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BIZARRE: 41 - What They Never Told You

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA

The Seattle Storm lost its semifinal game on Tuesday, bringing a bittersweet end to what the 41-year-old had said would be her final season. She retires as the winningest WNBA player of all time.

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Aces advance to WNBA Finals as Storm’s Sue Bird closes her career

Bird stayed on the court after the final buzzer, receiving hugs from the entire Aces roster. She wiped away tears while the crowd cheered and cried along with her, and chanted “Thank you, Sue.”

Chicago Sun-Times

SI:AM | A Night to Remember in the WNBA

Plus, get to know the NFL’s top trash-talker.

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Raiders forwards hope chaos stuns Storm

Fast play-the-balls and offloads could be one key to Canberra continuing their decent record against Melbourne and winning their NRL elimination final.

AAP

Sky no-show at fiery Sun sets the table for a tense Game 5. Is this a rivalry? It better be

One must assume Candace Parker and Co. are as ticked off as they’ve been at any point since Day 1 of training camp.

Chicago Sun-Times

Munster puts contract on hold for finals

Contemplating a move home to Queensland, star playmaker Cameron Munster has told Melbourne to put contract negotiations on hold until the NRL season is over.

AAP

Sky’s history bodes well for the franchise ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday

The franchise’s first opportunity to play in a Game 4 was in 2016 when they faced Candace Parker and the eSparks in the semifinals

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Larry Stone: Aces put a sour twist on Storm's storybook run, but there's still time to write a better ending

SEATTLE — In a perfect world, the Seattle Storm playoff game Sunday would have ended in the most storybook fashion possible. It was all written, ready to go to print — a plot line from here to eternity.

Tribune News Service

Abdo dismisses Raiders 'short straw' claim

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has argued the finals series draw is fair after Canberra complained about travelling to Melbourne on a six-day turnaround.

AAP

Aces Spoil Sue Bird’s Near-Buzzer Beater in Wild Overtime Win

Despite trailing 89–85 with 11.3 seconds to play in regulation, the Aces rallied late and blitzed the Storm in overtime to claim Game 3 of their playoff series.

Sports Illustrated

Storm's Meaney will be fit for NRL finals

Melbourne utility Nick Meaney has declared he will be fit for finals despite aggravating a shoulder injury in the loss to Parramatta.

AAP

The six types of NRL player who win the Dally M Medal

This week is the final round for NRL players to accumulate Dally M votes. Here are the six types of stars who can win the award.

ABC News

Bottom-four curse can be broken: Bellamy

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy claims it's only a matter of time before a premier comes from outside the NRL top four, with several contenders in the 2022 pack.

AAP

Eels batter Storm to claim top-four finish

Parramatta have claimed the final spot in the NRL's top four from Melbourne, beating the Storm 22-14 to leave the Storm fifth and facing sudden-death football.

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Parramatta lock up top four spot with 22-14 win over Melbourne

It wasn't always pretty but Parramatta got the job done to down the Storm and confirm they'll get two bites at the apple in the finals series.

AAP

Dolphins want 2023 marquee...and Munster

Dolphins CEO Terry Reader says the club can afford to sign a marquee player for 2023 and acquire superstar Cameron Munster in 2024

AAP

Storm show love for Wallabies' Koroibete

Despite losing winger Marika Koroibete to rugby, Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is still a fan and says his try-saving Springboks tackle is special in any code.

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Coach Bellamy backs his Storm enforcer

Ahead of the clash with the Eels, Storm coach Craig Bellamy says Nelson Asofa-Solomona doesn't need to change his tackle technique despite a lengthy rap sheet.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Sky noticeably absent from All-Defensive teams

“I’m just happy to have all these non-defensive-team players on our team,” coach James Wade said. “It’s great.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky aren’t the favorites in a star-studded WNBA final four, but don’t tell them that

The Sky as underdogs? Come on, it just doesn’t sit right.

Sports Illustrated

Aces’ A’ja Wilson Named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

The four-time All-Star becomes the first player in the franchise’s history to win the award.

AAP

Eels must rise to tough NAS battle: Arthur

Brad Arthur is aware Parramatta must get on top of Melbourne big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona in their bid to secure a top-four spot on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

How to Find Upside and Avoid Risk in Fantasy Drafts

Plus, how to bet the NFC North, a WNBA playoff update and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

This You Gotta See: Notre Dame faces Ohio State as college football arrives in full force

Alas, the rest of the world has already forgotten those season-opening wins for Northwestern and Illinois.

ABC News

Sydney Roosters' Lindsay Collins facing potentially season-ending ban for hip-drop tackle against Melbourne Storm

Sydney Roosters prop Lindsay Collins may not play in the NRL again this season after being charged by the NRL for a hip-drop tackle on Melbourne's Tom Eisenhuth.

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