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CEBL WEEKLY Preview: Battle of Alberta Meets in Middle, and Early Numbers to Know

CEBL May 26, 2026 - Whenever the Edmonton Stingers and Calgary Surge square off, there's always a little extra on the line between the Alberta rivals. But on Sunday, the stakes will be even higher. The Surge will host the Stingers at Marchant Crane Centrium in Red Deer, AB, the site of last year's memorable showdown, where Edmonton came out on top. This time around, both teams enter hungry for a much-needed win. Edmonton (1-3) and Calgary (0-3) each enter the week sitting on three losses and already at least two games back of the West-... Full Story

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Connecticut Sun Honor Jonquel Jones as Sun Legend

WNBA Connecticut Sun May 26, 2026 - Uncasville, CT - On June 8, 2026, before the Connecticut Sun take on the New York Liberty at 7:00 PM EST, the organization will honor Jonquel Jones as a Sun Legend by hanging No. 35 in the rafters of Mohegan Sun Arena during a pregame ceremony. Jones is one of six former Sun players and coaches who will be honored during the franchise's Sunset Season. "This means a lot to me," Jones reflected. "Connecticut's the place where everything started for me in the WNBA. It's a place that has a lot of special memories and is near ... Full Story

Valkyries Postgame Notes: Golden State 97, Connecticut 70

WNBA Golden State Valkyries May 26, 2026 - By the Numbers The Valkyries posted their 27th consecutive sellout with 18,064 fans on Monday. 12 Valkyries players scored points tonight, tying a WNBA record. Gabby Williams scored 10 points in five minutes to start the game, and finished with 15 points to lead the Valkyries in scoring. Justé Jocyté made her WNBA debut, scoring her first-ever basket in five seconds. The guard also went 1-1 from three for five points in the contest. Kaila Charles added 12 points and seven rebounds, and was a team-bes... Full Story

Steel Split Home-Opening Weekend, Gear up for Charlotte Crown

UPSHOT Savannah Steel May 25, 2026 - SAVANNAH, GA. - Pro women's basketball officially arrived in the Hostess City this past weekend, treating the Savannah Steel faithful to an emotional, high-stakes introduction to UPSHOT League action. Entering their highly anticipated inaugural home-opening weekend at Enmarket Arena, the Steel experienced both the thrill of a historic first franchise victory and the sting of a razor-thin professional execution lesson. Reflecting on the split, Head Coach Coretta Brown praised the electric energy provided by the local fans, no... Full Story

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