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Sabrina Ionescu and New York Liberty eliminated from WNBA playoffs Tuesday

Former Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty were eliminated by the Chicago Sky in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

After a resounding victory in Game 1, Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty were dispatched in the next two games by the Chicago Sky, eliminating the former Oregon star from the playoffs.

New York was trailing by just three points early in the fourth quarter, and they looked primed to make a comeback and potentially eliminate the defending champions before Chicago went on a 22-7 run to close out the game, led by Candace Parker and Courtney Vandersloot.

Ionescu finished her final game of the season with 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Ruthy Hebard advanced with the Sky, although she does not look like she will be part of the rotation much as the playoffs continue. She played 90 seconds in Chicago’s win over New York on Tuesday, going 0-1 from deep.

Nyara Sabally is also rostered by the Liberty, although a knee injury prevented her from suiting up as a rookie this season. She’ll add reinforcements to Ionescu’s squad as they look to make the playoffs again next season, and hopefully stave off early elimination.

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Game 3: Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA Playoffs

The Chicago Sky will meet the New York Liberty in Game 3 of the best of three series on Tuesday night at the Barclays Center.

The Chicago Sky will meet the New York Liberty in Game 3 of the best of three series on Tuesday night at the Barclays Center.

Chicago was able to even up the series after a blowout win in game two 100-62 after they struggled in game one. Meanwhile, the Liberty will be looking to bounce back after a 38-point loss on Saturday with the winner moving on to the next round.

It’s win or go home tonight in Game 3 of the WNBA Playoffs, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action.

Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty

  • When: Tuesday, August 23
  • Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

WNBA Odds and Betting Lines

WNBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Chicago Sky (-6.5) vs. New York Liberty

O/U: 165.5

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Game 2: New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA Playoffs

The New York Liberty will meet the Chicago Sky in Game 2 of their best of three WNBA Playoff series on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.

The New York Liberty will meet the Chicago Sky in Game 2 of their best of three WNBA Playoff series on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. The Liberty was able to steal game one from Chicago after a 98-91 win on the road as they look to steal the series on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Sky is in need of a win at home to force a game three.

Tune into Game 2 between the Sky and Liberty in the WNBA Playoffs, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action.

New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky

  • When: Saturday, August 20
  • Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

WNBA Odds and Betting Lines

WNBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Saturday at 9:25 a.m. ET.

New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky (-8.5)

O/U: 168.5

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Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

The Washington Mystics will meet the Seattle Storm in Game 1 of the WNBA Playoffs on Thursday night at Climate Pledge Arena.

The Washington Mystics will meet the Seattle Storm in Game 1 of the WNBA Playoffs on Thursday night at Climate Pledge Arena. The last time these two met was in late July when the Mystics were able to hold on to a three-point win.

Here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the action during this series.

Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm

  • When: Thursday, August 18
  • Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Mystics vs. Storm Series Info

  • Game 1: Mystics at Storm, Thursday, Aug. 18, 10 p.m., TV: ESPN2, Stream: fuboTV (try for free)
  • Game 2: Mystics at Storm, Sunday, Aug. 21, 4 p.m., TV: ESPN, Stream: fuboTV (try for free)
  • Game 3*: Storm at Mystics | Wednesday, Aug. 24, TBD | TV: TBD,  Stream: fuboTV (try for free)

*If necessary

WNBA Odds and Betting Lines

WNBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm (-4.5)

O/U: 157.5

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WNBA Playoffs: Dallas Wings vs. Connecticut Sun, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

The Dallas Wings will meet the Connecticut Sun in Game 1 of WNBA Playoff action on Thursday night at Mohegan Sun Arena.

The Dallas Wings will meet the Connecticut Sun in Game 1 of WNBA Playoff action on Thursday night at Mohegan Sun Arena. The last time these two teams met was back in May with the Sun winning big 99-68 in that game.  Connecticut will get the first two games at home in this series after finishing the regular season with a 25-11 record. As for Dallas, they finished the year at 18-18 but should have some momentum after dropping 116 on the LA Sparks in their last game.

Here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the action during this series.

Dallas Wings vs. Connecticut Sun

  • When: Thursday, August 18
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Wings vs. Sun Series Info

  • Game 1: Wings at Sun, Thursday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. TV: ESPNU, Stream: fuboTV (try for free)
  • Game 2: Wings at Sun, Sunday, Aug. 21, 12 p.m. | TV: ABC, Stream: fuboTV (try for free)
  • Game 3*: Sun at Wings | Wednesday, Aug. 24, TBD | TV: TBD,  Stream: fuboTV (try for free)

WNBA Odds and Betting Lines

WNBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Thursday at 12:25 p.m. ET.

Dallas Wings vs. Connecticut Sun (-9.5)

O/U: 163.5

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Liberty’s Marine Johannes made an incredibly stunning backwards no-look pass to fool the Sky

Marine Johannes, are you kidding me?

Game 1 of the WNBA Playoffs between the New York Liberty and Chicago Sky was a stunner.

The reigning 2021 WNBA champions — the Sky — fell to the Liberty 98-91 off the back of Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Howard scoring 22 points each. Not to be outdone, however, was Marine Johannes, who made an absolutely ridiculous solo effort play in the fourth quarter.

With the Sky up 91-85, Johannes started the Liberty’s rally off of this brilliant no-look backwards pass to Howard for the easy up and in. It’s a truly spectacular solo effort here from Johannes, who trusts Howard to be in the right place at the right time for the grab and score.

Of course, the alternate angle is just as mesmerizing as well.

In the end, the Liberty were able to hold the Sky scoreless for over three minutes as they battled back to win Game 1. What a gusty play from Johannes and what a win for New York!

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Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury will meet the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of their best of three series in the WNBA Playoffs on Wednesday night.

The Phoenix Mercury will meet the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of their best of three series in the WNBA Playoffs on Wednesday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena.  The Aces will host the first two games in Las Vegas and the last time these two met, the Aces came away with a 20-point win over Phoenix.

This will be a good one tonight to kick off the WNBA Playoffs, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action.

Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces

  • When: Wednesday, August 17
  • Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

WNBA Odds and Betting Lines

WNBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Wednesday at 5:25 p.m. ET.

Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces (-16.5)

O/U: 167.5

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New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA Playoffs

The New York Liberty will meet the Chicago Sky in Game 1 of their best of three WNBA Playoff series on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.

The New York Liberty will meet the Chicago Sky in Game 1 of their best of three WNBA Playoff series on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. The last time these two played each other, Chicago was able to come away with the win 89-81 as they will host the first two games of this series.

This will be a good one tonight to kick off the WNBA Playoffs, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action.

New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky

  • When: Wednesday, August 17
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

WNBA Odds and Betting Lines

WNBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Wednesday at 5:25 p.m. ET.

New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky (-9.5)

O/U: 166.5

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August Sports Betting Calendar: NFL Preseason, US Open and WNBA Playoffs

Novak Djokovic goes for a second straight Grand Slam title. And football is back!

The wait is over for those starved of football. The August sports betting calendar is highlighted by the return of the NFL in the form of preseason play, though I personally wouldn’t wager on those wholly unpredictable games.

Besides, there’s so much more going on in August.

Novak Djokovic will go for a second straight Grand Slam title when the US Open gets underway near the end of the month. WNBA teams jockey for playoff position until the start of the playoffs in mid-August. And all three of the FedEx Cup Playoffs will determine a winner on the PGA Tour.

Here’s a look at all of that and more going on.

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A’ja Wilson was completely overcome by emotion after losing in heartbreaking fashion to the Mercury

Wow this is just so painful.

Professional athletes are hyper-competitive. They have to be so they’re able to play at the highest possible level every day.

There’s lots of work that goes into being a pro. It’s the training. It’s the workouts. It’s the treatment. It’s preparing yourself mentally. Athletes pour all of their time into those things to accomplish one goal and that goal is winning a championship.

When they can’t accomplish it? It hurts. But especially so when you’re so close to getting it done.

We saw that pain come out in A’ja Wilson on Friday after the Las Vegas Aces lost a heartbreaking game to the Phoenix Mercury.

And it wasn’t just any game — this was game 5 of the Semifinals. This was the Aces chance to get back into the WNBA Finals and potentially win a championship. It felt like it was their time.

It wasn’t. The Mercury won after a block and a game winner from Diana Taurasi. It was incredible. It was also very sudden and, I imagine, very painful for the Aces.

It wasn’t just the loss — it was the fashion they lost in. Afterward, Wilson was completely overcome by emotion at the end of the game and collapsed on the court in tears.

That is so heartbreaking. It gets even worse when you realize the journey the Aces have been on to get to this point.

The Aces have been right at the cusp for three years straight. They lost to the Mystics in the 2019 WNBA Semifinals, they lost to the Storm in the 2020 WNBA Finals and, now, the Mercury in the 2021 semis.

Getting to this point is so hard. And it feels like the Aces’ time is coming but it just hasn’t come yet.

When will it? We have no idea. But these are the moments that make great players. And judging by Wilson’s response here, she’ll do everything in her power to get her team over the hump.

They’ll be back.

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