Some important wins

Today's results:

The Tempo outlasted the Sky, 111-104.

The Liberty ran away from the Mercury, 84-74.

The Mystics handled the Storm, 78-64.

The Fire downed the Sun, 71-61.

WNBA player news:

Breanna Stewart at year 10: her key to longevity.

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are giving the Wings a new offensive dimension with their signature shots.

Awak Kuier's two-way surge is giving Dallas depth.

Katie Lou Samuelson calls her return "surreal."

Satou Sabally, dealing with an illness, missed tonight's game.

Sabally says she left Phoenix "for my own protection."

Marina Mabrey and Chicago still see the best in each other.

Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles has always been "different."