Wings hunt momentum against the Rickea Jackson-less Sky

Which WNBA team’s crowd is the rowdiest?

Wings take on a depleted Sky after Rickea Jackson injury

Chicago’s injury report is already growing, after the Sky announced forward Rickea Jackson tore her ACL ahead of tonight’s home opener against Dallas.

• “We’re devastated that Rickea suffered this injury, but we are confident she will make a full recovery,” Chicago GM Jeff Pagliocca said in a team statement. “Rickea was playing at an All-Star and All-Defensive level early in the season.”

• Jackson joins Courtney Vandersloot, DiJonai Carrington, and Azurá Stevens on the Sky’s injured list, while center Elizabeth Williams is listed as questionable. (See full report)

Ups and downs: Despite Chicago’s setback, both of tonight’s teams are off to promising starts, currently sitting at or above .500 after each going 10-34 in 2025.

• The 3-1 Sky owns the league’s No. 1 defensive rating through four games, while Dallas’s attack is averaging 88.3 points per game with two wins.

• “We still have a good team,” Sky head coach Tyler Marsh said Tuesday. “We still have valuable pieces in that locker room that are ready to go out and perform.” (See full rankings)

Tune in: The Sky hosts the Wings tonight at 9 PM ET, live on USA.

Ottawa keeps Walter Cup hopes alive in Game 3 win

The Charge isn’t giving up the ship, after Ottawa stole Monday’s Game 3 from Montréal to force tonight’s potential PWHL finals decider down 2-1.

• The Charge fended off elimination in front of a playoff-record crowd, with Peyton Hemp finding the 1-1 equalizer in the third period, before local hero Rebecca Leslie hit the game-winner to secure the 2-1 comeback win.

• “I’m honestly at a loss for words,” Leslie said afterwards. “It’s such an honor to play for my hometown, to see a record-breaking crowd tonight.” (Watch full highlights)

Big picture: Only one team has ever bounced back from 2-0 in a best-of-five PWHL postseason series — Minnesota in 2024 — and the Victoire is aiming to not let that happen again.

• History could be on Ottawa’s side in tonight’s Canadian Tire Centre showdown, after the home team took nine of this season’s 12 playoff games.

• “I think both teams are desperate to find a way to come out with the win,” said Montréal head coach Kori Cheverie. “It’s a long game, it’s a chess match.” (See full recap)

Tune in: Montréal takes on Ottawa tonight at 7 PM ET, live on ION.

Spirit & Gotham kick off Champions Cup semis

The Concacaf Champions Cup is heating up, as NWSL sides Gotham and Washington kick off the regional tournament’s semifinals tonight in Mexico.

• 2024/25 winner Gotham faces 2026 Liga MX Clausura champion Club América, before the Spirit battles Pachuca on its home field.

• Tonight’s winners advance to Saturday’s final, with the eventual Concacaf champion qualifying for the global 2027 FIFA Champions Cup in Miami.

Scouting report: Last year’s final featured the best of both top-flight North American leagues, as Gotham took down Tigres to claim the inaugural title.

• The Bats have yet to lose a game in Concacaf competition, carrying a 7-0-3 record across the continental competition’s first two editions.

• “It’s obviously fantastic to be here again,” said Gotham manager Juan Carlos Amoros. “That’s where we want Gotham to be… We want to be at the international stage.” (See full preview)

Tune in: The Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals begin tonight at 7:30 PM ET, live on Paramount+.

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• In the episode, Ali and Kelley reflect on being national team bubble players, before making predictions for the USWNT’s 2027 World Cup roster.

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WNBA releases 2026 All-Star tickets

WNBA fans can start making summer plans, as tickets for July’s 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago are officially up for grabs.

• Tipping off July 24th, festivities include Friday’s 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars competition at Wintrust Arena before Saturday’s headliner at the United Center.

• “Together with the Chicago Sky, we look forward to celebrating the game’s brightest stars, engaging WNBA fans around the world, and showcasing the energy of one of basketball’s most iconic cities,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. (See full details)

Bigger picture: The annual matchup is set to take over the United Center for the first time, as the WNBA aims to fill the 20,000-seat arena — the NBA’s largest.

Be there: Purchase individual tickets via Ticketmaster or browse curated hospitality packages from WNBA Experiences.

Caitlin Clark named Indy 500 grand marshal

Fever guard Caitlin Clark is all-in on Indianapolis, as the Indy 500 named the WNBA superstar this year’s grand marshal — giving her ceremonial starting command over Sunday’s Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

• Clark wasn’t able to accept the honor in her first two seasons due to Indiana’s schedule, but will get her first taste of racing action this weekend.

• “I’m looking forward to experiencing an iconic piece of what makes Indiana so special,” she said in a statement. (See full report)

Big shoes: Clark is not the first Indiana player to serve as grand marshal, following in the footsteps of 2012 WNBA champion Tamika Catchings.

• “To experience that as the grand marshal, it’s one of the highest honors you can get in the state of Indiana,” Fever coach Stephanie White said.

Quote of the day

Tennis legend Billie Jean King
on officially graduating from Cal State LA this weekend — 65 years after first enrolling in 1961.