Still grinding

Today's results:

The Mystics eclipsed the Sun, 79-69, for a franchise record 27th win.

The Fever rolled past the Lynx, 96-77.

The Sky downed the Tempo, 97-85.

The Aces topped the Sparks, 89-79.

The Fire needed an OT to upend the Valkyries, 90-82.

WNBA team news:

How losing could boost Toronto's chance for the No. 1 draft pick next year.

WNBA player news:

"Born a leader," Shakira Austin has guided the youthful Mystics back to the playoffs.

Nneka Ogwumike is grateful for her 15-year career.

Jessica Shepard's breakout season for Dallas doesn't surprise her, or teammate Paige Bueckers.

How making a conscious effort to avoid an eighth tech has helped Caitlin Clark play better basketball.

In letting Olivia Miles be herself, Minnesota unleashed a star.

Gabriela Jaquez is reminding us why Chicago chose her at No. 5.

Breanna Stewart's nine-year record of not getting a technical foul ended last night in the Liberty's loss to the Dream.

Rachel Banham is starting to think about life after basketball.