W.g. Ramirez, Author at The Rapid City Post

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) looks to shoot against Indiana Fever forward Makayla Timpson, left, in the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73

September 21, 2025

Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series. After seeing their double-digit lead shrink to three points with 2:51 left in the third, the Fever closed the quarter on an 11-0 run to extend their advantage to 14 points, seizing control of the game and never looking back. Mitchell, who finished fifth in MVP voting with 93 points, scored 17 points in the first half, setting the tone for the Fever’s offense. The victory spoiled A’ja Wilson’s celebration for becoming the WNBA’s first player to win four MVPs in her career. The 29-year-old, who was also named the AP Player of the Year, finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds.

A’ja Wilson shocked at becoming first WNBA player with a 30-20 double-double

August 10, 2025

There was only one way Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon could describe reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson becoming the first player in league history to register a 30-20 double-double. The coach said it was just “A’ja being A’ja.” Wilson finished with 32 points on 13-of-25 shooting to go along with her second-career 20-rebound night. It was her 14th double-double of the season. She led the Aces to a 94-86 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday night. Wilson said it’s shocking to think she’s the first with a 30-20 game given all the great players in the league.

MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier leaves during Lynx’s 53-point blowout win over Aces

August 2, 2025

Minnesota Lynx forward and MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier injured her right ankle during Saturday’s 111-58 victory over the Las Vegas Aces. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says it is too soon to assess the severity of the injury. Trailing the play in which Natisha Hiedeman drove the lane for a lay-up, Collier appeared to step on teammate Alanna Smith’s left foot and immediately went down near Las Vegas’ bench with the Lynx holding a 92-49 lead late in the third quarter.

Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard (9) and forward Cooper Flagg (32) look on during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg draws reviews from pro debut, despite off night in win over Lakers

July 11, 2025

Rookie Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League, but he still drew rave reviews all around after the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 87-85. Flagg finished with 10 points on 5-for-21 shooting, including 0 for 5 from 3-point range. He also had six rebounds, four assists, three steals and the biggest block of the night. With 1:10 remaining and the Mavericks trailing by one, Flagg blocked Los Angeles shooting guard DJ Steward, and Nembhard capitalized at the other end with a 3-pointer to give Dallas its 87-85 lead over the Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) drives the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer League

July 10, 2025

Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Flagg finished with 10 points on 5-for-21 shooting, including 0 for 5 from 3-point range. He also had six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block. Though Flagg struggled at times to find his groove, there were flashes as to why he was chosen No. 1 overall last month, doing plenty of little things that helped the Mavericks seal the win, including a key block. Flagg swatted DJ Steward’s attempt with 1:10 left in the game, and Ryan Nembhard made a 3-pointer at the other end to give Dallas the 87-85 lead.

Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford share compliments in final stop of media tour for Sept. 13 bout

June 27, 2025

No trash talk necessary. That was Friday’s message from Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez, both complimentary of one another while downplaying a shoving incident in New York earlier this month during the media tour for their blockbuster match on Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium. The fight for the unified super middleweight championship is part of Alvarez’s reported $400 million, minimum four-fight deal with Riyadh Season.

Athletics celebrate groundbreaking of $1.75 billion stadium project in Las Vegas

June 23, 2025

With mounds of dirt, construction vehicles and the exact location where home plate will be at the new Athletics ballpark serving as the backdrop, team owner John Fisher stood in front of a large gathering with one message: “We are Vegas’ team.” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, state and local government dignitaries, former Athletics greats such as Rollie Fingers and Dave Stewart, Little Leaguers and many others looked on Monday as the team celebrated the groundbreaking of a $1.75 billion, 33,000-person capacity ballpark that is expected to be finished in time for the 2028 season.

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