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After an eight‑week absence due to a left plantar fascia injury, Brittney Sykes made her long‑awaited return to the Toronto Tempo, delivering 15 points in 21 minutes and sparking optimism for a team battling a 12‑game losing streak.
The Toronto Tempo attracted 20,996 fans to its first game in Montreal, where Marina Mabrey, Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard shone, and veteran Kayla Alexander made a notable return.
Tonight’s three WNBA games set the stage for DraftKings’ Pick6 contests, highlighting standout performances from Laura Juskaite, Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard and others.
The past week in Canadian sport delivered a blend of disappointment and unexpected triumphs, as the nation’s teams navigated international tournaments and professional leagues.
Despite a rash of frontcourt injuries, the Toronto Tempo has leveraged flexibility and emerging talent to deliver record scoring outputs and surprise victories.
The Portland Fire sit at 4‑3 under defense‑first coach Alex Sarama, while the Toronto Tempo rely on a high‑scoring backcourt led by Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes.