Vanessa is back from her Sicilian odyssey and she wasn’t the only one partying – the 2025 WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces have been living it up ever since they swept the Phoenix Mercury in the Finals. Las Vegas was dominant, losing only three games since August 2nd. A’ja Wilson becomes the first player to win both regular season and Finals MVP awards in the same year after averaging 28 points per game in the playoffs – we’re witnessing greatness. Are the Aces a dynasty after winning three titles in four years? WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is getting the Gary Bettman treatment – booed mercifully while trying to hand out hardware. A wild offseason lies ahead for the WNBA: two new teams are about to enter the league, 80% of the players are unrestricted free agents and a work stoppage is on the horizon. Lioness Millie Bright retires from the English national team. Christen Press also retires after a decorated NWSL and USNWT career. The 2026 IIHF World Championships will move from April to November. Sue Bird turned 45 this week and happy forever-29th birthday to Vanessa!