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WNBA Makes Rhyne Howard Announcement After Dream's Blowout Win vs. Angel Reese, Sky

The Atlanta Dream made it back-to-back wins on Friday night to improve to 7-3 on the season. They took out Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky in a dominant 88-70 victory at Gateway Center Arena. Atlanta's big win was thanks in large part to Rhyne Howard, who caught fire in this one.

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Angel Reese's Teammate Admits Chicago Sky's Big Problem After 7th Loss

The Chicago Sky have lost their third straight game and are still winless against WNBA teams not named Dallas Wings, bowing to the Atlanta Dream 88-70 on Friday.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / June 14

Fourth-quarter comeback lifts Aces past struggling Wings

Jewell Loyd drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer with 28.4 seconds left as part of a decisive 15-0 run as the Las Vegas Aces rallied for an 88-84 victory over the visiting Dallas Wings on Friday night.

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Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / June 14

Jewell Loyd comes up big in final seconds as Aces top Wings, 88-84

The Las Vegas Aces ( 5-4) found a way to get the win against the Dallas Wings (1-11) at home in the absence of center A’ja Wilson who was in concussion protocol for tonight’s game.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 13

WNBA's Announcement Following Dream Star's Historic Night vs. Sky

On Friday, the Atlanta Dream handed the Chicago Sky its third consecutive loss, seventh overall for the 2025 WNBA season. The Dream had an 88-70 win over the Sky, thanks to the historic game from All-Star guard Rhyne Howard.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 13

Sheryl Swoopes Advises Sky About Ex-Fever Guard Amid Caitlin Clark Return

The women's basketball world received some fantastic news on Friday, as the Indiana Fever announced that star guard Caitlin Clark will be returning to the court against the New York Liberty on June 14 after missing the past three weeks with a left quad strain.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 13

WNBA Star Sends Blunt Message on 'Chasing' Aces A'ja Wilson

Many see Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark as the bright future of the WNBA. However, the current superstar of the league is Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Brittney Griner Makes WNBA History Against Angel Reese

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Chicago Sky 88-70, led by a historic game by Brittney Griner. Atlanta improved to 7-3 after the victory over Angel Reese and the Sky on Friday.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / June 13

Concussion Protocol Sidelines A’ja WIlson

A’ja Wilson will miss the Las Vegas Aces’ game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night after being placed in the concussion protocol. She is out indefinitely.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Chicago Sky Make Kamilla Cardoso Announcement After Third Straight Loss

Losing to the Atlanta Dream on Friday night, the Chicago Sky are now riding a three-game losing streak. This skid has dropped Chicago's overall record to 2-7, with its only two wins coming against the Dallas Wings who entered the day 1-10 and last in the WNBA standings.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Sophie Cunningham Left Speechless by Statement From Indiana Fever President

The Indiana Fever announced on Friday that both Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham are expected to return to action in their game against the New York Liberty on Saturday. Both guards have been dealing with respective injuries that have forced them to miss Indiana's last few games.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Atlanta Dream Star Makes History Against Angel Reese, Chicago Sky

The Atlanta Dream is currently going against the Chicago Sky at the Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia. In a very tight game, the Sky was one point ahead of the Dream with a score of 39-38 during halftime.

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Atlanta Dream News / Field Level Media / June 13

Rhyne Howard pours in 36 as Dream down Sky

Rhyne Howard scored a season-high 36 points to help the Atlanta Dream post an 88-70 victory over the Chicago Sky on Friday in College Park, Ga. Allisha Gray added 15 points while Brionna Jones compiled 13 points and 11 rebounds for Atlanta (7-3), which won its sixth game in seven tries.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Chicago Sky Reach Dubious Milestone on Friday vs. Dream

Things have not quite gone the way the Chicago Sky had hoped here in the 2025 WNBA season, as the team entered Friday's matchup in Atlanta at 2-6, facing

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 13

WNBA Sends Message About Brittney Griner's Teammates on Friday

Gateway Center Arena was electric on Friday as the Atlanta Dream prepared to host the Chicago Sky. Riding a 6-3 start, good for a .667 winning percentage

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Chicago Sky Announce Roster Decision Before Atlanta Dream Game

The Chicago Sky have struggled to start the season, playing under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh. Chicago began the season with a 0-4 record. They followed that with a two-game win streak against the Dallas Wings but have since hit another roadblock. Marsh's team lands at No.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 13

WNBA All-Star Sends Clear Thoughts on Angel Reese’s Talent

Satou Sabally of the Phoenix Mercury was the latest guest on Just Women's Sports' podcast "Between the Lines." Host and WNBA legend Lisa Leslie asked the

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / June 13

Sparks Notes: Rickea Jackson Scores Career-High, Kelsey Plum Bashes Refs, Caitlin Clark Returns For Huge LA Matchup

Los Angeles Sparks' forward Rickea Jackson poured in 14 points on efficient 5-for-7 shooting and a 4-for-5 mark from beyond the arc in the first quarter alone in Wednesday's 97-89 win over the Aces — part of an eventual career-high 30 points and 11 made field goals.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 13

Fever Fans Make Caitlin Clark Physical Appearance Request After Interview Footage

Indiana Fever fans (and the women's basketball community as a whole) are rejoicing on Friday, after head coach Stephanie White asserted that star guard Caitlin Clark is all set to make her return to the court against the New York Liberty on Saturday after having missed the past five games because of a left quad strain.

Las Vegas Aces News / Field Level Media / June 13

Aces star A’ja Wilson placed in concussion protocol

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was placed in concussion protocol on Friday and will miss the team's game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night. Wilson will likely also miss Sunday's home game against the Phoenix Mercury due to the league policy that a player spend at least 48 hours in the protocol and be cleared by a medical professional.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / June 13

Maddy Siegrist Downgraded to Out Against Las Vegas Aces: Full Dallas Wings Injury Updates

The Dallas Wings will face the Las Vegas Aces severely short-handed Friday night after Maddy Siegrist was downgraded to out, leaving Dallas with just eight available players.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / June 13

Fever Coach Salutes 'Ultimate Pro' Aari McDonald After Indiana Release

The Indiana Fever signed veteran guard Aari McDonald to an emergency hardship exception contract on June 2. They were allowed to do so because three Fever guards (Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and Sydney Colson) all suffered injuries at similar times, leaving the Fever barren in the backcourt.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 13

Paige Bueckers' historic performance had Mercury calling out WNBA

Paige Bueckers made WNBA history on Wednesday night, tying Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record of 35 points. The attention garnered by the performance, which came in a losing effort, left her opponent feeling overlooked.

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