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Gauff Unleashes Turbo Serve to Cruise Past Sonmez at US Open 2026
sports1 month ago

Gauff Unleashes Turbo Serve to Cruise Past Sonmez at US Open 2026

Coco Gauff’s revitalized serve is clearly a weapon as she defeats Zeynep Sonmez in straight sets at the US Open 2026, following momentum from her Cincinnati Open title. She dominated with blazing first serves (112–120 mph) and a 93% win rate on first-serve points, breaking early in the match and closing it out with multiple aces. Her confidence to go for the ace has grown, signaling a renewed, aggressive serving strategy that helped her weather a tougher second set, and she advances to face Paula Badosa or Daria Kastakina in the next round.

via BBC|
#aces#coco-gauff#serve
Aces Set to Reign? WNBA’s 30th Season Braces for Expansions and a Record CBA
sports5 months ago

Aces Set to Reign? WNBA’s 30th Season Braces for Expansions and a Record CBA

Predictions for the WNBA’s 30th season center on a historic pay surge under a new CBA and two expansions shaking up rosters; the Las Vegas Aces remain the team to beat, with the Liberty, Sparks, Fever and Mystics in hot pursuit. Olivia Miles is the likely Rookie of the Year, and A’ja Wilson is the MVP favorite. The Mystics could surprise by reaching the playoffs while Phoenix is seen as unlikely to pace the league; the predicted playoff semi-finalists are the Aces, Liberty, Fever and Sparks.

via The Guardian|
#2026-season#aces#cba
Kate Martin Hits the Market: Possible Stops After Valkyries Waive Guard
sports5 months ago

Kate Martin Hits the Market: Possible Stops After Valkyries Waive Guard

The Valkyries waived guard Kate Martin, who is recovering from a Grade 2 quad strain, with a May 7 waiver deadline and a 48-hour claim window. The 2026 season begins May 8. Potential landing spots include reuniting with Caitlin Clark on the Fever (open development contract), returning to the Aces, or signing with the Portland Fire on a development deal; Martin could also end up back with the Valkyries in a development role. The article notes Martin’s Iowa connection with Clark and highlights ongoing offseason roster moves shaping several teams’ guard depth.

via Sports Illustrated|
#aces#fever#kate-martin
Free-Agent Frenzy Ahead: WNBA’s 2026 Market Sets Up for a Power Shuffle
sports6 months ago

Free-Agent Frenzy Ahead: WNBA’s 2026 Market Sets Up for a Power Shuffle

The WNBA launches its expedited 2026 free agency with bigger rosters and a higher cap, plus a core designation that grants exclusive rights to a player. A 50-player list highlights stars likely to shift teams or stay put: A’ja Wilson is expected to re-sign with the Las Vegas Aces, Napheesa Collier appears likely to remain with the Minnesota Lynx, and Breanna Stewart is set to re-sign with the New York Liberty. Other notable moves include Kelsey Plum and Skylar Diggins changing teams, Brittney Griner moving to the Connecticut Sun, and a wave of re-signings as teams build for the 2026 season. The market will determine which franchises capitalize on core players and a reshaped salary structure.

via The New York Times|
#aces#breanna-stewart#free-agency-2026
Aces and Family Moments Define the Masters Par 3 Contest
sports6 months ago

Aces and Family Moments Define the Masters Par 3 Contest

Justin Thomas opened with an ace as the Masters Par 3 Contest delivered a day of memorable highlights: Wyndham Clark and Keegan Bradley each recorded holes-in-one (Bradley extending a rare back-to-back year feat) while 90-year-old Gary Player chipped in for a birdie; Nico Echavarria won the 2025 contest in a playoff against J.J. Spaun, and no Par 3 winner has ever gone on to win the Masters in the same year. The event, a longtime fan and family favorite, featured moments like Scheffler family participation and other players’ kids, and is played on the nine-hole course around DeSoto Springs Pond and Ike’s Pond, designed by George Cobb and Cliff Roberts. Live viewing details were provided for Masters.com, the Masters app, and ESPN platforms.

via PGA Tour|
#aces#family#golf
Skubal Tops 2026 Aces List as Skenes Breaks Into Elite Circle
sports6 months ago

Skubal Tops 2026 Aces List as Skenes Breaks Into Elite Circle

An expert panel ranked 90 pitchers for 2026, placing Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes in the top tier as unanimous aces, with Skubal regarded as the current No. 1 and Skenes joining the elite circle after his Cy Young-winning season. The rankings use a five-tier system and exclude pitchers returning from major surgery; the list also highlights a deep field of notable starters (e.g., Yamamoto, Crochet, Snell, Sale) and emphasizes health and durability as key factors for the season ahead.

via The New York Times|
#aces#mlb#paul-skenes
Aces and Mercury Clash in WNBA Finals Opener
sports1 year ago

Aces and Mercury Clash in WNBA Finals Opener

The 2025 WNBA Finals began with Game 1 in Las Vegas, where the Las Vegas Aces narrowly defeated the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in a dramatic finish. The series is the first best-of-seven in league history, with the Aces aiming for their third title in four years and the Mercury seeking their first since 2014. Key moments included missed free throws and injuries, with the game remaining highly competitive and closely contested until the final seconds.

via CBS Sports|
#aces#game-1#las-vegas
Aces and Mercury Clash in 2025 WNBA Finals with High Stakes and Betting Bonuses
sports1 year ago

Aces and Mercury Clash in 2025 WNBA Finals with High Stakes and Betting Bonuses

The 2025 WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury is a historic best-of-seven series, with experts divided on the outcome. The Aces, aiming for their third title in four years, are slightly favored due to home-court advantage and experience, but the Mercury, returning to the Finals for the first time since 2021, are seen as strong contenders with a talented roster and recent playoff success. Predictions vary from Aces in 6 or 7 games to Mercury in 7, reflecting the series' uncertainty and competitiveness.

via CBS Sports|
#2025#aces#mercury
Fever upset Aces in Game 1 of WNBA semifinals with Mitchell's 34 points
sports1 year ago

Fever upset Aces in Game 1 of WNBA semifinals with Mitchell's 34 points

The Indiana Fever won Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces with an 89-73 victory, led by Kelsey Mitchell's 34 points, taking an early series advantage. The game featured strong performances from both teams, with the Fever establishing a significant lead in the third quarter and the Aces attempting a comeback, hindered by A'ja Wilson's shooting struggles. The series continues with Game 2 scheduled in Las Vegas.

via Yahoo Sports|
#aces#fever#game1