Injuries continue to pile up as the big weekend looms

Today’s results:

The Mystics downed the Storm, 93-86.

The Aces made work of the Mercury, 98-72.

WNBA All-Star news:

Rhyne Howard will replace Elena Delle Donne in the All-Star game.

Kelsey Mitchell aims to make the most of her All-Star nod.

The skills challenge will change to a pairings format.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart has the Liberty one step away from the Commissioner’s Cup final.

Indiana’s NaLyssa Smith has suffered a stress fracture in her left foot, and will be reevaluated in two weeks, and Lexie Hull is out with a broken nose.

After setting the Mystics’ franchise record for three’s, Ariel Atkins sprained her ankle and had to be carried off the court.

How Brittney Griner’s return has inspired other detainees.

What do laws and the CBA say about Dearica Hamby’s pregnancy allegations?

Athletes Unlimited news:

Megan Perry and Athletes Unlimited are here to grow women’s basketball.