New York Liberty beat Las Vegas Aces 92-78 in WNBA opener
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The Connecticut Sun (0-1) are back in action on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 PM ET as they host the Las Vegas Aces (0-1) at Mohegan Sun Arena. Both teams are looking for their first wins of the 2025 regular season.
The Las Vegas Aces entered last season with a target on their backs and lofty expectations. As back-to-back WNBA champions and favorites to three-peat, the Aces appeared to be nearly untouchable. But after dominating the 2023 season with just six losses in 40 games,
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Las Vegas Aces reserve Crystal Bradford will miss the season opener against New York to serve a one-game suspension for a fight that occurred four years ago.
The WNBA season begins on Saturday, May 17 for the Aces. The Raiders sent a message to the team before their season opener against the New York Liberty, the defending WNBA champions. "Good luck this season, @LVAces 🩶🖤," the Raiders wrote.
A federal judge last week dismissed Sparks forward Dearica Hamby's lawsuit against the WNBA, but ruled her claim against the Aces can proceed.
The Lynx were the rising power in 2024. Starting the season at +5000 (50-to-1 odds to win it all), they rode a 30-win regular season straight to the WNBA Finals — and almost won. The Lynx established themselves as one of the top defensive squads in the league last year, and are bringing back top MVP contender, Napheesa Collier.
Former Oregon Ducks guard Deja Kelly went undrafted in the 2025 WNBA Draft and will now look for professional opportunities overseas, unless another franchise picks her up last minute before the season starts on May 16.
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