The Aces All-Stars stepped up when they were needed to help the Aces get back in the win column
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The start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is set for July 1.
The WNBA announced its 10 All-Star Game starters last week, with Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson — the Aces’ three No. 1 overall picks — representing the franchise.
The Aces lost their second straight game, falling to the Washington Mystics in overtime at Michelob Ultra Arena — the first time they have lost consecutive games this season.
Hammon has led the Aces to a WNBA-best 13-3 record in her first season at the helm
The Aces gave up a 28-point comeback to the reigning-champion Chicago Sky Tuesday, but have a chance to get back to winning ways against the Washington Mystics Saturday
Aces forward A’ja Wilson, wing Jackie Young and guard Kelsey Plum on Wednesday were named starters for the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.
Administrators, coaches and players with Las Vegas ties offered their thoughts on Thursday’s 50th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Title IX bill.
The Aces lost to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night after scoring a franchise-record 41 points in the first quarter and leading by 28 points in the first half.
Iliana Rupert, a 20-year-old center and the Aces’ 2021 first-round draft pick, joined the team Sunday after spending four seasons playing professional ball in France.
Losing All-Star center Liz Cambage has inadvertently helped the Aces, off to the best start in franchise history and even-money favorites to win the WNBA title.
Minnesota forward Jessica Shepard hit a midrange shot as time expired, but the Lynx needed a 3-pointer to tie the Aces in Sunday’s game at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Aces guard Jackie Young played 35 minutes Wednesday at Dallas and scored a season-low eight points. But she said her ankle didn’t bother her in her return from injury.
Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson combined to score 52 points for the Aces, who twice trailed by 16 points in the first half before rallying to defeat the Dallas Wings.
Jackie Young is back in the starting lineup for the Aces after missing the previous two games because of a sprained right ankle.
