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Brittney Sykes scores 25 points as the Tempo beat the Sky 85-68 in the WNBA

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TORONTO (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 25 points, Nyara Sabally added 15 and the Toronto Tempo beat the Chicago Sky 85-68 on Sunday. Isabelle Harrison, who missed the first 10 games of the season with a thumb injury, finished with 14 points in her season debut and Laura Juskaite scored 10 for the Tempo (6-5). Marina Mabrey added nine points, six assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block. Azura Stevens had a season-high 18 points and 10 rebounds for Chicago, her second consecutive game with...

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Victor Wembanyama says he's 'built for' the pressure of the NBA Finals with the Spurs down 2-0

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Victor Wembanyama is not shying away from the spotlight in the NBA Finals, and the San Antonio Spurs would not want it any other way. Less than 48 hours after missing a shot at the end of Game 2 that would have beaten the New York Knicks and evened the series, the 22-year-old big man from France who is becoming the face of the league said the pressure of the situation does not bother him as the Spurs enter Game 3 facing a 2-0 deficit. “There’s really no reason to overthink it,” Wembanyama sai...

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Final Injury Report for Sky-Tempo: Will Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez Play?

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The Toronto Tempo are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Chicago Sky in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Toronto enters Sunday’s game with a 5-5 record after losing on the road to the New York Liberty Wednesday night. In Wednesday’s loss to the Liberty, Marina Mabrey led the way for the Tempo as she recorded 17 points, three rebounds and four assists while Brittney Sykes added 17 points, five rebounds and three steals of her own.

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Angel Reese Fans Accuse WNBA Refs Of Showing Clear Bias

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Angel Reese's fans believe that the WNBA's referees show clear bias when it comes to Indiana Fever star point guard Caitlin Clark. The Atlanta Dream took on the Indiana Fever this weekend. The Fever topped the Dream, 83-71. Clark had 17 points, despite suffering from an illness at halftime. ...

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Angel Reese’s Boyfriend Wendell Carter Jr Steals Attention With Courtside Appearance Supporting Dream Star in Special Jersey

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Back when the Orlando Magic was still competing in the 2025-26 NBA season, Angel Reese made her presence felt in their games in support of her boyfriend Wendell Carter Jr. Now that the Magic’s season is over, Carter is returning the favor.

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What The No. 1 Pick Means For Washington’s Long-Term Cap Sheet

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The Washington Wizards entered 2026 with a projected $80 million in cap space for the 2026-27 season. But after acquiring four players before the February deadline — including Trae Young and Anthony Davis — and winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, the Wizards sit just $11 million below the luxury tax. […]

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Historical Comparisons For This Year’s NBA Finals Matchup

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The New York Knicks are just two wins from earning their first championship since they last hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy all the way back in 1973. They might as well have won it already. After Friday’s 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, New York is standing […]

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