It’s definitely a happy one for the newly crowned 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. More on them below (of course), but you can start your week on a winning note by checking your voter registration status ahead of National Voter Registration Day tomorrow.

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The GIST: So nice, we had to say it thrice: the Las Vegas Aces are your WNBA champions after grinding out a 78–71 victory in Game 4 against the Connecticut Sun yesterday. Cue that confetti.

Yesterday’s Game 4: It took the entire star-studded Vegas lineup to get the job done. Finals MVP Chelsea Gray (20 points) continued her incredible postseason run, Riquna (rih-QWAHN-uh) Williams added 17 off the bench and league MVP A’ja Wilson posted a double-double, notably playing every minute of the title-clinching win. Heart of a champion.

• The Sun kept things interesting — specifically Alyssa Thomas, who netted her second straight (and just the second ever) Finals triple-double — but the Aces’ full house of talent would not be denied.

• Their fearless leader? Vegas head coach (HC) Becky Hammon, who’s now the first HC to hoist the trophy in her inaugural season and the first W player to win the ’ship as a HC. You hear that, doubters?

Season in review: The Aces’ explosive win was the perfect exclamation point on an unforgettable WNBA season. Record-setting viewership, mind-blowing stat lines, a couple of GOATs making their final runs — the list goes on and on. This year’s chapter might be closing, but it’s just the beginning for the continued growth of the league. Count (on) it.

Flying high: The Arizona Cardinals overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 29–23 yesterday. Cardinals quarterback (QB) Kyler Murray tied the game on a two-point conversion as the clock expired, sending the game to overtime, where cornerback Byron Murphy recovered a fumble for the win. We love cheap thrills.

Welcome to the show: The two highest-drafted 2022 wide receivers (WRs) both scored their first NFL touchdowns (TDs) yesterday. The NY Jets’ No. 10 pick Garrett Wilson found the endzone twice, including a clutch game winner against the Cleveland Browns, while the Atlanta Falcons’ No. 8 pick Drake London snuck in from just over four yards out in his squad’s closer-than-expected 31–27 loss to the LA Rams.

Bet on it: Despite a solid effort from QB Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens fell prey to Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, who put together a stellar afternoon of his own, throwing a career-best six passing TDs in Miami’s come-from-behind 42–38 win.

Wounded warriors: The Week 2 injury list is sadly quite extensive, and the biggest name on it is San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance, who was carted off the field after breaking his ankle yesterday, putting an end to his sophomore season. Brutal.

Looking ahead: We’ll be waiting all day for tonight’s Monday Night Football two-fer. First, QB Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills host running back Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans at 7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN in the U.S. and TSN1/4 in Canada. Hide your folding tables.

• Then, Week 1 breakout star WR Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings head east to take on the Philadelphia Eagles at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC in the U.S. and TSN3 in Canada.

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St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols is now just two home runs away from the 700 mark after blasting his 698th career dinger on Friday. The chase continues when the Cards head west to begin a three-game series against the San Diego Padres tomorrow at 9:40 p.m. ET. Hey batter, batter swing.

This weekend’s action can be summed up in one word: historic. On the women’s side, No. 7 Virginia defeated No. 2 UNC 3–2 on Saturday, becoming the first team to overcome a two-goal deficit in regulation against the powerhouse Tar Heels. Hoo said it couldn’t be done?

• As for the men, No. 16 Syracuse proved they’re the superior orange after upsetting the defending champs, No. 1 Clemson, 2–1 on Friday, and handing the Tigers their first regular season loss since October 2021. Dare to dream.

It was a relatively calm Week 3 for the Top 25 rankings, but there were still two significant upsets on Saturday. QB Bo Nix helped Oregon jump 10 spots to No. 15 with a massive 41–20 victory over then–No. 12 BYU. Texas A&M also pulled out an upset, topping then–No. 13 Miami 17–9. Expect the unexpected.

• One play we can’t get over? Appalachian State’s incredible 53-yard Hail Mary TD to seal the 32–28 win over Troy.

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The NFL is keeping us on our toes in Week 2 with a Monday night doubleheader. First up is the Tennessee Titans vs. Buffalo Bills at 7:15 p.m. ET, and before that one even wraps we’ll be treated to a Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles matchup at 8:30 p.m. ET. Double the trouble, double the fun.

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