A’ja Wilson & Olivia Miles climb early WNBA award odds

LA Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike hit a buzzer-beater 30 years in the making.

A’ja Wilson & Olivia Miles climb early awards odds

WNBA award debates are already in full swing, as familiar favorites and fresh faces make serious cases for MVP, Rookie of the Year, and other top honors.

• Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson hasn’t let up, leading the league with 25.7 points and 2.2 blocks per game while sitting Top 5 in rebounds and 3-point percentage.

• Indiana sharpshooter Caitlin Clark isn’t far behind, ranking third in scoring and second in assists, while leading rebounders Angel Reese and Jessica Shepard battle for a shot at Defensive Player of the Year. (See full stats)

Bright futures: Minnesota first-year Olivia Miles is dominating the Rookie of the Year odds — while also landing on a few MVP shortlists.

• The 23-year-old leads her class with 18.5 points and 4.9 assists per game, making her the overwhelming ROY favorite at -2500 while climbing the MVP ranks at +1200.

• Retired Sparks legend Candace Parker won MVP and ROY in 2008, remaining the only player in WNBA history to take both in a single season. (See full odds)

Wings down Sky in wild comeback win

No. 5 Dallas is finding its way, pulling off one of the season’s more improbable victories in Saturday’s 93-92 comeback win over No. 13 Chicago.

• Dallas overcame a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit, as Li Yueru sank two free-throws with 12.5 seconds left to secure the Wings’ first and final lead.

• “We were just trying to attack that way and just chip away, not hit any home runs, but one possession at a time, dig in defensively, get what we want, execute offensively, and just keep huddling,” guard Paige Bueckers said postgame. (Watch full highlights)

Big picture: The matchup highlighted two teams moving in different directions, as Dallas won seven of its last 10 games while the Sky dropped 10 of its last 11.

• Chicago questioned the officiating after its latest collapse, with center Kamilla Cardoso and guard Sydney Taylor both fouling out late in the game.

• “Did we make some mistakes down the stretch? Of course,” said head coach Tyler Marsh. “At the same time, we can’t have those types of calls called on us and then the non-calls go against us.” (See full clip)

Up next: Chicago attempts to right the ship against No. 15 Connecticut tonight at 7 PM ET, before Dallas visits No. 14 Seattle at 10 PM ET, live on WNBA League Pass.

Angel Reese leads Atlanta into Toronto

No. 3 Atlanta is on a tear, notching back-to-back weekend wins over No. 7 Indiana to surge up the WNBA standings on an 11-4 record.

• Star forward Angel Reese made history on Saturday, becoming the fastest player in league history to record 1,000 rebounds — 10 games faster than icon Tina Charles’s previous 89-game record.

• “[Rebounding] gives us more points, it gives us more opportunities,” Reese said. “Being able to come out and do what I do every single night just shows my consistency.” (Watch full highlights)

Scouting report: The Dream carries a three-game winning streak into tonight’s matchup against No. 10 Toronto, as the 2026 expansion side sits just below the playoff line on an 8-8 record.

• The Tempo will be without leading scorer Brittney Sykes due to a plantar fascia injury, instead relying on backcourt standout Marina Mabrey after she dropped a career-high 37 points in Friday’s 101-97 win over the Sun.

• “Looked like I was watching Diana Taurasi out there,” coach Sandy Brondello said of Mabrey. “Just how effortless it is, and just how fast she can shoot, the confidence she has — we’re lucky to have her.” (Watch full highlights)

Tune in: Atlanta faces Toronto tonight at 7:30 PM ET, live on WNBA League Pass.

Catch up on the latest women’s soccer headlines, as an all-new episode of The Late Sub presented by Ally Bank dishes up host Claire Watkins’s hottest takes on all things USWNT, NWSL, Champions League, and more.

• In the episode, Claire takes her first stab at predicting the USWNT’s 2027 World Cup roster after a few illuminating friendlies against Brazil.

• Throughout it all, one question looms large: Can Catarina Macario get healthy in time to reclaim her spot in the lineup?

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Serena Williams enters Wimbledon singles draw

Tennis icon Serena Williams is locking in, officially accepting wildcard entry into next week’s Wimbledon singles draw.

• Marking her first Grand Slam since 2022, Williams will also participate in the grass-court tournament’s doubles competition alongside sister Venus.

• Serena made her return to pro tennis earlier this month, winning one doubles match at Queen’s Club before losing her Berlin Open clash. (See full recap)

Scouting report: After four years off the court, the currently unranked 23-time Grand Slam champion could face a steep climb at Wimbledon — despite winning seven previous singles titles in London.

• “Do you think I’m ready for singles?” she asked reporters this week. “That's the question of the hour, right?” (See full report)

England keeper Mary Earps joins London City

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps is coming home, signing a two-year deal with the WSL’s Michele Kang-backed London City Lionesses after two years with France’s PSG.

• Earps made 22 appearances for the Première Ligue titan, recording 12 shutouts en route to a third-place finish behind Kang’s OL Lyonnes.

• “The club’s values represent what I want to represent and they are passionate about what I want to achieve,” Earps said of LCL. “Every time I spoke with the club I wanted to hear more.” (See full statement)

Big moves: The 2022 Euros champion represents just one piece of London City’s ambitious offseason plans, as the club looks to sign Spain’s Mapi Leon and Alexia Putellas after finishing its first top-flight season in sixth place.

• “The vision and ambition, including the new training facility, is incredible,” added Earps. “It shows what our owner Michele and everyone at the club want to do.”

Quote of the day

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson
responding to the WNBA’s planned 50-game expanded schedule in 2027.