Phoenix

Deni Avdija shined for the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 31 points and leading the team to a 115-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, boosting their playoff hopes.

Portland's Anfernee Simons led the charge in a 112-97 win over Washington, showcasing his skills with 30 points and flawless free-throw shooting.

Nneka Ogwumike led the Seattle Storm to victory against Phoenix Mercury, overshadowing Diana Taurasi's potential final home game.

Indiana Fever secures sixth seed, playoffs destination TBD. Rookie Caitlin Clark breaks records, faces Connecticut in playoffs.

For the seventh consecutive season, the Houston Astros have advanced to the AL Championship Series. The surprising Arizona Diamondbacks are in the NLCS for the first time in 16 years.

Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves rallied late to even their NL Division Series with Philadelphia. Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in big trouble against Arizona.

Damian Lillard was traded by Portland to Milwaukee Bucks. The deal ends his 11-year run with the Trail Blazers and granting Lillard his wish to be moved elsewhere in hopes of winning an NBA title.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 36 points, two shy of her franchise record, and the Indiana Fever held off the Seattle Storm 90-86 to win back-to-back games.

Jewell Loyd scored 32 points as Sami Whitcomb hit a 3-pointer with 27 seconds left to lift the Seattle Storm to a 97-91 win over the Phoenix Mercury.

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