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Fox News
5 hours ago
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- Fox News
Mystics' Jade Melbourne chips tooth in gruesome injury after getting elbowed by Aces' Chelsea Gray
Washington Mystics guard and Olympic medalist Jade Melbourne lost part of a front tooth after taking a wild elbow to the mouth in Thursday night's win over the Las Vegas Aces. Melbourne was injured in the first quarter when she tried to drive past a screen from Aces guard Chelsea Gray. Gray's elbow made direct contact with Melbourne's mouth, and as she bent over in pain. A tooth appeared to fall onto the court. A bloodied Melbourne was taken off the court, and although she remained sidelined for the remainder of the game, she did join her team on the bench. Gray was assessed a flagrant foul. Mystics coach Sydney Johnson said after the game that Melbourne did require stitches, Yahoo Sports reported. Despite the initial shock of the injury, Melbourne appeared in good spirits after the game. Teammate Georgia Amoore shared a post on Instagram that showed Melbourne smiling with a bloodied mouth and chipped tooth and two thumbs-up. Melbourne, an Australian basketball player who earned a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, is averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists this season. It was not immediately clear if she would miss any additional time because of Thursday's injury. The Mystics secured a 94-83 win even without Melbourne and the team's leading scorer, Brittney Sykes, who was sidelined for the second straight game with a lower leg injury. The WNBA has seen an uptick in physical plays this season. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been on the receiving end of many of those plays, but Melbourne's injury Thursday ranks as one of this season's most serious. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
WNBA star Jade Melbourne left with gruesome injury after elbow to the face
Washington Mystics guard Jade Melbourne was left with a gruesome injury on Thursday night after being elbowed by an opponent. Melbourne was guarding the Las Vegas Aces' Chelsea Gray when the six-time All-Star inadvertently caught her in the face while trying to create separation. Melbourne immediately held her mouth and left the court, and it became clear that she was bloodied and missing a tooth once she returned to the bench. Following the game, Melbourne's teammate Georgia Amoore also shared a photo of the injured player, as she smiled and put two thumbs up for the camera. She also wrote on an Instagram story that she was 'all good' - along with two laughing-crying emojis - as she re-posted a picture of her injury. Ultimately, Melbourne played just one minute in the contest before departing with two points. Jade Melbourne loses part of a tooth to a Chelsea Gray elbow, warning you now the result is not pretty. Stop it when they walk he to the back if you don't want to see it. SVP reading the copy: "ow, oh yikes... good god, gimme a little heads up" — CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) June 27, 2025 However, Washington still managed to get the win as Sonia Citron led the team with 21 points. Sug Sutton also added 17 points for Washington in their 94-83 win. The Mystics are set to face the Dallas Wings on Saturday. And Melbourne, who's averaged 6.5 points per game this season, looks set to be available for the matchup. Washington (8-8) will look to get over a .500 win percentage in that game.
USA Today
9 hours ago
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- USA Today
Lucy Olsen shines in Washington Mystics win vs Las Vegas Aces
With the Washington Mystics missing leading scorer guard Brittney Sykes and Jade Melbourne on Thursday night vs. the Las Vegas Aces, former Iowa women's basketball guard Lucy Olsen showcased her efficient skillset in her first high-volume minutes game of her career in the team's 94-83 win from Las Vegas, Nev. Starting her WNBA career primarily coming off the bench, Olsen was thrust into action against the Aces when starting guard Jade Melbourne left the game following a facial injury early in the first quarter. In her first high-volume usage of her career, the former Hawkeye was able to score 14 points on 5-for-12 from the field, 3-for-7 from 3-point territory, and a perfect 1-for-1 from the free-throw line. Along with her scoring, she also collected four rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 38 minutes of action. It is still unknown whether Olsen will continue to garner similar minutes as the Mystics monitor the recovery statuses of their injured players, her impressive showing against the Aces should be enough to at least get some favorable consideration from the coaching staff. Whatever her minutes may be moving forward, Olsen's performance drew high praise across the Iowa women's basketball community. The next opportunity for Olsen to play will be when Washington travels to Arlington, TX, for their 7 p.m. CT matchup against the Dallas Wings from College Park Center on Saturday. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
New York Post
9 hours ago
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- New York Post
Mystics' Jade Melbourne chips tooth in bloody scene after catching elbow to face
The WNBA tooth fairy is on the way to Jade Melbourne. What made for a viral moment Thursday night involved the Mystics' guard and the Aces' Chelsea Gray. Melbourne was guarding Gray in the first quarter and as the six-time All-Star attempted to run around a screen toward the rim, Gray's elbow flew up in the air, brutally smacking Melbourne in the mouth. 4 Chelsea Gray elbows Jade Melbourne in the mouth on Thursday night, causing a bloody scene and a cracked tooth. X @cjzero 4 Jade Melbourne holds her hands over her mouth after getting hit hard by Chelsea Gray on Thursday night. 4 The bloody outcome. @georgiaamoore/Instagram Melbourne immediately held her hands to her mouth as the hit led to a swollen bloody lip and a cracked tooth. The 22-year-old Aussie was quickly led to the locker room and later returned to the bench. Gray was subsequently assessed a flagrant foul for the incident. Melbourne's teammate, Georgia Amoore, shared a photo after the game on her Instagram story. While Melbourne only lasted one minute the game, the Mystics ran away with a 94-83 road victory over the Aces thanks to a 21-point night from rookie guard Sonia Citron. It was Washington's third consecutive win and it puts them at .500 (8-8), and in sixth place in the WNBA standings. Melbourne is averaging 6.5 points on 40 percent shooting from the field across an average of 23.5 minutes per game. It is her third year in the league and her second in Washington. 4 Jade Melbourne sitting back on the bench with half of a missing tooth. X @cjzero The Storm drafted Melbourne 33rd overall in 2022, but she did not play in the league that year and instead participated in the Australian league, WNBL, as part of the Canberra Capitals. She has been a member of the team since 2021 and averaged 16.3 points, 7.6 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in the 2023-24 season.
