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Reuters
11 hours ago
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- Reuters
Dream face Mystics again, look to back up 33-point rout
June 19 - Meeting for the second time in a week, the Atlanta Dream will look for similar success against the visiting Washington Mystics on Friday in College Park, Ga. Atlanta (8-4) delivered a crushing 89-56 victory at Washington on Sunday before seeing its three-game winning streak come to an end on Tuesday in an 86-81 road setback against the New York Liberty. The Dream took an eight-point lead into the final quarter against the Eastern Conference-best Liberty before being outscored 26-13 over the last 10 minutes. "I'm proud of the way our team played and executed, especially for the first three quarters," Atlanta coach Karl Smesko said. "Got to give New York credit, they kept coming, they got the momentum, and we weren't able to hold them off. "For us, when you're playing a championship-level team on the road, you're not just trying to hold on, you've got to go at them and win the game. That's going to be a good learning experience for us." Coming off a career-high 32 points in the win against Washington, Allisha Gray was held to 14 in the loss, while reserve Te-Hina PaoPao led the way with a season-high 16 points. Gray leads the team -- and ranks sixth in the WNBA -- with 20.4 points per game, while Atlanta's Rhyne Howard averages 17.3. Washington (5-7) rebounded from its lopsided loss to Atlanta with a 79-72 road win over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday. After trailing by as many as 16 points in the first half, Washington outscored Chicago 47-28 after halftime. Brittney Sykes scored 20 points in the second half and 32 in the game, the most by a Mystics player this season. Washington will aim for consecutive wins for the first time since the first two games of the season, which included a 94-90 victory over Atlanta in the season opener. The Mystics also will look to avenge their worst loss since September 2021, when they lost by 34 points to the Seattle Storm. "There were a few moments here or there when we might not have played as hard as I'd like," Washington coach Sydney Johnson said of the loss on Sunday to Atlanta. "We just couldn't create our own luck and ran into a really good offensive team." Sykes leads the Mystics with 20.5 points per game, followed by rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, who each add 13.3 points. --Field Level Media
Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Atlanta hosts Washington after Sykes' 32-point game
Washington Mystics (5-7, 5-4 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (8-4, 5-4 Eastern Conference) College Park, Georgia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics takes on the Atlanta Dream after Brittney Sykes scored 32 points in the Mystics' 79-72 win against the Chicago Sky. The Dream are 5-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta is 3- when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 12.1 turnovers per game. The Mystics' record in Eastern Conference action is 5-4. Washington ranks third in the WNBA with 27.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Kiki Iriafen averaging 6.1. Atlanta averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 1.5 more made shots than the 8.8 per game Washington allows. Washington averages 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than Atlanta allows. The two teams play for the third time this season. The Dream defeated the Mystics 89-56 in their last matchup on June 15. Allisha Gray led the Dream with 32 points, and Sonia Citron led the Mystics with 10 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Gray is averaging 20.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Dream. Rhyne Howard is averaging 17.6 points over the last 10 games. Sykes is averaging 20.5 points and 4.5 assists for the Mystics. Iriafen is averaging 12.9 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Dream: 7-3, averaging 83.1 points, 38.2 rebounds, 20.9 assists, 6.0 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.4 points per game. Mystics: 3-7, averaging 74.7 points, 37.8 rebounds, 17.5 assists, 6.0 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 41.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.0 points. INJURIES: Dream: None listed. Mystics: Georgia Amoore: out for season (acl). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Atlanta Dream games: Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner lead WNBA 2025 sleeper squad
While the Hawks and Falcons are in offseason mode and the Braves have stumbled well below .500, locals should lock in with the upstart Atlanta Dream. Star additions Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones have remade the interior defense. Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard are balling around the perimeter. And the 2025 team has won eight of its first dozen games, a huge relief after six consecutive losing seasons. Welcome to Atlanta, where the players play. Advertisement Here's the thing, though … tracking WNBA broadcast rotations, streaming changes and those maddening blackout rules can undercut the impeccable vibes. Accordingly, we'll use this space to review the remaining national TV schedule and explain how to access the regional games. First, make sure to follow the Dream and the WNBA on . Senior writer Chantel Jennings is an integral voice in women's basketball. Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman each cover the W with passion, from power rankings and bench observations to in-depth feature reporting on key players. How to stream Atlanta Dream broadcasts in market Fubo (try for free) Fubo is a cable-cutting streaming platform that offers local and national channels, along with add-on sports packages. Any regional game on Gray Media can be streamed with Fubo, along with the national ones on ESPN, ABC, CBS, ION and NBA TV. Advertisement What you need to watch these games: the 'pro' plan is $84.99 per month, with an additional charge for 4K Ultra HD WPCH/PSN (Gray Media) Every team has a regional sports network, or an RSN, that carries local matchups. Aside from the nationally televised action, all Dream games are on WPCH (Peachtree TV) and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network). Angel Gray is back on play-by-play for her fifth straight season. She was previously the voice of the Los Angeles Sparks and called some prime-time women's hoops on ESPN. Gray hails from Stone Mountain, Ga., approximately 25 miles from the team's College Park venue and even closer to State Farm Arena in the city proper. Tabitha Turner-Wilkins, a former four-year letterer at Georgia Tech, holds down color commentary and analysis. The effervescent Autumn Johnson reports back to them from the sidelines. Advertisement What you need to watch these games: Fubo, DirecTV Stream (starting at $84.99 monthly), or YouTube TV (starting at $82.99 monthly) How to watch the regional broadcasts on cable or satellite Peachtree is available on Dish Network and DirecTV as channel 17. Xfinity and Spectrum carry it as channel 7. Better still, these games can be watched free over the air at 17.1 (WPCH) and 17.2 (PSN). What you need to watch these games: a broadcast antenna or a cable provider with WPCH / PSN Remaining regional games: June 24 at Dallas Wings July 3 vs. Seattle Storm July 7 vs. Golden State Valkyries July 13 at New York Liberty Advertisement July 16 at Chicago Sky July 29 vs. Golden State Valkyries Aug. 21 vs. Minnesota Lynx Sept. 1 at Connecticut Sun Sept. 3 vs. Los Angeles Sparks Sept. 5 vs. Los Angeles Sparks Sept. 8 vs. Connecticut Sun Sept. 10 at Connecticut Sun How to stream out-of-market games WNBA League Pass is the painless answer for all Dream fans outside of the designated Atlanta territory. A subscription covers every out-of-market regional broadcast for the regular season. Blackout restrictions are still in effect (sadly), but local fans can replay a game the following day. Nationally televised matchups are also blacked out on the app. Advertisement What you need to watch these games: WNBA League Pass ($12.99/month or $34.99 for the 2025 season) How to watch the national TV games ESPN Ryan Ruocco is the primary play-by-play anchor for ESPN's WNBA programming. His call is punchy and controlled, and his love for the game bleeds through the screen. Ruocco has sharpened his product with the MLB's New York Yankees and the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, and he's narrated some of the modern classics in women's March Madness. His signature refrain, 'you bet!,' gets Caitlin Clark fired up. UConn legend Rebecca Lobo does color commentary. She played center for the Huskies during their first perfect season and 1995 national title crowning. The Hall of Famer suited up for the inaugural New York Liberty campaign in 1997 and played for the Connecticut Sun, plus the now-defunct Houston Comets and Springfield Spirit. Holly Rowe is the lead sideline reporter; she talks to players and coaches after the final buzzer. Advertisement The network's second team features Pam Ward, LaChina Robinson and the Dream's own Angel Gray. Hello again, fateful friend! Some games will be broadcast on ESPN3, a live streaming platform within ESPN's digital products (the app, the website, etc.). What you need to watch these games: a TV plan with ESPN or an ESPN+ standalone subscription, which includes ABC games (starting at $11.99 per month or $119.99 annually) Dream games on ESPN (and ESPN+): June 22 vs. Chicago Sky (ESPN3) June 29 vs. New York Liberty (ESPN3) July 22 at Las Vegas Aces July 30 at Dallas Wings (ESPN3) Aug. 3 vs. Washington Mystics (ESPN3) Advertisement Aug. 13 at Seattle Storm (ESPN3) ABC There are a record 13 regular-season WNBA games on ABC this season, plus the 2025 All-Star Game. Conference finals and Finals play will be split between ABC and ESPN, which share the same ownership in Disney. The aforementioned ESPN talents are on the mic here, too. The ABC/ESPN pregame programming is called 'WNBA Countdown,' and it's a thoroughly radiant affair. Women's hoops expert Elle Duncan is the host. Alongside her is Chiney Ogwumike, the two-time WNBA All-Star who played for Connecticut and Los Angeles. It'll be especially fun when ABC or ESPN gets a Seattle game this summer — Chiney's sister, Nneka, now plays for the Storm after a decorated career with the Sparks. Advertisement Rounding out the 'big three' is Andraya Carter. She shone during the 2024 NCAA championship broadcast and was among the last players to sign with Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. Other recurring personalities are Malika Andrews (host of 'NBA Today'), Monica McNutt (studio for the NBA's New York Knicks) and Carolyn Peck (Hall of Fame coach with a national title at Purdue). What you need to watch these games: a broadcast antenna or a TV/streaming plan that includes ABC Dream games on ABC (and ESPN+): none remaining CBS/CBS Sports Network For the second straight year, CBS is showing eight regular-season WNBA matchups. This channel's 2024 rookie duel between Caitlin Clark's Fever and Angel Reese's Sky was the league's most-watched game in 23 years. CBS Sports will have an additional dozen broadcasts. Commentators include Lisa Byington (voice of the Sky and the Milwaukee Bucks) and Jordan Kent (a three-sport collegiate athlete who played in the NFL and previously did play-by-play for the Portland Trail Blazers). Advertisement What you need to watch these games: a TV or streaming plan with CBS or a Paramount+ standalone subscription (starting at $7.99/month) Dream games on CBS/CBS Sports Network: July 23 at Phoenix Mercury (CBSSN) Aug. 23 vs. New York Liberty ION The Scripps network features Friday night doubleheaders to kick off each summer weekend. ION also has a WNBA studio show set in Atlanta. Cable vet Larry Smith is the host, and Peachtree reporter Autumn Johnson shows up here as well, alongside fellow analyst Meghan McKeown Wallace. The Dream have a lot of ION broadcasts coming up, and fittingly, most of them are at home. Advertisement What you need to watch these games: a broadcast antenna or a TV/streaming plan that includes ION through ABC Dream games on ION: June 20 vs. Washington Mystics June 27 vs. Minnesota Lynx July 11 at Indiana Fever Aug. 1 vs. Phoenix Mercury Aug. 15 vs. Seattle Storm (Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C.) Aug. 29 vs. Dallas Wings Sept. 5 vs. Los Angeles Sparks Prime Video Amazon's streaming services host several WNBA broadcasts as it expands into the sports multiverse. Prime Video also has the July 1 final of the in-season Commissioner's Cup. What you need to watch these games: an Amazon Prime subscription (which starts at $14.99 per month or $139 annually) Advertisement Dream games on Prime Video: Aug. 7 at Chicago Sky NBA TV In a cross-promotion, the NBA's in-house channel simulcasts WNBA showcases throughout 2025. What you need to watch these games: a TV/streaming plan with NBA TV or WNBA League Pass Dream games on NBA TV: July 27 at Minnesota Lynx Aug. 10 at Phoenix Mercury Aug. 17 at Golden State Valkyries Aug. 19 at Las Vegas Aces Aug. 27 vs. Las Vegas Aces Franchise leaderboard Minutes — Angel McCoughtry with 8,235 Points — Angel McCoughtry with 5,468 Rebounds — Sancho Lyttle with 1,877 Assists — Angel McCoughtry with 860 Steals — Angel McCoughtry with 597 Blocks — Elizabeth Williams with 331 Advertisement Made 3s — Tiffany Hayes with 325 Streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Atlanta Dream, WNBA, Sports Betting, Fubo Partnership 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Times
How to watch Atlanta Dream games: Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner lead WNBA 2025 sleeper squad
While the Hawks and Falcons are in offseason mode and the Braves have stumbled well below .500, locals should lock in with the upstart Atlanta Dream. Star additions Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones have remade the interior defense. Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard are balling around the perimeter. And the 2025 team has won eight of its first dozen games, a huge relief after six consecutive losing seasons. Advertisement Welcome to Atlanta, where the players play. Here's the thing, though … tracking WNBA broadcast rotations, streaming changes and those maddening blackout rules can undercut the impeccable vibes. Accordingly, we'll use this space to review the remaining national TV schedule and explain how to access the regional games. First, make sure to follow the Dream and the WNBA on The Athletic. Senior writer Chantel Jennings is an integral voice in women's basketball. Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman each cover the W with passion, from power rankings and bench observations to in-depth feature reporting on key players. Fubo is a cable-cutting streaming platform that offers local and national channels, along with add-on sports packages. Any regional game on Gray Media can be streamed with Fubo, along with the national ones on ESPN, ABC, CBS, ION and NBA TV. What you need to watch these games: the 'pro' plan is $84.99 per month, with an additional charge for 4K Ultra HD Every team has a regional sports network, or an RSN, that carries local matchups. Aside from the nationally televised action, all Dream games are on WPCH (Peachtree TV) and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network). Angel Gray is back on play-by-play for her fifth straight season. She was previously the voice of the Los Angeles Sparks and called some prime-time women's hoops on ESPN. Gray hails from Stone Mountain, Ga., approximately 25 miles from the team's College Park venue and even closer to State Farm Arena in the city proper. Tabitha Turner-Wilkins, a former four-year letterer at Georgia Tech, holds down color commentary and analysis. The effervescent Autumn Johnson reports back to them from the sidelines. What you need to watch these games: Fubo, DirecTV Stream (starting at $84.99 monthly), or YouTube TV (starting at $82.99 monthly) Peachtree is available on Dish Network and DirecTV as channel 17. Xfinity and Spectrum carry it as channel 7. Better still, these games can be watched free over the air at 17.1 (WPCH) and 17.2 (PSN). What you need to watch these games: a broadcast antenna or a cable provider with WPCH / PSN Remaining regional games: WNBA League Pass is the painless answer for all Dream fans outside of the designated Atlanta territory. A subscription covers every out-of-market regional broadcast for the regular season. Blackout restrictions are still in effect (sadly), but local fans can replay a game the following day. Nationally televised matchups are also blacked out on the app. What you need to watch these games: WNBA League Pass ($12.99/month or $34.99 for the 2025 season) Ryan Ruocco is the primary play-by-play anchor for ESPN's WNBA programming. His call is punchy and controlled, and his love for the game bleeds through the screen. Ruocco has sharpened his product with the MLB's New York Yankees and the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, and he's narrated some of the modern classics in women's March Madness. His signature refrain, 'you bet!,' gets Caitlin Clark fired up. Advertisement UConn legend Rebecca Lobo does color commentary. She played center for the Huskies during their first perfect season and 1995 national title crowning. The Hall of Famer suited up for the inaugural New York Liberty campaign in 1997 and played for the Connecticut Sun, plus the now-defunct Houston Comets and Springfield Spirit. Holly Rowe is the lead sideline reporter; she talks to players and coaches after the final buzzer. The network's second team features Pam Ward, LaChina Robinson and the Dream's own Angel Gray. Hello again, fateful friend! Some games will be broadcast on ESPN3, a live streaming platform within ESPN's digital products (the app, the website, etc.). What you need to watch these games: a TV plan with ESPN or an ESPN+ standalone subscription, which includes ABC games (starting at $11.99 per month or $119.99 annually) Dream games on ESPN (and ESPN+): There are a record 13 regular-season WNBA games on ABC this season, plus the 2025 All-Star Game. Conference finals and Finals play will be split between ABC and ESPN, which share the same ownership in Disney. The aforementioned ESPN talents are on the mic here, too. The ABC/ESPN pregame programming is called 'WNBA Countdown,' and it's a thoroughly radiant affair. Women's hoops expert Elle Duncan is the host. Alongside her is Chiney Ogwumike, the two-time WNBA All-Star who played for Connecticut and Los Angeles. It'll be especially fun when ABC or ESPN gets a Seattle game this summer — Chiney's sister, Nneka, now plays for the Storm after a decorated career with the Sparks. Rounding out the 'big three' is Andraya Carter. She shone during the 2024 NCAA championship broadcast and was among the last players to sign with Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. Other recurring personalities are Malika Andrews (host of 'NBA Today'), Monica McNutt (studio for the NBA's New York Knicks) and Carolyn Peck (Hall of Fame coach with a national title at Purdue). Advertisement What you need to watch these games: a broadcast antenna or a TV/streaming plan that includes ABC Dream games on ABC (and ESPN+): none remaining For the second straight year, CBS is showing eight regular-season WNBA matchups. This channel's 2024 rookie duel between Caitlin Clark's Fever and Angel Reese's Sky was the league's most-watched game in 23 years. CBS Sports will have an additional dozen broadcasts. Commentators include Lisa Byington (voice of the Sky and the Milwaukee Bucks) and Jordan Kent (a three-sport collegiate athlete who played in the NFL and previously did play-by-play for the Portland Trail Blazers). What you need to watch these games: a TV or streaming plan with CBS or a Paramount+ standalone subscription (starting at $7.99/month) Dream games on CBS/CBS Sports Network: The Scripps network features Friday night doubleheaders to kick off each summer weekend. ION also has a WNBA studio show set in Atlanta. Cable vet Larry Smith is the host, and Peachtree reporter Autumn Johnson shows up here as well, alongside fellow analyst Meghan McKeown Wallace. The Dream have a lot of ION broadcasts coming up, and fittingly, most of them are at home. What you need to watch these games: a broadcast antenna or a TV/streaming plan that includes ION through ABC Dream games on ION: Amazon's streaming services host several WNBA broadcasts as it expands into the sports multiverse. Prime Video also has the July 1 final of the in-season Commissioner's Cup. What you need to watch these games: an Amazon Prime subscription (which starts at $14.99 per month or $139 annually) Dream games on Prime Video: In a cross-promotion, the NBA's in-house channel simulcasts WNBA showcases throughout 2025. What you need to watch these games: a TV/streaming plan with NBA TV or WNBA League Pass Dream games on NBA TV: Streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Brittney Griner and Allisha Gray: Rafael Suanes / Imagn Images)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brittney Griner Sends Seven-Word Message After ESPN Announcement on Sunday
Brittney Griner Sends Seven-Word Message After ESPN Announcement on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Sunday, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Washington Mystics 89–56, thanks to standout performances from Allisha Gray and rookie Te‑Hina Paopao. Advertisement Brittney Griner took to Instagram after Atlanta's rout to honor her guards, resharing an announcement post of ESPN on her Instagram story, saying, "Allisha Gray and Te-Hina Paopao both put up career highs in the Dream's 33-point victory over the Mystics 😮💨". Griner posted a seven‑word message along with it, saying, 'IT'S GIVING BIG SIS LIL SIS VIBES!💪🏽'. Her post underscored the bond between the veteran center and her dynamic backcourt, in a game where Gray erupted for a career‑high 32 points (10‑of‑14 FG, 6‑of‑9 3‑PT) and Paopao poured in 16 points on 6‑of‑8 shooting with 4‑of‑6 from deep. Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner hailed her two teammates for their performance in the Dream's latest win over the Mystics.© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Gray's hot start set the tone, burying six triples in the first half alone, helping Atlanta set a franchise record with 18 made three‑pointers. Advertisement 'I was a little disappointed in how I was shooting in the last game." She admitted, reflecting on her performance. "This game for me was to start out aggressive. All I needed to see was one go in and that gave me confidence.' Brittney Griner's message on Gray and Off the bench, rookie Paopao made her presence felt both as a shooter and facilitator, dishing five assists to go with her 16 points. 'Big bruh (Gray) wants to be like me.' She joked post-game when asked about what they learned playing with each other. It highlights the bond Griner is speaking about. Head coach Karl Smesko praised the duo's chemistry, noting how Gray's willingness to share the ball has elevated the entire backcourt. Advertisement With the Commissioner's Cup now 3–1 and Atlanta sitting atop the Eastern standings at 8–3, look ahead to their next matchup against the New York Liberty. Related: Brittney Griner's Honest Admission After Making WNBA History Passing Lisa Leslie This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
