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WNBA suspends Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve 1 game for behavior and comments in playoff loss to Mercury
The WNBA has suspended Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve for one game for her conduct and comments during and following the Lynx’s 84-76 loss to the Mercury on Friday night.
Will the WNBA respond to Cheryl Reeve's officiating rant?
NBA referees have responded to Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve, posting on X that a play in which All-Star Napheesa Collier was injured wasn’t a foul. Now it’s up to WNBA executives to determine if they will respond to the coach’s criticism with a fine or even a suspension. 
Wild owner Leipold expresses patience with Kaprizov contract talks, confidence in GM Guerin’s role
The Minnesota Wild have yet to secure star forward Kirill Kaprizov beyond this season with a long-term contract. Owner Craig Leipold is trying to remain patient and leave the process to general manager Bill Guerin and his assistants. 
Top-seeded Lynx lament losing their usual composure and a big lead in letting Mercury tie the series
The Minnesota Lynx squandered a 20-point lead in the third quarter of Game 2 of their semifinal series against the Phoenix Mercury and took an 89-83 overtime loss. The Lynx uncharacteristically lost their composure down the stretch and made several costly mistakes.
Rangers get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid
Josh Smith homered, Billy McKinney singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to end a season-worst eight-game losing streak.
New York Liberty part ways with championship-winning coach Sandy Brondello
The New York Liberty will not renew coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for next season. Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but the team struggled with injuries to star players Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu this year. 
Rangers eliminated from playoff chase with 8th straight loss, 4-1 to the Twins
 Zebby Matthews allowed his only run on a leadoff homer while pitching seven innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 4-1 win at Texas. The Rangers lost their eighth game in a row to fall to 79-78 and were eliminated from the playoff chase.
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