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Mystics have six road games; host two theme nights in June

In the month of June, the Washington Mystics play 11 games, six on the road and five at home.Of their games this month, five are WNBA Commissioner's Cup games.They meet up twice each with the Seattle Storm, Chicago Sky and the Atlanta Dream.Mystics also will have two theme nights at home: Wear Orange Game and Pride Night.

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2023 WNBA Draft Predictions: Haley Jones

DISCLAIMER: The following prediction is based on different possible scenarios including the Washington Mystics selecting fourth in the upcoming WNBA Draft and even possibly trading up as well.Predictions include players who will/may declare for the draft and are in their senior year.Despite making the playoffs, the Mystics were able to secure the fourth overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft from the previous year's draft when they traded down with the Atlanta Dream and received pick swap rights with the Los Angeles Sparks first-round pick that Atlanta already owned.

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Toronto Raptors

The WNBA arrives in Toronto: Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx preview, how to watch, events and more

Scotiabank Arena will be welcoming a whole new group of hoopers this weekend as the Raptors' home plays host to the first ever WNBA game in Canada.The Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky will face off Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. in front of a 22,000 strong sold out crowd.While still a preseason game for both teams, all eyes will be on Toronto for this historic event.

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The sports world, especially, women's basketball, erupts in joy.

Within minutes of the White House's announcement of the release of Brittney Griner, the American basketball star imprisoned in Russia, support and relief poured in from across the sports world especially from the W.N.B.A., which for months has been advocating for her freedom.Dawn Staley, who coached Ms. Griner and her American teammates to a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics last year, has been posting messages to Twitter every day for the last seven months.

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Mystics to receive No. 4 pick in 2023 WNBA Draft

The Washington Mystics will have the No. 4 overall selection in the 2023 WNBA Draft, after the lottery was decided on Friday evening.The No. 3 pick went to the Atlanta Dream, the No. 2 pick to the Minnesota Lynx and the No. 1 pick next season will go to the Indiana Fever, who have won the lottery for the first time in franchise history.

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Recap: Mystics lose to Lynx in preseason game, 72-69

The Washington Mystics fall in first preseason game to the Minnesota Lynx, 72-69.For the Mystics, Tianna Hawkins led the way with 14 points off the bench and three rebounds and three assists.The number two overall pick from this year's draft, Diamond Miller, had a game high 19 points for Minnesota in the win along with five rebounds.

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Recap: Mystics beat Storm, 78-75

The Washington Mystics defeated the Seattle Storm on Sunday, 78-75.

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Recap: Mystics lose to the Sky 82-73

A well-rounded Washington Mystics team effort was not the case in the 82-73 loss to the Chicago Sky.This makes the second loss for Washington this season as they're now 5-2.

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Mystics have preseason and regular season games in May

Starting this month, the games for the month will be briefly analyzed to overview key games, games that must be watched or even fun matchups that could make headlines.The month of May in the WNBA is very busy with everything starting to go full swing.Training camp has begun and it's time to go to work.

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Breanna Stewart Will Sign With Liberty, Joining Fellow M.V.P. Jonquel Jones

After weeks of cryptic Twitter messages featuring an assortment of mysteriously placed emoji as clues, Breanna Stewart finally made her plans crystal clear on Wednesday by posting on social media an image of the Empire State Building with Stewie emblazoned across it.One of the most accomplished basketball players in the last decade, Stewart announced she would join the Liberty in one of the biggest free-agent moves in W.N.B.A. history, although the Liberty have yet to disclose details of the deal.

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Los Angeles Rams

Sparks acquire veteran guard Jasmine Thomas in trade with Sun

The Sparks, and its new leadership, began the offseason rebuild of the roster by acquiring veteran guard Jasmine Thomas on Monday in a multiple-player trade with the Connecticut Sun.Thomas, a 12-year veteran who played seven seasons with the Sun under new Sparks coach Curt Miller, was acquired along with the 10th overall selection in the 2023 WNBA draft.

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A Chaotic Sprint to the Finish for the W.N.B.A. Season

Six teams are fighting for the final three playoff spots with only one week left.

The Chicago Sky, the reigning champions, are assured of one of the top two spots in the upcoming W.N.B.A. playoffs.

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Recap: Mystics blow double-digit lead in 74-72 OT loss to Sun

When Elena Delle Donne isn't playing for the Washington Mystics, other teams know that they have a better chance of coming out with a win.

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Preview: Mystics look to stay undefeated against Las Vegas in third matchup

When: Tuesday, August 2 at 7 p.m. ET

Where: Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington, D.C.

How to Watch: Facebook, NBC Sports Washington/Monumental Sports, MyLVTV

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Recap: Mystics beat Dream, 92-74

The Washington Mystics defeated the Atlanta Dream, 92-74 at home at the Entertainment and Sports Arena on Tuesday night.

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Preview: Mystics play the Dream on Tuesday night

When: Tuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. ET

Where: Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington, D.C.

How to Watch: ESPN2; NBA TV Canada

Mystics: None.

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Preview: Mystics host the Mercury on Sunday

When: Sunday,June 12 at 6 p.m. ET

Where: Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.

How to Watch: NBC Sports Washington, Monumental Sports Network, Bally Sports AZ

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WNBA: Mystics beat Dream, 70-50

The Washington Mystucs snapped their one-game losing streak after beating the Atlanta Dream at Entertainment and Sports Arena 70-50.

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Chicago White Sox

Local Sports Calendar (June 17)

Jun. 17-TODAY
Legion Baseball
John Hayes Best of the Midwest Tournament at West Vigo High School: Washington (Mo.) vs. Danville Post 210 Speakers, 8 a.m.John Hayes Best of the Midwest Tournament: Danville Post 210 Speakers vs. TBD
Diamond Sports Tournament at EIU: Danville Post 210 Junior Speakers vs. TBD
Prospect League Baseball
Wabash Valley Rex at Danville Dans, 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
Legion Baseball
John Hayes Best of the Midwest Tournament at Terre Haute North: Danville Post 210 Speakers vs. TBD
Diamond Sports Tournament at EIU: Danville Post 210 Junior Speakers vs. TBD
Prospect League Baseball
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at Danville Dans, doubleheader, 4 p.m.
MONDAY
Prospect League Baseball
Danville Dans at Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp, 7:05 p.m.
ON THE AIR
TODAY
College Baseball
College World Series: Wake Forest vs. Stanford, ESPN, 1 p.m.
College World Series: LSU vs. Tennessee, ESPN, 6 p.m.
Golf
PGA Tour: U.S. Open, third round, NBC, noon
LPGA Tour: Meijer LPGA Classic, third round, GOLF, 2 p.m.
Major League Baseball
Baltimore Orioles at Chicago Cubs, Marquee Sports Network, 1 p.m.

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Recap: Mystics beat Dream in preseason, 88-76

The Washington Mystics seal off the preseason with a win over the Atlanta Dream, 88-76.They finished preseason at 1-1.Elena Delle Donne had a game-high 17 points followed by Brittney Sykes with 13 points.Emily Engstler off the bench had 11 points and eight rebounds.Tianna Hawkins and Elena Tsineke both added seven points apiece.

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Mystics have waived Alisia Jenkins and Evina Westbrook

The Washington Mystics have made their first cuts of the roster.They have waived Alisia Jenkins and Evina Westbrook.This is coming after playing the first preseason game on Friday May 5.In that preseason game, Westbrook had seven points, three rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes of play.Jenkins in only 10 minutes had four points and three fouls.

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Who could the Mystics realistically draft at No. 4?

The 2023 WNBA Draft will be held on Apr. 10 in Spring Studios New York.The Washington Mystics will pick fourth in the draft after a previous trade with the Atlanta Dream last year.Now that the NCAA basketball tournaments have started, whom will the Mystics select?Let's take a look at several mock drafts.

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2023 WNBA Draft Lottery to be held on Nov. 11

The 2023 WNBA Draft Lottery will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 and televised on ESPN at 5:30 p.m. ET.

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The Mystics had an unlucky end to their season

The Washington Mystics lost their first round playoff series to the Seattle Storm yesterday, two games to nil.After a 21-15 regular season, they were tied with the Storm but lost due to a tiebreaker.

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Preview: Mystics look to stay undefeated against Dream

When: Wednesday, July 6 at 8 p.m. ET

Where: Gateway Center Arena @ College Park, Atlanta, GA

How to Watch: CBS Sports Network, Bally Sports South, Monumental Sports Network

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Rams

Fred Williams won't return to Sparks, follows through with Auburn job

He hoped to stay.Instead, Fred Williams, the Sparks' interim head coach, will fly south for the winter.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Rams

Sparks beat Dream to jump in standings as WNBA playoff race tightens

Three weeks of home cooking helped the Sparks go from outside of the postseason picture to playoff pole position.

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Recap: Mystics eke out 87-86 overtime win vs. Aces

The Washington Mystics took down the Las Vegas Aces in an overtime nail-biter 87-86 on Saturday.

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National Basketball Association

NaLyssa Smith Leaves Game Against Atlanta With Right Ankle Injury | WSLAM

No. 2 overall pick of the 2022 WNBA Draft NaLyssa Smith injured her right ankle against the Atlanta Dream.

The timetable for her return is to be determined.

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