Tough, close games light up the night

Today’s results:

The Mercury survived the Dream, 82-80.

The Sun hung on to edge the Sky, 82-80.

The Mystics got by the Sparks, 80-74, behind a season-high 28 points from Brittney Sykes.

The Lynx downed the Aces, 87-74.

Tomorrow’s game schedule:

Sun at Liberty

Fever at Lynx

WNBA team news:

Washington’s win over LA could be costly down the road.

Chicago isn’t a championship-minded team, according to former players.

WNBA player news:

Tonight Angel Reese became the first rookie in league history to put up 20 or more rebounds in consecutive games.

Reese relentlessly pursues offensive rebounds.

Caitlin Clark’s progression has erased doubts about her transition into the league.

Rachel Banham and Moriah Jefferson are getting acclimated with their new team.

The players who could effect the playoff race.

Gabby Williams says the Storm “feels like home.”

Williams can be “a French Army knife.”

Maya Moore’s number will be retired by the Lynx tomorrow.

NCAA news:

The NCAA has revealed the pay structure for the women’s basketball tournament.

Sources say that UConn is in preliminary talks to join the Big 12 Conference.