Sparks, Storm both hope to continue winning streaks

Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) is defended by Phoenix Mercury guards Natasha Cloud (0) and Rebecca Allen (11) during the first quarter at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The Seattle Storm can close with a three-game winning streak before the Olympic break when they visit a Los Angeles Sparks team…

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Team USA outlasts Australia, 98-92

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; USA guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on in the fourth quarter against Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports Team USA executed late in the game and survived a game Australia team for a 98-92 exhibition win in a pre-Olympics…

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League’s best square off when Sun visit Liberty

May 14, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Rachel Banham (1) shoots for three points against the Indiana Fever in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun likely will spend the rest of the season jostling for the WNBA’s top…

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Team USA Basketball Might Have Effort Problem

PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Try as we might, it’s easy to overreact to the disjointed second half turned in by Team USA in a narrow win over Australia in Abu Dhabi. Energy in spurts, effectiveness largely in isolation, and soft interior defense contributed to the white-knuckle finish in the exhibition game that left head…

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Slumping Dream visit Lynx in final game before break

May 9, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Aerial Powers (23) yells to teammates as Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) reaches of the ball Thursday, May 9, 2024, during the preseason game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream, 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA…

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