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Box & Slate — 2026-08-09

The women's basketball newsletter sent Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.

As sent. Times are Eastern; for today's times and channels, see the schedule.

Yesterday's Results

MatchupScore
Las Vegas Aces @ Minnesota Lynx87 – 98
Indiana Fever @ Chicago Sky90 – 86
Seattle Storm @ Portland Fire93 – 100

Minnesota dominated Vegas from wire to wire, handing the Aces an 11-point loss they'll want to forget fast — especially with a rematch-adjacent test in New York today. Portland continued to make a statement at home, edging Seattle by seven. Indiana held on late to steal one in Chicago, 90–86.

Today's Games — Sunday, August 9

MatchupTipBroadcast
Las Vegas Aces @ New York Liberty12:30 PM ETABC
Phoenix Mercury @ Washington Mystics3:00 PM ET