Basketball
WNBA final day: Minnesota, Golden State, Las Vegas in playoff race
The WNBA regular season ends Wednesday with seven games. Minnesota leads 32-11, Golden State 31-12, and Las Vegas 30-13 as teams fight for playoff seeding.
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Tarasenko could return to Florida, insider Dave Pagnotta says
Free agent forward Vladimir Tarasenko, 34, may rejoin Florida as Marchand is set to miss time, and the club's salary-cap situation suits a signing.
Bridget Carlton scores 26 as Portland stun Golden State
Carlton's 26 points led Portland past Golden State 90:82 in overtime, costing the Warriors a No.1 playoff seed already secured by Minnesota.
Nico Berg Set to Lead Dallas Medical Staff
Dallas are close to appointing former Canada footballer Nico Berg as head of their medical staff, replacing Johan Bilsborough, per Marc Stein.
Raduljica questions Antetokounmpo's basketball talent
Former Bucks teammate Miroslav Raduljica says Giannis Antetokounmpo's game was built through hard work rather than natural talent, criticizing his lack of a jump shot.
WNBA: New York host Atlanta, Phoenix face Dallas on 22 September
New York tip off against Atlanta at 03:00 Moscow time and Phoenix meet Dallas at 05:00, with New York, Washington and Dallas level at 26-16 in the WNBA table.
Chris Finch calls Minnesota's last season 'very disappointing'
Minnesota head coach Chris Finch admits the team played below its level and regrets the late lineup change of Mike Conley for Donte DiVincenzo before the playoffs.
Trey Kaufman-Renn Wins Court Ruling Against NCAA
A temporary court order in Indiana blocks the NCAA from stopping the 2026 draft pick's return to college basketball after his split from Purdue.
Quinn Hughes, Minnesota to discuss contract extension
Hughes and Minnesota will meet soon to negotiate a new deal, with the defenceman having one year left at a $7.85 million cap hit.