Paige Bueckers is expected to return to Dallas starting lineup after rest day, while New York looks to bounce back from a narrow loss to Sparks without Breanna Stewart.

Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello offered full updates during her pregame availability: by far the most inspiring was the confirmation that Stewart "escaped major injury," though she hinted at a decent absence "until she's good to go big picture."

Natalie Esquire and Ros Gold-Onwude look back at the Sparks' thrilling win vs. the Liberty over the weekend, and how New York has to rely on Sabrina Ionescu with key injuries to Breanna Stewart and Nyara Sabally.

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The Monday night showdown between the New York Liberty and Dallas Wings will have a little bite to it with the presence of a former UConn Husky. North Texas se

It's a a signal the political arm of the Heritage Foundation will be more focused on parental rights and education reform ahead of the 2026 midterms.