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WNBA coach Becky Hammon RIPS into star Kelsey Plum as Las Vegas Aces drop second game to New York Liberty
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA coach Becky Hammon RIPS into star Kelsey Plum as Las Vegas Aces drop second game to New York Liberty

Daily Mail  

Hammon berated her star player after a subpar performance against New York The reigning, two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces have their backs against the wall following a Game 2 defeat at the hands of the New York Liberty in the semifinals of this year's playoffs. Part of the blame for the result could be placed on the shoulders of …

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Caitlin Clark wins WNBA Rookie of the Year after missing out on league MVP to A'ja Wilson
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark wins WNBA Rookie of the Year after missing out on league MVP to A'ja Wilson

Daily Mail  

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award from league officials one week after receiving the same honor from the Associated Press. Clark did miss out on being the league's MVP, losing that honor to Las Vegas Aces juggernaut A'ja Wilson. Clark has reportedly won the WNBA's own Rookie of the Year Award, but …

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Defending champion Aces live up to title against the Storm
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Defending champion Aces live up to title against the Storm

China Daily  

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson attempts a shot against Seattle Storm guards Victoria Vivians and Jewell Loyd during a WNBA game on Sunday in Las Vegas. Hammon, therefore, loved the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the Aces' first-round WNBA playoff series with the Seattle Storm, when Las Vegas allowed just two points, both on free throws, and rallied …

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WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019
3 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019

Daily Mail  

Brooklyn's Barclays Center was nearly filled to the brim as reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty in completing the season series sweep, 3-0, over the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last year's WNBA Finals. Although Aces star and reigning WNBA Finals MVP A'ja Wilson missed her first game since 2019 with an ankle injury, …

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Sparks snap eight-game losing streak with thrilling overtime win against Aces
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sparks snap eight-game losing streak with thrilling overtime win against Aces

LA Times  

Sparks rookie forward Rickea Jackson, left, drives against Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin during the first half of the Sparks’ 98-93 overtime win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. “They know how much this game means to me.” Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum celebrates during the first half Friday against the Sparks. Despite Wilson’s 11 points, the Sparks were able …

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Las Vegas Aces make WNBA history as first team to sell out season tickets
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Las Vegas Aces make WNBA history as first team to sell out season tickets

NPR  

Las Vegas Aces make WNBA history as first team to sell out season tickets Enlarge this image toggle caption Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Maddie Meyer/Getty Images If you go to the website for the Las Vegas Aces, you'll see incredible videos of professional women's basketball stars scoring, storming through the stadium and striking epic poses. "The back-to-back WNBA Champion Las Vegas …

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Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
1 year, 2 months ago

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces secured their place as one of the greatest teams in WNBA history. To be in this moment right now and do it together, it speaks volumes about us, our chemistry.” Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon gestures to her team during the first half in Game 4 of a …

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WNBA power rankings: Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty hold edge heading into playoffs
1 year, 3 months ago

WNBA power rankings: Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty hold edge heading into playoffs

New York Times  

Read the latest WNBA Power Rankings They started the season as the best team in basketball, and despite a brief lull in the middle of August, the Las Vegas Aces will enter the WNBA postseason as the No. Las Vegas Aces Becky Hammon has consistently said that the 2023 Aces have done more with less than the 2022 champs, and …

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As rest of WNBA tries to keep pace, Aces are only getting better
1 year, 5 months ago

As rest of WNBA tries to keep pace, Aces are only getting better

New York Times  

In Super Squads, The Athletic follows the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces in their quests to win a WNBA championship. LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces’ players were predictably demure entering Thursday’s “battle of the super teams” against New York, the first regular-season matchup between the WNBA’s two projected title favorites featuring the last four regular-season MVPs. …

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Lakers’ LeBron James earns ESPYs nomination for breaking NBA scoring record
1 year, 6 months ago

Lakers’ LeBron James earns ESPYs nomination for breaking NBA scoring record

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James is a 2023 ESPY nominee in the category for best record-breaking performance. USC’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams earned a nomination for top male college athlete and Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is up for best MLB player. NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, American League MVP Aaron Judge of the New York …

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Tom Brady turns from touchdown to hoops lands ownership stake in Las Vegas Aces
1 year, 8 months ago

Tom Brady turns from touchdown to hoops lands ownership stake in Las Vegas Aces

Hindustan Times  

NFL legend Tom Brady has announced he has acquired an ownership stake in the Las Vegas Aces, the reigning champions of the Women's National Basketball Association. NFL star Tom Brady arrives for the Los Angeles premiere screening of "80 For Brady" at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Brady, who holds the record for winning seven Super Bowl titles …

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Tom Brady becomes minority owner of WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces
1 year, 9 months ago

Tom Brady becomes minority owner of WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady has acquired an ownership stake in the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. “I am very excited to be part of the Las Vegas Aces organization,” Brady said in a statement Thursday. “Tom Brady is a win not only for the Aces, and the WNBA, but for women’s professional sports as …

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Dearica Hamby relieved to have fresh start with Sparks as WNBA free agency opens
1 year, 10 months ago

Dearica Hamby relieved to have fresh start with Sparks as WNBA free agency opens

LA Times  

Las Vegas Aces’ Dearica Hamby dribbles upcourt during a game against the Phoenix Mercury on May 6, 2022. Wednesday’s opening salvo of free-agent moves added to the Sparks’ previous trade acquisitions of Hamby and guard Jasmine Thomas, who last played for Miller with the Connecticut Sun. “Nneka’s been very supportive since the very beginning,” Hamby said, “and also kind of …

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Former Sparks star Candace Parker signing with the Las Vegas Aces
1 year, 10 months ago

Former Sparks star Candace Parker signing with the Las Vegas Aces

LA Times  

Candace Parker controls the ball during a playoff game between the Chicago Sky and the Connecticut Sun on Aug. 28. Parker, who won a title win the Sparks in 2016, announced Saturday she will sign with the Las Vegas Aces. Former two-time MVP Candace Parker announced on social media Saturday that she would sign with the defending champion Las Vegas …

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Las Vegas Aces win first WNBA title; Chelsea Gray named MVP
2 years, 3 months ago

Las Vegas Aces win first WNBA title; Chelsea Gray named MVP

LA Times  

Las Vegas star A’ja Wilson holds up the WNBA championship trophy after the Aces’ title-clinching victory over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 on Sunday. Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title in a 78-71 road win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 on Sunday. The Las Vegas Aces celebrate …

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Fred Williams and Sparks continue searching for answers after loss to Aces
2 years, 6 months ago

Fred Williams and Sparks continue searching for answers after loss to Aces

LA Times  

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, second right, speaks with teammates during the first half of an 89-72 loss to the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night. After two years of polo shirts and quarter-zips, the Sparks’ new interim coach ascended to the lead chair dressed in a black suit, crisp white shirt and pale purple tie. For a …

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WNBA announces All-Stars for game against US National Team
3 years, 5 months ago

WNBA announces All-Stars for game against US National Team

The Hindu  

Candace Parker, Liz Cambage and Jonquel Jones will lead Team WNBA against the USA Basketball Women's National Team in next month's WNBA All-Star Game. Las Vegas Aces star Cambage, who is from Australia, and the Chicago Sky's Parker, a two-time league MVP, were among the biggest names selected to Team WNBA. The Aces leads all teams with four players participating …

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