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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackie Young scored 23 points, including four 3-pointers, Chelsea Gray added 19 points and 10 assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-73 Sunday night. The Aces (4-0) tied the franchise record for consecutive wins to open a season.

HOUSTON (AP) — A year ago Monday, Royce Lewis tore the ACL in his right knee for a second time. On the first anniversary of the injury, the rookie returned to the field in a season debut more suited for a fairy tale than a baseball diamond.

PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Jennifer Sepulveda used to drop off her 14-year-old son, Jorden, at the local mall on a Friday or Saturday night, where he would catch a movie with his friends and then hang out afterwards at the food court or elsewhere.

Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury earned their first win of the WNBA season with a 90-81 victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night. Diana Taurasi had 23 points and 10 assists, Griner added 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. The Mercury finished with 13 3-pointers. Phoenix made 11 of 17 3s in the first half, taking a 57-40 lead. Aerial Powers paced the Lynx (0-3) with 20 points off the bench. The Lynx went 3 of 18 from beyond the arc.

An internal investigation has concluded that U.S. Park Police used unnecessary force in a confrontation with two Australian journalists three years ago during the George Floyd protests near the White House. The report by the Department of the Interior’s Inspector General, released to the public Wednesday, determines that two unidentified members of the Park Police overstepped their guidelines and training with reporter Amanda Brace and cameraman Tim Myers, who were reporting live on the protes...

Minnesota Lynx (0-1) at Phoenix Mercury (0-2, 0-1 Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix faces the Minnesota Lynx after Brittney Griner scored 27 points in the Phoenix Mercury's 75-69 loss to the Chicago Sky.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Charles “Cotton” Nash, a three-time All-America forward at Kentucky who played in the NBA, ABA and Major League Baseball, has died. He was 80. The school announced Nash’s death on Tuesday after being informed by his son, Patrick, but did not specify a cause.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The death sentence for a Minnesota man who killed a North Dakota college student 20 years ago has been officially changed to life in prison. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ralph Erickson signed the sentence amendment for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored late in stoppage time to give Minnesota United a 1-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Minnesota goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair made four saves in the victory, including a dangerous header from defender Zac McGraw in the 89th minute.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have revamped their bullpen in pursuit of more success in the middle innings. The Angels activated left-hander Aaron Loup from the injured list and called up right-handers Reyes Moronta and Jacob Webb before Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins.