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3 days ago
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WNBA Team Announces Major Roster Decision on Monday
WNBA Team Announces Major Roster Decision on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Entering 2025 under second-year head coach Nate Tibbetts and general manager Nick U'Ren, the Phoenix Mercury aimed to recover from the loss of franchise icons Diana Taurasi (retired February 2025) and Brittney Griner (signed with the Atlanta Dream in free agency). Advertisement So far, Phoenix has posted a 5-2 record and is off to a 1-0 start in Commissioner's Cup play following an 85-80 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday. Through the first seven games of the season, Phoenix has leaned on newcomers Satou Sabally (21.3 points and 8.1 rebounds per game) and Alyssa Thomas (15.3 points, 8.0 assists and 7.6 rebounds per game). On Monday, the Mercury made another pivotal move to its roster, announcing that it had waived guard Sevgi Uzun. Uzun, a 5-foot-10 point guard from Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey, carved her reputation in Europe before arriving in the WNBA. After beginning her pro career in 2013 with Beşiktaş, she played for Çukurova Basketbol (2018-19), Fenerbahçe (2019-21), Ormanspor (2021-22) and Botaş SK (2022-23). Advertisement In 2023-24, Uzun returned to Fenerbahçe and captured a EuroLeague Women championship, a Triple Crown (Turkish League, Turkish Cup, Turkish Super Cup), two consecutive FIBA Europe SuperCup Women titles (2023, 2024) and multiple Turkish league titles (2021, 2024, 2025). Her transition to the WNBA came in 2024 with the Dallas Wings, where she appeared in 40 games (19 starts) and averaged 4.4 points, 3.0 assists and 1.6 rebounds over 20.5 minutes per contest. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) and Dallas Wings guard Sevgi Uzun (1).Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images After being traded to Phoenix in February, Uzun appeared in all seven games, averaging 1.6 points, 2.0 assists and 0.9 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game. Advertisement The Mercury chose to waive her contract to clear her roster spot and allow Uzun to focus on Turkey's EuroBasket 2025 campaign, running June 18-29. Related: Lexie Hull's Mother Sends Indiana Fever Message After Third Straight Loss Related: Angel Reese Sends Message After Announcement on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Galatasaray keeper scores penalty to seal title
Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera scored a late penalty as his side beat Kayserispor 3-0 to win their 25th Turkish league Uruguayan, who is expected to end his 14-year stay at the club when his contract expires this summer, squeezed his spot-kick past Bilal Bayazit in the 89th striker Victor Osimhen opened the scoring midway through the first half as Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce were consigned to second place for the fourth straight who are Turkey's most successful club, have an eight-point lead over their Istanbul rivals with two games club will now be able to add a fifth star to their team shirts, with one star allotted for every five Napoli loanee Osimhen's 25th league goal of the season, Turkey midfielder Baris Yilmaz added a second three minutes later before their goalkeeper's late who was making his 550th appearance for Galatasaray, appeared to sheepishly apologise to Bayazit, who guessed the correct way before being rushed by wild celebrations from his means Galatasaray, whose only league defeat was against Besiktas in March, qualify for next season's Champions League league phase.
CNA
18-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Galatasaray claim 25th Turkish title with 3-0 victory
(In paragraph four corrects Fenerbahce-Eyupspor score) ISTANBUL :Galatasaray secured a 25th Turkish title with two games to spare following a 3-0 victory at Kayserispor on Sunday. The victory handed Galatasaray an unassailable eight-point lead over arch Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce, who have not won the league in more than a decade. Galatasaray will now be able to add a fifth star to their team shirts - one star is allotted for every five titles. The two Istanbul clubs were head and shoulders above the other Superlig teams this term, with Galatasaray on 89 points and Fenerbahce, who defeated Eyupspor 2-1 on Sunday, on 81 points. Samsunspor are a distant third on 60 points. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored the first goal on the 26th minute followed by Turkish winger Baris Alper Yilmaz three minutes later in the first half. Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera added a third in the second half with a penalty, guaranteeing Galatasaray's victory in Istanbul, as fans started celebrating all over the country.
Washington Post
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Goalkeeper scores as Galatasaray wins another Turkish league title
ISTANBUL — Galatasaray won another Turkish league title on Sunday — and this one was sealed by a goal from its goalkeeper. Uruguay 'keeper Fernando Muslera converted a penalty in the 89th minute to wrap up a 3-0 victory over Kayserispor that clinched a 25th league championship for Galatasaray. It moved the team into an unassailable eight-point lead over second-placed Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, with two rounds remaining.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
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Goalkeeper scores as Galatasaray wins another Turkish league title
ISTANBUL (AP) — Galatasaray won another Turkish league title on Sunday — and this one was sealed by a goal from its goalkeeper. Uruguay 'keeper Fernando Muslera converted a penalty in the 89th minute to wrap up a 3-0 victory over Kayserispor that clinched a 25th league championship for Galatasaray. It moved the team into an unassailable eight-point lead over second-placed Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, with two rounds remaining. ___ AP soccer:
