Sun stands between Liberty and finals
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NEW YORK - The New York Liberty needed a last-second shot in the decisive game of their first-round series against Detroit to earn a trip to the Eastern Conference final, and will try to advance to the WNBA Finals for an unprecedented fifth time.
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Nykesha Sales may have scored a team-high 18 points to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 76-56 victory over the Mystics in Game 3 of last night&#39;s WNBA Eastern Conference
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After taking care of business at home in Game 1, the Connecticut Sun got out to an early lead in this series. However, both teams struggled in stretches and will be forced to make adjustments.
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Since rotations are usually shorter during preseason games, players have to get accustomed to extended daylight. This puts a burden on their physical condition as well as their ability to maintain concentration.
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Nykesha Sales scores 13 of her 15 points in the first half and the Sun beat the Liberty 61-51 on Friday night in Game 1 of the WNBA's Eastern Conference finals.
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The Mercury, which has squandered opportunities throughout the season, has very little wiggle room left. There are a few playoff scenarios remaining, but Phoenix (16-16) probably must win the last two regular
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Indiana must defeat the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 of a best-of-three series, or a season that began with a promising 16-4 start will end.
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Asjha Jones has a career-high 31 points, including two free throws with 21 seconds left in overtime, and the Sun beats the Sky, 102-97.
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Becky Hammon scored 15 of her 20 points in the first half and the San Antonio Silver Stars beat the visiting Sacramento Monarchs, 86-61, to tie their Western Conference semifinal series at 1-1. Rebekkah Brunson led the Monarchs with 18 points and 8 rebounds. The deciding game of the series will be tomorrow night in San Antonio.In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Anna DeForge scored 26 points to help the host Indiana Fever defeat the Connecticut Sun, 78-59, to tie their best-of-three series. Game 3 is tomorrow night. Katie Douglas led the Sun with 11 points.
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Dirk Nowitzki wasn't about to let Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns get away with another win in Dallas. Nowitzki scored 31 points, including the Mavericks' final eight, giving Dallas just enough to hold off the Suns 108-105 Wednesday night in yet another intense, entertaining game between the Western Conference rivals.
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NEW YORK (Ticker) -- After a season in which they fired their coach, the New York Liberty are hosting the top-seeded Connecticut Sun Friday in Game One of the best-of-three Eastern Conference finals.
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United host Sparta Prague as they look to take a confident stride towards the next phase. Manchester United expect to qualify from the group stage, itâs just something that they always do, like the sun coming up each morning.
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Diana Taurasi , a University of Connecticut graduate who won three national titles with the Huskies, has always been welcomed when the Phoenix Mercury come East to play the Connecticut Sun. But fans will have to swallow hard when her name is announced this afternoon at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
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By Gabriel Tynes, Walton Sun, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.  Sep.
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Nykesha Sales scored 13 of her 15 points in the first half and the Connecticut Sun beat the New York Liberty 61-51 on Friday night in Game 1 of the WNBA's Eastern Conference finals.
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Crystal Robinson scored a season-high 22 points and paced a 12-0 run that helped the New York Liberty gain a playoff berth in the WNBA with a 69-66 victory Friday night over the Connecticut Sun.
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The end of the MLS regular season featured some dramatic situations as teams contended for playoff spots. The Revolution, though, clinched a playoff berth last month and have since been preparing for their postseason, which begins tonight against the New York Red Bulls.