Jockeying for position

After tonight's games, Connecticut clinched a playoff spot, the Storm and Mystics are tied at fourth, and the Sparks and Wings are tied at seventh

Today's results:

The Lynx powered past the Dream, 92-85.

The Sun edged the Storm, 88-83.

The Mystics outran the Wings, 87-77.

The Mercury handled the Sparks, 90-80.

WNBA player news:

Should Skylar Diggins-Smith be an all-WNBA first team selection?

Ten questions with Rui Machida.

Sue Bird has bought a minority share of an NWSL team.

The Sun celebrated Bird tonight on her final trip to Connecticut as a pro.

Isabelle Harrison has received the May WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.

Brittney Griner news:

Russia wants a possible prisoner swap negotiated without fanfare.

The Mercury remain hopeful for her release.

USA Basketball news:

Assistant coaches for Cheryl Reeve at the 2022 World Cup will be Mike Thibault, Joni Taylor and Kara Lawson.

College team news:

New roles are developing at South Dakota.

College player news:

Incoming LSU freshman Flau'jae Johnson is ready to become one of the highest-paid college athletes in history.

All Texas Tech members have signed a team NIL deal.