The Las Vegas Aces are close to clinching their third WNBA title in four seasons, as they lead the Phoenix Mercury 3–0 with a chance to close it out on the road. As the Aces blow through the WNBA’s first best-of-seven Finals, FOS women’s sports reporter Annie Costabile joins from Phoenix to explain the historical dominance of Las Vegas and where things stand with collective bargaining discussions.
Plus, former college basketball star Deja Kelly joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to offer a player perspective of the tension between WNBA athletes and commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Kelly also spent training camp with the Aces and explains what makes them so successful.
Also, we hear from NWSL player Jess Carter on the postseason push, the Pro Bowl is getting reimagined, and Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show has competition.