Basketball NewsSaturday, May 23, 2026

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoMay 23, 3:34 PM ET

Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including 14 in the second quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 85-75 on Saturday. The Lynx (4-2) took the lead for good with less than a minute remaining in the first quarter and they went on to go up 52-38 at halftime. Chicago rallied in the second half and a 3-pointer by Sydney Taylor drew the Sky within 70-67 early in the fourth quarter.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoMay 23, 3:15 PM ET

ATLANTA — With the Phoenix Mercury heading on the road for a three-game stretch next week, a familiar face has been activated that could help a club still searching for its identity. Phoenix activated guard Monique Akoa-Makani ahead of the trip, bringing back one of the few players who already understands the culture and style the Mercury spent last season building.

Publisher:Fox Sports GeneralOutlet infoMay 23, 3:59 PM ET

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City's versatile academy graduate Nico O'Reilly earned of the season honors.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoMay 23, 3:58 PM ET

Natasha Howard poured in 26 points in the Minnesota Lynx’s 85-75 win over the Chicago Sky — the latest reminder she was one of the WNBA’s best free agency acquisitions.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoMay 23, 3:58 PM ET

Becky Hammon's signature outerwear combo isn't going anywhere. It's part of the reigning champions' culture.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMay 23, 2:22 PM ET

The forward was named All-Defensive for the first time in his 5 year career