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LOS ANGELES -- Another era has ended in the Sparks organization.

Sparks trade Plum to Mercury for Akoa Makani, draft picks

Tonight’s WNBA doubleheader features one matchup between playoff contenders and another between teams on opposite ends of the standings.The opening matchup is the more compelling of the two, as the red-hot Dallas Wings host a team they have been unable to solve. Dallas has won seven of its last eight games, but Atlanta has already beaten the Wings twice this season and will look to spoil their momentum by completing the season sweep.On the back end of this doubleheader, the floundering Phoenix Mercury will try to build on their two-game winning streak against a Golden State Valkyries team that has established itself as a championship contender.For all of your WNBA betting picks, here are today’s TST Best Bets, brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players receive a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.

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LOS ANGELES -- Before taking on the Sparks, Mercury guard Kahleah Copper talked about various topics.

Mercury guard Copper talks about playoff push, black women head coaches, all-star team

Alyssa Thomas has been around the WNBA long enough to know that one loss doesn&#39;t define a season.

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The result wasn&#39;t what the Sparks wanted, but Ariel Atkins gave them another reason to believe better days are ahead.

Ariel Atkins finds her rhythm despite another tough Sparks loss

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Tonight’s WNBA doubleheader features four playoff teams separated by just 3.5 cumulative games in the standings.The opener pits the Atlanta Dream against a Washington Mystics team that has surged up the standings with five consecutive wins, including a comeback victory over Dallas on Wednesday. In the nightcap, the Wings will look to bounce back against the red-hot Golden State Valkyries, who have won 11 of its last 13 games and climbed into championship contention.For all of your WNBA betting picks, here are today’s TST Best Bets, brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players receive a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.

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CHICAGO -- While WNBA events have been happening in this All-Star Weekend, the first events on the court happened on Friday night.

Fudd wins three-point contest; Washington wins Shooting Stars competition

The Las Vegas Aces are definitely going to want this one back.

Aces go into All-Star break with comeback loss to upstart Mystics

Discover WNBA thrills: Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics. Both face tough seasons; the Fever at 5-5. Dive into the action as Donnie and Joe give their picks.

Tonight's WNBA Action: Fever vs. Mystics & Liberty vs. Sun

Get ready for tonight&#039;s WNBA showdown as the Indiana Fever face the Washington Mystics! Expert insights and betting lines revealed! Check out our game preview.

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WNBA scores climb as A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and Sonia Citron dazzle with stellar season performances. Kevin and Coach Young recap the season's start.

WNBA Season Highlights: Scoring Surges and Key Players

The Indiana Fever have a 78% win chance vs. the Mystics! See tonight's WNBA odds and payouts. Donnie Rightside and Joe Raineri give their betting picks.

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