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sports8 days ago•3 min saved

Drag-clad duo spark chatter as WNBA trans controversy extends to Aces game

Two men wearing dresses attended the Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx game to declare themselves eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft amid the WNBA trans controversy; their stunt, unclear whether earnest critique or satire, drew laughter from an arena staffer and illustrates how the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports has spilled into demonstrations and related remarks, including comments by Sophie Cunningham and draft-eligibility chatter from figures like Enes Kanter and Royce White.

via New York Post|

#draft-eligibility #las-vegas-aces #sophie-cunningham

sports12 days ago•2 min saved

Aces Clinch Playoff Spot as Wilson Leads 2026 Championship Push

Las Vegas clinched a 2026 WNBA playoff berth and would currently be the No. 3 seed as they pursue a fourth title in five seasons, led by MVP candidate A’ja Wilson who tops the league in points and blocks and shoots 41.6% from three, with Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young providing strong support. The standings show Minnesota, Golden State, and other contenders like Indiana, Atlanta, and New York in the mix as teams jockey for seeding; Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier has returned and Caitlin Clark is a rising factor for Indiana. The piece notes Vegas’ late-season surge and Wilson’s dominance—echoing last year’s push—making it risky to bet against her in a playoff series.

via Bleacher Report|

#aja-wilson #las-vegas-aces #playoffs-2026

sports17 days ago•7 min saved

Hammon benches Aces stars in national TV game, fueling load-management debate

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon sat A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for a back-to-back road game against the New York Liberty, starting Jewell Loyd, Dana Evans and Brianna Turner as the Aces were routed 111-71 on ABC. Hammon defended the decision as health-and-safety–focused load management, noting the back-to-back amid heavy travel and the league’s guidelines on rest between games. The move drew attention ahead of scheduling debates and comes as the WNBA’s schedule is set to expand next season.

via Fox News|

#becky-hammon #las-vegas-aces #load-management

sports17 days ago•5 min saved

Aces rest stars to guard health, suffer blowout at hands of Liberty

Becky Hammon sat A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young to prioritize health on a back-to-back/road trip, resulting in a 111-71 loss to the New York Liberty. Marine Johannes exploded for a career-high 27 off the bench as the Liberty surged, while Las Vegas’ bench led by Ta’Niya Latson stepped up with 20 points. The starters combined for just 19 points, leaving Vegas four games back of Minnesota for the top seed. Hammon framed the decision as balancing short-term results with long-term health, a growing concern as the WNBA expands its schedule.

via The New York Times|

#basketball #las-vegas-aces #load-management

sports17 days ago•6 min saved

Aces sit star trio for national TV clash, Hammon cites health over back-to-back fatigue

Las Vegas Aces rested A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young for a marquee ESPN game against the New York Liberty, with Becky Hammon defending the move as prioritizing player health amid a grueling travel and schedule, while Caitlin Clark’s technical foul was rescinded and the league faces ongoing scheduling and media-rights discussions ahead of a broader 2027 schedule.

via Awful Announcing|

#becky-hammon #las-vegas-aces #load-management

sports19 days ago•4 min saved

Fan Ejections Pivot Fever–Aces Thriller as Broadcasters Laud Consequences

A Fever–Aces showdown in Indianapolis paused for several minutes after security escorted three fans from courtside following taunts directed at Jackie Young; Fever later said no Fan Code of Conduct violation occurred, while two Fever fans were ejected for inappropriate remarks. Broadcasters and players framed the moment as a warning about consequences for sideline taunting, set against a close overtime win by Las Vegas.

via New York Post|

#fan-conduct #indiana-fever #jackie-young

sports19 days ago•3 min saved

Free-Throw Woes Sink Fever in OT Heartbreaker vs Aces

Fever led by 20 in the second quarter but squandered the lead and fell 86-84 in overtime to the Las Vegas Aces after Caitlin Clark missed two late free throws and committed a turnover in OT; Chelsea Gray hit the game-winning three at the buzzer as Aces sealed it. Clark finished with 20 points but just 2-for-10 from three, while Fever drop to 19-12 and Aces to 22-9; Fever next play the Sky and Aces the Lynx.

via Sports Illustrated|

#caitlin-clark #indiana-fever #las-vegas-aces

sports19 days ago•3 min saved

Clark's late misses doom Fever in OT loss to Aces

Caitlin Clark missed two late free throws that would have sealed an Indiana Fever win, as Chelsea Gray hit a buzzer-beating 3 to force OT in an 86-84 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. In overtime, Clark couldn’t finish the comeback, and Aces’ Chelsea Gray and A’ja Wilson sealed the win. Clark finished with 20 points on 7-for-20 shooting and eight turnovers.

via New York Post|

#buzzer-beater #caitlin-clark #indiana-fever

sports19 days ago•5 min saved

Gray's late heroics lift Aces past Fever as Clark falters

In an OT thriller, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 86-84 as Chelsea Gray hit a regulation buzzer-beating three to tie and then another in overtime after Caitlin Clark's late miscues; Clark finished with 20 points on 7-for-20 shooting and 8 turnovers, while Indiana built a 42-22 first-half lead before Vegas surged back, leveraging ball pressure and a 21-turnover edge to seal the win.

via Defector|

#caitlin-clark #chelsea-gray #indiana-fever

sports19 days ago•1 min saved

Fan exits arena after sideline remark in Fever–Aces showdown

At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a fan was escorted out of the Fever–Aces game but not ejected after an alleged comment toward a Fever player; Fever officials said arena security found no Fan Code of Conduct violation and the fan elected to leave, with the matter deemed closed. Aces players weighed in, noting remarks can occur on the sideline, while Jackie Young acknowledged hearing something and Loyd and Young gestured toward the sideline. The incident prompted questions from teams and media, but no further action was described in the report.

via USA Today|

#fan-conduct #indiana-fever #las-vegas-aces

sports20 days ago•5 min saved

Gray’s clutch two-way blast: Aces edge Fever in OT after Clark’s turnover woes

In Indianapolis, the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 86-84 in overtime after Chelsea Gray hit a regulation buzzer-beater to force OT; Caitlin Clark finished with 20 points, eight assists and eight turnovers, including two costly missed free throws, while A’ja Wilson paced Vegas with 26. A courtside heckling incident prompted security action, though Fever said no fan was ejected and one left voluntarily.

via Fox News|

#caitlin-clark #chelsea-gray #indiana-fever

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Carrington’s Cheating Claims Spark WNBA Controversy Ahead of Aces-Sky Showdowns

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington publicly accused her ex-girlfriend NaLyssa Smith of cheating with multiple players around the league in a Threads post, a claim that contrasts with their Baylor-era relationship and Smith’s current team, the Las Vegas Aces. Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye are named among the alleged players, though Smith, Kelly, and Nye have not publicly responded. The allegations come as Carrington and Smith previously remained amicable, with a breakup described as a natural drift. Carrington is set to face Smith and Kelly on Aug. 1 when the Sky host the Aces, and the teams are scheduled to meet again Sept. 19 with Nye and the Dream also in the mix. OutKick’s Alejandro Avila reports on the developing story.

via Fox News|

#carrington #cheating #las-vegas-aces

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Clark Plays Restricted Minutes, Fever Dominate Aces

Caitlin Clark logged 24 minutes on a back injury and posted 12 points, six assists and seven rebounds as the Indiana Fever rolled past the Las Vegas Aces 109-75. Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 to lead Indiana, with Aliyah Boston adding 19 and Sophie Cunningham 20 off the bench; A'ja Wilson had 20 points and 12 rebounds for Vegas, but the rest of the Aces were quiet. The Fever improve to 14-9 (fifth in the standings), while Vegas falls to 17-7 (second). Indiana visits Golden State next, and Las Vegas gets a break before a July 20 matchup with Toronto.

via Bleacher Report|

#aja-wilson #caitlin-clark #indiana-fever

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Aces part ways with Chennedy Carter after brief 12-week stint

The Las Vegas Aces waived Chennedy Carter just 12 weeks into a one-year, non-guaranteed deal, promoting rookie Justine Pissott as the roster pivot. Carter began the season hot but incurred questions about fit, defense, and consistency amid injuries and public frustration, leading to an executive decision that ends her stint with Vegas and sends her searching for a new WNBA home.

via USA Today|

#chennedy-carter #justine-pissott #las-vegas-aces

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Carter Waived by Aces, Casting Doubt on Her WNBA Future

The Las Vegas Aces waived guard Chennedy Carter to clear room for developmental prospect Justine Pissott, ending Carter’s stint despite notable scoring flashes (12.2 PPG in 16.9 MPG). Her time with Vegas followed prior suspensions and disciplinary issues, plus a public dispute over playing time and injuries, leaving her WNBA future uncertain as teams weigh risk versus reward.

via Sports Illustrated|

#chennedy-carter #justine-pissott #las-vegas-aces