever 89-81 to end 3-game skidA’ja Wilson scored 24 points in a battle with cold-shooting Caitlin Clark to lead the Aces to an 89-81 victory over the Indiana Fever and stop a three-game Las Vegas skid.
Back to school: WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campus
Read full article: Back to school: WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campusCaitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Sabrina Ionescu and Arike Ogunbowale will all get a chance to play one more game at their college arenas as their WNBA teams are playing preseason games on campus.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games to be shown on national TV
Read full article: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games to be shown on national TVCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s return to college for WNBA preseason games will be two of a record four exhibition games shown on national TV.
WNBA training camps set to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2
Read full article: WNBA training camps set to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are returning to court to begin the chase for a coveted WNBA championship with the opening of training camps and last year’s rookie sensation Caitlin Clark begins Year 2 in the league.
Kelsey Plum headed to Los Angeles and Jewell Loyd to Las Vegas in blockbuster 3-way deal: AP source
Read full article: Kelsey Plum headed to Los Angeles and Jewell Loyd to Las Vegas in blockbuster 3-way deal: AP sourceKelsey Plum is headed to Los Angeles as part of a three-way trade that will send Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brink
Read full article: Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brinkSabrina Ionescu scored 24 points and the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series Tuesday night.
Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over Aces
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over AcesNapheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87.
Breanna Stewart, US women's basketball team advance to gold medal game at Paris Olympics
Read full article: Breanna Stewart, US women's basketball team advance to gold medal game at Paris OlympicsBreanna Stewart scored 16 points and the U.S. women advanced to their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal game with a 85-64 victory over Australia on Friday.
A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young help US rout Nigeria 88-74 to reach Olympic women's hoops semifinals
Read full article: A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young help US rout Nigeria 88-74 to reach Olympic women's hoops semifinalsA’ja Wilson scored 20 points and Jackie Young added 15 points to help the U.S. beat Nigeria 88-74 in the quarterfinals, extending its record winning streak to 59 consecutive Olympic wins.
US extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with 87-68 victory over Germany; quarterfinals next
Read full article: US extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with 87-68 victory over Germany; quarterfinals nextJackie Young scored 19 points and the U.S. showed off its incredible depth, beating Germany 87-68 in the Americans’ final game of pool play.
All-Star Chelsea Gray returns to Aces, Jackie Young scores 32 to help stop Storm 94-83
Read full article: All-Star Chelsea Gray returns to Aces, Jackie Young scores 32 to help stop Storm 94-83Jackie Young scored 32 points, A’ja Wilson added 27 and the Las Vegas Aces celebrated the return of All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray by defeating the Seattle Storm 94-83.
US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark
Read full article: US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin ClarkUSA Basketball says experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was left off the U.S. Olympic roster that was officially announced Tuesday.
Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team
Read full article: Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic teamCaitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision.
A'ja Wilson totals 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead Aces to 99-80 win over Caitlin Clark and Fever
Read full article: A'ja Wilson totals 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead Aces to 99-80 win over Caitlin Clark and FeverCaitlin Clark might be the WNBA’s future, but A’ja Wilson showed why she is arguably the league’s best current player with 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a 99-80 over the Indiana Fever.
A'ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and 'resilient' Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a row
Read full article: A'ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and 'resilient' Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a rowA'ja Wilson and the “resilient” Las Vegas Aces are healthy and and ready to defend their WNBA crown.
WNBA franchises look to build and strengthen chemistry during camp in their hunt for championships
Read full article: WNBA franchises look to build and strengthen chemistry during camp in their hunt for championshipsThe New York Liberty know how tough it is to put together a talented roster, have players jell in their first year together and win a title.
US women's basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournament
Read full article: US women's basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournamentThe U.S. women’s basketball national team will get together for a few days in New York next month before playing in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium.
WNBA champion Aces built for a three-peat with finals MVP A'ja Wilson, core group returning
Read full article: WNBA champion Aces built for a three-peat with finals MVP A'ja Wilson, core group returningA’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are poised for a possible three-peat and continue one of the greatest runs in league history.
Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
Read full article: Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals.
Jones and Stewart help Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73
Read full article: Jones and Stewart help Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73Jonquel Jones scored 27 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-73 and force a Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Aces rout Liberty 104-76, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA Finals
Read full article: Aces rout Liberty 104-76, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA FinalsA’ja Wilson scored 26 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 104-76 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals.
Young and Plum each score 26 points as Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals opener
Read full article: Young and Plum each score 26 points as Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals openerJackie Young and Kelsey Plum each scored 26 points and the defending champion Las Vegas Aces pulled away from the New York Liberty in the second half to win 99-82 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
Defending champion Aces return to WNBA Finals, beat Wings 64-61 to complete sweep
Read full article: Defending champion Aces return to WNBA Finals, beat Wings 64-61 to complete sweepA’ja Wilson had 13 points and 13 rebounds, and the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces advanced to the finals for the third time in four years, beating the Dallas Wings 64-61 for a three-game sweep.
Minus suspended coach Becky Hammon, Aces rout Storm 105-64 to open title defense
Read full article: Minus suspended coach Becky Hammon, Aces rout Storm 105-64 to open title defenseJackie Young and Kelsey Plum both scored 23 points, and the Las Vegas Aces opened defense of their WNBA championship with a 105-64 win over the Seattle Storm.
Wilson's double-double leads Aces to 67-64 win over Sun
Read full article: Wilson's double-double leads Aces to 67-64 win over SunA’ja Wilson had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Connecticut Sun 67-64 on Sunday in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals The Aces staved off a late run by the Sun, who erased a seven-point deficit with 1:24 left when Alyssa Thomas hit back-to-back shots to pull Connecticut within three.
Young beats buzzer, Aces top Storm 110-98 in OT in Game 3
Read full article: Young beats buzzer, Aces top Storm 110-98 in OT in Game 3Jackie Young sent the game in overtime with a buzzer-beating basket and then Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum hit big shots in the extra session to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 110-98 to move within a victory of advancing to the WNBA Finals.
Plum's 3s lead Aces over Sky in WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Read full article: Plum's 3s lead Aces over Sky in WNBA Commissioner's CupKelsey Plum scored 12 of her 24 points in the first quarter as the Las Vegas Aces raced to an early 23-point lead, then held on for a 93-83 victory over the Chicago Sky to win the second WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship.
Trio of Chicago Sky players headline WNBA All-Star reserves
Read full article: Trio of Chicago Sky players headline WNBA All-Star reservesCourtney Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman will get a chance to play before their home fans as the trio was selected as reserves for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 10 in Chicago.
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Stewart lifts Storm to Game 1 WNBA Finals win over Aces
Read full article: Stewart lifts Storm to Game 1 WNBA Finals win over AcesSeattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) celebrates after the team defated the Las Vegas Aces during Game 1 of basketball's WNBA Finals Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)BRADENTON, Fla. – The Seattle Storm's lead down to two with a quarter left, Breanna Stewart took over. The big-game player scored the first 11 points of the fourth quarter and finished with 37 to help the Storm beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-80 on Friday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. She was a point short of the WNBA Finals record set by Angel McCoughtry. McCoughtry scored 20 points to lead Las Vegas, which was playing in the WNBA Finals for the first time since the franchise moved to the Nevada city three years ago. Eight players had reached 11 assists in a finals game before Bird's record performance.
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