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Moore, Lynx open season by beating Sun

Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Maya Moore had 26 points and seven rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx opened their season with a 90-74 win over the Connecticut Sun on Saturday.

Pondexter helps Liberty down Shock in OT

Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - Cappie Pondexter hit a jumper with 0.5 seconds left in overtime as the New York Liberty took a 78-76 victory in overtime to keep the Tulsa Shock winless on Friday.

Fowles powers Sky over Sun

Rosemont, IL (Sports Network) - Sylvia Fowles scored 24 points and pulled down a career-high 22 rebounds to power the Chicago Sky to an 86-75 win over the Connecticut Sun.

Dream spoil Fever's ring night

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Angel McCoughtry tallied 29 points and nine rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 86-77 win over the Indiana Fever.

Tina Thompson to retire following 2013 season

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Tina Thompson, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, will retire after the 2013 season.

Drexel, Dillon agree to terms on contract extension

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Drexel University and head women's basketball coach Denise Dillon have agreed to a contract extension through the 2020 season.

Delle Donne leads Sky past Griner's Mercury

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Elena Delle Donne scored 22 points in her WNBA debut, leading the Chicago Sky to a 102-80 victory over top pick Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury.

Mystics win season opener in OT

Tulsa, OK (Sports Network) - Ivory Latta scored 27 points and the Washington Mystics opened their season with a 95-90 win over the Tulsa Shock.

Sparks stomp Storm

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Kristi Toliver poured in a game-high 17 points as Los Angeles Sparks cruised past the Seattle Storm, 102-69, in the season opener for both teams.

Hayes, Dream down Shock

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Tiffany Hayes had 21 points in the Atlanta Dream's 98-81 win over the Tulsa Shock in the season opener for both teams.