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The GIST: The Las Vegas Aces are just one win away from locking in a WNBA Finals position, while the other best-of-five semi is all tied up at one game apiece after last night’s Game 2s. Ball or fall, baby.

No. 2 NY Liberty takes Game 2 against No. 3 Connecticut Sun: Betnijah Laney steadied the Big Apple ship last night, leading her team to an 84–77 win over the Sun with a 20-point performance, as the recently-crowned MVP Stewart contributed a solid 11-point, 11-rebound double-double.

• The dub evens up the series as the Northeast showdown heads to Connecticut for Friday’s Game 3.

No. 1 Las Vegas Aces take 2-0 series lead over No. 4 Dallas Wings: Though the Wings put up a fight, their grit was no match for the aforementioned Wilson last night. The Defensive Player of the Year put on an offensive clinic in the Aces’ 91–84 win, becoming the first player in league history to score 30 or more points in three straight playoff games.

• Up next, walking bucket Wilson and her Vegas squad are back in action on Friday, brooms packed, as Dallas does their best to avoid the sweep at home.

🏒 Earlier this week, Kori Cheverie and Jessica Campbell became the first women to coach in the NHL. Cheverie minded the Pittsburgh Penguins' bench on Sunday, while Campbell did the same for the Seattle Kraken on Monday. Glass ceiling, shattered.

🏈 LA Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL suffered in the third quarter of Sunday’s 28–24 win against the Minnesota Vikings. A huge blow to LA’s offense and fantasy football owners alike.

🤕 And there’s more gridiron injury news to report: Las Vegas Raiders quarterback (QB) Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, and New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr is week-to-week with a shoulder sprain. Sheesh.

❤️ LSU’s Kim Mulkey enrolled her student-athletes in CPR training yesterday — a skill Mulkey thought was invaluable even before her potentially life-saving heart procedure this summer.

⛸️ The figure skating scandal that rocked the 2022 Beijing Olympics returned to the Court of Arbitration for Sport yesterday with Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva expected to testify at the closed-door hearing.

What’s up, mid-week warriors? Pull out your cal, because Ally’s “What to Watch Wednesday” guide has your NWSL Saturday plans set:

• Kansas City Current vs. Washington Spirit, 7 p.m. ET (Paramount+): The future is now, and it looks like 21-year-old Spirit star Trinity Rodman. Tune in to see history unfold in the back of the net.

• Racing Louisville FC vs. Chicago Red Stars, 8 p.m. ET (Paramount+): Racing Louisville blanked the Red Stars three times already this season. Can they run the table against their divisional rivals?

• San Diego Wave FC vs. Portland Thorns FC, 10:30 p.m. ET (Paramount+): This West Division showdown pits Wave superstars Alex Morgan and Naomi Girma against their USWNT pal Crystal Dunn. Come for the top-notch competition, stay for a rose from Marcel.

Ally’s also scoring golazos by improving media equity for female athletes. But they can’t do it without an assist from you, and they know the most fun way to do your part: Just tune into the action!

• Check out Ally’s “Change the Game” initiative, and show your investment with your eyeballs.

⚽ US Open Cup Final: Houston Dynamo vs. Inter Miami CF — Tonight 8:30 p.m. ET — CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

• The month-long wait is over — the US Open Cup champs will finally be crowned tonight. But will Inter Miami star Lionel Messi suit up? Tune in to find out.

⚾ MLB: Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners — Tonight at 9:40 p.m. ET — MLB Network

• With only four days left in the regular season, the playoff picture is taking shape. Most notably, this American League (AL) West series could impact which of these teams snags the final AL Wild Card spot.

🏈 NFL: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers — Tomorrow at 8:15 p.m. ET — Amazon Prime

• Whether cheese or square pizza is on your menu, prepare for a thrilling Thursday Night Football NFC North rivalry clash.

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