Basketball

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark started fast and finished with 29 points and 10 assists while Kelsey Mitchell scored 28 points to help the Indiana Fever fend off a furious second-half rally from the Phoenix Mercury for a critical 98-89 victory on F

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 17 points and 12 rebounds for her 13th double-double of the season, Courtney Williams added 14 points and five assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 79-68 on Thursday night.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors open their 2024-25 campaign at home against Cleveland as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season. The NBA released its regular-season schedule Thursday, with Toronto getting things going Oct.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis will host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game for the first time at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, the league announced Wednesday. This summer's game featured the All-Star team against the U.S.

MIES — Canada has risen two spots in the FIBA men's basketball rankings, despite failing to medal at the Paris Olympics. FIBA released the new rankings Thursday, with Canada moving up to No. 5. The Canadians jumped from No. 15 to No.

HONG KONG (AP) — The East Asia Super League is expanding to Hong Kong and Macau for its 2024-25 season, increasing the professional basketball league to 10 teams.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 12 in their opening game of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant.

MONTREAL — The Niagara River Lions are kings of the Canadian Elite Basketball League jungle.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a $113 million discount in potential salary and they gave him the title of team captain.