Eight days of theater left

Today's results:

The Dream took down the Sparks, 86-75, to take sole possession of second place.

The Sky thrashed the Sun, 88-64.

WNBA team news:

The struggling Liberty clinched a playoff spot, despite their loss last night.

The Fever can still make the playoffs.......they aim to control what they can control.

But Indiana is at risk of missing the postseason.

WNBA player news:

Jackie Young and Kiah Stokes are making key adjustments during the Aces' winning streak.

The Valkyries and their fans are thrilled with the return of Monique Billings.

Angel Reese was critical of Chicago, and indicated she might be willing to move to a different team.......which offered the franchise a reality check.

Reese received an eighth technical foul of the season, and will be suspended for her team's next game, against Indiana.

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus aims for a quick return to the Aces after maternity leave.

Life on the WNBA fringe: suitcases, sacrifice and soul-searching.

Sue Bird is not slipping away quietly into retirement.

How Bird's off-court impact is still felt in Seattle.