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Dallas stumbles against surging Minnesota

Dallas found itself stuck in first gear last night, losing to Minnesota 90-86 in a youth-powered battle that saw the Wings fall to 1-2 on the season.

• Despite second-year Dallas guard Paige Bueckers’s 27 points, the Wings faded down the stretch, handing it over with a 16-point fourth quarter effort.

• “I told them, ‘There’s selfishness in this locker room,’” said Dallas head coach Jose Fernandez. “You gotta look in the mirror and be accountable on how you played.” (Watch full clip)

Dream teamwork: The Lynx has now won two in a row — even without injured leader Napheesa Collier — as center Natasha Howard added 26 points and all five starters finished in double-digit scoring.

• 2026 No. 2 draft pick Olivia Miles put up 15 points for Minnesota, while No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd built on her Dallas debut with a healthy eight-point night.

• “Each game she’s played is going to present new challenges,” Minnesota head coach Cheryl Reeve said of Miles. “That’s what I’ve enjoyed with her.” (Watch full highlights)

Up next: Minnesota next hosts Chicago on Sunday at 7 PM ET (WNBA League Pass), while the Wings gear up to face Washington on Monday at 8 PM ET (Peacock).

Toronto aims to keep pace in LA road trip

Toronto earned its first-ever win on Wednesday, powering past Seattle 86-73 ahead of back-to-back weekend bouts with the Sparks in LA.

• League points per game co-leader Marina Mabrey is fueling the 1-1 Tempo’s success, after dropping six 3-pointers on the Storm to boost her early-season average to 26.5.

• “I want to win really bad, and I know that if I can bring that kind of energy it [can] be contagious for everyone,” Mabrey said. (See full recap)

On the road: Toronto now embarks on another first — its first road trip — taking on a struggling Sparks side to tip off four consecutive away games.

• “I love the road, I get to sleep a little bit more, but these players get to bond a little bit too, get to know each other, because we’re around each other all the time," Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello said.

• “It’s an opportunity for us to grow and face adversity when we will, but it shows the character of the team, how we’re going to respond to that,” she continued. “I’m excited about that.” (See full report)

Tune in: Toronto takes on LA tonight at 10 PM ET (ION), before meeting again on Sunday at 7 PM ET (WNBA League Pass).

Spirit challenges Wave to top-table clash

The NWSL is starting to show its true colors, as No. 2 Washington and No. 3 San Diego square off this weekend in a cutthroat race to the top of the table.

• The teams are tied on points with 18 apiece, trailing No. 1 Portland by just one point — though Washington holds a +9 goal differential.

• The Spirit also has an advantage on recent form, riding an eight-game unbeaten streak that features five straight wins. (See full standings)

Taking stock: Washington will aim to contain San Diego’s young firepower, as the Wave leans on assists co-leader Dudinha, rookie scoring leader Lia Godfrey, and midfield wizard Kenza Dali to break down the Spirit defense.

• “We have what I would say is a really whole squad,” San Diego assistant coach Becki Tweed said. “We can use people in different ways and it’s then about deciding and adjusting during the game.” (See full stats)

Tune in: San Diego hosts Washington tonight at 10 PM ET, live on Victory+.

Catch up on the latest women’s soccer headlines, as all-new episode of The Late Sub together with Amazon Prime dishes up host Claire Watkins’s hottest takes on all things USWNT, NWSL, Champions League, and more.

• In the episode, Claire breaks down USWNT coach Emma Hayes’s recent NWSL tour, breaking down her match itinerary as she sizes up the US league’s talent pool ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

• Discover which players exceeded expectations, who shrunk under the spotlight, and which teams didn’t even make it onto Hayes’s national radar.

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Italian Open final features Top 10 clash

The 2026 Italian Open final is set, as world No. 4 Coco Gauff prepares to face No. 10 Elina Svitolina in Saturday’s Top 10 WTA clash on clay.

• Managing a rough draw, Gauff cruised to her second straight Rome final with a 6-4, 6-3 semifinal win over Sorana Cîrstea, ending another Cîrstea upset bid after she ousted No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

• “It’s been a marathon,” said Gauff. “The first couple of rounds were tough… I was one point away from being out of the tournament, so really grateful.” (Watch full highlights)

Heavyweight bout: Svitolina will compete in her first Italian Open final since 2018, after the Ukrainian downed No. 3 Iga Świątek in a hard-fought 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 battle.

• “The feeling is just unreal to be, after so many years, here again,” Svitolina said. “Such an amazing feeling to do it in such a great way.” (Watch full highlights)

Tune in: The Italian Open final airs tomorrow at 11 AM ET on The Tennis Channel.

Chelsea confirms Sam Kerr’s departure

A WSL icon is exiting Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea confirmed star striker Sam Kerr will not renew her contract after more than six years with the Blues.

• Kerr joined Chelsea in late 2019 on an historic $1 million deal, before racking up five WSL titles, three FA Cups, three League Cups, and 115 goals — one shy of Fran Kirby’s scoring record heading into Saturday’s season finale against Manchester United.

• “When I reflect on my Chelsea career and doing it for the last time, I just feel happy,” Kerr said. “I feel so grateful to have played for this club for six years and won as many trophies as we could.” (See full release)

Ups and downs: The 32-year-old struggled with injury in recent years, starting in just four 2025/26 WSL matches after returning from a 2024 ACL tear.

• That hasn’t deterred the NWSL, with multiple US clubs reportedly showing interest in bringing Kerr back to the league where she remains the all-time leading scorer. (Watch full video)

Number of the day

100

With last night’s win over the Fire, the Liberty became the first-ever WNBA team to average 100 points per game through the season’s first four games.