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Thornton and the Valkyries take on conference foe Seattle
By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025
Golden State Valkyries (10-11, 5-7 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (13-9, 8-5 Western Conference) Seattle; Wednesday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Nneka Ogwumike and the Seattle Storm host Kayla Thornton and the Golden State Valkyries. The Storm are 8-5 against conference opponents. Seattle is fourth in the WNBA with 37.1 points in the paint led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilson leads Las Vegas against Dallas after 34-point game
By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025
Las Vegas Aces (10-11, 5-6 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (6-16, 2-9 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas Aces visits the Dallas Wings after A’ja Wilson scored 34 points in the Aces’ 104-102 win against the Golden State Valkyries. The Wings have gone 2-9 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota takes on Phoenix, seeks 20th win of season
By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025
Phoenix Mercury (15-6, 9-6 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (19-4, 13-2 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx will try to earn its 20th win this season when the Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury. The Lynx have gone 13-2 against Western Conference teams. Minnesota averages 23.7 assists per game to lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlanta plays Chicago on 4-game road slide
By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025
Atlanta Dream (12-9, 8-6 Eastern Conference) at Chicago Sky (7-14, 1-8 Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta Dream will attempt to end its four-game road skid when the Dream take on Chicago Sky. The Sky are 1-8 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago is 3- when it wins the turnover battle and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram, sign defenceman to 2-year, $12.5M contract
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres avoided arbitration with Bowen Byram late Monday night by re-signing the restricted free-agent defenceman to a two-year contract worth $12.5 million. Byram will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2026-27 NHL season. He was considered a candidate for a trade or an offer sheet from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napheesa Collier scores 29 and the Lynx beat the Sky to avenge a series loss on Saturday
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 29 points, five assists and three steals, Courtney Williams added 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 91-78 on Monday night. Minnesota (19-4), which played its fourth game in six days, avenged an 87-81 loss to the Sky on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alyssa Thomas makes free throw with a second remaining to lift Mercury past Valkyries
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Thomas made a free throw with a second remaining to give the Phoenix Mercury a 78-77 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night. Janelle Salaun hit a 3-pointer with 10.3 left to get the Valkyries to 76-75 and tied it at 77 on a baseline jumper with 6.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram by signing him to a 2-year, $12.5M contract
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres avoided arbitration with Bowen Byram late Monday night by re-signing the restricted free agent defenseman to a two-year contract worth $12.5 million. Byram will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2026-27 NHL season. He was considered a candidate for a trade or an offer sheet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Cal Raleigh approached the All-Star Home Run Derby like a day on the lawn. Dad was on the mound and baby brother was behind the plate. Only this time, there were tens of thousands looking on at Truist Park and a $1 million prize. “It goes all the way back to him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, July 14, 2025
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
Monday’s Scoreboard WNBA Minnesota 91 Chicago 78 Phoenix 78 Golden State 77 — The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Championships open water swimming postponed due to poor water quality
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
SINGAPORE (AP) — Open water swimming at the World Championships in Singapore has been postponed because of “water quality levels exceeding acceptable thresholds,” the governing body World Aquatics said in a statement. The women’s 10-kilometer event was to have opened the program Tuesday but was pushed back to Wednesday. It will be held the same ... Read More »
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