Angel Reese tops 15 rebounds for record 4th straight game as Sky beat Sparks 92-85
LOS ANGELES — Angel Reese scored a season-high 24 points and became the first WNBA player with 15 or more rebounds in four straight games, finishing with 16 boards and leading the Chicago Sky to a 92-85 victory on Sunday over the Los Angeles Sparks, who retired Candace Parker's No. 3 jersey at halftime. HT Image
Reese had 11 points in the fourth quarter and gave the Sky an 85-74 lead on a three-point play with 2 1/2 minutes to go. She had 19, 17 and 18 rebounds in her previous three games. She also had seven assists and two blocks on Sunday.
Parker, a two-time MVP and Chicago native, played 13 seasons for the Sparks, two for the Sky and one for the Las Vegas Aces. She won titles with the Sparks in 2016, the Sky in 2021 and the Aces in 2023, her final season. The Sky will also retire her jersey later this summer.
Reese had a basket as Chicago got the last four points of the third quarter to pull within 62-61. She scored six straight points early in the fourth to help Chicago take the lead for good.
Ariel Atkins added 20 points for Chicago , Kia Nurse scored 14 off the bench, Rachel Banham had 13 and Elizabeth Williams 12.
Kelsey Plum led the Sparks with 22 points and Dearica Hamby added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Azura Stevens scored 17 points and Emma Cannon had 15 off the bench.
The Sky took a 40-34 halftime lead. Parker then took to the court to address the crowd before her jersey was raised to the rafters, next to those of Sparks greats Lisa Leslie and Penny Toler.
The Sparks shot 31% in the first half.
A three-point play by Reese early in the third quarter gave Chicago a 48-36 advantage, but the Sparks responded with a 17-3 run to take a seven-point lead.
WNBA: /hub/wnba-basketball
This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Bryce Harper may make his return for Phillies vs. Padres
Bryce Harper, who once enjoyed the greatest moment of his career against the San Diego Padres, could return to the lineup Monday when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Padres in the opener of a three-game set. HT Image Harper had "the swing of his life" as FOX broadcaster Joe Davis exclaimed in the moment in belting a go-ahead two-run homer in Game 5 of the 2022 National League Championship Series. The eighth-inning blast against Robert Suarez launched the Phillies into the World Series a place the Padres have not been in more than a quarter century. Fast forward to the present and Harper is approaching his return from a wrist injury that has kept him sidelined since June 5. It appears he will be back in the lineup early this week, even though Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson noted that Sunday wasn't Harper's smoothest day of rehab. "Bryce is a little stiff today," manager Rob Thomson said before the Phillies' 2-1 road win over the Atlanta Braves. "And that's normal, just because he took so many swings the last couple days. It was a heavy workload." The plan all along was for Harper to rest and get treatment on Sunday. In fact, when asked if it was "out of the realm of possibility" that two-time MVP could possibly be in the lineup Monday, Thomson said, "No, not necessarily." Obviously if Harper is in the lineup, he could potentially match up late in the game against Suarez, who is coming off a blown save in Sunday's finale against the Cincinnati Reds. Suarez, who has had an up-and-down season, was called upon Sunday to protect a 2-1 lead in the ninth against Cincinnati. However, he gave up two runs and four hits while recording only one out as San Diego dropped the rubber game 3-2. The Padres had been 37-2 when leading after eight innings. " says that we got a really good bullpen," Padres manager Mike Shildt said. " says that we play good defense. It says we put ourselves in position to win a game and we typically shake hands." Meanwhile, Philadelphia closed out a tight one Sunday with Orion Kerkering and Matt Strahm each pitching a scoreless inning in relief of Ranger Suarez. The Phillies won despite only recording seven hits. " are doing their job of keeping us in games, but we've obviously got to pick our offense up a little bit," Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto said. "And hopefully, as the year goes on, we get hotter and hotter so we can give them a little more breathing room." Monday's pitching matchup will pit Phillies ace Zack Wheeler against fellow right-hander Matt Waldron, who has missed the season's first three months with an oblique strain. Wheeler is 4-1 with a 2.06 ERA in nine career starts against San Diego and enters on a hot streak, having allowed one earned run or fewer in seven of his last eight starts. He gave up one unearned run in six innings Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to the Houston Astros. Waldron, meanwhile, went 7-11 with a 4.91 ERA in 27 appearances for the Padres last season. The knuckleballer enjoyed one of his best starts of 2024 in a game at Citizens Bank Park, where he allowed only one run over seven innings in a 5-2 victory. He is 1-0 with a 3.09 ERA in two career appearances vs. the Phillies. "He's a beast, dude," Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill said after Waldron's strong performance that day. Field Level Media This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
LeBron James and Magic Johnson paid heartfelt tribute to Candace Parker following WNBA legend's major honor
Candace Parker's legacy reached new heights on Sunday night as the Los Angeles Sparks raised her iconic No. 3 jersey to the rafters at Arena. The halftime ceremony took place during a game against the Chicago Sky. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It was a significant chapter in WNBA history. While Angel Reese powered the Sky to a 92-85 win over the Sparks, the true spotlight was on Parker as she was being immortalized by the team she led for 13 seasons. Los Angeles Lakers veteran and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson shared their heartfelt messages for the former Sparks superstar. LeBron James and Magic Johnson salute Candace Parker as Los Angeles Sparks retire her iconic No. 3 jersey Candace Parker's jersey retirement made her just the third player in Sparks history to receive the honor, joining Lisa Leslie and Penny Toler. Thousands filled the arena to celebrate her decorated career. Tributes poured in from basketball royalty. LeBron James, the NBA's all-time scoring leader, took to Instagram to share a brief but powerful reaction to the moment, posting a video of the ceremony with the caption, '🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽'. LeBron James on Candace Parker. Image via: LeBron James/Instagram Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers icon and Sparks co-owner, offered a far more extensive tribute. Taking to X , Johnson wrote: 'Candace Parker has left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles Sparks, not only as one of the greatest players to ever grace the court, but as a true ambassador of our franchise and women's basketball as a whole.' The NBA legend continued, 'Beginning with her arrival to the City of Angels in 2008, she not only lived up to the expectations placed on her as a two-time Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year and NCAA National Champion, she far exceeded them. Her unparalleled skill, relentless drive, and leadership elevated the Sparks to new heights and set a new standard of greatness. Candace is the best all-around player that has ever played in the WNBA. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' Johnson went on to add, 'Her legacy is immeasurable — she redefined excellence, was a champion on the court and for the Los Angeles community and inspired countless fans and future generations of athletes. Very few champions get to see their jersey hanging from the rafters in this city. Retiring Candace's No. 3 jersey is not just a celebration of her extraordinary career, but a tribute to the enduring mark she's left on this organization, the WNBA, and the city of Los Angeles. She will forever be a part of the Sparks family.' The tribute didn't end there. WNBA Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, who handed the franchise's leadership to Parker in 2008, praised her successor with heartfelt emotion. 'She changed the game. When I handed the keys over to Candace Parker, I knew the Sparks were in good hands,' Leslie said. 'Nobody else can do what she's done for the LA Sparks.' Parker, now a three-time WNBA champion, two-time MVP, and the league's only player to win a title with three different teams, stood at center court with her family. Reflecting on her journey, she said, 'It's super important to see this jersey in the rafters before any others because my 13 years here were super special. It was ups, downs, wins, losses, heartaches and rewards, but it's super special to share that with my teammates and coaches with an organization that bet on me with the first pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft. That was a long time ago.' Also Read: Candace Parker's No. 3 jersey will now live forever in Sparks history, as the team honored the legend in her post-WNBA life.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Indiana Fever shares major Caitlin Clark news about upcoming WNBA All-Star
Caitlin Clark. Image via: Getty Images The WNBA's brightest young star, Caitlin Clark, continues to elevate her status in the league. Recently, she has become a fan-voted All-Star captain. As Indianapolis gears up to host its first-ever WNBA All-Star weekend, all eyes are on Clark, who earned the captaincy honor with a league-leading 1,293,526 votes. She has secured her second consecutive All-Star selection and her first as a team captain. Indiana Fever standout Caitlin Clark named All-Star captain Caitlin Clark's selection couldn't have come at a more poetic time. The Indiana Fever guard will lead one of the All-Star teams on her home court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19. Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier will serve as the other captain alongside Clark, with both stars scheduled to draft their All-Star rosters during the WNBA Countdown show on July 8. — IndianaFever (@IndianaFever) 'Yeah, obviously it's cool,' Clark said when asked about the honor. 'It's cool that fans get to be a part of it and have a little impact on the game. I think also it's going to be really special to be able to do it here in this city.' The Fever, currently sitting at 8-8 in the standings, have had a gritty first half of the season despite Clark missing seven games due to injury. The team's recent wins over Seattle and Dallas, where Clark sat out due to a groin strain, have only added to the excitement surrounding the All-Star festivities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book 3 & 4 BHK apartments from 4.65 Cr* in Sec 22, Gurugram Ambience Creacions, Gurugram Learn More Undo Clark also shared her priorities lie when it comes to the draft. 'Obviously, I'm going to try to get my teammates on my team. Why wouldn't I?' she said. 'That's the goal.' Fever standouts Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell are strong candidates for All-Star spots, giving Clark a solid chance to assemble a hometown-heavy squad. Her head coach, Stephanie White, expressed pride and anticipation for what the All-Star weekend means to Indianapolis. 'You saw it with the NBA and the ability for fans to show up and show out,' White said. 'Caitlin being able to be a captain, she's going to put on her GM hat. We'll see how that works out for her.' Still, when it comes to drafting strategies, White is happy to let others take the lead. 'I am not a GM, so she'd have to talk to Amber (Cox) about that,' she added with a smile. Clark also highlighted the behind-the-scenes efforts that made the weekend possible. 'There's already been so much time and effort put in by people that aren't going to get credit for what they did to bring All-Star here,' she said. 'We're trying to make it the best All-Star the WNBA has ever had.' Also Read: Jabari Smith Jr. wants to sign a $122 million contract extension with Houston Rockets for five years through 2031 Certainly, Clark being the captain of the WNBA All-Star team is one of the biggest achievements of her rising career in the league. And alongside her playmaking ability, Clark is expected to make her dominance in the league's night of festivities. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
