Wings hand Aces their second loss of the season

Today’s results:

The Mystics downed the Fever, 96-88, behind stellar performances from Brittney Sykes and Ariel Atkins.

The Dream pulled away from the Sky, 82-68, for their fourth straight win.

The Wings edged the Aces, 80-78, thanks to a free throw by Natasha Howard…..handing Las Vegas their second loss of the season is a confidence booster for Dallas.

The Lynx ran past the Mercury, 75-64. It is their fifth consecutive win.

WNBA team news:

Voices within the Sky franchise urge separating the head coach and general manager roles.

The New York state of dimes.

WNBA player news:

Jewell Loyd takes center stage for the Storm.

How Sug Sutton overcame the odds to make, and stick with, a WNBA roster.

Storm rookie Dulcy Fankham Mendjiadeu is blazing a path for African-born players in the WNBA.

Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier’s plan to keep players at home in the winter.

WNBA coach news:

Washington GM Mike Thibault is proud of his coaching family.

USA Basketball news:

The USA beat Columbia, 68-49, to advance to the AmeriCup semifinals.

College team news:

South Carolina’s transfers are taking leadership roles.

College coach news:

Iowa has extended Lisa Bluder’s contract through 2029.